On October 1, 2023, Matt Metcalf was appointed to the Nominations Committee by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post’s Nomination Committee Chair Brian Hoye.
The mission of the GKC Post of SAME is to develop and enhance relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector AEC (architects, engineers, and constructors) industry-related professionals, and the academic community. The membership for the GKC SAME Post is composed of over 600 individual members from over 100 sustaining member firms making it one of the largest professional networking organizations in the greater Kansas City marketplace.
The GKC SAME Post’s Nominations Committee is responsible for strategizing succession planning for the Post leadership positions to ensure seamless continuity year to year. The Nominations Committee also works with individuals to see what specific positions may help them with their professional development or what roles may help them be competitive if they choose to pursue a Fellows nomination.
“It is an honor to be appointed to this important committee,” said Metcalf. This committee plays a key role in ensuring the sustainability of the GKC Post through strategic success planning.”
Metcalf has spent the better part of his career involved with SAME. He became a member in 2002 and was quickly nominated to the National Board of Directors where he held various positions between 2004-2007. Metcalf held the role of Vice President from 2011-2012 and was elected GKC Post President in 2013. Metcalf sat on the GKC Post’s Board of Directors from 2008-2010 and was named Fellow in 2013.
Metcalf’s appointment to the Nominations Committee is a two-year term and will end in 2025.
