FY2026 Region 8 Board of Governors

Tor Anderzen, P.E., F.ASCE

Society Director / Region 8 Chair

  • Home Section: Alaska Section
  • Professional Role: Community Planner, United States Air Force
  • Contact: Tor Anderzen

 

Jose Aguilar

Jose Aguilar, P.E. 

Region 8 Governor, Region 8 Vice Chair

  • Home Section: Arizona Section
  • Professional Role: Project Manager, Ardurra Group
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Nevada and Western Canada Sections
  • Contact: Jose Aguilar

 

 Jaffer Almosawy

Jaffer Almosawy, P.E. 

Region 8 Governor

  • Home Section: Nevada Section
  • Professional Role: Project Manager, GCW, Inc.
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Hawaii and Oregon Sections
  • Contact: Jaffer Almosawy

 

Oceana Francis, PhD, P.E.

Region 8 Governor 

  • Home Section: Hawaii Section
  • Professional Role: Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Alaska Section
  • Contact: Oceana Francis

 

Larry Hanson, P.E., ENV SP 

Region 8 Governor 

  • Home Section: Arizona Section
  • Professional Role: Principal, Hanson Consulting Engineers
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Columbia and Southern Idaho Sections
  • Contact: Larry Hanson

 

Jamestaun Kraupp, P.E.

Region 8 Governor 

  • Home Section: Oregon Section
  • Professional Role: Senior Engineer, Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Arizona and Inland Empire Sections
  • Contact: Jamestaun Kraupp

 

Lauren Nuxoll

Lauren Nuxoll, P.E., PTOE

Region 8 Governor 

  • Home Section: Southern Idaho/Utah Sections
  • Professional Role: Senior Engineer, Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Utah and Montana Sections
  • Contact: Lauren Nuxoll

 

Laura Spencer, PhD, P.E.

Region 8 Governor 

  • Home Section: Arizona Section
  • Professional Role: Technical Manager Engineered Structures, Solmax
  • ASCE Governor Assignments: Seattle and Tacoma-Olympia Sections
  • Contact: Laura Spencer

 

Seth Olsen

Seth Olsen, P.E.

Region 8 Treasurer/Historian

  • Home Section: Southern Idaho Section
  • Professional Role: Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Innovate Geotechnical
  • Contact: Seth Olsen

 

FY2026 Region 8 Committees

 

CommitteeCommittee ChairPurpose
AwardsOceana FrancisOversees Region 8 award nominations and judging of winners.
CommunicationsJamestaun KrauppOversees the Region 8 newsletter, website, and social media accounts.
Conferences & MeetingsLauren NuxollPlans and runs Region Fall and Winer Assembly Meetings, including logistics, programming, and coordination with Sections.
FinanceJose AguilarSupports the Treasurer in managing the Region’s finances
Government Relations Resource TeamJose Aguilar
Lauren Nuxoll
Larry Hanson		Supports Sections with advocacy, public policy efforts, and infrastructure report cards.
NominationsJaffer AlmosawyOversees the nominations process for governors/directors, including applications, interviews and placement on the ballot.
Region By-Laws ReviewLauren NuxollOne-year committee that reviews the Region’s welcome packet and bylaws, recommending updates as needed.
StudentsOceana FrancisSupports student chapters and activities.
Western Canada OutreachJose AguilarBuilds connections with Western Canada sections and members.
Advisory Region 8 Council (AR8C)Jose AguilarProvides guidance and institutional knowledge from past Region 8 Governors and Directors to support current leadership.