ASHE Mission Statement

Extracted from the American Society of Highway Engineers National Web Site:

Provide a forum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient and sustainable highway system through education, innovation and fellowship.

Benefits of Joining ASHE

You don't have to become an ASHE member to learn about the latest ideas and technology within the transportation industry at our regularly scheduled luncheon meetings. Nor do you need a Membership to enjoy networking with fellow professionals before and after these events. However, without one, you are denying yourself several notable benefits.

Membership in Georgia's Section of ASHE entitles you to the following privileges:

• Generous Savings To Our Monthly Events
• Opportunities to Participate in Social Events Exclusive to Members:
           Yearly Golf, Poker, and Bowling Tournaments, Plus More!
• Monthly Updates and Announcements
• Access to Online Account and Event Registration
• Ability to use Credit Cards For Events
• View/Post Job Oppurtunities and Resumes
• PDH Tracking/Online Report of PDHs earned at ASHE Events (Coming Soon!)
• Access to Membership Benefits of Georgia Engineering Alliance
• A Subscription to "The Scanner"
• A Subscription to the National eNewsletter "ASHE Inside Lane"

ASHE Georgia Section History

Frances Gallagher began the Georgia Section of ASHE in 1996. She had been an active member of ASHE in Florida, and believed the organization to be a perfect fit for Georgia’s emerging and rapidly growing highway design and construction industry. She organized a committee of colleagues, including Georgia Department of Transportation employees, private consultants, roadway contractors and others to promote the idea of a Georgia Chapter. The first meeting was held in 1997 to test the interest and was an overwhelming success. The Georgia Section of ASHE officially chartered on February 5, 1998 with over 80 charter members and 33 charter firms. 110 people attended the charter meeting.

Since its inception, the membership has grown to make the Georgia Section one of the largest ASHE Chapters. The Chapter has won the Gene G. Smith Award for the largest increase in membership for the past 4 years! Our membership has increased 200% in the past 5 years with 91% of the membership coming from the private sector, 8% working in the public sector such as GDOT and local County Governments, and 1% are retired.

The Georgia Chapter is committed to giving back to our community. We have two scholarship funds established that award a total of 3 scholarships each year to collegiate undergrads from local engineering schools each year. Proceeds from our annual golf and bowling tournaments help fund these scholarships. 2009 marked our first Holiday Gathering where each attendee contributed a new toy to be donated to the Toys for Tots drive.