SAME Arkansas Post

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Sean Joyce | Project Engineer | Anthony Hardwood Composites / EMTEK

TOPIC: Energy & Civil Infrastructure Construction | Electrical Transmission and Distribution

BIO:
Sean has worked with Anthony Hardwood Composites (AHC) as a Project Engineer since May of 2022. He primarily designs access systems for civil and transmission projects across the US using engineered wood products. Sean and his team design roads and working pads in unimproved sites with soil subgrade moduli ranging from 70 PCI to 0.07 PCI. These access systems range from elevated working platforms on challenging terrain to floating roads across swift rivers.

Sean and his team use Beam on Elastic Foundation (BOEF) modeling to predict their access system’s deflection and stresses imposed from equipment loading to optimize designs to be safe and mitigate environmental impact. Soil Bearing failure and deflection in the working surface is inevitable, Sean collaborates with third party engineers to predict these deflections during critical loading scenarios and evaluate risk so crane operators can be confident in their pick loads and radius. Sean and his team use safety metrics like HECA (High-Energy Control Assessment) to ensure all work during High-Energy lifts are in a manner that is controlled and safe.

Sean grew up in Central Maine and graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Sean, his wife Amanda, and their 9-month-old son Kilian live in Southern Maine.

REMINDER:

SAME AR Post May Meeting: Industry Government Engagement Roundtables

Join us for a different kind of monthly meeting!

On Wednesday, May 13th, the SAME Arkansas Post is moving away from the traditional podium-and-slide presentation to host a dynamic Industry Government Engagement (IGE) session.

The Format:
We are facilitating a structured roundtable discussion designed to bridge the gap between sectors. Attendees will be divided into small groups consisting of both industry and government representatives. To ensure a productive dialogue, each group will have a designated leader and curated talking points focused on mutual pain points and collaborative solutions.

Why Attend?:
This is a high-impact opportunity to have your voice heard in a focused, interactive setting. Instead of just listening to a speaker, you will be part of the conversation, building stronger professional relationships and helping develop real-world solutions for our district.

Event Logistics:
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Camp Robinson Post Headquarters
Address: 9734 Arkansas Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72199
Theme: Industry Government Engagement (IGE) Roundtables

Base Access & Security:
The meeting is held at Camp Robinson. Please be aware that while the base is open to visitors, you must stop at the security office before proceeding through the main gate. All visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

RSVP for Lunch:
Lunch will be provided! To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Jason Hopkins at: [email protected].

SAME AR Post May Meeting: Industry Government Engagement Roundtables

Join us for a different kind of monthly meeting!

On Wednesday, May 13th, the SAME Arkansas Post is moving away from the traditional podium-and-slide presentation to host a dynamic Industry Government Engagement (IGE) session.

The Format:
We are facilitating a structured roundtable discussion designed to bridge the gap between sectors. Attendees will be divided into small groups consisting of both industry and government representatives. To ensure a productive dialogue, each group will have a designated leader and curated talking points focused on mutual pain points and collaborative solutions.

Why Attend?:
This is a high-impact opportunity to have your voice heard in a focused, interactive setting. Instead of just listening to a speaker, you will be part of the conversation, building stronger professional relationships and helping develop real-world solutions for our district.


Event Logistics:
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Camp Robinson Post Headquarters
Address: 9734 Arkansas Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72199
Theme: Industry Government Engagement (IGE) Roundtables


Base Access & Security:
The meeting is held at Camp Robinson. Please be aware that while the base is open to visitors, you must stop at the security office before proceeding through the main gate. All visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

RSVP for Lunch:
Lunch will be provided! To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Jason Hopkins at: [email protected]

It was a beautiful day for golf! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the S.A.M.E. Arkansas Post and STEM Scholarships for the next generation!

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Tyler Newtown | Territory Manager | The Garland Company

TOPIC:
Roof Systems Overview

Speaker Bio:
Tyler Newton is a North Little Rock–based building envelope specialist and representative for The Garland Company, a full-service manufacturer of high-performance roofing and waterproofing systems. With over 12 years of experience, Tyler partners with building owners to assess, design, and implement durable roofing and exterior envelope solutions that prioritize lifecycle performance, resiliency, and cost control.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Tyler brings a disciplined, process-driven approach to every project—supporting condition assessments, moisture diagnostics, capital planning, and construction oversight. He ensures quality through vetted contractor networks and consistent field inspections.

Tyler is committed to helping federal facility teams extend asset life, reduce risk, and simplify project ex*****on through technical expertise and a single point of accountability.

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Sean Lahav | Associate Vice President, Resilience Market Leader at Halff

TOPIC: Resilience Thinking as a Force Multiplier for Military Installation Readiness

Speaker Bio:
Sean Lahav serves as Associate Vice President and Resilience Market Leader for Halff, advancing infrastructure and community resilience through multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation. He has advised military installations on climate and operational risks, including as Technical Advisor on the Northeast Florida MIRR, Steering Committee Member for the Naval Station Mayport Transportation Resilience Study, and Technical Advisor to USACE on the South Atlantic Coastal Study. He has also collaborated with the American Security Project on national security and climate resilience.

A member of SAME Jacksonville Post, he is pursuing a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University, researching how collaborative planning shapes USACE Engineering with Nature (EWN) projects. He holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Political Science from the University of North Florida.

The Arkansas Post is pleased to announce the availability of our college scholarship program. Enclosed is the 2026 Scholarship Criteria and Application.

Completed applications must be received no later than April 24, 2026.

The Joint Engineers Luncheon on Monday was a huge success. Thank you to AECC for hosting the event at to all the organizations that attended such as SAME, ASCE, ASPE, ITE, WTS, LREC, and SEA.

Thank you to Nicholas Johnson for his presentation on Kahua earlier this month at our February meeting. It was a great introduction to how this software works and what it does for the federal government agencies that use it now or in the future.

Joint Engineers luncheon Today at AECC off Scott Hamilton. $15 each. you can pay with the link, QR code in the comments, or in cash at the event. program starts at noon. There is a $1 service charge for using the QR code or link to cover the PayPal fee.

Joint Engineers Lunch February 2026