SAME Mobile Post

Join us for our upcoming SAME Mobile luncheon featuring Jim Walker, AIA with GMC, as he shares the story behind the evolution of the Mobile Arena project. Jim will walk through the design process, key decisions, and milestones that helped shape one of the region’s most exciting developments.

Wednesday, April 15
Doors Open: 11:00 AM
Lunch Begins: 11:30 AM

**Important Attendance Information**

Due to security requirements at the Mobile District Headquarters building:

• Advanced registration is required. Registration will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 13, and only registered attendees will be permitted to enter.
• Security screening is required upon entry, so please plan to arrive early.
• Access will be limited to the first-floor conference room area and restrooms only.
• If you have separate meetings scheduled with USACE Mobile District personnel, you will need to exit and re-enter the facility with your es**rt.

We look forward to another excellent luncheon and the opportunity to learn more about the vision and development behind the Mobile Arena.

🌟Congratulations to Travis Hyman, P.E. for being recognized by the Mobile Council of Engineers (MACE) as the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Mobile Post’s 2025 Outstanding Engineer! 🌟 Mr. Hyman currently works for Baskerville-Donovan as their Federal Marketing Director Vice President and is the elected SAME Post Secretary.

Thank you for your excellent work in the engineering industry!

2026 Mobile Post Sponsorship Registration is OPEN! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your organization, connect with an the AEC community, and enjoy some great sponsor perks.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/mobilesponsorships2026

You won't want to miss our March luncheon! Join us as we hear from Susan Howard, VP of Michael Baker International about the changing technologies within the water and wastewater industry. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/samemobilemarch

⚜️Laissez les bons temps rouler!⚜️Our Mardi Gras Celebration was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us!

New year, new luncheon location! Thank you to USACE Mobile for hosting an incredible luncheon. We enjoyed learning from our exceptional group of panelists about industry and government hot topics. We hope to see you next month!

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Same Mobile Post 💜💛💚

Join us February 9 at the Oakleigh Garden Room & Balcony for food, drinks, and front-row parade views!

*Hotel room block available through Jan 15*

Register now >> http://bit.ly/4boJJjq

Join us on January 14 for the SAME Mobile Post January Luncheon featuring an Industry–Government Hot Topics Panel you won’t want to miss. Following opening remarks from COL Kelcey Shaw, Commander of the Mobile District, industry leaders and Mobile District staff will dive into the tough, real-world questions around contracting, acquisition, partnering, CUI challenges, and what changes lie ahead. Doors open at 11:00 AM, lunch begins at 11:30 AM. Come ready to learn and bring your questions.

⚠️ Advanced registration is required and will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 9 due to security requirements at the USACE Mobile District Headquarters. Security screening is required upon entry, so please arrive early.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/samemobilejan26

We had a jolly good time at our Christmas Party! From raffle winners to award winners, we celebrated the closing of a great year. Thank you to all our post members and sponsors for your support! 🎄🏆🌟

Our 2025 SAME Mobile Post Award Winners:
Outstanding Public Agency Member of the Year: Delane Caldwell - USACE Mobile District
Outstanding Individual Member of the Year: Chip DeShields - MBP
Outstanding Individual Member of the Year: Kent Hornsby - HCS Group
Outstanding Individual Member of the Year: Connor Cobb - Pond & Company, Inc.
Outstanding Young Member of the Year: Alyvia Waite - Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.
Outstanding Student Chapter Member of the Year: Emily McGirl - University of South Alabama
Outstanding Small Business of the Year: Mendrop Engineering Resources, LLC
Outstanding Medium Business of the Year: Pond & Company, Inc.
Outstanding Student Chapter Mentor of the Year: James Davis - Pond & Company, Inc.

Mark your calendars! 🎄✨ The SAME Mobile Post Christmas Party and Awards Program is right around the corner. Register now and celebrate the season with us! https://tinyurl.com/samemobilechristmasparty

Join the SAME Mobile Post on November 12th for our monthly luncheon as we hear from Patty Etheridge about the ongoing government shutdown from the perspective of Senator Tommy Tuberville. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM. Link to register: https://www.same.org/event/same-mobile-post-12-november-2025-luncheon/