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Donna Clandening
Donna Clandening

Principal and Chief Strategy Officer, AC Martin Partners Inc

San Luis Obispo
B.S., Architectural Engineering (1987)

  • Since May of 2021, Clandening has worked as the vice president of managing principal, buildings and places for AECOM, a multinational engieering firm.
  • Previously, she worked as the chief strategy officer at AC Martin Partners to strategically reinforce public relations outlets, strengthen and form new business contacts, and provide a platform for community outreach.
  • Clandening has 30 plus years of experience in the business development, marketing, public relations, engineering, construction and project management sectors of the A/E/C industry. With a hands-on background in engineering and construction firms, she has a unique vantage point to help guide growth for the firm.  Recipient of the 2018 Leonardo Award from SMPS
  • Current Community/Professional Organizations:
    • Board of Directors, and Co-Chair of the Diversity Subcommittee - ACE Mentor Los Angeles Chapter, 2015 to present
    • Member - College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Dean’s Leadership Council, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2018 to present
  • Past Community/Professional Organizations:
    • Board of Directors - Foundation for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018-2020
    • Member – Architectural Engineering Industry Advisory Council, Cal Poly 2016 to 2019
    • Board Member – Asian American Architects and Engineers Association, 2002-2007; President, 2005
    • Board of Directors, and Education Chair - Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Los Angeles Chapter, 2001 to 2003​
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Kevin CongerSan Luis Obispo
Founding Partner/President, CMG Landscape Architecture

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
B.S., Landscape Architecture (1988)​

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Lisa Dal GalloChico
Partner and Construction Practice Group Leader, Hanson Bridgett

CSU Chico

B.S. Construction Management (1986)
Caecilia S. GotamaFullerton
Founder & Principal, Gotama Building Engineers, Inc.

CSU Fullerton

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (1982) M.S. Mechanical Engineering (1986)
H. Kit MiyamotoChico, Sacramento
President and CEO, Miyamoto International

CSU Chico

B.A. Civil Engineering (1989)

Sacramento State

M.S. Civil Engineering (1997)
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Wendy Ornelas San Luis Obispo
Licensed Architect/Faculty Member, Condia + Ornelas Architects/Kansas State University

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

B.S. Architecture (1980)
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Cheryl OsbornLong Beach
President and Founder, Casco Contractors

CSU Long Beach

B.S. Engineering Technology--Construction Management (1993)​
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Kevin and Kent PetersonLong Beach
President and CEO, P2S Engineering, Inc.
Vice President and Chief Engineer, P2S Engineering, Inc.

CSU Long Beach

Mechanical Engineering (1986)
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George L. PlaLos Angeles
President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Cordoba Corporation

Cal State LA​​

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (1972)
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building, design & construction
San Luis Obispo