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Welcome back Charlotte ASCE Student Chapter Alumni. Over the years, we have unfortunately lost a lot of contact with our alumni. Today, we are trying to change that. With this page, we allow our alumni to submit their story on what it was is like to be part of the Charlotte ASCE Student Chapter. If you are debating joining ASCE, then take it from those who already been there and done that. The purpose of this page is to create a network for students to still be able to communicate with alumni as well as for alumni who are hoping to still be involved with the school they love and the organization they love. Regardless of the fact, take a minute to scroll through the memories of what ASCE is all about and read the stories of those who experienced it all.
Please fill out this form to get a mention and involved more:
Our Alumni
Jacob Leblanc
Contact Info: jleblan9@charlotte.edu
Graduation: May 2025
Employment: DLR Group, Structural Intern
ASCE Roles: Mix design Lead - 2024-2025, Paddler 2022-2024
Favorite Moments: "ASCE national concrete canoe competition. It was amazing to see others chapters final canoe products at such an advanced levels. Learning about their processes and struggles was an excellent way to connect and reform our own methods."
Words of Advice: "Don’t be afraid to struggle and then ask questions. Every single person, whether it’s for ASCE or in the real world has been in tough spots where they don’t know the next step or how to proceed. Ask questions!!! We’ve all been there."
Daniel Rodriguez
Contact Info: daniel.rdgz53@gmail.com
Graduation: May 2025
Employment: M3 ENgineering & Technology
ASCE Roles: Concrete Canoe Captain (2024-2025)
Favorite Moments: "Going to symposium. "
Words of Advice: "Get involved with school organizations—it’s a great way to build connections, develop soft skills, and make the most of your school experience."
Julissa Badillo
Contact Info: julissa.badillo@gmail.com
Graduation: December 2024
Employment: Structural Engineering Firm
ASCE Roles: Concrete Canoe Captain 2024 & 2025, T-shirt 2023 & 2024, C.C. Aesthetic Lead 2023, Concrete Shield 2024
Favorite Moments: "Some of my favorite moments were seeing the high bay filled with people working side by side. Grabbing food after a long day, chatting, laughing; it all helped make the hard work worth it. But hearing that Concrete Canoe won first place at Regionals in 2024 was unforgettable. It was our first win since 2019, and it really hit home that everything we put into it, our time, effort, and late nights meant something. It gave all of us a sense of validation. More than that, it gave future members a sense of reassurance and pride—it showed them that it can be done. And every team since has carried that momentum forward, reaching even higher!"
Words of Advice: "For my future captain: As a captain you always have the bigger picture in mind. You will have a vision that other might not see or understand but remember you were given that vision for a reason. Others might not see it yet—but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth working towards. Every late night, extra hour, extra push is worth it. Always take criticism with a grain of salt—they’re not in your position for a reason. Stay focused on the end goal and keep moving forward."
"For my future members: This is your moment to join a team, sharpen your soft skills, and master creative problem solving. Take the leap; give it a few weeks. I promise, the growth, experience, and friendships you gain will be worth every second! Trust me, it will be one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll ever take!"
Summer Prentice
Contact Info: Sprentice@stewartinc.com
Graduation: May 2024
Employment: Structural Engineer at Stewart
ASCE Roles: Public relations chair 2020-2023
Favorite Moments: "Staying in the KOA for Competition "
Words of Advice: "Don't let ASCE add more stress to your school life. It's meant to be fun and an amazing learning/growing experience."
Noah Froneberger
Contact Info: Nfroneberger@bgeinc.com
Graduation: December 2023
Employment: Land/Site Engineering at BGE, Inc.
ASCE Roles: Membership Chair 22-23
Favorite Moments: "Charleston Trip!"
Words of Advice: "Pass your FE and PE asap, UNCC does a great job of preparing (Thanks Dr. Warren and Prof. Naylor)! Be involved, have fun but also take everyone you meet seriously in the right moments, you never know who you may run into for a connection."
"Feel free to reach out with any questions on career steps or life after graduation. Myself and BGE would love to be more involved where we can."
Joseph DeFeo III
(Civil Engineering Major & Minor in Mathematics)
Graduation: Spring Class of 2022
Employment: Civil Engineering Analyst at Kimley Horn & Associates
Favorite ASCE Student Chapter Moment: "Carolina Symposium at Columbia, SC"
"It’s more efficient to work as a team than try to do something by your self. "
Ricky Williams
(Civil Engineering Major)
Graduated: December 2019
Employment: Land Development; Civil Designer
Email: rickylwilliams97@gmail.com
ASCE Roles: President (2018-2019), Treasurer (2017-2018), Steel Bridge Build Team (2017-2018)
Favorite ASCE Student Chapter Moment: "Taking home 1st Overall at Carolina's Conference (2019), Going to Steel Bridge Nationals in 2018 "
"I learned how to effectively communicate and lead a large group of people"
Attila Gergely
(Civil Engineering Major)
Graduated: 2019
Employment: Project Manager at UNC Charlotte Planning, Design, & Construction
Email: agergel1@charlotte.edu
ASCE Roles: Treasurer (2018), Steel Bridge Fabrication Team (2017-2019), Quiz Bowl (2018)
Favorite ASCE Student Chapter Moment: "Making traditional Hungarian gulyás for the students at Carolinas Conference- been ongoing for 8+ years now with Dr. Gergely (the legend himself and my father)"
"There is a sense of camaraderie and community that is unique to the Civil Engineering department, and goes well beyond the classroom. So many memories"
Frank DiPaolo
(Civil Engineering Major)
Graduation: Class of 2015
Employment: Project Manager at Wharton-Smith
Email: fdipaolo@whartonsmith.com
Phone: (704) 408-8342
ASCE Role: Vice President (2015)
Favorite ASCE Student Chapter Moment: "Going to the ASCE Competition at USC. Camping with the group was a lot of fun."
"Building lasting friendships"
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