Patricia Montgomery, Iom, Cae
About Patricia Montgomery, Iom, Cae
Patricia Montgomery is the Managing Director of Executive and Board Operations at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she has worked since 2001. She has a background in organizational leadership and has played a key role in developing significant events and managing various operational aspects of the organization.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Patricia Montgomery serves as the Managing Director of Executive and Board Operations at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2001. In this role, she oversees various operational aspects, including the preparation of amendments to the Society's governing documents. She coordinates orientation programs for incoming Board of Direction members, Institute leaders, and Region Governors. Additionally, she is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Program Team, where she contributes to strategic decision-making processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Montgomery has a diverse educational background. She studied at St. Louis Christian College, earning a B.S. in Christian Education from 1977 to 1981. She furthered her education at the US Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management, where she studied Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management and achieved the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) designation from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a program in Organizational Leadership at Leader Education and Development, receiving a certificate from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements in Event Development
Montgomery developed and implemented a black tie gala that has become a premier event in the engineering industry. This gala celebrates the civil engineering profession and its leaders, highlighting her ability to create impactful events that foster community and recognition within the industry.
Election Process Management
In her role at ASCE, Patricia Montgomery manages a national election process that involves coordinating between 10 to 40 different election ballots. This responsibility underscores her organizational skills and her ability to handle complex logistical tasks within a national framework.