Illinois is a net exporter of engineering talent. We are home to some of the best engineering schools in the world, but we aren’t retaining that talent for our workforce. And, we know that the demand for Illinois engineers will only grow in the coming decades as more engineers retire.
IEI Board of Directors
Chairman – Jeff Large, PE, SE
Secretary-Treasurer – Kristin Timmons, PE
Trustee - Kevin Artl
Trustee – Laura McGovern, PE
Trustee – Teresa Saner
Trustee – Craig Turner, PE, PLS
Trustee – Carl Schoedel, PE.
Executive Director - Kim Robinson, CAE
Our Approach
Our goals are simple:
- Provide encouragement and support to the next generation of engineers.
- Help employers recruit and retain talent in Illinois.
- Provide the tools necessary to hone the skills of emerging leaders in the engineering industry.
- Identify and provide outreach opportunities to underrepresented communities in the engineering profession.