Henry M. Wise, P.G., C.P.G., President of the Texas Section of AIPG, announced this afternoon the appointment of Robert S. Kier, Ph.D., P.G., C.P.G., as the new District II Representative. After an extensive search, Rima Petrossian, Ph.D., P.G., C.P.G., AIPG-TX Vice President – Western Texas, vetted a number candidates for the position and ultimately recommended Dr. Kier to President Wise as the outstanding candidate.

Mr. Wise accepted the recommendation and made the announcement of the appointment to Dr. Kier today. Mr. Wise said that he is pleased to have Dr. Kier and his many years of professional experience and accomplishments to bring to bear to the activities of the Texas Section of the AIPG.

Henry M. Wise, P.G., C.P.G. announced today the appointment of Roger W. Lee, P.G., Ph.D., Austin, Texas and John L. Berry, P.G., C.P.G., Austin, Texas as Councilors-at-Large for the Texas Section of the AIPG.  Mr. Wise indicated that he was particularly pleased about the new Councilors joining the Officers and other Councilors-at-Large and Members-at-Large, and District Representatives of the AIPG Texas Section Board.  They will help us move forward into the future with new programs for the benefit of the members of the Texas Section of the AIPG. Summaries of their backgrounds are presented below: