The PEGG

July 2001

Evison Named
Influential Albertan

The first female president in APEGGA's history is being honoured outside the organization for her accomplishments as an influential Albertan. Past President Sue Evison, P.Eng., is on Venture Magazine's list of Alberta's 50 Most Influential People, in the July/August edition on newsstands now, the magazine has confirmed.

Ms Evison, a senior geotechnical engineer and manager of marketing for Klohn Crippen Consultants Ltd., handed over the reins earlier this year to President Dale Miller, P.Eng. It's her work with APEGGA that has earned her a spot on the list, said Ruth Kelly, publisher and editor of Venture.

"Sue was selected not only because she's a role model for women in technical and engineering professions, but also because she was leader of the largest professional association in Alberta. The engineers and geoscientists represent all areas of the province, geographically, and most sectors of industry in Alberta require them, from oil and gas to construction to infrastructure, all of which are fundamental to Alberta's continued growth," said Ms Kelly.

Ms Evison has played numerous leadership roles in her association, serving as a councillor from 1996 to 1999, first vice-president and then president. She has also chaired and served on the Publications and Editorial Advisory Committee and the Member Relations Committee, and has served on the Investigative Committee, the Convention Planning Committee and the Nominating Committee.

The native of New Zealand and present-day Calgary resident has also given her time to the Canadian Geotechnical Society, the Consulting Engineers of Alberta, the Tunnelling Association of Canada, the North American Society of Trenchless Technology, the Canadian Dam Association and other groups.

Sports take up a lot of Ms Evison's spare time. An avid skier and golfer, she is a former member of the New Zealand junior golf team and former national junior women's title holder.