Headquarters Staff

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Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Michael Kobylka, CAE
+1.304.2968444 x1124
mkobylka@aacei.org

The Executive Director/CEO serves as the chief staff officer and works in partnership with the Board of Directors fulfilling AACE International’s mission to be the recognized authority in Total Cost Management. They oversee the association headquarters and staff, providing strategic and operational leadership. They serve alongside the President as a spokesperson for AACE.

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Director, Governance, Marketing, and Meetings
Jennie Amos
+1.304.2968444 x1106
jamos@aacei.org
The Director, Governance, Marketing, and Meetings manages the annual Conference & Expo and all other AACE events. She supports the Board of Directors and is the staff liaison for the Awards Committee and the Women in Project Controls Committee. Jennie also maintains the registered service marks of AACE. She can be contacted for association and Section marketing materials, and for questions on the AACE-News (electronic newsletter), surveys, or regarding any of the specialty committees/task forces.

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Manager, Member Engagement
Mary Kathryn Billings, CAE
+1.304.2968444 x1123
mkbillings@aacei.org

The Manager, Member Engagement is responsible for co-creating and implementing strategies to increase awareness of and participation in AACE programs, products, and services. Mary Kathryn oversees volunteer development, supports sections and their leaders, and initiates best practices for our Communities. She is the staff liaison for the Membership Advisory Committee.
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Business Development Coordinator
Joanna Boggs
+1.304.2968444 x1122
jboggs@aacei.org

The Business Development Coordinator manages the advertising and sales for AACE’s publications (Cost Engineering journal and Source magazine), exhibits and sponsorship for all AACE events including the Conference & Expo, sponsorship of AACE webinars, and AACE website banner ads.
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Senior Accounting Assistant
Molly Burrow
+1.304.2968444 x1118
mburrow@aacei.org

The Senior Accounting Assistant, under the direction of the Director, Accounting and Administration, is responsible for reconciling and reporting all cash receipts, accounts receivable, and revenue deferrals.  Molly prepares corporate invoices, posts batch transactions, and is responsible for maintaining records of Section Minimum Standards compliance and remittance documentation as well as general cash disbursements.
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Managing Editor
Marvin Gelhausen
+1.304.2968444 x1111
mgelhausen@aacei.org

The Managing Editor oversees the production of AACE electronic and print publications, including the peer-reviewed Cost Engineering journal and Source online. He works with staff on each new edition of volunteer authored study guides and AACE body of knowledge publications, taking these from draft format to digital pdf downloads or print-on-demand publications. He can be contacted with questions or assistance on copyright, permission to use requests, reprint authorizations, submission of abstracts and manuscripts, and any customer service questions related to publications. Marvin works with candidates for the annual AACE election, preparing candidate information for posting with the online ballot.
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Director, Technical Guidance
Christian Heller
+1.304.2968444 x1117
cheller@aacei.org

The Director, Technical Guidance serves as the staff liaison to the Technical Board. Contact Christian if you are looking for sources of technical information and/or support, have questions about the technical program at the AACE International Conference & Expo, or our discussion communities.

Director, Marketing and Membership
Mallory Hill
+1.304.2968444 x1126
mhill@aacei.org

The Director, Marketing and Membership leads AACE International’s global marketing strategy and membership growth initiatives, overseeing brand management, member engagement, digital marketing, and retention programs to advance the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.


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Manager, Education
Teri Jefferson
+1.304.2968444 x1120
tjefferson@aacei.org

Our Manager, Education is responsible for management of the Approved Education Provider (AEP) program and the day-to-day operations of AACE International education products and programs. The Manager, Education also serves as the staff liaison to the Education Board and is responsible for ensuring education products and programs are in compliance with the policies and procedures set forth by the Education Board. Teri should be contacted for questions or issues related to these areas.

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Director, Accounting and Administration
Janice L. Johnson, CPA
+1.304.2968444 x1107
jjohnson@aacei.org

The Director, Accounting and Administration leads the development, implementation, and administration of AACE’s financial and human resource systems. She oversees operations of the association in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable legal requirements, and established policies and procedures. Janice supports the Board of Directors related to the financial and tax affairs of the association.
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Member Services Coordinator
Gina Mazzetti
+1.304.2968444 x1105
gmazzetti@aacei.org

Our Member Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the individual and organizational membership programs. She is the resident expert for navigating the membership application and dues renewals process, in addition to maintaining member records and section leadership election results. Gina should be contacted for any questions or issues related to these areas or general information.
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Credentialing Analyst
Sara Peters
+1.304.2968444 x1110
speters@aacei.org

Our Credentialing Analyst is responsible for the overall administration of technician level certifications (CCT & CST) and managing the recertification program for all professional and expertise certifications (CCP, CEP, CFCC, DRMP, EVP, PRMP & PSP). Sara should be contacted for any questions or issues related to the technician certification or recertification process.

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Manager, Information Technology
Ryan Schwertfeger
+1.304.2968444 x1119
rschwertfeger@aacei.org

The Manager, Information Technology oversees all IT functions at headquarters and handles the association's website and AMS functions.
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Senior Credentialing Analyst
Valerie Smith, ICE-CCP
+1.304.2968444 x1112
vsmith@aacei.org

Our Senior Credentialing Analyst manages and supervises the day-to-day operations of the certification program. She is our resident expert in examination eligibility verification for professional and expertise certifications (CCP, CEP, CFCC, DRMP, EVP, PRMP & PSP) and works closely with the examination teams of the Certification Board to ensure optimal coordination of technical papers, specialty memos, and essays. Valerie should be contacted for any questions or issues related to the professional and expertise certification process.

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Director of Credentialing
Penny Whoolery, CAE, ICE-CCP
+1.304.2968444 x1104
pwhoolery@aacei.org

The Director of Credentialing provides strategic and operational leadership for the certification program, ensuring it is delivered with integrity, consistency, and alignment with accreditation standards. As the primary liaison to the Certification Board and representative to the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards, they support collaboration and alignment across the credentialing community. This vital role is responsible for program governance, policy implementation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining compliance, strengthening processes, and advancing the value of the organization’s credentials. 

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