Keynote Speakers
Erica Keswin – Author, Speaker, and Workplace Strategist
Becoming a Great Human Leader in the Age of AI
Erica Keswin is a speaker, bestselling author, and workplace strategist who partners with some of the most well-known companies in the world. For the past two decades, Erica’s work has defined what it means to be a human leader. Erica’s WSJ Bestselling Human Workplace Trilogy: Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and The Retention Revolution was published by McGraw Hill. When Erica isn’t writing books, she delivers keynotes, leads workshops, and coaches organizations and individuals.
Jay Bowman – Partner, FMI Consulting
Key Trends AEC Industry Professionals Need to Know
Jay Bowman is a partner at FMI and one of the construction industry’s most trusted advisors on strategy and growth. He works with AEC firms on high-stakes decisions around markets, expansion, and diversification, guided by his Mixed Market Principle—that bull and bear conditions always coexist. Named one of the Top 50 Construction Influencers globally by Autodesk, Jay co-authors the North America Construction Outlook and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and ENR. A frequent keynote speaker, he is known for making complex market trends clear, relatable, and actionable.
Jim Thompson – Chairman & CEO, DCCM
Growing and Retaining Talent in Today’s Competitive Landscape
Jim Thompson is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of experience in project development, engineering, construction, and facilities management, focusing on profitable growth and global project delivery. Prior to starting DCCM, Jim spent 13 years with AECOM in several roles, including CEO of International Government Services and President & CEO of TCB AECOM, serving the southern and southwestern United States. Earlier in his career, Jim was President & CEO of JF Thompson (Thompson Engineering), a civil and structural engineering consulting and surveying firm serving public and private clients throughout Texas and the greater Gulf Coast. He is a registered professional civil and structural engineer and a certified design-build professional.
Bob Kelleher – Author/Speaker/Founder, AEC Workplace Solutions
Leadership Lessons from the 1980 US Men’s Hockey Gold Winning ‘Miracle’
Bob is a best-selling author of five books, a keynote speaker, a global thought leader on employee engagement, and an AEC industry expert who travels the globe sharing his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is also the Founder and President of AEC Workplace Solutions (formerly The Employee Engagement Group) and host of the HR Summit since its inception in 2010. Previously, Bob spent 25 years in the AEC industry, including roles with AECOM as Chief HR Officer; ENSR as Executive Vice President of Organizational Development, and Chief Operating Officer; and Metcalf & Eddy as Director of HR.
Breakout Speakers
Coming Soon…
Testimonials about AEC HR Summit Speakers
“Many conferences I have attended in the past have “some” good sessions…even some great ones – but I’ve never felt like ALL of the sessions – from keynotes to breakouts were so phenomenal! They were all great sessions!”
Tamara Goff
Principal/Director of Marketing & Communications at HBG Design“First time coming to the AEC HR Summit and was blown away with the information presented to us and the knowledge I walked away with.”
Kristen Benton
HR Generalist at R.E.Y. Engineers“Off the charts incredible!!”
Chad Robertson
HR Director at Fisher Associates“Great information that I will share with senior leadership and our board.”
Laurie Iulg
HR Director at LJB Inc.“Keynote speakers were phenomenal!”
Audra Augustin
Regional HR Specialist at CRB