Gary Raba – ACEC – 2026 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit

Gary W. Raba. leads organic and inorganic growth for Raba Kistner, Inc. (RK). Before taking this responsibility, Gary served as CEO of Raba Kistner, Inc. He has also served as COO of Raba-Kistner, Inc., and COO of a new startup division, Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc.

Gary was CEO during the 2018 sale of RK to private equity firm Crescent Capital of Brisbane, Australia, and served on the RK Executive Committee during the subsequent transaction to the Family Office of KIWA, Rijswijk, the Netherlands, in 2020.

Gary has served in multiple board, committee, and volunteer roles for ACEC-Texas and ACEC National.

Gary has been in engineering for 35 years and is licensed in several states.

Sessions

General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing

Featuring Michael Morgan, Keith Molenaar, Ph.D., Gregory Kelly, Gary Raba, Dan Larson, Diana O’Lare, Daphne Bryant, Brian E. Hill, MD, Mark Van Elden, John Donatelli at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5th.

This General Session brings together timely perspective, industry insight, and forward-looking ideas that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities facing engineering firm leaders today. The program will open with Incoming Chair Dan Larson, who will set the stage with his vision and leadership priorities for the year ahead, offering a clear direction for the…

General Session Lunch

Featuring Steve Hall, Bill Shuster, Peter DeFazio, Nando Gomez, Matt Reiffer, Jordan Baugh, Gary Raba, Sean McMaster, Jonathan Martin at 11:45 AM on Monday, May 4th.

The General Session Lunch brings the Convention community together for a dynamic midday gathering that blends insight, perspective, and connection. The program will open with a rousing return from Immediate Past Chair Gary Raba, offering reflections that build on the momentum of the Convention and reinforce the priorities of the profession. Attendees will then hear…

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