Statement of Values
- We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people through the use of science and technology.
- We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership.
- We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.
MissionSHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in the engineering, science, and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity.
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VisionSHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
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Strategic Focus Areas
We will fulfill our mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth, carry out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and government issues and enhancing pride within our organization and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization.
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Familia
We take responsibility for our collective strength and passion by developing communities, building a diverse and inclusive membership, and challenging each other to be our best. |
Service
We act on a foundation of service. We commit to deliver the highest levels of quality, integrity, and ethical behavior. We act with empathy, patience, and understanding. |
Learning
We value formal education and professional development. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and renewal. We learn from successes, setbacks, and each other. |
Resilience
We embrace our diverse cultures and communities, which enable us to adapt, thrive, and persist with optimism. |
History of SHPE National
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the City of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
The concept of networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.
The concept of networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.
History of SHPE DFWThe Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was the first professional chapter to be established in the organization.
Fernando Laclette, an engineer for Rockwall International, joined SHPE in 1976 in southern California and became a member of the SHPE Board of Directors. Fernando was transferred to Dallas, Texas in 1979, and soon experienced a longing for the association with SHPE. He spread the message of the mission and purpose of SHPE to his fellow Hispanic engineers at Rockwall International, and built a network with Hispanic engineers at General Dynamics in Fort Worth. |
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Fernando Laclette, and co-founder Alberto Gutierrez, organized Hispanic engineers from Dallas and Fort Worth into a professional association, developed the constitution and bylaws, and petitioned SHPE to be recognized as a professional chapter.
In 1981 Richard Himenez, SHPE President, officially recognized SHPE DFW as SHPE's first professional chapter. The organization was formally incorporated under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act on June 8, 1981.
SHPE DFW was instrumental in setting up student chapters at Souther Methodist University (SMU), University of Oklahoma (OU) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT). For his outstanding contributions in the fields of engineering and science to the Hispanic community, Fernando Laclette was presented with SHPE's Jaime Oaxaca Award in 1986.
In 1981 Richard Himenez, SHPE President, officially recognized SHPE DFW as SHPE's first professional chapter. The organization was formally incorporated under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act on June 8, 1981.
SHPE DFW was instrumental in setting up student chapters at Souther Methodist University (SMU), University of Oklahoma (OU) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT). For his outstanding contributions in the fields of engineering and science to the Hispanic community, Fernando Laclette was presented with SHPE's Jaime Oaxaca Award in 1986.
SHPE DFW Lifetime Professional Members
The following DFW members have pledged a lifelong commitment to SHPE and its vision. On behalf of our chapter, we would like to recognize these individuals for their dedication to SHPE:
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SHPE DFW Board of Directors Alumni
Call to ACTION:
The current BOD is actively working on a project to identify all past leaders for the 40 Year Anniversary Gala (2021). If you have any past contacts, please email bod@shpe-dfw.org or find us on this SHPE DFW Alumni LinkedIn Group. All help is greatly appreciated to update our records!
The current BOD is actively working on a project to identify all past leaders for the 40 Year Anniversary Gala (2021). If you have any past contacts, please email bod@shpe-dfw.org or find us on this SHPE DFW Alumni LinkedIn Group. All help is greatly appreciated to update our records!
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1980's & 1990's
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2000's
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1981 - 1982 president: alberto gutierrez
President - Alberto Gutierrez Vice President - Fernando Laclette Secretary - Hendrik Zudeerveld Treasurer - Maria Reeves 1982 - 1983 president: TBD
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 1983 - 1984 president: TBD
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 1996 -1997 PRESIDENT: CHARLES GOJER
President - Charles Gojer, P.E. Vice President - Robinson Zamorano Secretary - Alexis Rodriguez, P.E. Treasurer - Alberto Gutierrez, P.E. Director - Diana Cross Director - David Hinojosa Director - Humberto Perez 1997 - 1998 PRESIDENT: ROBINSON ZAMORANO
President - Robinson Zamorano, MBA Vice President - Humberto Perez Secretary - Alexis Rodriguez, P.E. Treasurer - Alberto Gutierrez, P.E. Director - Mitzi Molina Director - David Hinojosa Director - Diana I. Cross Director - Gus Colmenero Director - Juan Bergelund Director - Carlos Alvarez 1998 - 1999 PRESIDENT: ROBINSON ZAMORANO
President - Robinson Zamorano, MBA Vice President - Rogelio Rodriguez Secretary - Alexis B. Rodriguez, P.E. Treasurer - Humberto Perez Director - Carlos Alvarez, MBA Director - Juan Bergelund Director - Mariela Castillero Director - Diego de Valdenebro Director - David Hinojosa, MBA 1999 - 2000 PRESIDENT: ROGELIO RODRIGUEZ
President - Rogelio Rodriguez Vice President - Carlos Alvarez, MBA Secretary - Mitzi Molina Treasurer - Diego DeValdenebro, MBA Director - Marcos Aguilar Director - Tina Arista Director - Mariela Castillero Director - David Hinojosa, MBA Director - Humberto Pérez Advisor - Alberto Gutierrez, P.E. Advisor - Fernando Laclette Advisor - Raul Wong, P.E. |
2000 - 2001 pRESIDENT: TBD
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 2001 - 2002 President: Joe Mondragon
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 2002 - 2003 President: Fernando villarreal
President - Fernando Villarreal Vice President - Joe Mondragon Secretary - Alice Brenes Treasurer - Humberto Perez Membership Director - Eduardo Fernandez de Castro Events Director - Juan Elizondo Professional Development - Irene Zucker Student Relations - Mike Benavidez Public Relations - Carlos Alvarez 2003 - 2004 president: tbd
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 2004 - 2005 president: tbd
President - TBD Vice President - TBD Secretary - TBD Treasurer - TBD Director - TBD 2005 - 2006 PRESIDENT: Carlos alvarez
2006 - 2007 PRESIDENT: Irene P. zucker
2007 - 2008 PRESIDENT: irene P. zucker
President - Irene P. Zucker Vice President - Richard Medina Secretary - Justa Treviño* Treasurer - Alice Quintero-Brenes Membership Director - Luis Galaza Community Outreach Director - Mariano Rivera Marketing/Website - Arthur Souza Professional Development Director - José Gutierrez Student Relations Director - Frederic Angus Public Relations Director - Juan Gomez 2008 - 2009 PRESIDENT: irene P. zucker
President / Professional Development - Irene P. Zucker Vice President / Community Outreach - Mariano Rivera Secretary - Sandy Zucker Treasurer - Carlos Alvarez Membership Director - Naomi Hernandez Community Outreach Director - Gabriel Villarreal Advisor - Rudy Treviño* Advisor - Justa Treviño* 2009 - 2010 PRESIDENT: Irene P. zucker
President - Irene P. Zucker Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer - Sandy Zucker Community Outreach Director - Naomi Hernandez Communications Director - Gabriel Villarreal Director - Mariano Rivera Director - Raul Hinojosa Jr. Director - Manuel Antonio (Tony) Ariza |
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2010's
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2020's
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2010 - 2011 president: naomi hernandez
President - Naomi Hernandez Vice President - Mariano Rivera Secretary - TBD Treasurer - Manuel Antonio (Tony) Ariza Director - Luis Galaza Director - Gabriel Villarreal Director - Raul Hinojosa Jr. Director - Rudy Treviño* 2011 - 2012 president: tbd
Nadia Siles Rudy Trevino Raul Hinojosa Jr. Fernando Navarro Marvin Garcia Aaron De Los Santos David Cruz Michael Zamarron Gabriel Villarreal Joseph Garcia Naomi Hernandez Ryan de los Santos 2012 - 2013 president: Aaron De Los Santos
President - Aaron De Los Santos Vice President - Naomi Hernandez Professional Development - Ryan De Los Santos Treasurer - David Cruz, EIT (Engineer in Training) Pre-College - Raul Hinojosa Jr. Secretary - Rudy M. Trevino 2013 - 2014 president: tbd
2014 - 2015 president: juan meza
2015 - 2016 president: clemente quinones
2016 - 2017 president: fernando A. ceballos
2017 - 2018 president: brianne c. martin
2018 - 2019 President: ANDREA V. SHINN
2019 - 2020 PRESIDENT: fernando a. ceballos
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2020 - 2021 President: Fernadno A. ceballos*
2021 - 2022 president: JOSE CORREA
2022 - 2023 PRESIDENT: tbd
2023 - 2024 PRESIDENT: TBD
2024 - 2025 PRESIDENT: TBD
2025 - 2026 PRESIDENT: TBD
2026 - 2027 PRESIDENT: TBD
2027 - 2028 PRESIDENT: TBD
2028 - 2029 PRESIDENT: TBD
2029 - 2030 PRESIDENT: TBD
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(*) Denotes Lifetime Professional members.
