Q&A with your 2019-2020 First Past President: Jason Staebell

Where do you work?

Hennepin County Transportation Department - I am a Principal Project Manager in the design division. I manage various road design projects in Hennepin County. I have worked at Hennepin County almost 7 years. Prior to working at Hennepin County I started my career at HNTB and worked there for 12 years.

Tell us about your role on the ASCE board.

As of October 1 I am the 1st past president.

What previous positions have you held with ASCE?

Other than being on the board for the better part of a decade I have had roles with the Younger Members Group and was the transportation committee chair. I was also the chair of the first ever infrastructure report card for Minnesota.

Have you ever met anyone famous?

I once met Ice-T at a Burger King in the Las Vegas airport.

What was your first job?

My first job was a summer job at the Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota. I worked there for 2 summers. It was a fun job and was nice to be outside.