ACEC Life/Health Trust @ACECLHT

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday and will re-open tomorrow.

The ACEC Life/Health Trust was honored to speak this week at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Annual Convention & Legislative Summit. The session, moderated by Diana O'Lare, focused on the broader forces driving change in healthcare and what they mean for ACEC Member firms. The Trust's, Mark Van Elden, and Brian E. Hill, MD from HIPnation shared practical, forward-thinking approaches to managing cost, improving access, and rethinking how firms support the well-being of their workforce.

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Stay tuned for ACEC's Engineering Influence podcast hosted by Diana O' Lare, featuring Dr. Brian Hill and Mark Van Elden!

At this morning’s General Session, Diana O’Lare, ACEC’s senior director of market intelligence, moderates a discussion on healthcare with Mark Van Elden, president and CEO of the ACEC Life/Health Trust and Dr. Brian Hill, co-founder and CEO of HIPnation.

Elizabeth Stolfus is the President and CEO of Stolfus & Associates, Inc., a Colorado transportation engineering, and planning consulting firm. She founded the firm in 2003 and leads her team to create long-lasting results that serve Colorado communities. Elizabeth joined the ACEC Life/Health Board of Trustees in 2019. Elizabeth has been active at the state and national levels of ACEC for over 20 years. She has served as ACEC Colorado President, National Director, and PAC Champion. She has also served as a Board Member of ACEC Research Institute, Planning Cabinet member, a Women In Leadership Steering Committee member, and the Vice Chair of the ACEC National Executive Committee. The ACEC Life/Health Trust delivers exceptional products and services to ACEC Member firms, thanks to the leadership and guidance of Elizabeth and the other Trustees.

This #Eweek2026, we recognize the engineering professionals who improve infrastructure, solve real-world problems, and enhance quality of life. Thank you to all engineers—past, present, and future—for your innovation and leadership!

Ellen McDonald is the Vice President of Operations at Plummer Associates, Inc. and has served as a Trustee of the ACEC Life/Health Trust since 2016. She is responsible for managing corporate operations, driving technical excellence, and continues to play a key role delivering Plummer's water planning services. Plummer has over 250 employees across 13 locations in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida, and has been enrolled in Trust medical plans for over 20 years. Ellen is a nationally recognized expert in water reuse with over 30 years of experience in water resources engineering. She has served on numerous state and national committees and professional organizations related to water reuse programs. Our Trustees are experts in their respective fields and well-versed in the employee benefits offered within their firms. The Trust is fortunate to have dedicated Trustees, like Ellen, who use their firsthand experience with our products to guide the future direction of the Life/Health Trust.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed today and we will reopen tomorrow.

Happy New Year from the ACEC Life/Health Trust! We wish you health and happiness in 2026!

Merry Christmas from the ACEC Life/Health Trust! We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Trustee Spotlight: Heath Overfield, PE Heath Overfield is the current Chairman of the ACEC Life/Health Trust Board of Trustees and has been serving as a Trustee since 2015. Heath is the CEO of Engineering Associates, an employee-owned civil engineering and land surveying firm. For more than 60 years, Engineering Associates has provided engineering and surveying services throughout Wyoming and has grown to nine offices. Engineering Associates has utilized both the UHC fully-insured medical plans and the Select level-funded plans offered by the Trust. Our products and services are designed exclusively for ACEC Member firms and developed based on firsthand experience shared by our Trustees, like Heath, whose firms utilize our products.

Give yourself the gift of health this season with one of the new Garmin devices featured in the ACEC Life/Health Trust fitness device store. Employees and spouses enrolled in a Trust medical plan are each eligible for one discounted device in 2025. Shop now at: invitefitness.com/acec

Still looking for employee benefit options for January 1? Get a quote from ACEC Life/Health Trust today. Now is the time to shop around and compare what is available in the market. Complete our Get A Quote form today and a representative will reach out to you: aceclifehealthtrust.com/get-a-quote

Happy Thanksgiving from ACEC Life/Health Trust! Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!

ACEC Life/Health Trust is celebrating 60 years of serving ACEC Member firms. The Trust wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for the unparalleled leadership of our Board of Trustees, who volunteer their time to serve as representatives of our Member firms.

Today and every day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Trustee Spotlight: Marc Alper Marc Alper is the Principal Emeritus for Alper Audi, Inc. and has been serving as a Trustee for ACEC Life/Health Trust since 2016. In 1970, Marc joined what is now Alper Audi, Inc., a structural engineering firm in St Louis, Missouri, experienced in providing design for all types and sizes of buildings for architects, contractors, developers, owners, industry, and government. Marc has been very active in many civic and charitable organizations as well as the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). He served as the Chairman and National Director for ACEC Missouri and was also honored as a Fellow by ACEC National. The ACEC Life/Health Trust is able to provide unparalleled products and services to ACEC Member firms because of the leadership and guidance provided by Marc and our other Trustees.

ACEC Life/Health Trust extends a warm welcome to our newest Member firms. Thank you for partnering with us for your employee benefits!

If your firm provides engineering services and has a professional engineer on staff, you may qualify to join the ACEC Life/Health Trust group health plans. To learn more about the Trust, please complete our Get A Quote form: aceclifehealthtrust.com/get-a-quote

Today and every day, we remember those we lost in the September 11th attacks.