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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Moreno and reappointed Ademola “Peter” Adejokun and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Their terms will expire on September 26, 2029.

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is responsible for licensing qualified engineers and land surveyors and regulating the practice of professional engineering and professional land surveying.

Robert Moreno of El Paso is a licensed professional engineer and the former president and current senior advisor for Moreno Cardenas, Inc. He is a member and former president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Moreno also holds memberships in the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Public Works Association. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso.

Ademola “Peter” Adejokun of Arlington is an engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corporation. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds certifications as an INCOSE expert systems engineering professional, a Six Sigma black belt, and a project management professional. Adejokun is a senior member of several professional organizations including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is also actively involved in committees and boards related to engineering education and professional development. Adejokun earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science Engineering and Physics from The University of Texas at Arlington, and his Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Syracuse University.

Kiran Shah of Richmond is an independent owner and operator of multiple national hotel franchises. He has previously served as the treasurer of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and is a member of the Hotel and Lodging Association of Houston. Shah is also involved in various community organizations, including the India Culture Center of Houston and the Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the M.S. University of Baroda, India, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Gujarat, India.

These appointments by Governor Abbott will contribute to the continued regulation and oversight of the engineering and land surveying professions in Texas.

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