AACE International is honored to be able to recognize all award winners at this year’s Conference & Expo. It is through such outstanding ability, service, and dedication displayed by our members that AACE International can continue to be the strong organization that it is. Our thanks go to you for the hard work, long hours, heartfelt involvement, and commitment to excellence that these awards symbolize. It is our great pleasure to share these awards with you and to acknowledge everything you have given to AACE. Congratulations!
AACE is pleased to recognize the following award winner:
JAMES G. ZACK, JR. CFCC FAACE HON. LIFE – AWARD OF MERIT
The Award of Merit is given for outstanding contribution or service to the cost management or cost engineering profession, or to the public as a whole.
James G. Zack, Jr. CFCC FAACE Hon. Life – Jim joined AACE in 1986. He has been active with the Southern California Section serving in a variety of leadership positions within the section. He served on the Technical Board prior to being elected to and serving in leadership positions on AACE’s Board of Directors: Director, Region 6 (2001-2003), Vice President-T/E/C (2003-2005), President-Elect (2005-2006), President (2006-2007), and Past President (2007-2008). Jim has served as a member of AACE’s Education Board (2008-present). He is a prolific author and presenter of technical papers, webinars, and continuing education seminars – having presented all over the globe. He is also an author or contributor to several AACE’s Recommended Practices and Professional Practice Guides. He is an Executive Director at Navigant Construction Forum. Jim has previously been recognized by the AACE with the Outstanding SIG Chair Award (2000), Outstanding Regional Director Award (2002), Fellow (2009), and Honorary Life Membership (2014).