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<p>Bruce Schopp, PE, SE, president of the civil and structural engineering / architectural design firm Oates Associates, has been elected to the board of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL). Schopp was elected by members and installed as a board member during the organization's annual meeting on June 3.</p>
<p>The ACEC-IL board oversees the business and administrative affairs of the professional organization. Schopp previously served on the ACEC-IL Scholarship Committee and as chair of the IDOT Bridge Committee.  He also is a member of the IDOT Liaison Committee.</p>
<p>Schopp has been with Oates Associates for 25 years, rising to the position of chief structural engineer responsible for structural engineering and the firm's major transportation projects. He recently was promoted to president/chief operating officer and oversees all operations including project selection and management, technical production, quality assurance, technical and professional staff development, and client development.</p>
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