Jim Meyer Named Chair of ASME Mechanical Design Committee 

WADSWORTH, Ohio—CDM Smith is pleased to announce that Jim Meyer, PE, has been named chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) mechanical design committee. Meyer recently took over as interim chair and will begin a new 3-year term effective June 30, 2018.

Meyer is an industrial piping expert at CDM Smith’s subsidiary, the Louis Perry Group, with more than 40 years of industry experience. As chair of the mechanical design committee, Meyer is responsible for facil­i­tat­ing committee meetings and collab­o­rat­ing with industry experts on a global scale to review and improve existing practices and policies across engineering disciplines.

“The goal is to keep moving forward,” says Meyer. “Perpet­u­at­ing the energy our members feel toward advancing policies and practices worldwide is the key to continuing industry progress.”

Meyer has been involved with ASME for four decades. He currently chairs the society’s B31 standards committee for piping and partic­i­pates on the Board of Pressure Technology Codes and Standards. 

“ASME brings experts from around the globe together,” explains Meyer. “Not only does it provide great networking oppor­tu­ni­ties, but it encourages the exchange and challenge of ideas across orga­ni­za­tions and cultures. I’m proud carry on that spirit as part of this new role.”

ASME is a non-profit orga­ni­za­tion promotes the art, science and practice of multi­dis­ci­pli­nary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construc­tion firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.