About the Association

Aaron Parks earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kentucky in 1999. He earned his Master of Science degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012.

Mr. Parks joined Waldman Engineering Consultants in 2017. Prior to joining Waldman Engineering Consultants, he owned and managed his own architecture practice for 8 years. Mr. Parks’ early career was spent building knowledge and expertise at full-service design firms in Chicago, working on a variety of large-scale projects across the U.S. and overseas.

Mr. Parks has been a licensed architect for 17 years and has been providing a wide range of professional architectural services for over 25 years. His primary areas of focus have been residential design, healthcare, high-rise buildings, and industrial building design.

Mr. Parks is a licensed architect in the States of Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards, a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional, and a Professional Affiliate Member of NABIE (National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers).

Edward G. Robinson, P.E., is the president and owner of Professional Engineering Inspections, Inc. a Texas based building inspection firm, where he has led residential and commercial inspection services in the Houston area since 1999. He has more than three decades of experience in mechanical, electrical, and structural inspections of residential and commercial construction, including litigation support and specialized training in infrared thermography, blower door diagnostics.

Heidi Klein is a Forensic Engineer based out of Denver, Colorado. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and her Master of Civil Engineering (Structural) from Johns Hopkins University. Heidi is a licensed professional engineer in 15 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming) and has qualified to provide expert testimony in forensic engineering, civil and structural engineering, building envelopes, roofing, windows/doors, and cost of repair/damages. Heidi has additional certifications as a Haag Certified Reviewer, a member of the Cal OES Safety Assessment Program, and a Certified Inspector from the Exterior Design Institute and she has served as an Advisor for the Women in Leadership Certificate Program at University of Colorado – Colorado Springs. Heidi’s experience additionally includes forensic engineering related to property claims, construction defect, premises liability, seller’s disclosure disputes, and third-party construction observations.

David H. Dotson, P.E., R.S., B.I.E. – Owner of Criterium – Dotson Engineers, has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is a State of Texas Registered Professional Engineer in the structural discipline. Mr. Dotson has extensive experience in the inspection and evaluation of thousands of commercial and multifamily properties and provided architectural and structural design of residential, commercial, and church buildings. Mr. Dotson has also achieved the designation of Reserve Specialist (RS) through the Community Associations Institute, is a certified Building Inspection Engineer (BIE), and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE).

Catherine is a seasoned incentive professional with over 30 years’ experience in the incentive industry and has worked closely with non-profit associations to grow membership, revolutionize offerings and to revitalize annual meetings.  In 2003, Catherine founded The Edventives Group to provide customized, turnkey meetings, incentives and travel programs for clients requiring customized solutions.  

Previous to her career in the incentive industry, Catherine attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.  Catherine holds both a Master of Arts in History as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.