SHEAB
Society of Haitian Engineers & Architects of Boston
ABOUT SHEAB
There have been a few attempts over the years at regrouping Haitian architects and engineers in Boston. A huge step forward came last year with the formation of GRAHN New England Infrastructure Committee. Shortly thereafter, the group realized the need for more self-identity and a platform keener toward addressing the intrinsic issues affection their profession and their social responsibility toward the Haitian community. The opportunity came size months ago with the formation of "Le Congres des Ingenieurs, Architectes, Scientifiques et Technologues Haitiens (C.I.A.S.T.H.), a new umbrella entity grouping all the Haitian regional A/E organizations to advocate for the Haitian design professionals in the construction industry and to speak with one powerful voice. The founder of the organization, Luckner Bayas, contacted his colleagues Jacques Borges and Lionel Lucien who responded both enthusiastically to the appeal. They began to lay out the plan toward formation of the local chapter in Boston.
ROBERT MIOT, PE
Born and raised in Haiti, Miot studied civil engineering at the Ecole Polytechnique in Haiti, graduating in 1952. He then worked at the construction of the Peligre Dam rising from inspector to superintendent (1952-1963). In his last assignment in Haiti, he worked in the construction of new roadways in the north side of the country prior to migrating to the United States in 1982 where he joined the staff of a prestigious architectural/civil engineering corporation. At the twilight of his long distinguished career, Mr. Miot worked for many years at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) prior to retiring in 2002 after 50 years of involvement in the profession. He is known as the dean of the Haitian engineers in the Boston region.
JACQUES BORGES, PE
Born and raised in Haiti, Borges studied civil engineering at the Ecole Polytechnique in Haiti prior to migrating to the United States in 1960. One of the first settlers in the Haitian community in Boston, he has been a practicing engineer in the areas for many years and an avid participant in all Haitian community affairs, becoming by himself an institution around whom the new comers rally to. Mr. Borges worked for various well known engineering firms where he held executive and managerial positions, and later in his career joined employment with his hometown of many years, where he currently serves as the City Engineer. He received many awards and recognitions over the course of his long outstanding professional career and his civil engagement.
ALEX ANSELME, ENG.
Alex Anselme is a Civil Engineer working for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) since 1989. He received BSME from Wentworth Institute of Technology, a BSCE from Northeastern University and a MSCE from the University of Massachusetts. He has been a member of ASCE since 1991.
MAURICE A. CAPRICE, ARCHITECT
Born and raised in Haiti, Caprice obtained his diploma in architecture from the International Correspondence School in 1964. He then went to work for the firm of Roger ED. Breton and distinguished himself at undertaking a number of significant projects ranging fro large single family residences to institutional and religious facilities such as the College Bird Extension Complex and the Pastore Nere Numa Church in Port-au-Prince. Mr. Caprice migrated to the United States in 1966 and joined the staff of a large architectural firm in Boston, working on impact projects such as Hydro-Electric Power Plants, Administration building and Industrial Buildings. Mr. Caprice currently leads the private practice firm of Decor+Plus with strong clientele in residential apartments and retail stores.
LUCKNER BAYAS, PE - President of Bayassociates, Inc.
Born and raised in Haiti, Bayas studied civil engineering in Boston and has been practicing in the New England area for over 32 years. He started his private engineering firm in 1994 and currently maintains a professional office in Newton, MA. Since the earthquake, he has published multiple documents regarding the reconstruction of his native land, including the following: Focus on Haiti (2010), Essay on the Reconstruction of Port-au-Prince (2010), The Ajoupas (2010), Focus on Sam Souci (2010), Conjectural Redevelopment Plans for the Cities of Cap-Haitien, Les Cayes and Conaives (2011) and "On the importance of Infrastructure Part I, II, III" (2012). Mr. Bayas has been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers since 1982 and a recipient of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section Presidents Award in 1998.
J. LIONEL LUCIEN, PE
Lionel Lucien is a section manager working for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). A registered professional engineer, Lucien's career spans over a 21 year period in the planning, design and implementation of transportation infrastructures that support economic development in Massachusetts. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering respectively from Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He was recently appointed to a committee of the Transportation Research Board, a division of the National Research Council (NRC) that provides expertise in science and technology to the government, public, scientific and engineering communities.
HERRIO LAMOTHE, EIT
Born and raised in Haiti, Lamothe received his engineering degree from the Faculty of Sciences in Haiti in 1985. He worked for well-known engineering firm CECOM Consulting Engineers in Haiti as project manager supervising major water pipeline diversion, roadways reconstruction, bridges, dams, and wastewater systems. Mr. Lamothe migrates to the Untied States and worked for the firm Bayassociates in Newton, supervising roadway construction and site improvement projects, assisting with structural analysis (modeling) for multi-million dollar residential structure, and reviewing plans and specifications for the inspection of federally funded elderly housing projects. Mr. Lamothe left Bayassociates in 2012 to join MassDOT where he currently works on various roadway reconstruction projects.
MARK A. JOSEPH, ENG., URBAN PLANNER
Marc A. Joseph is a Civil Engineer and Urban Planner who has been working for the City of Boston since 1995. With expertise in zoning and building codes, he is currently a "Plans Examiner" with the authority to make decisions on submitted building permit applications for all types of construction city wide. He graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Civil Engineering Bachelor Degree and from Boston University with a Masters Degree in Urban Planning. He has worked for several construction companies in the Boston area including the RF Walsh Consulting Co. (formerly Capital Construction Co.) Marc is a proud member of BBRS (Board of Building Regulations and Standards) of Massachusetts and BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administration)