Meet the Central Jersey Branch Board

Central Jersey Branch Officers

Karam Choudhary
President
WSP

Karam is a Traffic Engineer at WSP Global. She is on the journey of specializing in infrastructure, construction, and project management with five years of experience in the industry, academia, and research. Her experience with the integration of information technology and artificial intelligence in the construction, transportation industry and project management has provided her the ability to identify, isolate, and resolve project critical issues. Karam earned her second master’s degree in computer science and information systems from Rider University. Her first master’s degree is in construction engineering management and her bachelor’s is in civil engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology, and soon she will be pursing her Phd. in Information Technology. Outside work she likes to golf, roller skate, play tennis and pickleball. She reads self-development, coding, design process and astronomy books, volunteers with community centers, and is keenly active in the transportation and engineering community. Karam is involved in YPT New York chapter, WTS NJ chapter, ASCE Central Jersey chapter, ACEC, ITS NJ and other societies. 

Louis Truppa, EIT President-Elect JMT

Lou Truppa is a transportation design engineer at JMT and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Lou is currently attending the University of Oklahoma for Masters program in Civil Engineering with a focus in transportation engineering. Lou has worked on a number of DOT and county projects involving roadway and guide rail design over the past 4+ years. Lou volunteers as a mentor with TCNJ’s School of Engineering, where he meets with students, shares his experiences as a student and young professional, and reviews student’s resumes. He was the former president of the ASCE student chapter at TCNJ for 3 years and a member of the varsity football team. He has been involved with ASCE since his sophomore year of college (2019) and the Central Jersey Younger Member Group for 5 years. He joined the Central Jersey Branch board in 2023-2024 as a director and became president of the Younger Member Group in 2024-2025. He is now President-Elect of the Central Jersey Branch.

Ian Walczak, PE Past-President Colliers Engineering & Design

Mr. Walczak is a dedicated Structural Engineer with a diverse background encompassing coastal, civil, geotechnical, structural, and site development engineering. Serving as the President-Elect of the CJB and the Student Outreach Chair in the YMG, Ian is deeply committed to advancing the engineering profession and nurturing the next generation of engineers. His journey with ASCE began during his college days, where he served as the captain of the steel bridge team and played an active role in the ASCE RU Student chapter. Ian's dedication to engineering excellence and his extensive ASCE involvement underscore his commitment to driving innovation and collaboration within the engineering community, particularly in addressing the challenges facing coastal and waterfront environments.

Megan Nugent, PE
Vice President
Colliers Engineering & Design

Megan is a Project Manager in Colliers Engineering & Design’s Geotechnical Services department. She has her BS from The College of New Jersey and her MS from Rutgers University. Megan has 7 years of geotechnical engineering experience working on a wide variety of projects.

Reza Marsooli, PhD, PE  
Branch Director
Stevens Institute of Technology

Zachary Cryelson, EIT  
Branch Director
Artheon