2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry: Spencer Pech 

Civil Engineer 

ISG 

Waterloo, IA 

Bio: Spencer Pech is an innovative civil engineer whose roots in agriculture fuel his passion for sustainable water management. At ISG, Spencer advances projects that integrate data-driven design with stakeholder collaboration to enhance drainage and water quality across the Midwest. A proactive leader and mentor, Spencer drives technical excellence while promoting employee ownership and community engagement. His commitment to engineering resilient agricultural systems reflects a forward-thinking approach that benefits both communities and the environment. 

Projects & Accomplishments:  Project Manager – Iowa Soybean Association Water Quality Framework; Project Manager – Drainage Water Recycling Economic Analysis with EDF; Project Manager – Ohio Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI); Inaugural participant – ISG Leadership Acceleration Program; Advocate – Expansion of services to ISG Waterloo office. 

Professional & Community Involvement: Co-Chair – ISG ESOP Committee; Presenter – 2024 National Employee-Owned Conference; Member & Iowa Section Chair (2024-2025) – American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE); Member – Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS); Member – Iowa State University Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) External Advisory Council.