INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter
The premier systems engineering professional society serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Educating, promoting, and connecting SE professionals.
About Our Chapter
The INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter was officially accepted into INCOSE at the International Workshop on February 7, 2010. We serve as the premier systems engineering professional and social society across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
We welcome all INCOSE members and would-be members interested in joining. Our chapter name is not intended to convey boundaries on membership — you do not need to be an INCOSE member to participate in our events and join our mailing list.
The Chicagoland Chapter has received multiple INCOSE Chapter Circle Awards recognizing our efforts and contributions to the systems engineering community.
Our Mission & Goals
We believe that systems engineering principles and practices offer the best solution for organizations competing in today's global marketplace, and that the proper application of SE can directly contribute to the betterment of our region.
Educate
Improve the systems engineering work environment by educating business leaders and corporate management regarding the business case and key success factors for SE projects.
Promote
Promote the benefits of systems engineering and INCOSE while establishing liaisons and synergistic partnerships with key institutions, organizations, and individuals.
Connect
Meet monthly at multiple locations across our geographic area with webcasted technical meetings for members who cannot attend in person.
Chapter Leadership
Our Board of Directors guides the chapter's mission to educate, promote, and connect systems engineering professionals across the Chicagoland area.
Dale Brown
President
As President, Dale Brown leads the chapter's Board of Directors and oversees its mission to educate, promote, and connect systems engineering professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Liberato Garced-Torres
Vice-President
As Vice-President, Liberato Garced-Torres supports the chapter's leadership and helps guide programs, partnerships, and member engagement across the Chicagoland area.
Mike Gut
Secretary
As Secretary, Mike Gut maintains the chapter's records and communications, keeping members informed and chapter operations running smoothly.
Bob Parro
Director At-Large
As a Director At-Large, Bob Parro contributes to chapter governance and helps shape programming and outreach for the regional systems engineering community.
Randy Iliff
Director At-Large
As a Director At-Large, Randy Iliff contributes to chapter governance and supports initiatives that advance systems engineering practice across the region.
Gary Oswald
Program Chair
As Program Chair, Gary Oswald curates the chapter's monthly technical meetings, recruiting speakers and shaping the program calendar for members.
Katie Ticer
Co-Program Director
As Co-Program Director, Katie Ticer helps plan and deliver the chapter's technical program, working alongside chapter leadership to bring speakers and events to members.
Chris Loyd
Membership Chair
As Membership Chair, Chris Loyd has worked as a Systems Engineer since 2017 for aerospace companies and customers.
Meetings & Events
We meet monthly, normally the third Thursday of each month, at multiple locations across our geographic area. All technical meetings are also webcasted for remote attendees.
Upcoming Event
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for our next chapter meeting. Details including topic, speaker, date, and location will be announced soon. Follow us on LinkedIn or check the events page for updates.
Recordings & Publications
Access past meeting recordings, presentations, and chapter publications on INCOSE Connect — the collaboration platform for INCOSE members.
INCOSE Connect
Our chapter maintains a library of recorded presentations, meeting materials, and publications on the Chicagoland Chapter page within INCOSE Connect. Browse past topics and catch up on sessions you may have missed.
- Past meeting recordings
- Presentation slides and materials
- Chapter publications and newsletters
INCOSE membership required for full access to recordings and documents.
Get Involved
Whether you're an experienced systems engineer or just exploring the field, we'd love to have you. You don't need to be an INCOSE member to attend our events or join our mailing list.
Partner Organizations
We build strong relationships with professional societies and organizations across the Chicagoland area to advance systems engineering together.