Local BUG Directory
MEET USERS NEAR YOU
Meet your USBUG Champions
Rebecca Yu
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BUG
Rebecca has been a passionate Bluebeam user since it was a plug-in for AutoCAD. Rebecca has spent her 20 year career in the civil AEC industry teaching and supporting Civil 3D. However, when her company transitioned to Bluebeam in 2016, Rebecca was tapped to lead the charge. Since then, Rebecca has taught Bluebeam to hundreds of users, leads internal company user group meetings, conducts quarterly training sessions, and posts weekly tips. Despite all her experience, Rebecca is always amazed when she learns a new trick – which is on a regular basis! Rebecca is excited to share what she knows and learn from her fellow BUG members.
Brett McCarthy
OMAHA BUG
With more than 22 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry, McCarthy has held several roles within the same organization, Alvine Engineering. Brett currently supports the 155-person firm by providing the administration of technology software, implementation of new design technology processes, and internal training to all technical and operational staff. McCarthy aims to streamline workflows and utilize innovative solutions across multiple disciplines while maintaining company and client standards. Brett has been a member of OMA Bug since its inception and is excited to bring his experience as a new BUG Champion and learn from other industry professionals how to expand Bluebeam workflows. Bluebeam Certified Professional
Luke Shiras
SPOKANE BUG
Luke has been in the architecture industry for nearly 30 years. He has worked on various projects, including schools, hospitals, military, commercial, industrial, and multi-family housing. Luke is excited to become the SpoBUG Champion because he knows how helpful it is to learn from other users in real-world situations. "I look forward to watching Spokane BUG become an amazing resource for the community." Luke Shiras loves helping people get the most out of Bluebeam and connecting people with the resources they need. He is a licensed Architect (CA, WA, ID) with over 10 years of Bluebeam experience and over 20 years of experience in architecture.
Carina Wright
PHOENIX BUG
Carina has been an interior designer since 2012, with a niche focus on healthcare design. For five years, she lived in Chicago, Illinois, where she discovered the ChiBUG and found other amazingly techies who geeked out over Bluebeam. After moving back to Arizona, she knew joining the PhxBUG was a must-do to bring some of that “love for learning energy” to the southwest! Carina is looking forward to some mind-blowing tips & tricks – so look out!
Melissa Wucher
ST. LOUIS BUG & MISSOURI FIRE & CODE ENFORCEMENT BUG
Melissa is Hoener Associates’ Design Technology Manager with over 20 years of experience. Melissa knows that each user works through Revu in different ways, and through StLBUG, the group can embrace and share their work.
Matt Ruhrer
OMAHA BUG
As a Life Safety Manager, Matt is an accomplished certified fire protection specialist and certified fire and electrical inspector with over 30 years of industry experience. After being chosen to present at XCON 2019, and experiencing the power of peer-sharing firsthand, Matt believes that bringing a local BUG to Omaha will be beneficial to both his local AEC peers and the industry at large.
Wesley Whang
CHICAGO BUG
Wesley is a Project Manager with Anser Advisory and a new ChiBUG champion. He has over ten years of experience in the architecture and construction industry. Wesley enjoys making a positive impact and helping others succeed – whether it is by identifying ways to improve workflows and processes or learning new tools.
Nate Considine
MILWAUKEE BUG
Nate joins the Milwaukee BUG leadership team with nearly a decade of industry experience and is proud to bring his architecture perspective to the group. Nate believes in the power of connecting Revu users with each other and looks forward to helping drive the industry forward with his fellow MkeBUG peers!
Al Gensitskiy
Portland BUG
Al came to the US from Ukraine with his parents in the 1990s. He grew up in the PDX metro area and became an electrical apprentice in 2009. Finishing his apprenticeship, he became a journeyman wireman in 2014. Throughout his career, Al has worked for various electrical contractors in the Pacific Northwest before coming over to work as a business developer for SJS VDC Inc., an electrical BIM/VDC company. Al believes that leadership is the most important skill anyone can have.
Ryan Roberts
MISSOURI FIRE & CODE ENFORCEMENT BUG
Ryan has dedicated over 35 years of service to his local community in the fire department. Now, Ryan proudly serves as the assistant chief and fire marshal for the Cottleville Fire Protection District and sits on the board of directors for the Fire Marshals Association of Missouri. But his commitment to the community does not stop there. With a passion for learning and connecting with peers, Ryan is a founding member of this group and is excited to welcome his fellow fire and code enforcement peers to MFCEBUG.
Erin Khan
Los Angeles BUG
Erin is the founder and consultant of Erin Khan Consulting. With over a decade of industry experience, Erin applies her knowledge in data analytics, process innovation, and tech adoption to empower companies as they embark on their journey to improve the built world through technology. As an avid Bluebeam user and LAXBUG member since the group’s inception, Erin says, “Championing LAXBUG is important to me, because it is simultaneously inspiring and humbling: it fuels my passion to facilitate the future of AEC while empowering me alongside our members to learn from some of the most innovative minds the Los Angeles construction industry has to offer.”
RJ Palis
Orange County BUG
As an industry professional with over 17 years of experience in electrical engineering and more than a decade in the design/consulting industry, RJ is a member of the Digital Technology team at AECOM Hunt. RJ's passion lies in evaluating technology and assisting teams in adopting various solutions to address the most challenging problems in our industry. Technology has consistently played a significant role in RJ's professional journey, connecting him with numerous talented individuals over the years. As the OCBUG champion, RJ's goal is to facilitate connections among industry professionals to form a collective that can propel further innovations for the AEC/O community.
George Othitis
MID-ATLANTIC BUG
George is a Bluebeam Certified Professional and CAD Manager with over 18 years of experience working for a Land Development firm (Daft McCune Walker, Inc.) in Baltimore, Maryland. George is proud to bring his user group leadership experience and passion for knowledge sharing to the Mid-Atlantic Region Bluebeam User Group. “I love growing my knowledge of technology and workflows and being able to share that knowledge and help others learn and grow.”
Sean Cox
MID-ATLANTIC BUG
Sean is the business systems development manager for W.M. Jordan Company and leads the Mid-Atlantic BUG with two decades of industry experience. “I could not imagine the industry without Bluebeam as a solution and the efficiencies that it provides,” says Sean. “I’m excited to collaborate with peers in knowledge sharing to help carry these efficiencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic community.”
Charlie Johnson
MID-ATLANTIC BUG
Charlie has been in the electrical construction industry for eight years, starting as a design engineer before shifting to project management. His having been on both sides of the drawing process can lend itself to a unique perspective in the interpretation of construction documentation. As the Mid-Atlantic BUG Champion, Charlie’s excited to increase his own Bluebeam knowledge by learning from his peers while positively impacting the industry – and fellow Bluebeam users – across the globe.
Peter Martin
SAN ANTONIO BUG
Peter is the BIM coordinator at The Austin Company. As a tech-enthusiast, Peter is excited and eager to see the construction industry become more efficient and productive and a BUG is an excellent tool to bring like-minded individuals together to lead that effort. “The power of community and shared experiences can propel the individuals involved onto another level of knowledge, enthusiasm and progress.”
Paul Kuehnel
NEW ENGLAND BUG
As a project manager for Odeh Engineers, Paul values the opportunity to lead his industry peers as the New England BUG Champion. “Bluebeam Revu is an integral part of daily life in the AEC industry and I have found that sharing knowledge amongst other members of the community only serves as a benefit to us all.”
Jeff Collins
NEW ENGLAND BUG
As a senior transportation engineer with Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Jeff has been providing design services to clients for over 20 years. Jeff believes NHBUG provides the community with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry peers, share knowledge and discuss industry trends.
Nathan McQuillan
DALLAS BUG
Nathan McQuillan is a partner at Jonathan Partners and serves as an Owners Representative and Development Consultant. With 20-plus years of experience in the AEC industry, Nathan is excited about the opportunity to lead and motivate the existing, current, and next generation of Bluebeam users. Nathan looks forward to networking, educational meetings that bring value, and lessons- learned discussions. He's also thrilled to reignite the vibrant Dallas BUG community and foster a local community where all AEC professionals can learn from and help each other succeed.
Gail Whipkey
CLEVELAND BUG
Gail has been in the construction industry for 24 years, working on industrial, building, school, and hospital projects in varying positions. She has worked on both the contractor and owner side of a construction project. Currently a Construction Estimator for the Cleveland Clinic, Buildings + Design group, Gail uses Bluebeam daily to complete quantity take-offs and markup drawings. Gail was excited to learn about the Bluebeam products and workflows firsthand and is looking forward to helping champion the new CLEBUG group.
BUG FAQs
Bluebeam User Group Terminology
Understanding acronyms:
- BUG meetings
- Local BUG directories
- Online discussions
- Member perks
- And more!
- Access upcoming BUG meetings and RSVPs
- Volunteer to present at upcoming meetings
- Network with other members
- Find a local BUG directory
- Participate in online discussions: brainstorm ideas, ask questions, exchanges best-practices, share resources, and more
- Tailor your notification preferences for the BUG
- Find previous meeting recordings and shared resources
Supporting Your BUG Champions
📑 Below are a few ideas on how you can support your BUG Champions
For BUG Meetings:
- Volunteer to present at an upcoming meeting - even if it's only for a few minutes
- Contribute to the virtual meeting discussions by asking questions to your peers and sharing experiences
- Submit meeting topic ideas
- Recommend potential meeting presenters
- Contribute to meeting discussions in your group
- Ask your champions how you can help
- Join the Champion crew! Apply to become a BUG Champion!
Future of the City BUGs
They’re not going away — just getting more flexible!
Local city BUG groups will still be available to you, but they’ll now function more like a community directory rather than formal, regularly-led groups.
- There won’t be an official, designated Champion leading each local group, but that doesn’t mean you can’t meet up!.
- Use your city’s listing (found on the bottom of this page) to connect with peers nearby.
- Plan casual in-person meetups to watch virtual meetings together, talk shop over coffee, or host informal discussions — it’s up to your group.
- Everyone’s invited to pitch in and help organize meetups. No one person needs to take on the full responsibility!
Why We Made the Updates to the BUG Program
We’ve made this change based on the evolving trends and needs of our BUG community. Based on in-person vs online meeting trends from 2023-2024, we learned that many BUG members valued the flexibility of the virtual environment — so we’ve updated how local city BUGs work to reflect that.
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