HOUSTON, TX — Lars Zetterstrom, PE, Vice President and Manager of Federal Programs at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been recognized Distinguished Member of the Year by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Houston/Galveston Post.
Zetterstrom was honored at SAME’s 2025 Installation Banquet, held at the Junior League of Houston. The award acknowledged his contributions to engineering and long-standing commitment to SAME’s mission of advancing technical knowledge and fostering collaboration between government and industry on infrastructure solutions.
"I am honored to be named Distinguished Member of the Year by the Society of American Military Engineers Houston/Galveston Post. This recognition reflects the dedication and teamwork of a group of motivated volunteers committed to advancing SAME’s mission,” Zetterstrom said. “Being part of this community, working alongside friends, and contributing to meaningful initiatives that benefit our local community and our nation has been a rewarding experience. I’m also grateful for LAN’s support, which makes my involvement in SAME even more fulfilling. Thank you for this honor."
A retired U.S. Army Colonel, Zetterstrom has been an active member of SAME for more than two decades. As the leader in LAN’s Federal Programs division, he oversees infrastructure projects that serve federal agencies and initiatives supporting the Harris County Flood Control District.
Before joining LAN, Zetterstrom served as District Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Galveston District, where he managed billion-dollar civil works, construction, and environmental restoration programs across a 50,000-square-mile area. Over the course of his military career, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and Silver de Fleury Medal, among numerous other commendations.
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