Wisconsin Building Trades Council Welcomes New Executive Director Emily Pritzkow
Madison — The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) Board of Directors has appointed Emily Pritzkow as the organization’s new Executive Director. Pritzkow will take the lead in coordinating WBTC’s efforts to unify the state’s 16 craft organization members and nearly 40,000 union workers. “I am excited to be a part of growing the WBTC and furthering its goals,” Pritzkow said. “Our objectives include promoting jobs that support Wisconsin communities, fostering advanced skills among Wisco...
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
(New York, N.Y. – May 24, 2022) – The Thornton Tomasetti Foundation (TTF) Board of Governors announces that Raymond Daddazio, Eng.Sc.D., P.E., F.EMI, a senior consultant and former president at Thornton Tomasetti, has been named chairman of the nonprofit. He succeeds Thornton Tomasetti Founding Principal Richard Tomasetti, P.E., NAE, Hon. AIA, who will assume the role of chairman emeritus. Daddazio has been a member of the foundation’s board since 2015 and previously served as vice chairman....
Arpit Talati Named Texas District Lead at WSP USA
In a state experiencing exponential growth, Talati will position firm to continue bringing ‘value and innovation’ to clients that are leading some of the most iconic projects in the region. DALLAS — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has promoted Arpit Talati to Texas District lead, where he will be responsible for business delivery performance and client engagement in the Texas District across all markets. In his new role, Talati will coordinate col...
CivilTech, a Woolpert Company, Adds Construction Project Manager Julio Salinas to Support TxDOT Projects, Initiatives
The longtime Texas transportation engineer brings TxDOT and private industry experience to this timely role. HOUSTON, Texas (May 20, 2022) — CivilTech, a Woolpert Company, has welcomed Julio Salinas as a construction project manager. Salinas is a civil engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in construction engineering and inspection who has managed multimillion-dollar transportation projects throughout Texas, with a focus on Houston. He will manage projects that support the Texas Departm...
Lexicon Promotes Mike Colvin and Justin Smith to Plant Managers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Arkansas-based Lexicon Inc. today announced the promotions of Mike Colvin to plant manager for Prospect Steel and Justin Smith to plant manager for Custom Metals. Both Colvin and Smith will be based at the company’s headquarters in Little Rock. “As dedicated members of the Lexicon family, we are proud to promote Mike and Justin to plant managers within their respective specialties,” said Patrick Schueck, president and CEO. “Over their combined 54 years of service, Mike and...
Sheena Gaynes of Bentley Systems Named to CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel List
Sheena Gaynes, director, business development and partnerships, iTwin platform, Bentley Systems. EXTON, Pa. – May 17, 2022 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Sheena Gaynes, Bentley’s director of business development and partnerships, iTwin platform, to its 2022 Women of the Channel list. This esteemed list honors the incredible accomplishments of female leaders...
Jordan Pinjuv Joins Wilkinson Barker Knauer as Partner
DENVER — Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) is pleased to announce that Jordan Pinjuv is joining the firm as a Partner. Jordan joins WBK from his role as Senior Counsel for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), where he represented the company in a variety of state and federal regulatory proceedings in addition to advising clients on CAISO stakeholder initiatives. During his eight-year tenure, Jordan served as the primary attorney representing the CAISO before the California Publi...
DART Welcomes Bernard Jackson as Chief Operations Officer
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced today that Bernard Jackson has been selected as the agency’s new chief operations officer. Jackson will assume his new role on May 23, 2022. Reporting directly to DART president & chief executive officer Nadine Lee, Jackson will lead the agency’s operations teams, including bus, light rail, facilities maintenance, GoLink and mobility management. "Bernard is a tremendous transit leader and we are excited to welcome him to DART,” said Lee. “He brings ov...
Prestigious Band 1 Projects and Infrastructure Team Joins Paul Hastings
New York - Paul Hastings, a global law firm advising leading financial institutions, asset managers, and corporations, today announced the addition of a high-profile group of laterals specializing in Projects and Project Finance in Energy Transition and Infrastructure from Shearman & Sterling. The Band 1 recognized group, which represents some of the most high-profile asset managers and largest banks in the world, includes three top-ranked partners who will join the firm in New York, advancing P...
Franklin Electric Announces Chris Villavarayan Elected to be a Director of the Company
Fort Wayne, IN – The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the Company effective May 6, 2022. Mr. Villavarayan has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) since March 2021. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Villavarayan held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within Meritor, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with over...
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