American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich (October 14, 2021) The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2021 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. Please join us by registering at aciconvention.org....
AEIS Hires Gregory P. Troast as Director of Business Development
Leading inspection and testing agency partners with experienced industry executive to lead business development and client services New York, NY (October 14, 2021)—Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), providing inspection, testing, certification, failure analysis, engineering and material research services for infrastructure projects with an emphasis on welding metallurgy and non-destructive testing, announced Gregory P. Troast has been hired as Director of Business Development....
Wave Energy Developer, Eco Wave Power, Strengthens Management – Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Stockholm, Sweden – Publicly traded wave energy developer, Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (“Eco Wave Power”) (Nasdaq US: WAVE, Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE), announces today the appointment of Mr. Avi Waller as Chief Operating Officer for the Eco Wave Power Group. Mr. Waller will begin his employment immediately and will be based in Eco Wave Power’s headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel. Mr. Waller joins Eco Wave Power with broad experience in corporate and operational activities, most recently as...
Verus® Research Announces New Senior Director of Sensors and Instrumentation Group and Director of Human Resources
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the promotions of Fred Rahmer to senior director of its Sensors and Instrumentation Group, and Launi DeYoung to director of human resources. In his new role, Rahmer will lead the organization’s programs in applied electronics, space, autonomy, and electronic warfare. In her new role, DeYoung will manage the organization’s human resour...
Chris Harman to Lead Digital Delivery for Transportation at WSP USA
Brings digital engineering expertise that will drive the firm’s initiatives to deliver complex infrastructure programs using digital twins and other emerging technologies. ATLANTA — Chris Harman has been named the national director of digital delivery and innovation for transportation, leading the development of new approaches to infrastructure design at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Based in Atlanta, Harman will lead implementation of the firm’...
HNTB adds Thomas DeHaven to national bridge practice
DeHaven brings 38 years of experience designing iconic, large-scale bridges MINNEAPOLIS – Thomas DeHaven, PE, has joined HNTB as national bridge practice consultant and vice president. Based in Minneapolis, he provides leadership on complex bridge projects across the nation, including design-build pursuits and constructability reviews. DeHaven brings 38 years of experience to HNTB. This expertise includes a specialization in the design, inspection and on-site construction of complex,...
Stokes To Become Idaho Transportation Director In 2022
Scott Stokes (seen above), currently chief deputy of the Idaho Transportation Department, will become the agency’s director on May 29, 2022, following the retirement of Brian Ness, its current director. [Above photo by the Idaho Transportation Department] Stokes – who has served as the agency’s chief deputy for 15 years – will become the eighth director since the Idaho Transportation Department transformed into a statewide transportation department in 1974. He joined the department in 1...
Wriston Appointed To Lead WVDOT And WVDOH
Governor Jim Justice (R) has appointed Jimmy Wriston (seen above) as secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation and commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Highways. [Above photo by the West Virginia Governor’s Office] Wriston – who has served as WVDOT’s deputy secretary of the WVDOT and WVDOH’s deputy commissioner since 2019 – replaces Byrd White III, who retired in September, in both leadership positions. “Jimmy has been a driving force behind our efforts to tra...
Aurora Jackson to Lead Northwest Pacific Transit & Rail at WSP USA
Brings nearly three decades of public transit and rail experience to leadership role with the firm. PORTLAND, OREGON — Aurora Jackson is bringing nearly 30 years of public transit experience to her new role as the Northwest Pacific Transit and Rail market lead at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her new role with the firm, Jackson will be responsible for the management and growth of the rail and bus business in a region that covers projects in O...
The Water Council Strategically Expands Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Water Council has added a city of Milwaukee leader, the head of a global water technology company and an acclaimed expert on corporate sustainability to its Board of Directors. Lafayette L. Crump, Milwaukee commissioner of city development; Robert J. Pagano Jr., president and CEO of Boston-based Watts Water Technologies; and Emilio Tenuta, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at St. Paul, Minn.-based Ecolab, will join the board effective immediately. T...