Stantec expands Urban Places team in Chicago
Brian Jennett brings over 20 years of experience in community planning, real estate analysis, and economic consulting Chicago, IL -TSX, NYSE: STN Leading global design firm Stantec has welcomed Brian Jennett to its Urban Places team as an urban planner and real estate analyst. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Jennett will provide consulting services such as market analysis, development strategy, and financial feasibility. He will work closely with clients in the private sector at t...
HNTB names Diana Mendes as corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity
Accomplished transportation leader continues working to advance equity in transportation solutions. ARLINGTON, Va. (March 23, 2021) – Diana Mendes, AICP, has been named HNTB’s corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity, a new position responsible for shaping transportation and mobility equity policy through collaboration with federal, state and local agency leaders. “As many of HNTB’s clients are being challenged to address inequities at an increased level of accountabi...
Fleet Advantage’s John Flynn Receives Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s Pros to Know Award for Third Consecutive Year
Flynn recognized for Providing Supply and Demand Chain Industry Transformation Through Data-Driven Asset Management Solutions FORT LAUDERDALE – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in fleet data analytics, fleet financing solutions, and lifecycle cost management (LCCM) today announced its CEO, John Flynn, has been named to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine’s list of 2021 Pros to Know in the supply chain industry for the third consecutive year. Supply & Demand Chain E...
Rosendin Welcomes Hank Brasch as Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Committee Member
Electrical contracting company also expands executive leadership team San Jose, CA (March 22, 2021) – Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, is pleased to announce Hank Brasch as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Executive Committee member. Hank brings over two decades of construction industry experience focused on creating long-term strategic plans, managing risk, and building diverse teams. As CAO, Hank will oversee several departm...
Video: AASHTO Celebrates Women in Transportation
Throughout America’s history, women have made substantial contributions in transportation through innovation and unwavering leadership. In this AASHTO Transportation TV video, we bring you the stories of Martha Coston, Emily Warren Roebling, Bessie Coleman, Ellen Ochoa, and Elizabeth Dole -- trailblazers whose contributions in the field of transportation have helped to pave the way for generations to come.
HNTB’s Wendy Taylor recognized as WTS Puget Sound Woman of the Year
SEATTLE – Wendy Taylor, HNTB project director and senior vice president, was recognized this week by WTS Puget Sound as Woman of the Year. This award honors an outstanding woman who is a leader and a role model in the transportation industry. Taylor received her award March 10 during the 2021 Virtual WTS Awards & Scholarships Gala. She was nominated by one of her team members and fellow WTS member, Diana Giraldo, PE, HNTB project manager and associate vice president. “Throughout her career...
Hy-Brid Lifts Announces Director of Sales Northeast
RICHFIELD, Wis. (March 18, 2021) – Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in aerial lift equipment, announces Dave Ritz as director of sales covering the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Ritz’s responsibilities will be to provide customer support as well as continue the growth and channel development of Hy-Brid Lifts’ line of low-level scissor lifts. “I’ve been following Hy-Brid Lifts’ product progression since my time at Volvo Rents when one of our franchises bought some early...
Stantec adds shipyard engineer to Federal practice in Virginia Beach, Va.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA TSX, NYSE:STN: Leading global design firm Stantec has added Robert Fogel, P.E. as a principal to focus on defense ports in the Federal practice and port and marine terminal projects. Fogel will be located out of the office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In this role, he will serve as a project manager supporting the firm’s US federal and commercial client accounts. Fogel will also serve as a waterfront technical leader for Stantec’s Transportation practice. With more than 36...
National Building Museum Announces Aileen Fuchs as New Executive Director
Fifth Director to Lead 40-Year-Old Cultural Institution WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Building Museum is pleased to announce that Aileen Fuchs has been selected by the Board of Trustees as its new President and Executive Director. Currently the President and CEO of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Fuchs will be the fifth director of the Museum, which last year celebrated the 40th anniversary of its creation by Congress. Her appointment comes at an opportune time in the...
Statement on the Death of Richard H. Driehaus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Paul W. Edmondson, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, issued the following statement on the death of Richard H. Driehaus: “Richard Driehaus had a passion for historic preservation, as well as a keen understanding of how historic places provide a unique character to our communities, and how they contribute to the quality of people’s lives all across the country. Richard recognized the power of historic buildings and landscapes to inspire, and t...