Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Jessica Gitto to National Account Manager
St. Louis, MO - Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Jessica Gitto to the position of National Account Manager. Gitto was previously the Marketing/Assistant National Account Manager at Western. Western’s National Account Program is designed to offer national and regional property owners and managers a single source for the exterior repair and restoration of all their buildings and structures. Each program is custom-designed to meet each customer’s needs, reflecting their policies, proce...
Profile’s Adam Dibble Elected as IECA Region One Board President
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (January 31, 2019) — Profile Products is pleased to announce Adam Dibble, CPESC, CESSWI, senior marketing and erosion control brand manager, has been elected the 2019-2021 board president for the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One. “We are very proud of Adam for taking on this responsibility and pushing to better our industry,” said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products. “Adam brings the passion, talent and knowledge that it takes to l...
Stantec’s Water Practice Expands in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC, NYSE, TSX: STN - Global design and engineering firm Stantec has welcomed a strategic hire to its Water practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stephanie Holloman has joined as Water/Wastewater practice leader, bringing over a decade of expertise in water and wastewater engineering. In her role, Holloman will focus on supporting the group’s strategic growth and success in the market. She will also mentor and manage a team of design professionals and technicians to effectively deliver...
Video: USDOT Secretary Chao Focuses on Drones
Elaine L. Chao is the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Speaking at the Transportation Research Board conference in Washington, D.C., Chao revealed that USDOT is taking steps to make some major decisions about proposed regulations on the use of drone technology and new guidance on the government’s approach to autonomous vehicles. Chao’s speech titled Our Transportation Future presented an overview of the department’s actions in support of her priorities of promoting safety and innovation while i...
AISC Seeks Volunteers Nationwide for 2019 Student Steel Bridge Competition Events
The Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) has been one of AISC’s most educational and impactful programs for college students for more than 30 years. This is your chance to get involved and support the next generation of design and construction professionals! We are seeking volunteers in your area for the SSBC Rocky Mountain Regional Event. Details for this particular event are as follows: Regional Event Name: Rocky Mountain Host School: University of Colorado Boulder Date/Dates: Apri...
Michael Baker International Appoints Joseph R. Catalano, P.E., as Vice President and Office Executive for the Firm's Chicago Office
Chicago - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that Joseph R. Catalano, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Office Executive for the Chicago office. In this role, he will oversee the growth of the firm's portfolio of business in the Chicagoland area and provide operational management, staff management and production/project oversight for the office. "Joe's expertise in managing high-profile projects and leading p...
Cardno Appoints Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Cardno CEO and Managing Director, Ian Ball today announced the appointment of Chief Digital Officer Nicola Dorling to his global leadership team along with the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer, Elena Schamp effective 11 February 2019. The new positions mark the company’s commitment to digital transformation to further enhance client value propositions and innovation. Nicola Dorling appointed as Chief Digital Officer Ms Dorling will be responsible for developing a new...
Woolpert Hires Senior Surveyor to Enhance DOT Service Delivery Team
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — R. Dean Minnix, LS, has been hired by Woolpert as a senior project surveyor, working out of the firm’s Chesapeake office. Minnix has more than 30 years of experience coordinating and managing highway projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). While at VDOT, Minnix served as a survey manager, land surveyor supervisor and interim district survey manager, coordinating functions and phases of multiple highway projects from pre-scoping to post construction....
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. Names Darren Gale Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Structural Integrity Associates today announced Darren Gale joins the company as Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer. Gale will lead the company's efforts servicing domestic and international nuclear plants worldwide and reports to Structural Integrity CEO, Laney Bisbee. He has held executive leadership positions in maintenance services, SMR technical development and licensing, commercial nuclear steam generator services, and fuels engineering. "Darren's executive lead...
Signet LLC Creates Speciality Chemical Division; Names Kevin Williams President
AKRON, Ohio - Private investment firm Signet LLC has announced that it has formed a Chemical Specialties Division, a platform that will include four of its chemical manufacturing & service companies. The platform will be overseen by Kevin Williams, who was recently hired as President of the new Chemical Specialties Division. The four companies in the platform include: - Sprayroq, a national industry leader in spray applied resin technology for structural rehabilitation and corrosion protectio...