Key Client Manager, Valerie Phipps, Joins Cardno's Houston Office
HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2018) - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Valerie Phipps has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager in the company’s Houston, TX, USA, office. Valerie has more than 20 years of experience within the environmental industry, specializing in site characterization, remediation, pilot testing, and system design and optimization. Valerie has extensive experience managing key client accounts and teams across a range of geographies. Her technical project supp...
Daniel Pagan Joins HNTB Construction Management Team in Boston
BOSTON – Daniel Pagan joined HNTB Corporation as construction management and project controls department manager, based in the firm’s Boston office. Pagan leads a team working on large, complex projects across Massachusetts and New England, providing construction management services including detailed contract time determination schedules and bottom-up cost estimates. “Dan is a proven professional with broad experience in construction management for high profile infrastructure projects,”...
Intelligent Transportation Systems Expert Vijay Varadarajan joins HNTB
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Vijay Varadarajan, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a senior project manager for intelligent transportation systems. Based in the firm’s Harrisburg office, he leads efforts associated with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s program for planning, development and implementation of automated and connected vehicle technologies. “Vijay brings deep knowledge and implementation experience with intelligent transportation systems, an emerging and critical technology that e...
KAI Hires Veronica Castro de Barrera to Manage Multiple Transit Projects in Texas, Expand National Market
(St. Louis, MO) KAI proudly announces the addition of architect Veronica Castro de Barrera, AIA, LEED AP, as Transit Studio Leader in its Dallas, TX office. "Veronica, as the leader of the Transit Group, seeks to bring her expertise, love and compassion for mobility solutions to KAI as we look to serve transit-focused clients nationally," said Darren James, AIA, President and COO of KAI Texas. "Additionally, Veronica will work with our teams to ensure that mobility from all modes of transport...
Evac Group Appoints Tuomo Valkonen as Chief Financial Officer
Tuomo Valkonen, M.Sc. (Econ), has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Evac Group, effective as of May 1, 2018. He will be based in Espoo, Finland, and report to Tomi Gardemeister, President and CEO of Evac Group. Tuomo has more than 20 years’ experience in various financial roles. Previously, he has worked as the CFO at HKScan Group and CFO at CPS Color Group. Evac is the world’s leading provider of integrated waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the ma...
Sergio Sádaba Joins Stantec as Buildings Performance Group Leader
Seattle, WA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Sergio Sádaba has joined Stantec as principal to lead the Buildings Performance Group in the Seattle, Washington office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design of high performance building systems with a diverse project portfolio that spans the globe. A seasoned and versatile expert in sustainable systems and energy efficiency, he will be a local, regional, national, and global resource to the firm’s engineers and designers. A licensed professio...
Autodesk Appoints Karen Blasing To Board Of Directors
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the appointment of Karen Blasing to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Most recently CFO of Guidewire Software, Blasing has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience. She will also serve as a member of the company's Audit Committee. "We sought a leader with strong expertise in finance, operations, strategy and knowledge of technology, and are thrilled to have found a great fit in Karen Blasing," said...
Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Retires After 46 Years
St. Louis, MO – Western Specialty Contractors bid farewell on Jan. 1, 2018 to Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. who officially retired from the company after 46 years of dedicated service. Senior Vice President of Operations Tom Brooks has been promoted to replace Rechtin as COO. "I can tell you, with 46 years of experience working for Western Specialty Contractors, that it is a great place to work, with great people top to bottom, that has endless job opportunities," said the retiring R...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Expands Team To Support Recent Strategic Growth
Long Beach, CA - Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., a leading U.S. pollution abatement firm, announced today the expansion of its sales force to meet the growing market demand for pollution solutions and the ever-increasing demand by local regulatory agencies. Each of the newest additions are key players in the company's 2018 sector diversification strategy and will support the rise in activities generated from the company's recent boom. Ship & Shore Environmental is pleased to announce the app...
Cardno Promotes Jason Yam, PE, to Roadway Practice Group Manager
Clearwater, FL - Professional infrastructure and environmental services firm Cardno is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Yam, PE, to Civil Southeast Roadway Practice Group Manager. In his new position, Jason will lead the roadway practice group’s expansion, client relationships, and business development efforts. He is an experienced project manager for roadway improvement projects and has expertise with the Florida Department of Transportation and local government roadway design...
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