Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Justin Ocel as the Recipient of the 2024 Richard S. Fountain Award
Justin Ocel with Steel Bridge Task Force members (L-R): David Stoddard, senior steel applications engineer of SSAB Americas; Chris Garrell, chief bridge engineer of National Steel Bridge Alliance; Rob Connor, professor of engineering at Purdue University; Justin Ocel, senior structural engineer at the Federal Highway Administration’s Resource Center; Karl Frank, consultant; Mike Grubb, director of quality assurance & quality control of Grubb and Associates; Ed Wasserman, senior engineer of Modj...
STV Elevates New Senior Leadership Team to Support its Growing Nationwide Water Business
DALLAS, TX – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced new senior leadership promotions for its national water operating group. STV’s new leadership team for water includes: Marisa Vergara, P.E. a senior vice president with the firm for 28 years, has been promoted to be the regional director for water, based in San Antonio, Texas; Athena Ullah has transitioned to vice president and senior financ...
Program Director Jeremy Cress Joins Woolpert to Support Electrical Utilities Projects
Cress will help manage and support utilities projects and clients throughout the U.S. DAYTON, Ohio (Feb. 14, 2024) — Woolpert has hired civil engineer Jeremy Cress as program director to support electrical clients, programs, and projects. Cress brings 24 years of engineering and construction management experience. Prior to joining Woolpert, Cress worked for 15 years with electric utility provider American Electric Power where he helped oversee the design of transmission lines, creation of...
Carollo Engineers Appoints Associate Vice President to Lead Financial Management Group
WALNUT CREEK, CA, February 14, 2024 — Carollo Engineers, a leading water engineering and consulting firm in North America, is proud to announce the expansion of its Financial Management Group with the appointment of a new Associate Vice President, Michael Van Antwerp. Bringing over 25 years of experience, Van Antwerp will lead the firm’s Grants and Funding team. Throughout his career, Van Antwerp has served as a trusted representative and consultant for diverse government entities and Fortun...
Scott Beightol of Michael Best to Lead The Water Council Board
Milwaukee, WI, Feb. 12, 2024 – The Water Council is proud to announce that Scott Beightol, partner at Milwaukee law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, has been appointed the new chairman of its board of directors. “Now more than ever, the world needs water solutions in the form of new technology and improved water stewardship,” Beightol said. “I’m eager to build on The Water Council’s 15 years of work on global water challenges and lead this organization that has put its stamp on Milwaukee a...
RMF Engineering Announces Three New Shareholders
Baltimore, Md. –– RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, today announced the addition of three new shareholders in the company: Conrad Hertz, PE, Greg Hudson, PE, and Dustin Barrall, PE. “Inviting Conrad, Greg, and Dustin to become shareholders in our firm is a reflection of the diligence to client stewardship, quality work, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership that underpins RMF's success. I am grateful for each of their contributions to our culture and business t...
Michael Baker International Promotes Polly Boardman, PMP, MBA, to National Geospatial Practice Executive
Firm's Geospatial Services practice named national Center of Excellence PITTSBURGH - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Polly Boardman, PMP, MBA, has been promoted to National Geospatial Practice Executive. In this role, Ms. Boardman will focus on delivering national geographic information systems (GIS) solutions that address the lifecycle of infrastructure projects and support everything from conceptual planning t...
Katz Architecture Promotes Ivan Silva to Associate
Silva Secures Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector License, Expanding the Firm’s Facade Capabilities NEW YORK—February 8, 2024 – Katz Architecture announces Project Architect Ivan Silva, AIA has been promoted to Associate, Facade Compliance Specialist. A natural progression, Ivan received his Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) certification in October of 2023, broadening the firm’s exterior services and technical expertise. With the firm’s focus on the intersection of architectural an...
Joanna Verdi: Catalyst for Growth in COFCO, a Henricksen company's Washington DC Expansion
Philadelphia, PA – COFCO, A Henricksen Company (“COFCO”), is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Verdi as the new Vice President of Sales for its Washington, DC office. With her background in real estate, construction, and engineering, Joanna brings valuable insights and a proven track record for delivering quality-driven, large-scale projects to one of the nation’s leading contract furniture dealerships. Joanna, who officially joined COFCO in November 2023, is set to lead the org...
NELSON Worldwide Welcomes Four Additions to Civic and Justice Team
The experienced professionals have joined the team as part of the recent CGL Companies acquisition MINNEAPOLIS — February 7, 2024 — NELSON Worldwide, an award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, is excited to announce the addition of four accomplished team members to the Civic and Justice practice: Kenneth Ricci, Vice President, Business Development Leader; Jongmin Kim, Vice President, Design Leader; Enrique Maciá, Vice President, National Design Leader; and Michael Lynch,...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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