RMF Engineering Announces the Addition of Three Company Shareholders
BALTIMORE — RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of three new shareholders in the company: Raquel Deschler, PE, Stephanie Lafontaine, PE, LEED AP, and Chris Skillestad, PE. "As our firm continues to grow, the opportunity of ownership in RMF is extended to those who consistently demonstrate our core values of strong leadership, good judgement, and commitment to client service through both their contributions and their character," said Richard J. Borkow...
RYS Architects Turns the Page: Becomes Studio RYS with Expanded Leadership and Vision
Rebrand signals a new era of storytelling-driven design, multidisciplinary design capabilities, and strategic growth SAN FRANCISCO — January 6, 2026 — RYS Architects, a leading multidisciplinary architecture and design firm, proudly enters the next iteration of the brand with a refreshed visual identity, expanded services, and a new name: Studio RYS. Founded in 1989 in San Francisco by award-winning architect Robert Y. Sauvageau, AIA, the firm has built a legacy defined by integrity, quality, an...
WSP Appoints Stephen Zoegall National Business Director for Advisory and Planning
Accomplished business development executive to accelerate growth and strengthen client partnerships. DALLAS, January 5, 2026 — WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has named Stephen Zoegall, PhD, senior vice president and national business growth director for the firm’s Advisory and Planning business. As part of Advisory and Planning’s executive leadership team, Zoegall leverages his global industry experience to lead growth initiatives across public and priva...
National Engineering Group Elects Andre' Lauzier, P.E., Vice Chair
HDR Transportation Leader Brings Multi-State Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Project Delivery Experience and Expertise WASHINGTON – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) announced today that Andre' (Andy) Lauzier, P.E., senior vice president with HDR, has been elected to serve as ACEC Vice Chair for the 2026-2028 term. Lauzier will be officially installed at the 2026 ACEC Spring Conference and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., in May. "Andy’s leadership across multiple...
Cla-Val Announces Leadership Transition with Promotions of John Link and Ryan Pickett
Costa Mesa, CA, December 22, 2025 – The Cla-Val Company, a leading manufacturer in the valve industry, today announced changes to its senior management team, effective January 1, 2026. John Link, a 35-year veteran of the company, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Throughout his tenure, Link has been instrumental in driving both domestic and international growth, primarily overseeing sales and engineering-related activities and serving most recently as President. His...
HDR Promotes Miloš Vasiljević to Transportation Program Management Director
Miloš Vasiljević, a skilled leader on some of HDR’s largest transportation programs, has been named the company’s next transportation program management director. Based in Arizona, Vasiljević will set the strategic vision for the firm’s transportation program management practice, supporting clients and programs across all transportation markets. Vasiljević will also coordinate with HDR’s company-wide program management director and the program management directors in other markets to optimize st...
Zekelman Industries Announces Procurement Leadership Transition
Brian Churlik promoted to Vice President of Procurement as longtime executive Mike Mechley retires CHICAGO (December 11, 2025) — Zekelman Industries, the leading independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and a pioneer in integrated real estate development, today announced that Brian Churlik has been promoted to Vice President of Procurement, succeeding Mike Mechley, Executive Vice President of Procurement, who is retiring after nearly two decades of extraordinary service to...
Urban Engineers Announces Vice President Promotions
Philadelphia, PA - Urban Engineers, Inc. (Urban) is pleased to announce that the following valued employees have been promoted to the title of Vice President. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary leadership and a commitment to the firm's growth and success, as well as to its people. Paul Archibald, PE, PTOE, Traffic Department Manager Jason Babel, PE, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Department Manager Peter Brennan, PE, LEED AP, Ports and Waterways Department Manager Antoni...
HDR Research Provides Guidance on Participant Compensation in Infrastructure Public Engagement
HDR Transportation Strategic Communications Director Katie Caskey recently completed a multiyear research initiative examining the current state and potential of participant compensation within infrastructure public engagement. Caskey’s work, which was funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program, resulted in a decision-making framework practitioners can use when considering compensating people to take part in public engagement activities like focus groups, surveys and committees. Caskey’s recommend...
Dr. Lilian Pintea of the Jane Goodall Institute to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026
“Mapping Technologies Accelerating Conservation” Spotlights How Geospatial Tools Drive Real-World Impact Denver, CO – December 11, 2025 — Geo Week announced that Dr. Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), will deliver a visionary keynote presentation at Geo Week 2026, taking place February 16–18 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. His keynote, Mapping Technologies Accelerating Conservation, will explore how cutting-edge mapping and rem...