Matthew Glisson, P.E., Joins DFI as Director of Technical Activities
Hawthorne, N.J.: DFI announces that Matthew Glisson, P.E., is joining the institute as the director of technical activities, starting February 14. In this role, he will liaise with the technical committee chairs to ensure that DFI’s technical programs are high quality, accurate and relevant to current industry practice and needs. These programs include committee research, publications, conference and seminar content, as well as speaker/paper solicitation. Glisson will also identify new collabora...
Woolpert Hires David Holstein, Groundbreaking Transportation Engineer and Former ODOT Deputy Director
Holstein will help Woolpert develop a premier traffic engineering team, focusing on progressive, data-driven solutions. DAYTON, Ohio (Feb. 2, 2022) — David Holstein, a longtime Ohio Department of Transportation traffic and engineering director nationally known for innovation, has joined Woolpert as a transportation program director. Holstein created, developed and implemented multiple groundbreaking transportation engineering programs and solutions at ODOT, some of which have been adopted by...
Appointment Of Chief Financial Officer at Nearmap
Nearmap Ltd (NEA:ASX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Penny Diamantakiou as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 31 January 2022, following the previously announced promotion of Andy Watt to Chief Growth & Operations Officer. Penny has had a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years as a business executive with a passion for digital, media and technology businesses. Previously the CFO of 5B, a clean technology leader that accelerates access to low-cost, safely deployed, s...
Changes in Metsä Wood's Management Team
MSc (For. and Econ.) Henrik Söderström has been appointed Metsä Wood’s Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing as of 1 February 2022. He will continue as a member of Metsä Wood's Management Team. Virva Juhola, who has been Metsä Wood's SVP, Sales and Marketing, since 2018, will start in new role as Metsä Fibre’s SVP, Sawn Timber Production. MSc (For.) Juha Kasslin has been appointed Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management and Member of the Metsä Wood's Management Team as of 1 Februa...
DFI Educational Trust Awards Nine Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in Deep Foundations
Hawthorne, N.J. (January 31, 2022): Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, recently awarded nine scholarships to students pursuing careers in civil and geotechnical engineering. The DFI Educational Trust manages 19 scholarship programs funded by endowments, donations and fundraising events. Since 2006, the Trust has awarded $1.25 million in scholarships to more than 400 students studying at colleges and universities across the United States and the Pro...
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation Announces 2021-22 Scholarship and Fellowship Winners
From left, Luke Bastian, Annalena Bellm, Lucas Grafals, Brandon J. Perry, Jeremy Capuder and Gianni Ferrara. (New York, N.Y. – January 31, 2022) – The Thornton Tomasetti Foundation (TTF) has awarded six graduate students — Luke Bastian, Annalena Bellm, Lucas Grafals, Brandon J. Perry, Jeremy Capuder and Gianni Ferrara — with scholarships and research fellowships for the 2021-22 academic year. 10th Annual National Scholarship Bastian, Bellm and Grafals are the recipients...
Xylem Appoints Mark Morelli to Board of Directors
RYE BROOK, NY, (January 31, 2022) – Global water technology leader, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), today announced the appointment of Mark Morelli to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2022. Mr. Morelli currently serves as President and CEO of Vontier Corporation, the $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter mobility. He brings nearly two decades of experience leading industrial and technology corporations through transformative growth and innovation. Previously, he...
In California Visit, Assistant Secretary Trujillo Highlights Infrastructure Law Investments in Water Management and Drought Mitigation
WASHINGTON — Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo wrapped up a three-day trip to California today where she highlighted President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $8.3 billion investments in water management and drought resilience. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Trujillo met with elected officials, water managers, scientists, and local leaders to hear about the impacts that the climate crisis is having on the region and the Department’...
Superior Construction Welcomes Burns Logan as General Counsel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is proud to welcome Burns Logan as its lead general counsel. Logan will advise Superior in legal matters, manage construction-related and general legal operations, and will play a role in implementing the business strategy. Logan’s nearly 20 years of experience includes six years as assistant general counsel at Jacobs (formerly CH2M) working in the company’s Design Build & Operations and Claims and...
UST Logistical Systems Appoints Kevin Dietrich to Executive Vice President
GREENVILLE, S.C.- UST Logistical Systems, a transportation and logistics group headquartered in Greenville, SC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Dietrich to Executive Vice President. Kevin joined UST in 2020 as the Vice President of Operations for one of the company's largest divisions. In less than a year, he spearheaded a platform that offers new leaders the professional development training they need to succeed and grow within the company. In 2021, Kevin was promoted to Sen...