Thurman recognized by AASHTO for 25 years of service
MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath (left) presents Environmental Division Director Kim Thurman (right) with the AASHTO 25-Year Award of Meritorious Service at a recent Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting in Jackson. JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) environmental director was recently recognized by a national organization for her service to the transportation industry. Kim Thurman received the 25-Year Award of Meritorious Service f...
The Energy Co-op Expands Services and Adds Additional Team Members
Philadelphia-based The Energy Co-op, a pioneer in renewable energy and community sustainability, is expanding its capacity to serve southeastern Pennsylvania's residents and businesses. The nonprofit offers renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, and affordable home heating oil. It recently hired three new persons to support its new programs to assist and educate members. Noah Swistak is The Energy Co-op’s new Member Services Lead. Noah has years of experience in membership engagem...
Lorelei Williams to Lead Pacific Northwest Transportation at WSP USA
Brings nearly a quarter century of transportation and relational experience to new role with the firm; held multiple leadership roles with the City of Seattle Department of Transportation. SEATTLE — Lorelei Williams has joined WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as its Transportation business line leader for the Pacific Northwest district. In her new role as a WSP vice president, Williams will be responsible for using the firm’s broad technical experi...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Additional Biden Appointees Ready to Work on Behalf of the American People
WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden Administration announced additional key members of its U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) team who are joining the Department this week. This diverse and experienced group will join with USDOT civil servants and other appointees already hard at work on behalf of the American people to advance President Biden’s agenda to build our country back better. “We welcome this experienced group who will work on behalf of the American people to build our country b...
Senate Confirms Buttigieg As USDOT Secretary
The Senate confirmed Peter Buttigieg as the 19th secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation on February 2 by a vote of 86 to 13. [Above photo by Gage Skidmore.] The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the nomination of the former 2020 Democrat presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, IN, to be USDOT secretary on January 27 by a vote of 21 to 3. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials congratulated Buttigieg upo...
Steelike, Inc. Expands Team with UHPC Industry Expert Michael McDonagh as Vice President, Engineering & Projects
Springfield, VA, February 3, 2021 –– Steelike, Inc., creator and supplier of Steelike® UHPC, announced that Michael McDonagh has joined the company as Vice President, Engineering & Projects. In this new role, Michael will draw from his 24 years of experience in designing and managing complex high-profile bridge projects and his subject matter expertise in UHPC. He most recently served as a Senior Technical Principal and Senior Supervising Structural Engineer at WSP USA, where he supported FH...
iSun Announces the Appointment of Claudia Meer to its Board of Directors
Energy executive with decades of experience in Energy as a Service compliments iSun’s strategic direction of energy services, construction, ownership, and operation SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – iSun, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISUN) (“iSun”) a leading solar energy, smart city, and clean mobility infrastructure innovator with 50 years of construction expertise for solar, electrical, and data services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudia Meer, experienced energy executive, to its Board of Directors...
Rand Worldwide, Inc. promotes Bill Zavadil to President
BALTIMORE, MD — Rand Worldwide, Inc., the parent Company of IMAGINiT Technologies, Rand SIM, ASCENT and Rand 3D and a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Bill Zavadil, has been promoted to the role of President effective February 1, 2021. Larry Rychlak will remain as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and will work with Mr. Zavadil on growth and opera...
U.S. Green Building Council Elects New Members and Officers to its 2021 Board of Directors
Members bring expertise in community development, public health and sustainability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced newly elected members to its 2021 board of directors. The members bring leadership and expertise in such areas as community development, the connection between human and environmental health, equity and sustainable real estate development. The members were selected to help further align activities with USGBC’s new vision, healthy people...
Rosendin Promotes Two Arizona Leaders to Accelerate Regional Growth
Electrical contracting company ranked among largest in the Southwest Tempe, AZ (February 1, 2021) – Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, announces the promotions of two young leaders, Brandon Stephens and Ben Mlinar. In their new roles, Stephens and Mlinar will support existing projects and identify new opportunities for growth in the Southwest. Stephens will serve as Operations Manager overseeing Rosendin’s offices in Arizona, Texas, and Neva...