Geophysics Expert Jacob Spinsby, PG, Joins Cardno's Denver Office
Denver, CO - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jacob Spinsby, PG, has joined the firm as a Utility Engineering and Surveying (UES) Practice Group Leader in the company’s Lone Tree, CO, USA office. Jacob has more than 10 years of experience in advanced geophysical, geological, non-destructive, and utility projects, including subsurface utility engineering investigations. He has performed thousands of shallow-surface explorations, advanced subsurface utility locating/designation, a...
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association Announces Board of Directors, Officers
RESTON, VA - The newly formed Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association has elected its first Board of Directors and Officers to oversee the organization. The Board was elected by members attending the kick-off conference in Washington, DC on July 26 and the Board subsequently elected officers. Serving as the first President and Chairman of the Board of the SUEA is John Berrettini, Vice President of A/I/Data, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. The President-Elect is Art Worthman, Director of S...
Avitru Names Doug Bevill Product General Manager of Its Building Product Solutions Group
ATLANTA - Avitru, the developer of AIA MasterSpecⓇ, is investing in its commitment to building product manufacturers (BPMs) with the addition of industry leader Doug Bevill as the Product General Manager of its Building Product Solutions group. In this newly-created executive position, Bevill will lead Avitru's Building Product Solutions team in developing, launching and supporting data-based solutions to enable BPMs to grow their engagement with architects, engineers and designers. "I am...
James Collins, Construction Management Expert, Joins HNTB
New York – James Collins joined HNTB Corporation’s transit/rail practice as a project director and vice president. Based in HNTB’s Empire State Building offices, Collins is supporting the continued growth of the transit/rail practice in the region with an emphasis on major design-build projects. “Jim is a recognized leader, known for his experience with complex transit projects,” said Stephen Dilts, HNTB’s New York office leader and senior vice president. “His knowledge of all phases of trans...
Former Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Passes Away
(St. Louis, MO) – It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer. Rechtin officially retired from Western on Jan. 1, 2018 after 46 years of dedicated service to the company. He started working for Western in 1971 as a laborer, then was promoted to foreman two years later, then to Superintendent in 1975. In 1977, Rechtin was promoted to Sales/Project manager, then tw...
New AASHTO President Says Workforce and Funding Issues Top His Priority List
Utah DOT’s Carlos Braceras Elected AASHTO President, Missouri DOT’s Patrick McKenna VP ATLANTA - Today, the board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials elected Carlos Braceras P.E., executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation, to serve as its new president and Missouri DOT Director Patrick McKenna as its vice president. “I’m honored and inspired to accept the role of AASHTO president during thi...
AASHTO Directors Choose Jim Tymon for Executive Director
ATLANTA – Following an intensive, multi-month search, James J. Tymon was selected to become the sixth executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials during the association’s annual board of directors meeting. Tymon, who is AASHTO’s chief operating officer and director of policy and management, joined the association in 2013. He will assume his new role when the current executive director, Frederick “Bud” Wright, retires Dec. 31. “I couldn’t be...
AASHTO Adds New Staff
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials made four recent hires for its policy division and AASHTOWare product group. Oscar Bermudez, Sofie Rhoads, and William Lusk are joining AASHTO’s policy team and will be based at the organization’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. Bermudez is the new program specialist for environment at AASHTO and will help support the group’s Center for Environmental Excellence and the Committee on Environment and Sustainability. Pri...
Patti Boekamp to Manage WSP Transportation Team in San Diego Will Lead Civic Engagement, Client Relations and Business Development
NEW YORK, NY, September 24, 2018 —Patti Boekamp has been named vice president and transportation area manager for the San Diego office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her role, Boekamp will work with the regional leadership team to lead civic engagement, client relations and business development strategy in the San Diego area. She will provide oversight for the civil/highways, planning/environment, drainage, traffic and structures depart...
Woolpert Strategic Consulting Group Adds Project Manager Specializing in Asset Management
ARLINGTON, Va. — Woolpert has hired Project Manager Dianne Bradshaw as a member of its Strategic Consulting Group, specializing in asset management and condition assessment. Bradshaw has more than 15 years of experience leading engineers and technicians, managing condition assessment and facility management programs, and implementing infrastructure and asset management programs for federal, state and local organizations. Bradshaw said she was drawn to this position at Woolpert due to the comp...
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