KAI Hires Veronica Castro de Barrera to Manage Multiple Transit Projects in Texas, Expand National Market
(St. Louis, MO) KAI proudly announces the addition of architect Veronica Castro de Barrera, AIA, LEED AP, as Transit Studio Leader in its Dallas, TX office. "Veronica, as the leader of the Transit Group, seeks to bring her expertise, love and compassion for mobility solutions to KAI as we look to serve transit-focused clients nationally," said Darren James, AIA, President and COO of KAI Texas. "Additionally, Veronica will work with our teams to ensure that mobility from all modes of transport...
Evac Group Appoints Tuomo Valkonen as Chief Financial Officer
Tuomo Valkonen, M.Sc. (Econ), has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Evac Group, effective as of May 1, 2018. He will be based in Espoo, Finland, and report to Tomi Gardemeister, President and CEO of Evac Group. Tuomo has more than 20 years’ experience in various financial roles. Previously, he has worked as the CFO at HKScan Group and CFO at CPS Color Group. Evac is the world’s leading provider of integrated waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the ma...
Sergio Sádaba Joins Stantec as Buildings Performance Group Leader
Seattle, WA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Sergio Sádaba has joined Stantec as principal to lead the Buildings Performance Group in the Seattle, Washington office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design of high performance building systems with a diverse project portfolio that spans the globe. A seasoned and versatile expert in sustainable systems and energy efficiency, he will be a local, regional, national, and global resource to the firm’s engineers and designers. A licensed professio...
Autodesk Appoints Karen Blasing To Board Of Directors
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the appointment of Karen Blasing to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Most recently CFO of Guidewire Software, Blasing has more than 25 years of financial leadership experience. She will also serve as a member of the company's Audit Committee. "We sought a leader with strong expertise in finance, operations, strategy and knowledge of technology, and are thrilled to have found a great fit in Karen Blasing," s...
Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Retires After 46 Years
St. Louis, MO – Western Specialty Contractors bid farewell on Jan. 1, 2018 to Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. who officially retired from the company after 46 years of dedicated service. Senior Vice President of Operations Tom Brooks has been promoted to replace Rechtin as COO. "I can tell you, with 46 years of experience working for Western Specialty Contractors, that it is a great place to work, with great people top to bottom, that has endless job opportunities," said the retiring...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Expands Team To Support Recent Strategic Growth
Long Beach, CA - Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., a leading U.S. pollution abatement firm, announced today the expansion of its sales force to meet the growing market demand for pollution solutions and the ever-increasing demand by local regulatory agencies. Each of the newest additions are key players in the company's 2018 sector diversification strategy and will support the rise in activities generated from the company's recent boom. Ship & Shore Environmental is pleased to announce the app...
Cardno Promotes Jason Yam, PE, to Roadway Practice Group Manager
Clearwater, FL - Professional infrastructure and environmental services firm Cardno is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Yam, PE, to Civil Southeast Roadway Practice Group Manager. In his new position, Jason will lead the roadway practice group’s expansion, client relationships, and business development efforts. He is an experienced project manager for roadway improvement projects and has expertise with the Florida Department of Transportation and local government roadway design...
Dewberry’s Ileana S. Ivanciu Named One of Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ
Dewberry is proud to announce that Ileana S. Ivanciu, PhD, has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Women in Business" by NJBIZ, the New Jersey business journal. The publication recognizes business leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the state of New Jersey, both in their industries and communities. Ivanciu is a senior vice president at Dewberry and leads the firm's environmental services practice. She also serves as technical advisor and regulatory liaison on major project...
Sergio Sádaba Joins Stantec as Buildings Performance Group Leader
Seattle, WA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Sergio Sádaba has joined Stantec as principal to lead the Buildings Performance Group in the Seattle, Washington office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design of high performance building systems with a diverse project portfolio that spans the globe. A seasoned and versatile expert in sustainable systems and energy efficiency, he will be a local, regional, national, and global resource to the firm’s engineers and designers. A licensed professional e...
Tomlinson’s Lystek Division Wins Prestigious Canadian Construction Association International Business Award
Ottawa, ON, March 15, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – Once again, the Ottawa-based Tomlinson Group of Companies (Tomlinson) is recognized for its visionary leadership in technology, innovation and business success. On March 14th in Banff, Alberta, Lystek International Inc. (Lystek), part of Tomlinson’s Environmental Services Division, was presented with the Canadian Construction Association, International Business Award. The CCA awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, organizations and...