Karen Pelzer Joins NELSON Worldwide as Senior Project Manager, Hospitality
The experienced educator will support and elevate NELSON’s hospitality sector PHILADELPHIA — Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide is excited to announce the addition of Karen Pelzer as Senior Project Manager, Hospitality. Karen will provide guidance and support to the hospitality team as well as champion project success. “Karen brings with her an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in architecture and design within the hospitality industry,”...
Franklin Electric Launches New Employee Resource Group: Franklin Women’s Network
A company-wide kickoff event on February 22 unveiled plans for the group and its engagement activities throughout the year. Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced the formation of a new employee resource group (ERG) dedicated to providing an avenue for women to grow both professionally and personally through education, networking and advocacy. Known as Franklin Women’s Network (FWN), the group’s promise is to, “build a welcoming, inclusive community, provid...
Hord Coplan Macht Announces Retirement of Founder/CEO and Names Successor
Lee Coplan to Retire at End of Q1 2023 as Tim Barnhill, Chief Operating Officer Named CEO Baltimore, MD – (March 2023) — Hord Coplan Macht, an award-winning integrated architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm, announces the retirement of Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lee Coplan, FAIA. Lee leaves behind a long and celebrated career leading the practice over the last four decades while bringing innovative design strategies and leadership to the archi...
63 Individuals Earn NPCA’s Highest Academic Certificate In Becoming Master Precasters
A record-number 63 individuals earned the distinction of NPCA Master Precaster on Thursday, Feb. 23, during a ceremony at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. To earn the title Master Precaster, an individual must complete an intensive two-year program covering the precast concrete industry, safety, production, technical knowledge, quality assurance and leadership. Graduates are honored during the NPCA Keynote Luncheon, held as a kickoff to The Precast Show, the largest precast con...
IECA Announces New Board Members and Officers
Denver, Colo – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) welcomes Sonny Johns, CPESC to the board in addition to Thomas Schneider, CPESC and Andrew Macleod, CPESC, CPSS as returning members. New board members were installed at the IECA Annual Conference in Kansas City in February. Additionally, officers for the upcoming year were elected. The IECA governing body is as follows: Jerry Sanders, CPESC – President Thomas Schneider, CPESC – Vice President Jonathan Koepke, C...
Blackwell Grp LLC's CEO Cites Hem Rana's Professional Engineering License as a "A Symbol of Pride"
Gainesville, Virginia–Today, Blackwell Grp, LLC commends their colleague, Hem Rana, in the attainment of his professional engineering license. For almost three years, Hem has been a valued colleague to Blackwell in his role as a Civil Engineer. His Professional Engineering accreditation will prove even more valuable to Blackwell clients. Channing Blackwell, Owner of Blackwell Grp, LLC stated, “Blackwell is proud of Hem and his Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation – it's a symbol of pride...
Energy Expert Damali Rhett Harding Named Acting U.S. Program Director for Regulatory Assistance Project
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports energy regulators in the clean energy transition, announces that Damali Rhett Harding has been named acting director of its U.S. program, effective March 17. Harding, a highly regarded expert in renewable energy and electric utilities, joined RAP last year as the U.S. program’s managing principal. As acting director, she will succeed Mandy Mahoney, who is stepping down to pursue fur...
Bentley Systems Announces Retirement of Founder Keith Bentley and Promotion of Julien Moutte to Chief Technology Officer
From Left to Right: Keith Bentley, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, David Hollister, Chief Investment Officer &Julien Moutte, Vice President of Technology. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. Former CFO David Hollister Retiring as Chief Investment Officer EXTON, Pa. – Feb. 28, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY) (“Bentley Systems” or the “Company”), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced forthcoming retirements: As of April 2023...
Nate Bryer, Craig Baxter to Lead New WSP USA Road Usage Charging Operations Business
WSP is expanding services and adding personnel to help public transportation agencies replace traditional fuel taxation programs with more equitable and sustainable per-mile charges for motorists. COLORADO SPRINGS, February 27, 2023 — WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired Nate Bryer and Craig Baxter to direct the firm’s new road usage charging (RUC) operations business, expanding on WSP’s already successful RUC strategic consulting port...
Xylem Appoints Earl Ellis to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC, (February 27, 2023) – Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 9, 2023. Mr. Ellis currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE: ABM), a leading facility services company with approximately $8 billion in annual revenue. In addition to his role at ABM, Ellis brings 25 years of experience from across t...