SGH Appoints James Parker to Chief Executive Officer and Niklas Vigener to Chief Technical Officer
James Parker (image) WALTHAM, MA, 16 November 2021 -- The Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Board of Directors will appoint a new executive partnership to lead the firm, effective 1 January 2022. James Parker will become SGH’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), focusing on the firm’s strategic direction and corporate initiatives. Niklas Vigener will take on a new role as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), leading SGH's technical professionals. "I am privileged to take on this role and confident...
Experienced Aviation Development Professional Jose Enriquez Joins HDR as Texas Aviation Lead
OMAHA, Neb. — Aviation development professional Jose Enriquez, P.E., joined HDR in October as the Texas aviation lead and a vice president. Based in Houston, he will use his extensive knowledge and experience to work directly with clients and provide leadership across the state. Enriquez has more than two decades of experience in transportation, specializing in aviation, program management and alternative delivery. His work includes leading program management services for a $2 billion capital...
Marin Architects Strengthens Leadership Team, Promotes Neka Highland to Partner
The seasoned architect will contribute and support the firm’s growth NEW YORK — Marin Architects, a New York City-based architecture and design firm, appoints former Project Architect Neka Highland as Partner. Based out of the Louisiana office, Neka is the first woman to serve in the role in the firm’s 35-year history and joins Founder and Senior Principal Walter Marin and Principal Minkuk Kim in this leadership position. “Since the opening of our Louisiana office, Neka has greatly exp...
SUE Association Elects Officers, Directors
Fairfax, VA – The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association, a non-profit trade association of firms engaged in providing professional SUE services, and those in related fields, has elected a slate of officers and board of directors for 2022. The new members of the organization's board of directors were seated on Thursday, October 28, 2021 and officers were subsequently elected by the board, in accordance with the association’s bylaws. The actions took place during the association's a...
WSP USA Promotes Trevor Boz, Philip Brychta to Senior Vice President
NEW YORK — Mechanical engineers Trevor Boz and Philip Brychta each have been promoted to senior vice president within the New York Property and Buildings business at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Over 13 years at WSP USA, Boz has served as the project executive and mechanical team leader on multiple projects. He is responsible for the design of HVAC and mechanical engineering systems on a variety of project types, including laboratories, healthcare faci...
Perkins&Will Promotes John Strasius to Corporate, Commercial, Civic (CCC) Practice Leader
Strasius’ promotion to Practice Leader reflects CCC team’s commitment to design excellence and client service DALLAS, Texas — Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will announces the promotion of John Strasius, AIA, Corporate, Commercial, Civic (CCC) practice leader of the Dallas studio. Strasius will lead several project types across the corporate, commercial, and civic sectors, including libraries, city hall buildings, public safety facilities, corporate headquarters, office bu...
Tim Teigen Rejoins Ideate to Bring Revit Plug-in Tools to US-Based AECO Firms
San Francisco, CA – Ideate Software, an Autodesk® AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk® Authorized Developer, is pleased to announce that Tim Teigen rejoined its team as an account manager. Tim is responsible for maintaining and building relationships with companies within the architecture, engineering, construction and business owner (AECO) community that use Autodesk Revit software, helping them benefit from Ideate Software’s Revit data management plug-in tools. Tim’s professional experience i...
John Helminski named Senior Director of Water Resources in California
Led San Diego’s Pure Water Program, the city’s largest infrastructure project; will advance WSP USA’s national initiatives on advanced wastewater treatment. SAN DIEGO — John Helminski, a former public utilities assistant director for the City of San Diego, has been named senior director of water resources in California for WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new position, Helminski will support the firm’s national initiative on advanced wastewa...
Clayco Announces Mary Person as Senior Vice President of Public-Private Initiatives
Person will establish public-private market expansion opportunities across the Clayco enterprise, as well as lead programmatic efforts to promote and increase diversity on Clayco projects CHICAGO – Clayco, a full-service turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, has hired Mary Person as Senior Vice President, Public-Private Initiatives. Person will develop public and public-private sector business development opportunities for Clayco, as well as...
HNTB’s Mark Deaton designated as fellow by Design-Build Institute of America
Prestigious honor from premier industry organization a recognition of accomplishments and contributions within the design and construction profession KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mark Deaton, FDBIA, RA, LEED AP, was recently named to the 2021 Class of Fellows from the Design-Build Institute of America, joining an elite list of industry professionals who have garnered this designation. Deaton, who serves as director of operations and project director for HNTB’s architecture practice, has built...