ENR Southeast People Showcase
User-generated photos of the individuals who work in the Southeast's construction and design industry. This gallery is intended to showcase people who have earned special recognition, moved to a new company -- or are just caught in the act of doing their jobs!
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Sam Nguyen, PE
McKim & Creed, Inc. is pleased to announce that Sam Nguyen, PE, has been promoted to regional manager of the company’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering services in Charlotte. Sam specializes in helping healthcare and educational institutions conserve energy, reduce water consumption and improve overall efficiencies in their facilities. In his new role as regional manager, Mr. Nguyen will oversee nearly 20 engineers and support staff.
Friday, April 19, 2019
James Clayton
Charlotte, N.C.-based Rodgers Builders, Inc. has announced the promotion of James Clayton to Senior Director of Diversity and Community Development. Clayton will serve Rodgers’ current projects and oversee outreach with small, minority, woman and locally-owned businesses to build strong relationships throughout the region.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Derek Holderman
McKim & Creed, Inc. continues its growth in the infrastructure industry by expanding its wet weather leadership team. The company is pleased to announce that Derek Holderman has joined the firm as operations manager for wet weather program services. He brings national experience in managing field operations that include smoke testing, flow monitoring, I&I abatement and manhole inspection.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Carlos Espinosa, PE
McKim & Creed, Inc. continues its growth in the infrastructure industry by expanding its wet weather leadership team. Carlos Espinosa, PE, a 40-year veteran of the water and wastewater industry, has joined McKim & Creed as wet weather program manager. In this role, Carlos addresses the aging infrastructure issues that contribute to inflow and infiltration (I&I) and infrastructure capacity and condition inefficiencies that lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs).
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Michael Wilson, P.S.
Michael Wilson, P.S., a surveyor at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Sarasota, Florida, office, recently became a licensed professional surveyor in Indiana. Wilson, who joined Hanson in 2005, provides right-of-way and land surveying services for projects throughout Indiana for the Indiana Department of Transportation and local municipalities.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Adam Milner
DeAngelis Diamond welcomes Senior Project Manager, Adam Milner. With over 12 years of construction experience, Adam has an impressive, diverse portfolio on projects totaling 3.9 million sq.ft. and $1.8 billion. He will be based at the DeAngelis Diamond Nashville office. In his role, Adam will monitor project performance to ensure projects are delivered according to the client’s expectations. He will take a leadership role in managing the client relationship together with the project resources.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Kimball Shahrokhi, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Syska Hennessy has promoted Kimball Shahrokhi, PE, LEED AP BD+C, to associate partner in the firm's Raleigh office. Mr. Shahrokhi, who joined the firm in 2018, has nearly 30 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering. Projects he has worked on at Syska include life-science and mission-critical facilities, industrial HVAC and process utility systems.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Jeff Alexander, C.M.
Jeff Alexander, C.M., aviation planner, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will be responsible for a variety of planning tasks, such as airport master plans, airport layout plans and other aviation-related projects. He will also assist the aviation design team on airfield construction projects. He has more than 13 years of experience working on aviation planning and construction projects.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Nita Naik, PE, ENV SP
Nita Naik, PE, ENV SP has joined Wade Trim’s Water Resources team as a sr. project manager. Naik brings expertise in water, wastewater, stormwater and reclaimed water design along with water reuse, sustainability, project management and mentoring staff. She has managed and designed projects for Tampa and St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County, Orlando Utility Commission, and many other clients throughout Florida. She will serve Wade Trim’s clients in Tampa and throughout the Southeast.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Gary Emmel, PE
Wade Trim is pleased to announce Gary Emmel, PE has joined the firm’s Water Resources team as a Senior Process Engineer in Atlanta. Emmel has over 37 years of industry experience, including wastewater plant operations as a former licensed operator, municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems, and design and management of thermal systems for air pollution control. He will serve Wade Trim’s water and wastewater treatment clients throughout the Southeast.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Stephen Mathews
Stephen Mathews has joined the legal team for JE Dunn Construction’s East Region as Vice President & East Region General Counsel the company has announced. He transferred from JE Dunn’s Houston office within JE Dunn’s South Central Region. There, he served as Senior Counsel, with a focus on construction law. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
Monday, February 22, 2021
John F. Wright, AIA, LEED® AP
John F. Wright, AIA, LEED® AP has been promoted to Principal at Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Anna Adams
CROFT & Associates has announced the hiring of designer Anna Adams, who’ll join the company’s design studio with an emphasis on interiors. In her role she will work alongside the architecture and engineering teams providing assistance on interior design elements and materials on projects for the various business units. She will also be responsible for further developing vendor relationships and growing product knowledge of furniture and materials.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Adam Lamb, RA, NCARB
CROFT & Associates has announced the hiring of seasoned architect Adam Lamb, RA, NCARB. In this role as project manager, Lamb will directly support CROFT’s Federal Business Unit, which has managed many federal projects over the past two decades consisting of more than $80 million of federal architecture and engineering design services worldwide. Lamb’s responsibilities will include management of the design procedure along with management of the overall studio and project profitability.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Kristina Harvey
Stantec has hired Kristina Harvey as a Landscape Architect in the firm’s Charleston office. She brings over 15 years of professional experience and is a graduate of Emory University, with a bachelor’s degree in biology, as well as a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with a master’s degree in landscape architecture. Harvey currently serves as the South Carolina chapter president of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
John Cherington
John Cherington has joined the Raleigh, N.C. office of JE Dunn Construction as Life Sciences Superintendent. He is engaged in construction planning and sequencing during the pre-construction phase and continues into the field where he oversees safety, quality and construction trade partners thru start-up, and commissioning, qualification and validation. He brings 30 years of industry experience, which includes MEP, Instrumentation & Controls and Process Controls expertise.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Marques Lowe
Marques Lowe has joined the Raleigh, N.C. office of JE Dunn Construction as Health, Safety & Environmental Manager(HSE). His responsibilities include overseeing the development, management, and implementation of all safety programs to ensure regulatory, local, and governmental compliance. He will provide program HSE management for front-end and project execution. He brings 23 years of industry safety experience to JE Dunn, including Life Sciences; Chemicals; Mining and Metals; and Oil and Gas.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Christopher LaBonte
Christopher LaBonte has joined the Raleigh, N.C. office of JE Dunn Construction as Project Director. His responsibilities include managing the design and construction of gene therapy and pharmaceuticals laboratories and production facilities projects of varying sizes from design through construction turnover. LaBonte brings more than 30 years of industry, which include 15 years in pharmaceuticals R&D and manufacturing, and 15 years in industrial and energy sectors.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Jose Jaguan
HKS is delighted to announce the addition of Jose Jaguan to our Hospitality practice. Jose joins the Miami office as a Principal and Master Planner with more than 35 years of experience in land planning, resort development, community planning and landscape architecture. His work helps developers, owners and operators determine land uses that enhance the natural characteristics of the site, have minimal impact on the environment, embrace local culture and achieve economic goals.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Lewis McKenzie
Lewis McKenzie joins 1898 & Co. to lead the Oracle Primavera business line for the business, technology and security solutions consultancy. With 20-plus years of digital transformation experience, he has supported large tech projects within the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Lewis’ technical knowledge, communication skills and creativity in problem-solving form a strong foundation for helping clients digitally transform their assets, optimize processes and manage risk.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Chris Siok
Chris Siok has been promoted to section manager of the pipelines team for Burns & McDonnell in the Southeast. Since joining the firm in 2018, he’s served as a lead pipeline engineer for key clients. Prior to his engineering career, he served four years active duty as a U.S. Army officer. In his new role, he continues to support the Atlanta pipeline team as lead engineer for regional gas utility and transmission clients and will proactively support the pipeline design staff in the Southeast.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Frank Longo
Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has announced the promotion of Frank Longo to the position of vice president-project executive. Since 2005, Longo has served as a project director for some of the firm’s most notable projects including the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in downtown Miami as well as the recently completed University of Central Florida Dr. Phillips Academic Commons project in downtown Orlando.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Bob Kramer
Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has announced the promotion of Bob Kramer to the position of vice president-project executive. With 18 years of experience, Bob Kramer is a seasoned veteran in the construction industry and has worked for healthcare clients across the Southeast on a wide range of projects. He is currently overseeing construction of the Gulf Coast Medical Center expansion and renovation project on behalf of Lee Health in Fort Myers.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Daniel Abou-Jaoude
Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, has announced the promotion of Daniel Abou-Jaoude to the position of vice president-project executive. Known as the “go-to guy” for k-12 and higher education projects in Florida, Abou-Jaoude has completed 35 education projects worth more than $524 million, working with clients such as Florida A&M University, Hillsborough and Pinellas County Schools, and the University of South Florida.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Kristy Walson, PE
TLC’s Kristy Walson, PE, LEED Fellow, BEMP has been named a 2020 LEED Fellow by GBCI. She leads TLC Orlando's Energy Services group, providing energy modeling, commissioning, energy audits and sustainability consulting. Kristy also serves in multiple roles at the Central Florida Chapter of the US Green Building Council, sits on various advisory panels for the City of Orlando, and is currently the Chair of the University of Florida’s Green Building Learning Collaborative.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Douglas Kleppin, AIA
The S/L/A/M Collaborative has recently named five new principals, including Douglas Kleppin, AIA, who leads our Orlando Office. Doug has more than 33 years of experience as lead designer and planner for courthouses, strategically solving complex planning and design issues across the country at both the county and federal levels. These include award-winning facilities in Indianapolis, IN; Everett, WA; Waynesville, NC; New Port Richey, FL; Clayton, MO; Wilmington, ED; Albuquerque, NM.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Michael Holleman, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
The S/L/A/M Collaborative has recently named five new principals, including Michael Holleman, RA, NCARB, LEED AP, in Atlanta, who leads the Sports practice nationally. In his last 40 years, he has designed more than 250 sports facilities, specializing in collegiate stadiums, arenas, Olympic sports venues and player/team development facilities. His portfolio includes the conversion of the Atlanta Olympic Stadium to Turner Field to the now Georgia State University Stadium.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Katie Gower
Katie Gower has joined Moss Construction's Tampa office as Business Development Director. Gower will focus on business development in the greater Tampa market. She will be working with the local Moss team to lead sales and client-relationship management, track new markets, develop strategic partnerships and guide long-term objectives.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Laura Skellie
Laura Skellie, a superintendent at JE Dunn Construction, has been elected president of the Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. “This is my 5th year in NAWIC between Birmingham and Coastal Georgia chapters, and I am honored to be able to take on the role of being the 2020-2021 President,” commented Laura Skellie. A 10-year industry veteran, she is currently overseeing the renovation of Coastal Harbor Treatment Center.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Oscar Herrera
CROFT & Associates has hired 14-year industry veteran and registered architect Oscar Herrera as the newest member of CROFT’s Lawrenceville office. As project architect, he will directly support CROFT’s Corporate Business Unit, including corporate office, hospitality, retail and industrial project types. He will manage projects from the conceptual design phase through completion of construction. He holds a BA & MA in Architecture from Florida International University.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Derick Thompson
Derick Thompson, formerly Structural Operations Manager has been promoted to the role of Director in TLC Engineering Solution's Orlando-based Structural Engineering Operating Group. Derick has assisted the group by enhancing project delivery as well as identifying and winning new opportunities, expanding TLC’s structural practice. Current and recent structural projects include the recently opened St. Pete Pier, multiple Amazon warehouses, Margaritaville Hotel, and Legoland Hotel.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Eric Pyle
Eric Pyle of Bell & Associates Construction (BELL), has been promoted to lead the company’s building division. Pyle joined BELL in 2002 as a team member in the field, and was hired in 2007 by the company as a full-time project engineer. Since then, he has risen through leadership ranks to his most recent role as partner and project executive. In his new role, Pyle will provide leadership and oversight of numerous projects and work with clients to help them achieve their construction goals.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Mark W. Fisher, PE
Mark W. Fisher, PE, has joined the engineering and surveying firm of McKim & Creed as a senior project manager specializing in water distribution, water transmission and wastewater conveyance. In this role, he will manage pipeline and linear infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. He has 26 years of experience helping utilities plan, design and implement effective and efficient solutions to water and wastewater conveyance. Mark is based in McKim & Creed’s Raleigh headquarters.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Dave Perez
Dave Perez, Vice President for Advanced Industries is marking five years of employment with JE Dunn Construction. Perez is the Commercial Lead for Advanced Industries and supports both the national and Carolina markets for JE Dunn in Microelectronics, Life Sciences, Pharma, Data Centers and Advanced Manufacturing. Perez is a 30-year industry veteran. His recent projects include Global Foundries and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service - Agricultural Sciences Center.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Jimmy Holland
Jimmy Holland has joined McKim & Creed, one of the top engineering and surveying firms in the South, as Mid-Atlantic Process Group Leader. He has 25+ years of experience in wastewater treatment and process engineering. As both a licensed professional engineer and a licensed wastewater operator, he understands wastewater treatment from all perspectives, from design and implementation to operations and maintenance.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Amicon Construction
The principals of Amicon Construction, one of Florida’s most active construction services firms, have agreed to separate the company into two entities. One business, Origin Construction, co-owned by John Wood and AJ Mueller, focuses on commercial general contracting services including corporate office interiors, retail and restaurant buildouts, and ground-up commercial buildings. Amicon, will be led by Adam Mopsick and Ross Adickman.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Eric Menger
Eric Menger, business development and sales manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando regional office. He will be a client liaison for Hanson and develop aviation business in Florida, the Southeast and international markets. Prior to joining Hanson, he was the executive airport director for 24 years at Vero Beach Regional Airport, an award-winning, commercial aviation facility in Vero Beach. He also was chairman of the Florida Airports Council’s board of directors.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Jason Martin
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Jason Martin has joined the firm as Vice President/Project Executive.
With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Martin will focus on Moss’ medical projects. He will be involved with all project phases from pre-construction to project close-out including business development, construction operations, staffing assignments, project plan development, cost and schedule analysis, as well as owner and subcontractor negotiations.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Scott Moss
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Scott Moss, one of the company’s founders and a 30-year veteran of the construction industry, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Scott takes over for his father, Bob, who stepped down as CEO and will serve as Chairman and Founder. Scott Moss grew up around construction jobsites and started working in the field when he turned 17. Like his father, Scott works hard and has fun along the way.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Matt Lietzan
Primus is proud to announce Matt Lietzan has joined its team as Vice President of Business Development. Matt has devoted his career to industrial sales. He has successfully implemented growth strategies for industrial, chemical and beverage markets that have resulted in top company rankings. He will work closely with Primus’s ownership, project executive and marketing teams to implement a winning strategy and expand Primus’s market presence.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Rex Osborn
Rex Osborn, a superintendent at JE Dunn Construction, is celebrating five years of employment with the company. A 12-year industry veteran, Osborn’s role as superintendent involves general leadership and management of a variety of functions, from building successful project teams and planning construction sequencing to supervising budgets, safety and quality, as well as cultivating relationships with clients.
His community involvement includes supporting Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Melsie Ordoñez, PE, CxA, LEED AP
Melsie Ordoñez, PE, CxA, LEED AP, has joined the global integrated design firm Stantec as buildings engineering principal in its Miami office. In this role, Ordoñez will oversee and support engineering for hospitality, institutional, and aviation projects while developing the local healthcare, lab-research facility and ports-marine markets. Ordoñez brings 21 years of experience in managing and designing mechanical systems for the healthcare, higher education and transportation markets.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Donna Zhao, PE
Donna Zhao, PE joins GAI Consultants, Inc. as an Engineering Manager in the firm's Orlando office. A skilled roadway engineer, Donna brings 13 years of experience to GAI's growing Florida Transportation business sector. Donna's significant past projects include the SR 20 Reconstruction & Widening project for FDOT District 2 in Putnam County; I-75 (SR 93)/SR 64 Interchange for FDOT District One in Manatee County; and the I-4 Ultimate P3 for FDOT District Five in Orange County.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Peter Johnson
JE Dunn Construction announces that industry veteran Peter Johnson has joined the company as aviation operations director. He combines extensive aviation construction experience with over 20 years of collaborating with clients and managing aviation project teams and projects throughout the country. His responsibilities include overseeing all aviation projects to ensure operational excellence and assisting clients with planning and solutions on phasing and complex aviation projects.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Jerry Howard
South Carolina economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients worldwide. Howard is best known for the record-setting economic development initiatives he facilitated as the inaugural President and CEO of Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) from 2001 to 2013. He is a Clemson University graduate (B.S., Economics).
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Chyna Green
Chyna Green has assumed duties as senior diversity and inclusion specialist for the Carolina offices of JE Dunn Construction, including Raleigh. Her responsibilities include building relationships with women and minority suppliers, vendors and construction-related businesses, tracking diversity activities and results, and increasing awareness among community stakeholders of JE Dunn’s commitment to diversity as a critical business imperative.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
John Grow, PE
TranSystems, a national engineering and architectural planning, design and construction consulting firm, announces the addition of John Grow, PE of its Orlando, Fla., office to its Board of Directors. He was elected to three-year term and previously served as an advisor to the board. Grow serves as the Regional Senior Vice President for TranSystems’ Florida Region.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Jeff DeRocker
Jeff DeRocker, a 15-year construction industry veteran, has joined JE Dunn Construction. In this role, as project manager, he is involved in all aspects of the project life cycle, from the preconstruction phase during which the strategic vision, bid solicitation, scheduling development and awarding of subcontracts are among his responsibilities, to the construction and closeout phases requiring cost management, administration of contracts, safety standards, warranties and as-built documents.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
David Crowell
JE Dunn Construction recently hired 15-year industry veteran David Crowell as a senior project manager in the company’s Atlanta office. With a focus on the commercial market, Crowell’s responsibilities range from pursuing work to cost estimating and budgeting, resource planning, jobsite management, trade partner selection and scheduling, and client relations. Crowell also works to grow JE Dunn’s interiors market and on strengthening relationships in corporate real estate.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Richard Collier, PE
Richard Collier, PE, has been promoted to regional growth manager at McKim & Creed, a national engineering and surveying firm. In his new position, Collier will be responsible for growing McKim & Creed’s land planning, landscape architecture and civil/site engineering services in eastern North Carolina. He has been with McKim & Creed for more than 20 years and has a total of 30+ years’ experience in providing land development services.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Rick Moore, PE
Rick Moore, PE, has been promoted to regional growth manager at McKim & Creed, a national engineering and surveying firm. In his new position, Moore will oversee civil/site engineering services in McKim & Creed's Wilmington, NC office. Moore joined McKim & Creed in 2005 and has 25 years’ experience in civil/site engineering.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
David Newland
Construction industry veteran David Newland is celebrating five years of employment with JE Dunn. As a preconstruction services manager, Newland manages relationships with clients and project design teams during the preconstruction process. He leads the overall preconstruction process to deliver competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analyses and budgets. A LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Newland has spent 22 years in the industry.
Monday, April 13, 2020
David Esterline
CROFT has hired industry veteran David Esterline as the newest member of its project management team. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the business to CROFT. In his role as project manager, Esterline will directly support CROFT’s Federal Business Unit. Working closely with the director of the Federal studio and the architectural design team, his responsibilities will include management of the design procedure, quality and project profitability.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Rich Cerretti
JE Dunn Construction Vice President and Carolinas Market Leader Rich Cerretti recently celebrated his 15th anniversary with the company. Cerretti oversees a team of approximately 80 associates servicing JE Dunn clients throughout the Carolinas. He is responsible for all aspects of JE Dunn operations in the Charlotte and Raleigh markets, including strategic direction, sales and marketing, project leadership and personnel, project execution and community engagement.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Chris Rosenboom, PE
McKim & Creed, Inc., a national engineering and surveying firm and one of the largest engineering firms in Charlotte, has promoted Chris Rosenboom, PE to regional manager. In this new role, Mr. Rosenboom will oversee McKim & Creed’s water, wastewater and reclaimed water engineering services in the Charlotte area. Mr. Rosenboom’s areas of expertise include utility design, modeling, project review, permitting, construction management and design-build.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Patrick Christie, P.E.
Patrick Christie, P.E., joined Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Konover South, LLC, as Director of Construction. A Registered Professional Engineer with over 20 years of retail construction experience, Christie previously served as Director of Project Management at CBRE | Skye Group in Miami and earlier as Senior Director of Construction at Kimco Realty Corporation in New York. Christie holds a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University and is a member of ICSC.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Jeffrey Morgan
CROFT announces Jeffrey Morgan has become a shareholder of the company and been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President. He assumes greater responsibilities for oversight of departments company-wide, including supervising project managers, overall quality control, and becoming the primary engineer of record for electrical designs for federal and private sectors. He also is the project manager for multi-disciplinary projects for federal clients including NPS, Dobbins ARB, and the USAF.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Alan Jordan, QcxP, LEED AP O+M
Syska Hennessy has promoted Alan Jordan, QcxP, LEED AP O+M, to associate partner. Mr. Jordan, who is based in the Charlotte office, has 40 years of experience in electrical construction, management, and design.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Thomas Mikulasovich, CPD, LEED AP
Syska Hennessy has promoted Thomas Mikulasovich, CPD, LEED AP, to associate partner. Mr. Mikulasovich, who is based in the Charlotte office, has 18 years of experience in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Matthew Mumpower, PE
Syska Hennessy has promoted Matthew Mumpower, PE, to associate partner. Mr. Mumpower, who is based in the Atlanta office, is a mechanical engineer with more than 12 years of experience in HVAC consulting and engineering.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Mitch Brown, PE
To better support the critical needs of hospitals and healthcare facilities, McKim & Creed, Inc., a national engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC, has promoted Mitch Brown, PE, to technical director for healthcare services. Mr. Brown has 30 years’ experience providing mechanical engineering to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Triangle area as well as additional select clients in North Carolina and Florida. www.mckimcreed.com
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Janet Bates
Construction industry veteran Janet Bates, current president of the Palmetto Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has joined JE Dunn Construction as client solutions manager responsible for business development in Charleston and the surrounding low country. Bates heads JE Dunn’s efforts to build long-term strategic relationships with clients in the commercial office, education, hospitality, and healthcare markets.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Lucy Wilk
Lucy Wilk recently became a full-time mechanical designer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. She will perform a variety of design and energy services, including mechanical and plumbing design for buildings. Wilk joined Hanson as an intern in May. She received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida, where she was president of the ASHRAE chapter.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Todd Willis
Moss Construction is excited to announce that Todd Willis, a 23-year veteran of the industry, has been promoted to vice president at the firm’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale. Willis, who joined Moss in 2005, has been an integral part of several large projects in his career including Marlins Park and the Conrad hotel in Fort Lauderdale. In his new role, he will be involved with all project phases including business development, pre-construction, construction and project close-out.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Kip Stokes, PE, LEED AP
CROFT has announced the promotion of Kip Stokes, PE, LEED AP to the position of Senior Vice President. The 26-year veteran of the industry will also become a shareholder of the company as part of the promotion. As Senior Vice President, he will continue to serve as the business unit director for CROFT’s Higher Education Market Sector. Kip also serves as the Principal in Charge for the Local Government Studio and will maintain management of CROFT’s Lawrenceville office location.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Charles Bleam
TranSystems Corp., a national transportation consulting firm that provides engineering, architectural, planning and construction solutions, welcomes Charles Bleam as PD&E Senior Project Manager in the company’s Orlando, Fla., office. Bleam brings more than 24 years of experience working with Florida DOT, of which 11 years was with District 1 serving in various positions.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Ryen Clark
Ryen Clark recently became a full-time civil designer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. She will assist with design analysis and plans preparation on roadway, drainage, planning and site civil projects for municipalities and departments of transportation. She had been a summer intern at Hanson since 2017.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Paul Pansing
Paul Pansing has been promoted to lead and grow the Transmission & Distribution team for Burns & McDonnell in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting clients across the Carolinas. He has more than a decade of experience leading engineering and construction teams on fast-paced substation, overhead and underground transmission projects. He specializes in the engineer-procure-construct delivery method and storm hardening and renewable energy projects that help utilities provide safe, reliable power.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Pablo Ferreira
Pablo Ferreira has joined Stevens Construction as estimator. Bringing twelve years of experience, Ferreira manages the bid process for the Fort Myers office, creating and distributing bid packages while soliciting and qualifying subcontractor proposals. As estimator, Ferreira produces bid scopes and maintains historical cost data. A certified AutoCAD specialist, Ferreira earned his associate’s degree in the pre-engineering transfer program from North Shore Community College.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
John “JB” Billett
John “JB” Billett has joined Stevens Construction to lead business development in the central Florida market. Bringing thirty years of construction experience, Billett has a proven background of business development success resulting in more than $300M in projects within the retail, hospitality and private sectors. Billett is responsible for identifying and pursuing potential project opportunities; as well as cultivating relationships with new and existing clients and design team partners.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Matthew Gehman
TranSystems announces the promotion of Matthew Gehman of the firm’s Charleston, S.C., office to Principal and Senior Vice President. Gehman has more than 20 years of project management and technical experience. As a principal maritime planner, his project experience includes expertise in analysis, planning and analyses for both commercial deep-water and inland waterway port terminals, as well as port related infrastructure projects around the country.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Scott Bull
Scott Bull, a business development professional with more than two decades of experience in the AEC field, has joined Syska Hennessy as an associate partner in the firm's Atlanta office. In his new role, Mr. Bull will cultivate new client relationships locally and nationally. He will also manage projects for the critical facilities, commercial, life sciences, and healthcare sectors. Previously, Mr. Bull served as a regional director of mission-critical projects at RG Vanderweil in Atlanta.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Alex Smith
Suffolk, one of the largest building contractors in Florida, recently brought Alex Smith on board as coo and GM for Florida’s East Coast. Smith, a South Florida native with nearly 25 years of industry experience, will be based out of Suffolk’s Miami office where he will provide support and guidance to project teams in the region, ensuring client expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Stacey Chapman
CROFT & Associates announces the promotion of Stacey Chapman to the position of Vice President, Corporate Strategy. Chapman is the first woman to be a member of the company’s leadership team. As vice president, Chapman assumes greater responsibilities for business development and the development of the company’s overall corporate strategy. She will continue to oversee all the marketing activities for the company. Chapman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Vincent L. Mazzei P.E
CROFT announces the promotion of Vincent L. Mazzei P.E, to the position of Senior Associate. Vincent leads the Engineering Department and his responsibilities include lead generation, profitability, mentoring, production and quality control of the engineering group. His recent projects include Dalton State College Sequoya Hall; Cobb County School District Instructional Support Center; Cobb County Police Training Facility; and The Grant Building.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Miles Johnson, P.E
CROFT announces the promotion of Miles Johnson, P.E. to the position of Associate. As Lead Mechanical Engineer, he is responsible for oversight and supervision of all mechanical engineering projects and is responsible for the development of standards, operating procedures, and templates for mechanical engineering and supervision of all mechanical personnel. He holds a B.S. from Southern Polytechnic State University’s College of Engineering.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Earl Smith
CROFT announces the promotion of Earl Smith, a 35-year veteran of the industry, to the position of Senior Associate. Smith will assume greater responsibilities for overall management of local government and municipal project pursuits. He will also oversee the production of the construction documents through award and completion including development of final punch list and close-out documentation for owners. Smith holds a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Greg Munden, PE
TranSystems Corp. welcomes Greg Munden, PE, as Southeast Transit Market Sector Leader and Vice President. He will work out of the company’s Atlanta, Ga., office. Munden brings more than 15 years of combined experience in management, civil/rail engineering, and construction. He has performed civil and rail engineering design and program management services for Class I, industrial, high-speed, commuter, heavy transit, and streetcar railroad clients.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Patrick Smeeton
TranSystems Corp. welcomes Patrick Smeeton as Vice President and Southeast Planning Leader. He will work out of the company’s Atlanta, Ga., office. Smeeton brings more than 24 years of experience specializing in transportation and transit planning as well as environmental documentation and permitting. He has successfully managed a broad range of planning, engineering, and environmental projects for local, state, federal, and private sector clients.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Aida Sanchez-Gomez, AIA, LEED AP
Aida Sanchez-Gomez, AIA, LEED AP has joined global design and engineering firm Stantec as Senior Architect in its Miami office. A registered architect in Florida, Sanchez-Gomez has more than 20 years of experience in master-planning, mixed-use residential, education, institutional, transportation, government facilities and cultural arts projects. In her position at Stantec, Sanchez-Gomez will serve as project leader and client liaison in charge of managing mixed-use residential projects.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Joey Nichols
Joey Nichols has been promoted to lead the grid modernization and distribution planning practice for 1898 & Co., a business, technology and security solutions consultancy, part of Burns & McDonnell. With more than 13 years of experience, he has vast experience in utility operations and engineering, project development, project management, transmission and distribution system planning and studies, capital budgeting, data analytics, resource planning and electrical distribution engineering.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Leigh Ann Vogel, PE, LEED AP B+C
Syska Hennessy has appointed Leigh Ann Vogel, PE, LEED AP B+C, as associate partner and supervising engineer in the Atlanta office. Ms. Vogel has 25 years of experience in engineering. In her new role, she manages multi-disciplinary projects, spearheads business development, and provides technical leadership. Previously, Ms. Vogel served as a senior electrical engineer and electrical department manager at McVeigh & Magnum Engineering, Inc., a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Brett Wills
Brett Wills joined BHATE Geosciences with over 20 years of experience in industrial sales, plus having worked as a Building and Facilities Director at an education institution in Missouri. Brett will be developing new relationships for BHATE throughout the construction industry in Alabama and promoting the benefits of utilizing ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys during building, road, bridge and utility construction and design. www.bhate-geo.com
Friday, December 6, 2019
Lacey Bacchus
With goals to expand across Alabama, Florida & Mississippi, BHATE Geosciences hired Lacey Bacchus as Director of Marketing. Lacey previously worked as Director of Marketing for Southern Veterinary Partners & BMSS. With 20 years of marketing, business development & client relations experience, she will increase the company’s visibility through public relations, social media, networking & enhancing BHATE’s reputation as a thought leader for cost-effective engineering solutions. www.bhate-geo.com
Friday, December 6, 2019
Jonathan Sanek, PE
Jonathan Sanek, PE, joins TranSystems as Senior Bridge Engineer in the firm's Tampa, Fla., office. He has more than 15 years of experience as an engineering researcher and consultant that spans multiple disciplines. His structural engineering experience includes the analysis, design and rating of concrete and steel superstructures, concrete and steel substructures, as well as permanent and temporary walls.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
John Hartland, PE
John Hartland, PE, joins TranSystems as Vice President and Senior Bridge Design Leader in the firm's Tampa, Fla., office. He has more than 28 years of engineering experience and specializes in the structural analysis and design of bridge structures, with a primary field of expertise in the design and construction of post-tensioned concrete bridges. John has been involved in the construction of bridge projects throughout the United States and internationally.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Ryan Mapp, PE
Ryan Mapp, PE, joins TranSystems as a bridge engineer in the firm's Tampa, Fla., office. He has more than 10 years of experience that spans both building and bridge structures, including the research, analysis, design, inspection, and load rating of transportation structures for both highway and high-speed rail applications.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Matt Morris
Matt Morris has joined 1898 & Co., a business, technology and security solutions consultancy, part of Burns & McDonnell. Based in Atlanta, he will lead the consultancy’s critical infrastructure cybersecurity practice. Matt has 25 years of cybersecurity and digitalization experience, serving in leadership roles at startups, multinationals and global organizations. He previously architected and led the world’s first managed industrial cybersecurity service at a global technology conglomerate.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Soraya Saffouri
Soraya Saffouri joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Project Architect. Saffouri has five years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design where she also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on Architecture. She is currently a Registered Architect in South Carolina and has a background in interior design, as well as a focus on educational and municipal architecture.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Michelle DeLora
Michelle DeLora, Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, received the prestigious 2019 LEED Fellow designation. DeLora will be among 29 LEED Fellows recognized at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference’s USGBC Leadership Awards Ceremony on November 20 in Atlanta.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Michael O’Hare
Michael O’Hare was promoted to Executive Vice President at Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. (CES). In his new role, O’Hare will continue to report directly to Todd S. Morgan, P.E., President and CEO, as he has since his 2018 promotion to VP Service Operations. An accomplished industry executive with 40 years of experience, O’Hare joined CES in 2003 and previously served as Director of Service Operations, Manager of Projects & Controls, Construction Estimator and BAS Technician.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Jake Autrey, E.I.
Jake Autrey, E.I., engineering intern, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Tallahassee, Florida. He will provide roadway design, studies, reports and computer-aided design (CAD) for a wide range of transportation and municipal projects. Prior to joining Hanson, Autrey was an engineering intern for a multidiscipline engineering firm in Tallahassee. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Florida State University.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tim Germaine
Alston Construction, one of the top commercial contractors in the nation, welcomes Tim Germaine as business development manager for the Atlanta market. A thirty-year construction veteran, Germaine joins Alston to accelerate the company’s growth within the industrial, commercial and healthcare markets across the Southeast. Alston specializes in construction management, design-build construction and general contracting. Alston’s construction projects are found throughout the United States.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Scott Neuner, P.E.
Scott Neuner, P.E., mechanical engineer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will provide design services, commissioning and retro-commissioning services, studies and construction observation of mechanical systems for a variety of facilities. He will also assist with coordinating and managing the mechanical discipline resources companywide. He has several years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Keith Bradley
For nearly three decades, Keith Bradley has provided mechanical design services—from assessments through construction and closeout—for the healthcare industry. He has worked throughout the U.S. developing energy-efficient designs, master facility assessments, building pressure and duct leakage studies and improvements, and custom air handling system designs. He now serves as a senior project manager with McKim & Creed, one of the largest engineering and surveying firms in the country.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Imane El Ghazouani
Imane El Ghazouani recently became a mechanical and energy designer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. She will perform design and energy services, including facility condition assessments, energy audits, energy modeling and mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for buildings. She previously was an intern at Hanson.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Kevin Adams
Kevin Adams joins Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead natural gas pipeline, construction and design-build projects across the Southeast. He’s led engineering, estimating and construction services for some of the region’s largest natural gas pipeline projects throughout the past two decades. With three decades of experience, he specializes in natural gas transmission and distribution design, construction, maintenance, pressure control, emergency repair and warehouse activities.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Mark Gaddy
Mark Gaddy joins Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead the firm’s commissioning team in the Southeast. With nearly three decades of experience, Mark has been intimately involved in all facets of project planning, design, construction and commissioning for a variety of projects and energy systems across the U.S. He specializes in new building commissioning, retro-commissioning, re-commissioning and ongoing commissioning, and has a comprehensive understanding of facility energy use.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Randy Spicer Jr.
Moss Construction veteran Randy Spicer Jr. has been promoted to Vice President at the construction management firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. As Vice President, he will oversee all aspects of project construction operations from business development through project delivery. Randy focuses on client development, internal and external relationships with subcontractors, design professionals and business partners. He previously served as the Project Executive for several high-profile projects.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Bobby Shayan, PE
Bobby Shayan, PE, joined ZAPATA, Atlanta, to provide civil designs for construction and commissioning requirements for projects that support the firm’s military, commercial, industrial and utility clients. He brings 20 years of experience providing site/civil site designs and QA/QC reviews for land development projects. Mr. Shayan graduated from Azad Central Tehran University with Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; he also has experience in structural engineering.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Michael Gibson, RCDD
ZAPATA welcomes Michael Gibson, RCDD, an electrical designer with 30 years of experience providing telecommunications, security, and AV designs for military/commercial clients throughout USA and abroad. Mr. Gibson serves as DOR/lead technology designer for facilities that include investigations, PCAs, standards criteria, and outside plant. He specializes in requirements for Command and Control Facilities, SCIFs, system redundancies, and TEMPEST separation based on classification levels.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Matt Silvi, AIA
ZAPATA’s newest architect is Matt Silvi, AIA. He joined the firm’s Atlanta office where he will manage the design and construction of new/retrofit projects that include building systems, architectural design and detailing, infrastructure construction, and interdisciplinary coordination and commissioning requirements. The Registered Architect has 10 years of experience in a variety of market sectors. Mr. Silvi received two graduate degrees, M.ARCH and MBA, from Kent State University, Ohio.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Stacy Price
Burns & McDonnell has named Stacy Price principal, a prestigious leadership position at Burns & McDonnell. Stacy joined Burns & McDonnell as a department manager in 2013 and now serves as Southeast regional manager for the firm’s Construction/Design-Build Group in Orlando, Florida. With nearly three decades of construction, engineering and finance experience, Stacy has led numerous fast-track, complex projects in some of the most challenging environmental conditions in North America.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Mark Jordan
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has hired Mark Jordan as a project superintendent. With a construction industry career spanning more than 40 years — including over 25 years of federal service — Jordan has solid experience with both commercial and government projects in the Carolinas and Georgia. Jordan is a certified OSHA Instructor with certifications and competencies representing a broad array of specialized training.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Tom Ennis
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Tom Ennis has joined the firm as Vice President of its Orlando office. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Ennis will oversee the regional Orlando operations. He will be responsible for representing Moss within the region, connecting, networking, promoting the firm’s brand and mission. In addition, he will be the main point-of-contact with local business and industry associations.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Sasha Seco
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Sasha Seco has been promoted to Vice President at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Seco, a 14-year veteran with Moss, most recently served as the construction management firms Director of Business Applications. As Vice President, Seco will lead Moss’ enterprise-wide business systems along with various business initiatives critical to the continued growth and success of the company. Sasha is a certified General Contractor for the state of Florida.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Dave Glasser
Moss Construction is excited to announce that Dave Glasser has been promoted to Vice President of its Fort Lauderdale office. Glasser, who joined Moss in 2013, will oversee the Risk Management, Asset Management and Quality/Warranty departments for Moss. A graduate of Connecticut College and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, he holds the professional designations of Certified Insurance Counselor, Certified Risk Manager, and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Natalia Aguzino
Natalia Aguzino joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Designer. Aguzino has seven years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida. She additionally earned a Bachelor of Design with a focus in Architecture from the University of Central Florida and an Associate of Arts in Architecture from Valencia College.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
David Garey
David Garey joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Graduate Architect. He has three years of professional design experience and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Charlie Muzeka
Charlie Muzeka joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Graduate Architect. She earned a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Jeff Ameiorsano
CEI hired Jeff Ameiorsano as their Director of Operations. Jeff has over 25 years of experience, having begun his career as an Electrical Engineering Specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps, during which time he worked in places such as Japan, England, Canada and Mexico. He then became a Design Engineer before quickly moving on to executive levels roles, leading teams on energy/oil & gas projects. His leadership experience is extensive, having successfully managed projects ranging from $100M to $2B.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Jose Esquilin
Jose Esquilin joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Designer. Esquilin has 21 years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida Graduate School of Architecture at CityLab-Orlando. He additionally earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Mardochee Thelusma
Mardochee Thelusma joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Designer. Thelusma has two years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Florida.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Lauren Volley
Lauren Volley joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Construction Administration Assistant. Volley holds an Associate Degree in Architecture from Valencia College, Orlando.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Jeffrey Attanasio
Suffolk, one of the most successful and innovative construction management firms in the country, recently hired industry veteran Jeffrey Attanasio as Vice President of Operations out of the West Palm Beach office. Attanasio will be responsible for overseeing financial and operational aspects of projects in the region. He will also join the region’s executive leadership team to support the goal of delivering clients the most efficient and predictable construction experience.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Kyle S. Sheppard
Kyle S. Sheppard was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. A Project Designer, Sheppard serves as part of the firm’s GOAA General Consultant team involving the Orlando International Airport’s South Airport Intermodal Terminal Facility and Automated People Mover projects. Having joined the firm in 2016, he has five years of design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Central Florida.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Alexander E. Straughn
Alexander E. Straughn was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. A Project Designer, Straughn serves as part of the firm’s GOAA General Consultant team involving the Orlando International Airport’s South Airport Intermodal Terminal Facility and Automated People Mover projects. Having interned with the firm before joining full-time in 2018, he holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Chris Moore
Chris Moore has been promoted to President of CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal markets in the two-state Carolinas region. Moore has been with the company since its inception 20 years ago, most serving as Vice President and General Manager. Originally established as a branch of Georgia-based MetroPower, CarolinaPower has exhibited strong and steady growth over the past two decades under Moore’s leadership.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Damian Hamlin
McCarthy Building Companies recently hired Damian Hamlin as Integrated Design Director, Southern Region based in Atlanta. This is a new regional role for McCarthy and one that differentiates the company from other construction firms. Hamlin will serve as a liaison with McCarthy’s architecture project partners, ensuring proper contractual agreements, collaboration and communication with the goal of a superior client and project team experience.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Laura Campos, EI
The American Society of Highway Engineers has named GAI Consultants, Inc. Project Engineer Intern Laura Campos, EI its 2019 Young Member of the Year. Ms. Campos’ industry experience coupled with her passion and commitment to the engineering industry earned her the national title and recognition at the 2019 ASHE National Conference.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Bobby Fisher
Bobby Fisher has joined Stevens Construction as general superintendent, announced Troy Hernly, vice president.
In his 25-year career, Fisher has completed $547M in healthcare construction. He is an expert in AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration)-licensed projects, completing more than 100 AHCA-approved projects.
With offices in Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management to healthcare, hospitality and commercial clients.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Steve Gormley
CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), a highly diversified, full-service engineering consulting firm, announces that Steve Gormley has joined the firm as Vice President and Education Market Business Development Leader based in Florida. He will be responsible for the growth of the firm’s education practice across CHA’s large geographic footprint in New York, New England, the Midwest and along the eastern seaboard including Florida.
Monday, May 20, 2019
David Eike PE
David Eike PE has joined McKim & Creed’s Tampa Bay office as a senior manager specializing in electrical & instrumentation (E&I) systems and wireless communications. Mr. Eike has more than 30 years of extensive design and management experience with the E&I systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and electrical systems that enable water and wastewater facilities to operate efficiently and effectively.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Samantha J. Lopez
Samantha J. Lopez was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Lopez has served as Receptionist in the firm’s Orlando office since 2016 where she also serves a vital role in Office Administration.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Kelli A. Griffith
Kelli A. Griffith, Interior Designer, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Griffith has 16 years of professional design experience and joined the firm in 2018. A Registered Interior Designer in Florida, she is also certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, the industry’s highest standard. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, and is also a LEED Accredited Professional.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Carlo G. Giammattei
Carlo G. Giammattei was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having joined the firm in 2016, Giammattei serves as a Project Designer and has 14 years of professional design experience. Notable Orlando-area projects have included the new Jacqueline Bradley and Clarence Otis Family Boys & Girls Club, the Lake Highland Preparatory School Master Plan, and UCF Dr. Phillips Academic Center. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Florida International University.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Kelli M. Addison
Kelli M. Addison was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having rejoined the firm in 2013, Addison serves as a Project Designer and is currently the Interiors Lead for RSW Terminal Expansion. A LEED AP, Addison has 12 years of professional design experience in educational, aviation, higher education, and office building projects. She holds a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Florida State University.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Yaritza B. Alvarado
Yaritza B. Alvarado was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Serving as a Project Accountant since joining the firm in 2017, Alvarado has 16 years of experience and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sagrado Corazon University in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Iris E. Zayas
Iris E. Zayas was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having joined the firm in 2017, Zayas has 22 years of experience and leads the firm’s accounting team. Zayas earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Dowling College, Long Island, New York.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Ekta P. Desai
Ekta P. Desai was promoted to Associate Principal / Design Lead at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. She has 10+ years of experience, holds a Master’s of Architecture with High Honors, from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s of Design from the University of Florida. Having recently joined the firm, she has served as Design Lead for the Lake Highland Preparatory School Main Campus Master Plan. She received the Design Excellence Award from the Public Design Commission of NYC.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Heather Denny
Heather Denny, strategy and process leader for Wells Global, a company that designs and builds critical power supply systems, has joined the board of directors of McKim & Creed, Inc. “Heather is a powerful consensus builder, an effective problem solver and an outstanding communicator. Her expertise in construction and design-build and background in civil engineering will be instrumental in advising our leadership team as we plan for the future,” said John Lucey, PE, McKim & Creed president/CEO.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Reanna Coggins
JE Dunn announces the hiring of Reanna Coggins as a project engineer in the company’s Savannah office. Coggins will coordinate with superintendents, project managers and other project team members to support day-to-day internal processes, from managing scheduling, budgets and subcontractors to implementing safety plans and preparing documents and progress reports. She has been employed in construction for three years. Coggins holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Abigail Witharana
JE Dunn announces the hiring of Abigail Witharana as an estimator in the company’s Savannah office. Witharana will provide cost information for labor, materials, time and other aspects of commercial building projects, from concept to final guaranteed maximum pricing (GMP). She has four years of industry experience and claims in her project portfolio Emory University Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Gwinnett Call Center and Hazlehust III Solar Farm, one of Georgia’s largest solar projects
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Carla Bowron
JE Dunn announces the promotion of Carla Bowron, a 25-year veteran of the construction industry, to the position of Group Manager for Healthcare - Atlanta market. Bowron will assume greater responsibilities for business development, project financials, employee recruitment and retention, assembling project teams tailored for each job, stakeholder relationships, safety and general operational excellence in JE Dunn’s Healthcare sector, which has performed solidly under her leadership to date.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Scott Bear, PE
GAI Consultants, Inc. welcomes Scott Bear, PE to the firm’s growing Southeast Transportation Group as Engineering Director. Scott specializes in highway design and planning; geometric design of interstate and local roads and intersections; drainage design; and traffic engineering. Bringing 33 years of roadway design experience spanning multiple Florida Department of Transportation districts, Scott serves GAI’s new and existing clients from the firm's Orlando office.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Jennifer Lowndes
Construction attorney Jennifer Lowndes has joined Holland & Knight’s Orlando office as a partner. Ms. Lowndes has dedicated her entire career to helping clients avoid and resolve complex construction disputes. She was previously with Jones Walker in Atlanta. Ms. Lowndes is recognized as a “Rising Star” by Georgia Super Lawyers and a “Next Generation Lawyer” by The Legal 500, and is included on Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List.” She is admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Kyle Barnes
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Kyle Barnes as a project manager in the company’s Savannah office. Barnes assumes overall management of assigned projects and serves as the primary day-to-day point of contact with owners and architecture teams. His responsibilities range from purchasing and subcontracting to schedule monitoring and project closeout documentation. A former project manager in Nashville, Tennessee, Barnes has worked in the industry five and a half years.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Robert E. Marshall III
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Robert E. Marshall III, a 15 year industry veteran, as a senior project manager in the company’s Charlotte office, currently working on a project in Raleigh. Marshall will provide general oversight and management of projects beginning in the preconstruction phase and continuing through closeout, with responsibilities including planning, scheduling, project quality and financial performance.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Derek Lanning
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Derek Lanning, a 16-year industry veteran as a senior estimator in the company’s Charlotte office. Lanning is responsible for leading and collaborating throughout the preconstruction process. From predicting the costs of conceptual projects to managing fully formed designs as a competitive bid, his duties include engaging trade partners by obtaining quotes and preparing detailed estimates of labor, materials, equipment and other costs.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Jeff Makaravage
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Jeff Makaravage as a project engineer in the company’s Savannah office. He will plan, coordinate and supervise construction projects, with responsibilities including procurement of materials, scheduling, budget management and managing day-to-day operations of the project team and trade partners. He is currently working in the area of preconstruction. Prior to joining JE Dunn, he worked eight years as a supervisor for U.S. Army Aviation.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Rhonda Radcliff
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Rhonda Radcliff as a project administrator in the company’s Savannah office. Radcliff’s role is to assist project managers in overseeing and performing the administrative functions of construction projects. Her responsibilities include issuing trade partner contracts, processing payments, preparing reports, maintaining records, and monitoring project changes and progress. She is a five-year veteran of the industry.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Bryan Steed
JE Dunn Construction Project Manager Bryan Steed recently celebrated five years of employment with the company. Steed’s role as a project manager spans general oversight and management of projects from early development through project closeout, with responsibilities ranging from permitting, scheduling and contracting with trade partners and vendors, to jobsite safety and working with superintendents to execute projects. He is a 10-year veteran of the industry.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Marc Maddox
JE Dunn Construction announces the hiring of Marc Maddox as a senior superintendent in the company’s Nashville office. In his role as senior superintendent, Maddox provides general leadership and direct management of multiple aspects of projects, including safety, quality, schedule and budget. He also manages the communication channel for all parties, including owners, design team, staff and trade partners. Maddox has 16 years of industry experience and a diverse project portfolio.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Cherelle Cortez
Cherelle Cortez, East Region Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager for JE Dunn Construction, recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with the company. Cortez is perhaps most identified with providing regional leadership of JE Dunn’s signature Minority Contractor Development (MCD) Program. This initiative provides construction-related business development training and pathways to contract opportunities for MCD graduates. Currently, Cortez is piloting the revamped MCD program company-wide.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Suzanne Kessler
JE Dunn announces its hiring of Suzanne Kessler as human resources director for the company’s East Region &Healthcare vertical, covering offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Savannah and Tampa. Kessler’s experience as an HR business partner spans two decades, serving as a strategic resource to senior leadership teams in developing and executing talent strategies that align with and support organizations’ long-term goals. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Univ. of Richmond.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Kevin Chafin
Kevin Chafin has joined Stanley Consultants as a Client Service Manager in the firm’s Federal Group. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Chafin will work closely with Department of Defense clients, focusing on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) locations in the Southeast as well as U.S. Navy locations worldwide.
Founded in 1913, Stanley Consultants has a long and distinguished history of providing engineering, environmental and construction services to Federal clients.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Patrick G. Rauch, AIA
Patrick G. Rauch, AIA, was promoted to Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. He formerly served as an Associate Principal since 2015 and began his career at SchenkelShultz in 2007. One of the firm’s leading architects in K-12 and Higher Education, Rauch has played a key role in the Tohopekaliga High School locally, plus DoDEA projects in Germany and Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Kenneth L. Orie, PE, PACP
Kenneth L. Orie, PE, PACP, a senior project manager with McKim & Creed, Inc., has been tapped to lead the company’s wet weather planning in North Carolina. As the wet weather planning manager, Mr. Orie works with utilities and municipalities throughout North Carolina to identify, address and resolve wastewater infrastructure challenges such as inflow and infiltration (I&I) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) using a holistic approach not yet utilized in the region.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Marc Finch
DominionAG, a division of Dominion Builders, has promoted Marc Finch to the post of Director of Operations. Finch has more than 18 years of experience in commercial construction and development.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Marcus Ruecker
Marcus Ruecker, commissioning specialist, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will be part of the team commissioning Orlando International Airport’s new South Terminal C and will provide commissioning and retro-commissioning services for a variety of educational, institutional, governmental and commercial projects.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Travis Shannon, P.E.
Travis Shannon, P.E., associate project manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Tallahassee, Florida. He will provide transportation engineering design and project management services for clients in the Florida Panhandle while helping expand Hanson’s presence in the area.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Vanessa G. Bermudez, CPSM, LEED AP
The Board of Directors of TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. has recognized new shareholders, including Vanessa G. Bermudez, CPSM, LEED AP who supports TLC’s South Florida offices, working closely with technical staff in client development. Vanessa joined TLC in 2002 and is a graduate of the University of San Ignacio. She is actively involved in SMPS, CREW and SAME.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Cathy G. Tiedge, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C
The Board of Directors of TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. has recognized new shareholders that include Cathy G. Tiedge, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C. Cathy joined TLC in 2015 and is a Senior Structural Engineer. A graduate of the University of Central Florida in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis, Cathy is involved in multiple designs for Arthrex, as well as providing structural engineering designs and support on a range of hospitality, healthcare and public projects.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Francis M. Robertson, PE, LEED AP BD+C
The Board of Directors of TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. has recognized new shareholders that include Francis M. Robertson, PE, LEED AP BD+C who joined TLC in 2015, bringing 17 years of experience. He is a graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo in Mechanical Engineering. He has led projects at Disney, for the Kansas City Hotel Convention Center Hotel and UCF’s Creative Village Commons from the firm’s Orlando office.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Michael E. Angell, PE, GGP, GPCP
The Board of Directors of TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. has recognized new shareholders that include Michael E. Angell, PE, GGP, GPCP, a 2010 graduate of the University of Central Florida in Mechanical Engineering. Mike has contributed to numerous projects engineered by the firm, including hotels in New Jersey, Ohio and Florida, as well as projects for the Department of Defense. Mike’s skills in energy modeling refine designs to minimize energy use.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Isaiah Kinder
Isaiah Kinder recently became a full-time civil designer at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. He will assist in plans preparation for roadway, drainage and site projects. Isaiah, who joined Hanson as an intern in May, received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Florida.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Alexandra Terral, PE
Alexandra Terral, PE, a 22-year veteran of the water and wastewater engineering industry and senior project manager with McKim & Creed, has been promoted to regional manager of water services for the company's Charlotte operations. In her new role with McKim & Creed—an engineering, planning and geomatics firm with offices throughout the U.S.—Ms. Terral will lead a staff of engineers and manage municipal water infrastructure projects in and around the Charlotte area.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Michael Holt, PE, PTOE
Michael Holt, PE, PTOE, has joined Stantec as a principal in its Transportation practice in the firm’s Atlanta office. An established expert in advanced traffic and ITS engineering, Holt brings nearly 30 years of experience in traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) throughout the Southeastern US. Holt is focused on growing Stantec's Atlanta Transportation practice and providing leadership to its traffic engineering and ITS practice throughout Georgia and the Carolinas.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Alexander Stone, PE
TranSystems Corp. welcomes Alexander Stone, PE, as Assistant Vice President and Atlanta Office Director. He will work out of the company’s Atlanta, Ga. office. Stone brings more than 25 years of experience working for various engineering consultants in the transportation market. Stone will oversee the Atlanta and Norcross, Georgia operations and staff as well as help position the firm for future growth across the state.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Brandon Needham
Brandon Needham has been promoted to Senior Project Manager with SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant. Needham joined SouthCon five years ago as Project Manager. He has managed numerous SouthCon projects, including the award-winning Southern First Bank Regional Headquarters located in the Charleston historic district. Needham is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Carlos Lopez
Carlos has joined PCL Construction as a business development executive in South Florida. He is responsible for forging new, lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and trades while strengthening PCL’s existing relationships in the marketplace. Carlos brings more than 20 years of business development and construction experience in PCL’s core markets, including hospitality, sports facilities, aviation, residential, retail, and education.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Jason Conner, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Syska Hennessy has promoted Jason Conner, PE, LEED AP BD+C, from senior associate to associate partner. He is a project manager/electrical engineer in the firm's Atlanta office.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Jeff Stone
Brasfield & Gorrie Executive Vice President Jeff Stone received the Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday. Stone oversees field operations and corporate support functions while serving on the company’s executive board. He joined Brasfield & Gorrie in 1979 after he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Auburn. Stone is also a member of the United Way of Central Alabama board of directors, and he is the chairman of the 2019 annual campaign.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Marc Miller, PE
Marc Miller, PE, the Senior Technical Professional leading geotechnical engineering at Freese and Nichols, Inc., has moved to the Atlanta office, bolstering growth in the firm’s services in Georgia and across the southeastern United States. Miller's relocation will help expand services for federal, state and municipal clients in the Southeast with geostructural needs in the fields of dam safety and dam design, transportation, embankments and streambank stabilization.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Toby Manulak
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Toby Manulak has been promoted to Vice President in the firm’s Tampa office. Manulak will be responsible for overseeing all items related to construction operations including business development, staffing assignments, project plan development, cost and schedule analysis, owner and subcontractor negotiations, as well as all project phases from pre-construction to construction and project close-out. He joined Moss in 2015 as a senior project manager.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
R.E. (Ed) McWhorter
R.E. (Ed) McWhorter joined Boynton Beach, Fla.-based LEBOLO Construction Management, Inc. as Director of Business Development. Serving Florida and Latin America, LEBOLO is a recognized leader in full-service General Contracting and Construction Management, and specializes in Commercial, Educational and Federal markets. A 35-year Florida construction veteran, McWhorter brings a wealth of business development experience including with many of the nation's leading retail and commercial giants.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Jeffrey Williams
Jeffrey Williams was promoted to Executive Vice President of Development and Construction at Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Konover South, LLC. Having previously served as Senior Vice President of Development, Williams now provides management and oversight for all of Konover South’s development and construction projects. Formerly a longtime Aldi development executive, he has a bachelor’s from the University of Florida and completed the Advanced Program on Negotiation from Harvard University.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Kellie Sak, PE
Charlotte-based ZAPATA announced plans to open an Atlanta office with the hiring of Kellie Sak, PE, as Regional Vice President. Sak will oversee ZAPATA’s client and business development strategies in pursuit of local/state/federal contracts; and manage A-E operations, key projects, and staffing requirements. She has over two decades of industry-specific experience and holds a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Brian Wetherington
Moss Construction is pleased to announce that Brian Wetherington, a 24-year veteran, has been promoted to Vice President in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Over the years, Wetherington has been an integral part of several large projects for the Fort Lauderdale based management firm including the Miami Open’s new home at Hard Rock Stadium. In his new role as Vice President and project executive, he will be responsible for overseeing all items related to construction operations.
Friday, January 25, 2019
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Thomas Cargill joined the Bowman team as Survey Director for their Austin office. With a proven management background, Cargill previously led the Austin branch office for a statewide land surveying company. There he performed many large scale, linear projects for both the transportation and electric utility markets. “Thomas is one of the most knowledgeable and thorough people in Texas in the areas of survey processes, procedures, excellence in client service and deliverable production.”
June 7, 2021
Michael Sease
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in the industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors across the two-state Carolinas region. He comes to CarolinaPower with more than 25 years of proven business development and account management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
John Fishburne, PE
Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues its North Carolina growth with the hiring of John Fishburne, PE, a former top engineer for the City of Charlotte. He has almost 20 years of hands-on experience through both the city and his own firm in managing a variety of pipeline rehabilitation and replacement projects. With his long experience and knowledge of the region, Fishburne is well-placed to assist clients with all of their water and wastewater needs.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Ian Biava, PE
TranSystems names Ian Biava, PE, of the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office, to vice president and senior associate. Biava has 26 years of experience in project and program management, innovative project delivery (PPP, Design/Build), roadway design, traffic control plans, and transportation engineering. Biava has successfully led the design of some of Florida’s most complex design projects, including the recently completed Central Railroad Corridor Greenway Trail Pedestrian Bridge over I-95.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
John McWhorter, PE
TranSystems announces the promotion of John McWhorter, PE, of the firm’s Atlanta, Ga., office to assistant vice president and senior professional. McWhorter has more than 24 years of experience and is currently the bridge team leader for the company’s Atlanta office and also manages all of the bridge and bridge hydraulic design for the office. He is experienced in complex hydraulic modeling for bridge projects as well as preliminary and final bridge design.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Ron Whalen
Ron Whalen, Vice President of Orlando-based Roger B. Kennedy Construction, was elected to the Board of Directors of Quest, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving over 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in Central Florida. A Florida construction veteran with 28 years of experience, Ron Whalen is a licensed Florida Certified General Contractor and a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Steve Elliott
Steve Elliott was promoted to General Superintendent at Orlando-based Roger B. Kennedy Construction. A 25-year company veteran, Steve Elliott previously served as Senior Project Superintendent and has provided field supervision for over 5,000 multi-family and timeshare units. His most recent project assignments have included Unicorp National Developments’ Drake Midtown Apartments and Zen Luxury Living Apartments in Orlando.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
David Henry, PE
TranSystems promotes David Henry, PE, of the firm’s Atlanta, Ga., office to assistant vice president and senior professional partner. Henry is currently the team leader for the Atlanta office’s roadway and survey teams and serves as project manager for a number of the company’s projects within Georgia. His project experience includes interchanges, bridge replacements, and multi-mile widening projects.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Rich Mahaley
Burns & McDonnell selected Rich Mahaley to lead its office in Orlando, Florida. Rich joined the firm in the 1980s and most recently served as CEO and president of Burns & McDonnell India. He has nearly three decades of management, engineering and construction experience. As the manager of the Orlando office of Burns & McDonnell, Rich will focus on growing the local team and expanding the firm’s full-service capabilities across the region.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Stacy Price
Burns & McDonnell named Stacy Price the Regional Construction/Design-Build Group Manager in Orlando, Florida. Stacy joined the firm in 2013 and has nearly three decades of construction, engineering, management and finance experience. Throughout his career, he has led more than 100 engineering-procurement-construction projects — ranging from $5 to $45 million in size — across the U.S. In his new role, he will focus on expanding our construction and design-build capabilities across the region.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Randy Moorer
Randy Moorer joins Burns & McDonnell to support federal projects in the Central Savannah River Area and across the Southeast. Randy brings nearly four decades of experience in project and construction management, engineering, safeguards and security program management and reactor operations. Throughout his career, he’s led electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and security projects at various Department of Energy sites. He will lead the new Burns & McDonnell office in Aiken, South Carolina.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Lori Crossland
Lori Crossland, a 20-year veteran of the engineering industry, has joined the staff of McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, planning and geomatics firm with offices throughout the U.S. She will serve as the business development director of McKim & Creed’s Water Business Unit in the Mid-Atlantic region. In this position, she is responsible for foster client relationships, following industry trends, and helping implement solutions that meet clients' challenges.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Ekta Desai
Ekta Desai joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Designer. With eight years of experience, she holds a Master’s of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s of Design from the University of Florida. Among her most recent honors in 2017, she received the prestigious Design Excellence Award from the Public Design Commission of NYC, which directly reports to the Office of the Mayor of New York City, and was an Academic Juror at Parsons School of Design.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Kevin Beil
Kevin Beil joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as a Construction Administrator. A 20-year veteran working in architecture and construction management, he is a state licensed inspector and holds an Associate’s degree in Drafting Technology from California University of Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Kelly Hopkins
Kelly Hopkins has joined Stonemark Management as Director of Construction. Hopkins, who has almost two decades of experience in real estate construction, will oversee all the multifamily firm’s property renovations, value-add rehabs and other physical property-related projects.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Arturo Cotto
Arturo Cotto joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Designer
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 2, 2018) – Arturo Cotto joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Designer. He has 29 years of professional design experience and holds an Associate’s degree in Building Construction Technology from Liceo de Arte & Tecnologia in Puerto Rico.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Carol Perez
Carol Perez joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Designer
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 2, 2018) – Carol Perez joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Designer. She has over 30 years of professional design experience and holds certifications in Architectural Drafting from Polk Vocational Technical Center.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Scott Werley
Scott Werley joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Construction Administrator
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 2, 2018) – Scott Werley joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Construction Administrator. He is a 32-year veteran of the construction administration field and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Florida.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Douglas Skurski, MS, PWS
Environmental Science Associates, a leading environmental science and planning firm, welcomes Douglas Skurski, MS, PWS as biological resources director for the Southeast region. With nearly two decades of experience as an environmental project manager, Skurski most recently served as the natural and cultural resources manager for architecture and engineering firm Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson. His experience includes numerous design-build and transportation projects for Florida state agencies.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Jeffrey Gazaway
JE Dunn Construction announced recently the hiring of Jeffrey Gazaway as a project manager in the company’s Savannah office. Gazaway will plan, coordinate and supervise construction projects, with responsibilities including procurement of materials, scheduling, budget management, client and design team relationships, and managing day-to-day operations of the project team and trade partners. He is a member of the Leadership Savannah Class of 2019 and holds a BS in Civil Engineering from GA Tech.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Marty Laskey
JE Dunn Construction has hired industry veteran Marty Laskey as director of safety for the company’s East Region. He will implement safety programs & methods, provide statistical reports & lead safety training activities for JE Dunn offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Savannah & Tampa. Laskey has 22 years of industry experience, a Certified Safety Professional & member of the American Society of Safety Professionals. He holds a B. S. in Occupational Safety from Illinois State University.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Erin Miracle Grable
JE Dunn Construction has hired Erin Miracle Grable to develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with clients in the commercial office, hospitality and healthcare markets. She serves on the board of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southeast Chapter and is active in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Grable holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Young Harris College.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Jillian Levy Nahum
Jillian Levy Nahum has joined JE Dunn Construction as a talent acquisition manager for the company’s east region.
In this role, she will attract, recruit and hire talent to fulfill personnel needs for JE Dunn offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Savannah and Tampa.
A seven-year industry veteran, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/English from Florida State University, College of Business.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Molly Hermreck
JE Dunn Construction has named Molly Hermreck vice president and director of finance for the East Region.
In this role, Hermreck will manage financial control functions and oversee financial strategy for the region’s operations group covering JE Dunn offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Savannah and Tampa.
A 12-year industry veteran who previously served in the position of assistant controller, Hermreck holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Kansas.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Keith Franklin, PE
Keith Franklin, PE, has been hired by Freese and Nichols, Inc. to spearhead its transportation and stormwater work for clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast United States. He brings four decades of experience managing engineers, inspection personnel and business development initiatives. Previously, he was office manager for a well-known design firm and supported all project managers involved in roadway, bridge, wall, lighting, traffic, ITS and hydraulic planning projects.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Eric Nease, PE
Freese and Nichols, Inc., has enhanced its water/wastewater capabilities for clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast United States by hiring Eric Nease, PE, to help lead the firm's East Coast water/wastewater master planning and modeling team. Nease, who co-owned Engineered Horizons, has 27 years of experience focused mainly on water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and master planning, capacity evaluation, demand and flow forecasting, and water supply development throughout the Southeast.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Paula Feldman, PE
Freese and Nichols, Inc., has enhanced its water/wastewater capabilities for clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast United States by hiring Paula Feldman, PE, to help lead the firm's East Coast water/wastewater master planning and modeling team. Feldman, who co-owned Engineered Horizons, has 25 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning, including forecasting of future needs, water supply planning, hydraulic modeling, asset management and business case evaluations.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Sydney Brown
As Marketing Director, Brown joins New South Construction focusing on the development, implementation, and execution of strategic marketing efforts and a supporting business development role in New South's defined core markets - aviation, education, government, and office. Previously, Brown played a major part in the success at Perkins+Will and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. She earned a Bachelor's degree in PR & Communications and was a member of the Women’s Tennis Team at Georgia Southern University.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Graeme Kelly
Skanska USA has appointed Graeme Kelly as Senior Vice President to lead the company’s business operations in southeast Florida. Kelly, who has been at Skanska for over 15 years, brings extensive experience working in major international markets including England, Saudi Arabia and the Bahamas. He will provide executive leadership in southeast Florida, oversee local construction projects and support Skanska’s business development efforts to advance the firm’s continued growth in the region.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Benjamin Robinson
Litigation attorney Benjamin Robinson has joined Holland & Knight’s Orlando office and National Construction Industry Practice as a partner. He focuses his practice on high-stakes construction litigation, complex business litigation, white collar crime and healthcare litigation. He was previously with Broad & Cassel in Orlando and Jones Day in Washington, D.C. Mr. Robinson received a J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and an A.B. from Wabash College.
Thursday, August 21, 2018
Mandy Weitknecht
Skanska USA, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announces that Mandy Weitknecht joined the company as Vice President of Business Development for building operations in Central Florida. In her new position, Weitknecht will support business development activities and lead sales and marketing efforts in the Central Florida region. A native of Orlando, Weitknecht’s familiarity with the region will help her lead efforts to grow Skanska’s market presence.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Karla Matos-Velázquez
Karla Matos-Velázquez, transportation designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. She will serve as an in-house consultant to the Florida Department of Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida, assisting the Systems Implementation Office with planning and traffic activities, including access management, trip generation, corridor studies and interchanges.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Ed Dickson
Freese and Nichols, Inc. continues to grow in North Carolina with the opening of a Charlotte office. The office was launched with the addition of Ed Dickson, a water resources and stormwater engineer who is nationally recognized for his floodplain modeling and mapping work. He provides a diverse 20 years of experience in the Charlotte market and specializes in directing watershed-based hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, mapping and reviews for FEMA flood studies across the U.S.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Dustin Hampton, P.E., CFM
Dustin Hampton, P.E., CFM, a civil intern at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office, has earned his professional engineer license in Florida. Hampton, who joined Hanson in 2013, analyzes stormwater networks, performs drainage design and analysis and provides services for various aspects of site development. He also assists with design for Florida Department of Transportation projects.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Dotun Famakinwa
Dotun Famakinwa has been promoted to principal, a prestigious leadership position at Burns & McDonnell. With over 20 years of experience, Dotun has fulfilled a variety of roles including project manager, assistant project manager and lead project engineer. He currently oversees Burns & McDonnell’s Transmission & Distribution business across the Southeast managing a team of 80+ employee-owners across the region.
Friday, July 27, 2018
Daimon Perez
Daimon Perez was promoted to Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) for Skanska USA's Florida building operations. With over 20 years' experience specializing in safety and environmental aspects of construction, Daimon will be responsible for managing, overseeing and implementing Skanska's local environment, health and safety strategies, programs and systems, while working closely with EHS team members on projects across Florida. Daimon has been a part of the Skanska team since 2006.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Scott Blaylock
Scott Blaylock, mechanical and energy specialist, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will be responsible for energy audits, commissioning, retro-commissioning, design guidance and construction observation of building automation systems for a variety of industrial, educational, institutional, governmental and commercial projects.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Christopher K. Bentz
Christopher K. Bentz has joined McKim & Creed, Inc. as a utility coordinator. He has nearly 25 years’ experience with aerial & underground utilities. In his role with McKim & Creed, Mr. Bentz works with water, sewer, power, CATV, gas and telecommunication companies to provide relocation plans for transportation and municipal projects, perform OSP design, conduct site field investigations, develop field notes, create maps, and coordinate utility activities on site.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Brian Maldonado
Brian Maldonado, electrical designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will provide electrical design and commissioning services.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Michelle L. DeLora, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Michelle L. DeLora, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, received the prestigious WELL Accredited Professional credential globally held by only 3,120 architects, designers, business leaders and wellness advocates. Well AP is the premier accreditation for expertise in the WELL Building Standard and a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Alex Straughn
Alex Straughn joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Designer. Straughn, a former intern with the firm, has now joined full-time having earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Florida in May of 2018. Having utilized the popular 2+2+2 program, he also holds a Bachelor’s of Design in Architecture from the University of Central Florida and an Associate’s of Art, Architecture degree, from Valencia College.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Sheyda Livingston
Sheyda Livingston joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Designer. Livingston holds a Bachelor’s of Design in Architecture from the University of Central Florida where she also served as Vice President of the American Institute of Architects’ Student Member UCF Chapter. She is currently pursuing her Master of Architecture degree from North Carolina State University, and previously earned an Associate’s of Art, Architecture degree, from Valencia College.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Jesus Maldonado
Jesus Maldonado joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Designer. Maldonado has twenty-five years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture degree from Central University of Venezuela. He is also a member of NCARB and is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Maya Misiec
Maya Misiec, civil designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. She will assist in drainage research, planning and design.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Kevin Kuntz
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) recently elected Kevin Kuntz as the 2018-2019 chapter president. Kuntz is President of the Southeast Division of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Other officers joining AGC Georgia’s board of directors include Brian Daniel of Carroll Daniel Construction Company as vice president, David Moody, Jr. of C. D. Moody Construction Co., Inc. as treasurer, and Lyndy Jones of JCI Contractors as secretary.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Charlie Garbutt
Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) proudly announces Charlie Garbutt, (left) CEO, Garbutt Construction Co. in Dublin, as the recipient of their 2018 SIR Award. This award recognizes an individual for exemplary service and substantial contributions to the construction industry, AGC and their community. SIR Award recipients exemplify what is meant by possessing “skill, integrity and responsibility." Presenting the award to Charlie is Scott Clark, AGC Georgia 2017-18 President.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Omar Perez
PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Omar Perez has joined the company’s Miami team as senior project manager. Mr. Perez brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning and construction management to PREMIER, with past projects ranging from major renovations to new building design and development.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Josie Legido Correa
Ms. Legido Correa will lead Juneau’s BD efforts in the South Florida market. She is a Miami native and holds a degree in Business Administration. She has dedicated the last 25 years to creating new business opportunities for Downtown Miami Partnership and the Florida Retail Federation & Florida Grocers Association. Josie will be a valuable asset in developing and fostering existing Juneau relationships with developer, owner and architect partners in pursuit of new construction opportunities.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Lina Lwambagaza
Lina Lwambagaza, transportation and traffic designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. She will collect data; develop travel demand models; provide model calibration, output analysis, microsimulation and technical writing; and prepare presentations.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Aubrey Shah
CHA Tech Services, a construction management firm and subsidiary of CHA Consulting, Inc., announces Aubrey Shah has joined the firm as project manager in its Atlanta, GA office. Aubrey has more than seven years of experience leading cross-functional teams for large scale commercial and government construction, contract and facilities management projects. She earned her bachelor’s degree in building construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Billy Matthesen
Billy Matthesen has been appointed Manager, Special Projects for PCL Construction's Florida Buildings group. Billy began his career with PCL in 2003 and has been involved in many notable, internationally-recognized projects as a project manager. In his new role, Billy will leverage his leadership abilities and expand his client relationship base. He holds Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction Management from the University of Florida and served in the United States Navy.
Friday, June 1, 2018
TJ Sellers
Turner Construction has promoted TJ Sellers to Manager of Preconstruction Services for the company’s Central Florida office. In this role, he's responsible for managing the estimating team and all preconstruction deliverables performed by the Central Florida office. TJ joined Turner in 2010 and held positions in operations, business development, and previously served as lead estimator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from the University of Florida.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
John Wilkins
Kaufman Lynn Construction is pleased to announce that 35-year industry veteran John Wilkins has been named Regional Senior Vice President of their new office in Raleigh, NC. Wilkins will be responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of the company’s construction projects throughout the region. His initial focus is to increase the workforce of the Raleigh office and build a world-class team.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Jeff Zenoniani
B & I Contractors has promoted Jeff Zenoniani to Vice President of Service. Employed by B & I for 23 years, Zenoniani’s new responsibilities include overseeing the 24-hour HVAC service and refrigeration departments and special projects.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Jason Grabowski
B & I Contractors has promoted Jason Grabowski to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. Grabowski has been employed by B & I for 27 years and in his new role is responsible for strategic planning, business development and oversight of all operational groups and geographic areas.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Brian Whitaker, PE
CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), a highly diversified, full-service engineering and construction management firm, is pleased to announce Brian Whitaker, PE, has joined the firm as senior vice president and transportation group operations leader. Based in Atlanta, he will direct daily operations while working closely with leadership to identify growth opportunities. Brian brings 27 years of experience in the planning, permitting, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation projects.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Paul Scanlon
Bringing 38 years of railroad and transportation industry experience, Paul Scanlon joins GAI Consultants as Senior Train Control Systems Manager. Mr. Scanlon specializes in managing the construction and engineering of complex commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail and freight rail projects. His prior transit experience significantly bolsters GAI’s existing Train Control group.
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Christian Deater
Skanska USA has promoted Christian Deater to Vice President of its Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) division for the South and Southeast regions. With more than 20 years of construction industry experience in the safety and environment sector, Christian joined Skanska in 2008 as an EHS director for Florida. As VP, Deater will provide strategic leadership to the two regions, implement EHS-related requirements and streamline department programs.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Kelli A. Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP
Kelli A. Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP, joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Senior Interior Designer. A Registered Interior Designer in Florida, she has 15 years of experience and is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, the industry’s highest standard for professional interior designers. Ms. Griffith holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Scott Feuerborn
Burns & McDonnell has promoted Scott Feuerborn to lead its Business & Technology Solutions Group for the southeast region. With 25 years of diverse experience in utility planning and operations, he specializes in electric system planning, grid modernization, reliability compliance and cybersecurity for critical facilities. Scott’s team provides consulting services related to business, technology, security and compliance, and critical infrastructure protection.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Gene Khislavskiy, P.E.
Gene Khislavskiy, P.E., joins Burns & McDonnell as a senior electrical engineer in Atlanta. With more than 10 years of experience in airport fueling, Department of Defense and midstream oil and gas projects, he will support commercial and federal fueling and natural gas projects across the Southeast. Gene’s experience includes federal and commercial aviation fueling, ground products fueling, refined products terminals, fleet facilities, crude oil gathering systems and natural gas distribution.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Jason Scott
Jason Scott, mechanical designer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Orlando, Florida, regional office. He will provide mechanical design services to clients and owners and help manage design projects. He specializes in mechanical renovations and in energy, heating and cooling load calculations.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Gail Woods, PE
TranSystems Corp., a national transportation consulting firm that provides engineering, architectural and planning solutions, welcomes Gail Woods, PE, as Assistant Vice President and Client Manager in the company’s Orlando office. Gail brings 31 years of transportation engineering and project management experience. She is dedicated to client service excellence offering significant project experience and capabilities in the management and design of large and small transportation projects.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Ryan King, PE, PSM
Bringing 21 years of civil engineering experience, Ryan King, PE, PSM joins GAI Consultants (GAI) as Engineering Manager with the firm’s Florida Community Development group. Mr. King’s commercial development and municipal experience has readied him to deliver quality project designs, solutions, and analyses while reducing costs and lead times for GAI clients. Mr. King serves GAI’s new and existing clients from the firm’s Tampa office.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Shane Smith, PE, LEED AP BD+C
ZAPATA promoted Shane Smith, PE, LEED AP BD+C, to Vice President Engineering and Construction. Smith, who recently celebrated 10 years with the A-E and field services firm, oversees design-build and construction management projects; his responsibilities include project management of new construction and renovation projects for Department of Defense and utility sector clients. Prior to joining ZAPATA, Smith served as an Engineer Officer in the US Army.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Marsha Leroux, E.I.T.
Marsha Leroux, E.I.T., is spearheading Freese and Nichols’ water/wastewater efforts in the Triad, a role that builds on her background in master planning and hydraulic modeling. She has worked closely with clients to develop master plans, evaluate system conditions, and create models to identify existing problems and future capital improvement projects. In addition to providing insight on city ordinances and state regulations, Leroux has prepared long-term regional and county water supply plans.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Brian White, P.E.
Brian White, P.E., joins Freese and Nichols as the lead engineer for hydraulic modeling and master planning efforts in North Carolina. Over the course of his career, White has acquired a wealth of knowledge in water/wastewater and reclaimed water system design, such as pumps, pipelines and tanks, and master planning. Additionally, he has a deep understanding of system modeling for water distribution networks and sewer collection systems.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
David Malinauskas, P.E.
David Malinauskas, P.E., has joined Freese and Nichols as a senior project manager in the firm's Raleigh office. Malinauskas has almost 20 years of experience in all phases of water and sewer utility design projects, including hydraulic model development, utility planning, route analysis and permitting. He has worked closely with public utilities and municipalities, including the City of Raleigh, City of Durham, Orange Water and Sewer Authority and Greenville Utilities Commission.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Daniel Veillette
Bergeron Land Development has hired Daniel Veillette as Construction Manager responsible for overseeing all BLD projects and supporting its general superintendent, project managers, and all field operations.
Veillette has worked as a construction manager since 1982. He began his construction career as a laborer and advanced to party chief on the survey crew before working across the US building interstate highways, bridges and dams. He has also worked in Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Bolivia.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Brian Zapata, PhD, PE, SE
Brian Zapata, PhD, PE, SE, has been promoted to Vice President Special Projects at ZAPATA. He supports the A-E firm’s utility clients with their facility renovations, repairs, security designs, and other complex design and analysis projects. Dr. Zapata has over 15 years of professional experience in structural, seismic, blast, and forensic engineering—including explosives testing, structural monitoring, security engineering, infrastructure planning, and facility condition assessments.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Patricia Richters, GISP
Patricia Richters, GISP, geographic information systems specialist and planner, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. She will provide GIS and planning support for a variety of transportation planning projects. Richters was a transportation planning supervisor for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Prior to that, she was a transportation analyst, task leader and GIS supervisor for a national facilities and infrastructure firm in Jacksonville.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Eric Widholm
Eric Widholm, proposal and pursuit specialist, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Jacksonville, Florida, office. He will assist with business development for the firm’s Florida infrastructure market by overseeing proposal pursuits and development and presentations to clients and potential clients. Widholm most recently was a marketing editor for a national engineering firm in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Jackie Vaughn, CPA
ZAPATA promoted Jackie Vaughn, CPA, to Vice President Finance and Treasurer of the architecture, engineering, environmental, and military munitions response services firm that is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Vaughn ensures compliance with contract requirements, local/national reporting regulations, accounting standards, and compliance with governmental agencies. She implements accounting procedures and oversees financial planning/reporting, project accounting, budgeting, and risk management.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Carlos E. Hernandez, P.E.
Carlos E. Hernandez, P.E. has been hired as senior engineer by Al-Farooq Corporation. Hernandez brings more than 30 years of experience in the construction and curtain wall industries to the engineering consulting firm. He has a Masters in Structural Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Stacey Hopkins, AIA, PMP, LEED® AP BD+C, CDT
Stacey Hopkins, AIA, PMP, LEED® AP BD+C, CDT, has been promoted to Operations Manager for the Architecture–Engineering and Construction division at ZAPATA. Hopkins has a proven track record along with 22 years of design experience. Since 2012 she has been a member of ZAPATA’s architectural team responsible for creating top-notch designs and building strong client relationships. Her added responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Marc Miller
Elkin Adarve
Elkin Adarve joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, in a Project Architect role. Adarve holds a Master of Architecture from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Marty Ray
ZAPATA has promoted Marty Ray to Sr. Vice President Strategy and Planning. Since 2003, Ray has led business development initiatives and strengthened client relationships that have contributed to ZAPATA's recognition in each of its market segments (architecture, engineering, energy/environmental, & military munitions response services). He provides leadership and contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plans to achieve short- and long-term company objectives.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
William (Bill) Crooms
William (Bill) Crooms of Thompson Pump is the 2017 recipient of the VMA Hall of Fame “Manny” award. This award is presented to an individual for life-long achievement in manufacturing in the area – and includes an induction into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame.
Crooms has worked his way up the Thompson Pump ladder, starting out in 1978 as a mechanic. He is currently the company’s International Service Manager, meaning his job calls for spending great deal of time in other countries.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Hugh Ronald, PE
With more than 37 years of experience managing and designing transportation projects nationally and in every Florida Department of Transportation District, Hugh Ronald, PE joins GAI Consultants’ growing transportation group as Senior Civil Technical Manager. In this role, Hugh serves GAI’s new and existing clients from the firm’s Orlando office on projects like the I-10/I-95 Interchange design-build in FDOT District 2.
Friday, January 26, 2018
M. Sinan Buyukaksakal, PE, PMP
With more than 22 years in design and detailing of precast and cast-in-place concrete and steel bridges, building structures design, and construction management on international projects, M. Sinan Buyukaksakal, PE, PMP joins GAI Consultants’ growing southeast transportation group as Senior Civil Technical Manager. In this role, Sinan serves GAI’s new and existing clients from the firm’s Orlando office on projects like the I-95 at I-10 Operational Improvements Design-Build.
Friday, January 26, 2018
John Flora, RA, AICP
With more than 30 years of transportation and urban planning experience, John Flora, RA, AICP joins GAI Consultants’ growing southeast transportation group as Project Development & Environment Services Manager. Over the past 16 years, John has excelled in project development and environment studies, and has become proficient working with Florida Department of Transportation and National Environmental Policy Act standards.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Paul Newman
Paul Newman has joined Burns & McDonnell in Orlando, Florida, with nearly thirty years of environmental experience to support clients across the region. He will primarily focus on finding development approaches and solutions that best fit clients’ needs and assisting with environmental restoration and reuse of industrial, military, brownfield, commercial and municipal sites. Paul has direct experience with environmental assessment, feasibility studies, remedial design and optimization.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Anthony McMullan
With a decade of engineering and project management experience, Anthony McMullan joins Burns & McDonnell as a pipeline engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. He will support transmission pipeline, distribution, in-line inspection upgrade and various other natural gas pipeline projects. He has managed and overseen engineering design; environmental, survey and land acquisition services; construction administration and support services for large utility and energy firms across the U.S.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Christopher L. Rosenboom, PE
McKim & Creed, Inc., a national engineering, geomatics and planning firm, announces that Christopher L. Rosenboom, PE, has joined the company’s Charlotte office as a project manager. Mr. Rosenboom has 15 years’ experience in the water, wastewater and reclaimed water industry, and specializes in utility design, modeling, project review, permitting and construction management.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Rick Prosser, PE
In response to double-digit growth in the past two years, McKim & Creed, Inc., a national engineering, geomatics and planning firm, announces that Rick Prosser, PE, has joined the firm in the newly formed position of chief growth officer. Mr. Prosser has 22 years’ experience in the engineering industry. As chief growth officer, his responsibilities include top line growth, profit/loss financial performance, project delivery, strategic direction, performance management, and client engagement.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Jerry Rollen
Jerry Rollen was appointed Director of Pre-Construction and Design-Build at Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. A 30-year veteran of Central Florida’s mechanical and plumbing industry, Rollen reports directly to company Founder, President and CEO Todd S. Morgan, P.E. Rollen’s specialties have included business development, mechanical design, Design-Build and project management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Megan Ammon
Megan Ammon promoted from Project Support Specialist to Strategic Development Associate.
Monday, January 8, 2018
Frederick James Jensen
Sargent & Lundy is pleased to announce Frederick James Jensen has been appointed senior vice president effective January 2018. Jensen is a project director for Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power group at the firm’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, regional office. Jensen has a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Bellevue University and also served in the U.S. Nuclear Navy. He is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Shane A. Wolfe
Shane A. Wolfe was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Wolfe is in his fourth year at SchenkelShultz where he serves as Construction Administrator. He has 12 years of experience in the field and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Karlee Kuehn
Karlee Kuehn was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Kuehn began her career at SchenkelShultz in 2014 and serves as Marketing Coordinator. She holds a Master of Publishing degree from Kingston University in London and a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Maria F. Delgado, NCIDQ
Maria F. Delgado, NCIDQ, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. A Registered Interior Designer in the State of Florida, Delgado has served as Senior Interior Designer at SchenkelShultz since 2016. She has 17 years of interior design experience and is certified by the NCIDQ, the industry’s highest standard for professional interior designers. Delgado holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Taylor Barton
Taylor Barton joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, in a Project Support role. Barton holds both a Master of Education in Human Resource Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Yaritza Alvarado
Yaritza Alvarado joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Project Accountant. Alvarado has 14 years of experience and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sagrado Corazon University in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Zinnia Villamor, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Zinnia Villamor, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, Architect, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. A Florida Registered Architect, Villamor joined SchenkelShultz in 2015 and has five years of architecture experience. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of South Florida, and is also certified as a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C. She also earned a Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certificate from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Michael W. Rodriguez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Michael W. Rodriguez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Architect, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having joined the firm in 2014, Rodriguez is a Registered Architect and a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Florida, and has 38 years of architecture experience. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Rob Russell, RA, LEED AP
Rob Russell, RA, LEED AP, Architect, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture in the firm’s Sarasota office. A Florida Registered Architect, Russell joined SchenkelShultz in 2011 and has 32 years of architectural experience. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the United States Green Building Council.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Somer A. Spencer, AIA, LEED AP
Somer A. Spencer, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having formerly served as an Associate, Spencer is a Florida Registered Architect who has been with SchenkelShultz for eight years and has 11 years of design expertise. She holds a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University and is a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the United States Green Building Council. She is also a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Rita G. Watson, AIA
Rita G. Watson, AIA, was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having previously served as an Associate, Watson is a 23-year veteran of the SchenkelShultz team and has 33 years of design experience. She is a Florida Registered Architect and earned a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology. She is also a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Stephen J. Carroll
Stephen J. Carroll was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Having previously served as an Associate, Carroll is a 10-year veteran at SchenkelShultz and has 25 years of experience. He is a Florida Certified General Contractor and serves in a construction administrator role. He earned a certificate of completion from Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute for Architectural, Structural, and Civil Design Drafting.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Bridget A. Paterno
Bridget A. Paterno was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, operating from the firm’s Naples, Fla., office. Having joined the firm in 2005, Paterno also serves as Marketing Manager responsible for corporate marketing and public relations for SchenkelShultz offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Orlando, Fla. Paterno holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Marketing and Management from Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Nicole Heran
Skanska USA, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, announced the promotion of Nicole Heran to Project Excutive. As Project Executive, Heran provides direct management oversight for Skanska’s projects throughout South Florida, with a concentration on growing business opportunities in the Palm Beach market. She provides continuity from preconstruction through the entire construction phase and ensures the appropriate resources are available for a project.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Meridith Conser
Turner Construction has promoted Meridith Conser to manager of business development for the company’s Central Florida office. Conser, who lends more than 13 years of industry experience, previously served as lead estimator for Turner’s Special Projects Division. She holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Central Florida, is a Florida State Certified General Contractor and Designated Design-Build professional.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Jeff Brown
Turner Construction has promoted Jeff Brown to Special Projects Division manager for the company’s Central Florida office. In this role, he’s responsible for all aspects of the division for projects ranging in volume under $10 million. Previously, Brown served as manager of business development. He lends more than 13 years of industry experience, and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Michael Brown
Michael Brown has joined Skanska USA as executive vice president/general manager to lead its building operations in the state of Florida. With over 30 years of business development and project management experience, Brown will focus on the strategic growth for Skanska's building operations in the region and driving excellence in areas of customer support, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Brian Spickard
New South Construction Company, an Atlanta-based general contracting firm, announced the addition of Brian Spickard as vice president of business development.
As vice president of business development, Spickard will help grow and develop New South’s marketing approach and project pursuits. Focusing on New South’s defined core markets, including office, industrial and hospitality, he will help elevate the firm’s profile and secure new endeavors.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Cathy Roche, AIA, LEED AP
Cathy Roche, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture in the firm’s Orlando office. Roche is a 12-year member of the SchenkelShultz team, and has 28 years of design experience. Having earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida, she is a Florida Registered Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the USGBC. Roche previously served as Associate Principal, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Lynn M. Lefebvre, AIA, LEED AP
Lynn M. Lefebvre, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture in the firm’s Orlando office. A Florida Registered Architect, Lefebvre is a 23-year veteran at SchenkelShultz and has 36 years of design expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Kent State University and is a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the USGBC. Lefebvre previously served as Associate Principal, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Gay L. Geiger, AIA
Gay L. Geiger, AIA, was promoted to Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture in the firm’s Orlando office. A Florida Registered Architect, Geiger has 30 years of design experience and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida. She previously served as Associate Principal, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Bridget A. Paterno
Bridget A. Paterno was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, operating from the firm’s Naples office. Having joined the firm in 2005, Paterno also serves as Marketing Manager responsible for corporate marketing and public relations for SchenkelShultz offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Orlando. Paterno holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Marketing and Management from Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Patrick E. Murphy
Former U.S. Congressman Patrick E. Murphy has rejoined Florida-based Coastal Construction Group as Vice President. Murphy previously served as a Vice President for Coastal before serving in U.S. Congress, representing Florida’s 18th congressional district in the House of Representatives for four years (2013-2017) and was a nominee for the U.S. Senate. Murphy will be instrumental in Coastal’s growth as the company continues its expansion throughout Florida. He will also co-chair Coastal Cares.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Mike Macon
Balfour Beatty has announced the promotion of Mike Macon to senior vice president and business unit leader for the company’s Georgia operations. In this expanded role based in Atlanta, Macon is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition and the company’s business growth across Georgia. Balfour Beatty’s Atlanta office, under Macon’s leadership, is currently building several major projects in Midtown Atlanta, including Piedmont House, ICON Midtown and Whole Foods Midtown.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Tom Arrington
JE Dunn Construction recently honored General Superintendent Tom Arrington for 10 years of service. As a general superintendent, Arrington provides day to day oversight on large or complex construction projects and periodic oversight on smaller projects. Arrington’s industry experience spans nearly four decades. With JE Dunn, he formerly served as a senior superintendent and as east region manager for JE Dunn Logistics. Arrington holds a BS in Building Construction from Georgia Tech.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Pat Arrington
JE Dunn Construction VP Pat Arrington recently celebrated 20 years with the company. He is responsible for leading strategy development, growth and performance in JE Dunn’s K-12 and higher education markets. A 32-year veteran of the industry, Arrington has also served as project manager and senior project manager with JE Dunn. His portfolio includes the recent conversion of Atlanta’s Turner Field from a major league ballpark into a collegiate football stadium for Georgia State University.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Dan Kaufman
JE Dunn Construction East Region President Dan Kaufman recently observed 20 years with the company. Kaufman provides leadership in business strategy, growth, profitability and culture for JE Dunn offices in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Savannah and Tampa. His industry experience spans 23 years. With JE Dunn, he has served as project engineer, project manager, senior project manager and division manager. He is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Nick Dierkes, PE
Nick Dierkes, PE, joins global firm Stantec in Asheville, North Carolina, as a Water/Wastewater Leader. Nick strengthens the growing team to expand its water and wastewater capabilities in the Carolinas, the Southeast Region, and beyond. Nick brings more than 12 years’ experience in asset management, hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) modeling, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies.
Monday, November 6, 2017
David Amalong
David Amalong has relocated from Stantec’s Denver, Colorado office to join the firm’s Charlotte, North Carolina community development practice. Amalong is an urban designer and registered landscape architect with close to three decades of experience. This is a unique opportunity to create a specialized urban design and landscape architecture studio in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing regions of the United States.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Kathy Leo, PE
GAI Consultants expands its private development footprint in Florida and beyond by welcoming new Vice President and Director of Private Development Kathy Leo, PE. Tapping more than 20 years of leadership experience, Kathy will help drive GAI’s vision for serving the private development market. With offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Palm Beach Gardens, and Tampa, GAI builds on our more than 30-year commitment to Florida through enhanced service offerings and strategic hires.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Eric Boyer
Primus's Eric Boyer has been promoted to Manager of the Panel Division. Eric has 17 years of cold storage experience starting in the field and working his way up to vice president. He has built every type of cooler/freezer, blast freezer, process facility, dry room and clean room from conceptual design through finished product. During his career, he has overseen more than 20 million square feet of panel installation. “He is a big asset to our team,” said VP of Construction Jay Navarro.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Tony Dembickie
Primus's Tony Dembickie has been promoted to Director of Project Management. As a project manager, Tony developed a reputation for being able to find solutions to the most complex construction challenges. Tony’s leadership on projects such as Mountaire Farms, Lineage Logistics, PFG and Nestle is the epitome of how Primus projects can be managed. He was recently named Primus's Premiere Project Manager. "I am confident Tony will excel in his new role," said Primus President Matt Hirsch.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Theresa Ciatto
Primus is pleased to announce that Theresa Ciatto has joined its team as director of safety. Theresa is a safety expert with a proven track record for creating and implementing safety programs that drive results. Her career centers on developing and implementing OSHA compliance programs for commercial general contractors and Fortune 500 manufacturing firms. Primus welcomes Theresa's leadership and experience and looks forward to the results of her modern approach to safety.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Iris Zayas
Iris Zayas joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, as Senior Project Accountant. Zayas has 20 years of experience and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dowling College, Long Island, New York.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Kelli Addison, LEED AP
Kelli Addison, LEED AP, was appointed as Project Designer at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Addison has 10 years of design expertise and is a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the United States Green Building Council. She holds a Master of Architecture degree from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor degree in Interior Design from Florida State University.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Nihal Haddad Alwakeel, LEED AP
Nihal Haddad Alwakeel, LEED AP, Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, received her Registered Architect licensure from the State of Florida’s Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Alwakeel holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq. She has 17 years of design experience including the past seven years at SchenkelShultz. In addition, she is a LEED Accredited Professional as designated by the United States Green Building Council.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
John Bowden
Moss has promoted John Bowden to senior vice president. Bowden, who has more than four decades of experience in construction management, was previously vice president.
In his new capacity, Bowden will be responsible for strategic planning, business development and project development throughout the I-4 corridor, directly managing operations in both Tampa and Orlando offices.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Edwin Perkins
Moss has promoted Edwin Perkins to vice president of solar. Perkins, who has more than 10 years of experience in construction management, was previously the director of solar initiatives.
In his new capacity, Perkins will be responsible for the strategic planning, development and pre-construction of utility scale solar projects throughout North America and the Caribbean.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Michael Bobby
From teaching to management, and instructional to facilities related, Mr. Bobby has held numerous positions in the field of education. As Senior Program Director, Mr. Bobby will oversee the technical and administrative support teams on Broward County Schools’ $800 million “SMART” Capital Improvement Program, ensuring on-schedule and on-budget project delivery.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Danny Jardine
Mr. Jardine is a highly accomplished planning, design and construction program management expert and has focused his career on K-12 school projects. Jardine will be responsible for leading project management teams on major facilities design and construction programs, including the Broward County Public Schools’ $800 million “SMART” Capital Improvement Program.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Tara McCullen
With more than 20 years of environmental management and regulatory compliance experience, Tara McCullen joins Burns & McDonnell to lead its regional Environmental Services team in Atlanta. McCullen has worked with manufacturing, industrial, commercial, federal, state and municipal clients worldwide to implement environmental, health and safety compliance solutions. She's renowned for her knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and has supported more than 100 projects throughout her career.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Don Moore
Don Moore joins Kirkland, Inc as Vice President of Business Development. Don has been in the construction industry for 20 years, moving over from Chief Buildings. His ability to identify customer needs and provide the best value for their investment has earned him a solid reputation throughout the Southeast. Kirkland, Inc is a full service Commercial and Industrial General Contractor located in High Point, NC. Since 1977 Kirkland has built its reputation on integrity, performance, and quality.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Randy Schneiders
New South Construction recently hired Randy Schneiders as a project superintendent.
As a veteran project superintendent, Randy provides leadership to the project team in the field, managing quality and safety assurance, as well as maintaining adherence to the project schedule. Previously, Randy was the general superintendent on the SunTrust Park project.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Tripp Morris
Tripp Morris has been promoted to preconstruction manager at New South Construction Company.
As a preconstruction manager at New South Construction, Tripp is responsible for projects’ preconstruction budgeting, conceptual estimating, value engineering, prequalification, take-offs and estimating.
Thursday, July 18, 2017
Kevin Schaffner
Kevin Schaffner, Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, received Registered Architect licensure from the State of Florida’s Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Board of Architecture and Interior Design. Having begun his career at SchenkelShultz in 2011, he has six years of professional design experience and earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Marut Angsuratanawech
Marut Angsuratanawech joined SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, in a Design Support role. He has three years of professional design experience and holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Florida. Angsuratanawech is also certified as a LEED Green Associate as designated by the United States Green Building Council.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Cheryl Maze
TLC Engineering for Architecture, Inc.’s Board of Directors announces four new shareholders including Emily Crews, LEED AP BD+C, CPSM, is responsible for Business Development in TLC’s North Florida Operations, based in Jacksonville. Emily is active in the Society for Marketing Professional Services, serving on national committees as well as the North Florida Chapter. She is currently attending SMPS University having earned the SMPS Fellows Scholarship.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Tara Brennan Bleakley
TLC Engineering for Architecture, Inc.’s Board of Directors announces new shareholders, including Tara Brennan Bleakley who is based in TLC’s Orlando office and responsible for Business Development. She is a 2003 graduate of Florida State University and holds a graduate degree from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Tara is active in the Society for Marketing Professional Services and is Immediate Past President of the Central Florida Chapter.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Kristy M. Walson, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP
TLC Engineering for Architecture, Inc.’s Board of Directors announces new shareholders, including Kristy M. Walson, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP, is a 2000 mechanical engineering graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and holds a graduate degree from the University of Michigan. As a Sustainability Consultant, Kristie works closely with major clients focused on enhancing the sustainability of their facilities.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Dominic Cacolici, PE
TLC Engineering for Architecture, Inc.’s Board of Directors announces new shareholders, including Dominic Cacolici, PE is a 2002 mechanical engineering graduate of Cleveland State University and Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in TLC’s Tampa office. Dominic, a native of Cleveland, designs a variety of project types, however, specializes in aviation projects. He is a private pilot and is currently engaged on projects at MCO, TIA, SEA TAC and other major airports.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Joseph Viciere, PE, BCEE
Joseph Viciere, PE, BCEE has joined McKim & Creed, Inc. as the Southeast regional technical director. Mr. Viciere has 36 years’ experience in the water and wastewater industry, and has worked all over the world, providing technical expertise for a wide variety of projects within the water and wastewater industry. He has served as a lead consultant engineer in environmental development for USAID, a municipal engineering manager, a college professor and an industrial process manager.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Michael Waskiewicz
Michael Waskiewicz has joined Stevens Construction as project manager.
Waskiewicz will have responsibility for the management of healthcare and commercial projects during all phases of construction, ensuring projects maintain budget and schedule.
Waskiewicz brings fifteen years of construction experience; completing more than $450 M in commercial construction including The Arlington of Naples, a continuing care retirement center.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Nathan Newman
Burns & McDonnell has promoted Nathan Newman to lead its expanding Global Facilities team in the Southeast. With a deep understanding of design and construction of complex facilities across a multitude of industries, Newman will focus on guiding teams to project completion safely, under budget and on-schedule. Newman has led multidisciplinary project teams and managed the design of more than $250 million in projects for the nation’s leading agricultural, manufacturing and aerospace businesses.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Vitatherese LoFria
Vitatherese LoFria, a veteran of 18 years in construction, has joined JE Dunn Construction as a senior learning and development specialist.
Her role involves coordinating individual and group professional training for JE Dunn offices throughout the East Region. A native of Queens, New York, LoFria holds a degree in construction and real estate management from New York University, and a degree in exercise physiology from Everglades University. She volunteers with the Pancreatic Cancer Network.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Chris Walczak
Stevens Construction has expanded its Fort Myers team with the addition of project manager, Chris Walczak, announced Mark Stevens, company president.
Walczak joins Stevens Construction with more than 12 years of commercial construction and architectural experience. He previously served as a project manager for a national construction manager where he completed Moore Haven Middle-High School, a 100,000-square-foot project and Community School of Naples, a 20,000-square-foot facility.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
David Fellows
Moss has named David Fellows executive vice president. Mr. Fellows has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry.
In his new capacity, Mr. Fellows will oversee the preconstruction phase on a national level, including pre-planning, design management, contract negotiations, conceptual and detail estimating, scheduling, value engineering and constructability. Previously, he was the vice president at John Moriarty & Associates.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Chad Holman
Stevens Construction has expanded Tampa operations with the addition of project manager Chad Holman, announced Troy Hernly, vice president central Florida.
Holman brings more than ten years of experience, completing more than $200 million in commercial and healthcare projects including an expansion for Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. A construction management graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Holman is leading projects in the company’s Tampa and Orlando offices.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Dave Wade
Stevens Construction has expanded Tampa operations with the addition of senior project manager, Dave Wade; announced Troy Hernly, vice president central Florida.
A 30-year construction veteran, Wade has completed more than $350 million in project management including the 200,000-square-foot USF Health Carol and Frank Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare. Wade has earned his Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE).
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Wade Shelden, PE
CRB’s construction services group is pleased to welcome Wade Shelden, PE, as Senior Project Director for the firm’s southeast region. Wade has more than 25 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, focusing his career on biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial manufacturing projects. Wade holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, and is a licensed professional engineer.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Kaisa Schmidt
Kaisa Schmidt, who started her 10 year career with DeAngelis Diamond in 2007 has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, overseeing all marketing and public relations initiatives throughout DeAngelis Diamond’s four regional office locations. Her accomplishments include leading the companies rebranding efforts throughout the United States, developing public relations, and acting as the lead in the design and innovation behind presentations and project wins.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Maria L. Houle
Maria L. Houle joined Plaza Construction as Operations Manager in its Southeast Regional office in Miami. She brings 28 years of diverse construction experience in multiple market sectors including Luxury High-Rise Office/Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Education and Aviation for both the private and public sectors. She provides leadership in planning, executing and delivering projects to drive operational excellence on multiple projects and client accounts in the Southeast Region.
Yana Skryabina
Yana Skryabina is a graduate of the University of North Florida. Hired as a Project Engineer, her first assignment is the Building 300 Renovation at Florida Blue’s Deerwood Campus.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Nafisa Richardson
Project Engineer Nafisa Richardson joined Danis as a full-time staff member. She previously served as an intern prior to her graduation from the University of North Florida and is currently assigned to the Daily’s Place project at EverBank Field.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Jeff Kelley
Jeff Kelley was hired as a Project Manager. Kelley is a Jacksonville native and a graduate of the University of North Florida, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. He has 15 years of experience on a variety of commercial, mechanical and industrial projects.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Josh Gorum
Josh Gorum, a 15-year veteran of the construction industry, has been promoted by JE Dunn Construction to preconstruction services manager. In this role, Gorum leads teams that price & plan projects prior to construction, & works with design & owner teams to align project goals with project budgets. Gorum has focused recently on the Healthcare and Industrial markets. His clients have included Gwinnett Medical Center, WellStar Health Systems & Emory Hospital &, on the industrial side, Glock.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jeff Stiner
Kajima Building & Design Group Inc. has appointed Jeff Stiner as their new President and CEO. Mr. Stiner assumed responsibilities on April 25,2017, and succeeds Shin Urano, who remains President of Kajima Building and Design, Inc., which holds KBDG, Inc. and Kajima Associates, Inc. Mr. Stiner has been an integral part of the Kajima Team for over 30 years and as President he will formulate strategic goals and policies to ensure the continued success of providing solutions to clients.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Andy Elliott
JE Dunn Construction has promoted industry veteran Andy Elliott to senior superintendent. His responsibilities include managing subcontractors, organizing jobsites and project workflow, as well as leading all aspects of JE Dunn’s safety culture. A 15-year veteran of the construction industry, his current project is Alpharetta City Center, a mixed-use development including luxury apartments, restaurant, retail, & subterranean parking spaces in the City Center development of Alpharetta, Georgia.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Fred Tull
Tull a 14-year veteran of the construction industry, has been promoted by JE Dunn Construction to preconstruction services mgr. In this role, Tull leads teams that price & plan projects prior to construction, & works with design and owner teams to align project goals with project budgets. He focuses on the higher education market & most recently has been working on the conversion of Turner Field to the GA. State Univ. football Stadium. He holds a B.S.in Building Construction from Georgia Tech.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Joe Hackney
JE Dunn Construction has promoted Joe Hackney a 19 year industry veteran to preconstruction services manager, responsible for leading preconstruction efforts from pursuit and concept design to project completion as well as, providing value-engineering services for clients, maintaining current cost & information from trade partners. His metropolitan Nashville project portfolio includes Marriott’s Triple-Brand Hotel, Two Franklin Park Office Building & Garage, & Heritage Medical Office Building.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
David M. Newland
JE Dunn Construction has promoted David M. Newland, a 17-year veteran of the industry, to preconstruction services manager. In this role, he leads teams that price and plan projects prior to construction, & works with design & owner teams to align project goals with project budgets. He is certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional, & has completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Course.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Kristen Linton
JE Dunn Construction has promoted Kristen Linton to senior project manager, the company announced. Linton is managing the $40 million Dream Hotel project in downtown Nashville’s Historic Printer’s Alley. In this role, she provides overall direction and leadership to the project team and manages the daily operation and administration of the project. Linton is a 12-year industry veteran, including three years with JE Dunn where she served previously as a project manager.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jennifer Stephens
Jennifer Stephens promoted to Senior Project Manager for JE Dunn Construction. Stephens is a 12-year veteran of commercial construction, focusing on the healthcare market. She provides overall direction and leadership to the project teams and manages the daily operation and administration of the projects. She is a credential LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Stephens has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Shin Urano
Kajima International Incorporated appointed Shin Urano as their new Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Urano will be responsible for managing KII assets in the Eastern Region of the United States. He assumed responsibilities on April 25, 2017, and will remain President of Kajima Building and Design, Inc., which holds KBDG, Inc. and Kajima Associates, Inc. During Urano’s leadership, KBDG has completed over 800 projects, totaling over $2 billion in capital investments.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jerrod Moffitt
Jerrod Moffitt joined Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Operations Manager ‒ Construction. Moffitt has 15 years of mechanical and plumbing industry experience in Florida. He is a Certified Welding Inspector as designated by the American Welding Society (AWS) and is also a Certified Instructor designated by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). He earned a degree from Brevard Community College in 2010.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
James Manyette
James Manyette joined Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Chief Estimator. Manyette has 30 years of construction estimating experience and holds certifications from the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers QA/QC Project Management program, and OSHA First Aid.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Heather McKeen
An experienced Construction Program Management and Facility Executive, Heather McKeen joins Heery International as the Atlanta Area Manager. She will be responsible for operations and business development of Heery’s South Region Program Management services. Her extensive experience leading multiple projects and managing various stakeholder-interests will serve as a benefit to Heery’s south region.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Travis Serpas
Moss has promoted Travis Serpas to vice president/project executive. Serpas, who has more than 16 years of experience in construction management, first joined Moss in 2005 as a project engineer.
In his new capacity, Serpas will oversee construction operations for a wide variety of projects, including residential, hospitality, education, industrial and transportation.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Alberto Mamud
Brodson Construction, a national contractor based in Miami, has hired Alberto Mamud as Project Manager. Mamud manages the daily construction activities for commercial projects such as Pinko and Suit Supply, both in Brickell City Centre. Mamud has more than eleven years of experience working in the construction Industry. His portfolio includes high-rises, luxury retail, hospitality and government buildings ranging from federal courthouses to maximum correctional facilities.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Josh McConaughey
Josh McConaughey has joined JE Dunn as VP responsible for further developing the company’s local commercial market. As VP & commercial group mgr., he will provide leadership in strategic direction, operational excellence, financial mgmt. & stakeholder relationship mgmt. across all phases of the commercial project lifecycle. “Josh has the track record, local market expertise, energy & motivation to be a key leader for our dynamic commercial team.” said Charlotte Division Manager Paul Fenzl.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Randall Reid
Industry veteran Randall Reid has joined the Tampa office of JE Dunn Construction as a VP of business development. In this role, Reid is responsible for developing & implementing business development strategies for the company throughout Florida. “Randall has great relationships that will support our goals not only as a community builder, but also throughout the state of Florida,” said Jake Nellis, JE Dunn VP & Florida/Tampa office leader. “His depth of experience is unparalleled."
Monday, May 8, 2017
Sam Holt
Sam Holt, a senior project manager for JE Dunn Construction, recently celebrated 10 years with the company. Holt is a 13-year veteran of construction and previously served as a project superintendent. Prominent in his portfolio are mission critical and science-technology projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Justin Davidson
JE Dunn Construction has promoted Justin Davidson to marketing mgr., responsible for managing strategy, messaging & deliverables for the company’s pursuit of large construction projects. He will continue to support the firm’s business development staff in a multitude of ways, including the development of sales collateral. He has been with JE Dunn since 2010 & previously served as sr. marketing specialist. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from the Univ. of GA & is active in the UGA Alumni Assoc.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Vicki Sarris
JE Dunn Construction has promoted Vicki Sarris to marketing manager, responsible for leading the marketing efforts of JE Dunn’s Atlanta office. Sarris will also continue her support of One Dunn, leading and contributing to marketing efforts for JE Dunn offices throughout the Southeast and company wide. A 10-year veteran of the architect-engineer-contractor industry, including nearly six years with JE Dunn, Sarris served most recently as a senior marketing coordinator in Atlanta.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Reggie Pope II, CPA
Reggie Pope II, CPA, Sr. Regional Risk Manager for JE Dunn Construction, has been elected board chair of Orange Duffel Bag Initiative (ODBI), which has served more than 700 teens & young adults. Pope inaugurated ODBI’s annual golf event, which has generated more than $100,000 to date.
“I am grateful for the support of JE Dunn Construction & honored to accept this responsibility with an organization dedicated to removing barriers & offering hope and opportunity to deserving teens,” said Pope.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Joseph (Joe) Fersner, PE
Thomas & Hutton is pleased to welcome Joseph (Joe) Fersner, PE as a Project Manager for Water Resources. Fersner has over 30 years of experience in stormwater management, federal and state NPDES MS4 regulations, and county and municipal government’s compliance with MS4 permit requirements. He served for over 20 years as the Stormwater Management Program Director for the SCDHEC working with the EPA and other regulatory agencies in the development of stormwater regulations and programs.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Allen Wilder
Allen Wilder joined Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Project Manager in its Tampa regional office. Wilder has 27 years of construction experience and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management and an Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting from ITT Technical Institute. He also holds the OSHA 500 and NFPA 70E professional certifications.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Joe Phillips
Joe Phillips joined Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Prefabrication Manager. Phillips has 18 years of mechanical and plumbing industry experience including estimating and design/build, and his duties include management and supervision of prefabrication, manufacturing and deliveries. He is certified as a Medical Gas Installer and Brazer by NITC, and is also an Apprenticeship Instructor as certified by NCCER.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Jeffrey Paine
Jeffrey Paine joined Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Purchasing Director in its Melbourne, Fla., regional office. Paine has 17 years of experience in purchasing management and he earned an FMI professional certification in negotiation in 2002.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Bill Collins
Bill Collins joined Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Service Account Executive in its Tampa regional office. Collins has over 20 years of statewide Florida experience and his specialties include HVAC service and sales, facilities maintenance programs and retrofits in mission-critical environments. He holds numerous professional certifications including but not limited to pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing and clean room facilities.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Jennifer Black
Jennifer Black joined Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc., as Business Development Manager. Black has 14 years of construction industry experience, and her duties include strategic marketing, new business development, client retention, and preconstruction services. She earned a Bachelor’s in Communications from Texas State University, as well as certification from the Institute for Project Management – Mechanical Contractors Association. She also holds a LEED AP BD+C certification.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Jeff Callahan
Moss has promoted Jeff Callahan to vice president/project executive. Callahan, who has more than 17 years of experience in construction, first joined Moss in 2005 as an assistant project manager.
In his new capacity, Callahan will oversee all phases of construction, including client development, preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, construction operations and project close-outs.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Robert (Rob) Still, P.E.
Robert (Rob) Still, P.E., has joined Lindbergh & Associates, a T.Y. Lin International Company, as Senior Structural Engineer in the Charleston office. In his new role, Rob will be responsible for project management and the structural design of various major and minor buildings and special structures. Still has more than 18 years of experience in design and engineering management. He has extensive knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery and the design and analysis of building materials.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Vanessa Ruiz
Vanessa Ruiz was appointed to the City of Oakland Park’s Art & Culture Board for a 2-year term. Board members act in an advisory capacity pertaining to art and culture programs and events for the City. They review projects for inclusion of public art for increased density or additional public art which includes art as a public amenity. Members are knowledgeable in the field of public or private art, art education, architecture or community affairs.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Marco Lorenzo
Brodson Construction, a national contractor based in Miami with expertise in luxury commercial, restaurant, retail & residential arenas, has hired Marco Lorenzo as Senior Estimator. He will be responsible for managing the South Seas Hotel renovation & other high-end commercial projects. Lorenzo has more than 28 years in the architecture, engineering & construction industries. He began his career working on diverse building & urban projects in Las Palmas, Spain & Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Stephen Bailey, PWS
Pond is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Stephen Bailey, PWS, as program manager and founder of the new Pond Environmental Services group. Bailey is quickly building a robust new team of ecologists, NEPA professionals, environmental engineers and GIS specialists; growing new business lines and supporting Pond’s many clients.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Glenn Martin
Pond is pleased to announce that Glenn Martin joined the firm as project manager for the Environmental Services group. In his new role, Martin will manage environmental projects, including water/wetlands permitting, Endangered Species Act compliance, NEPA analysis and documentation, corridor studies for transportation, military and energy projects, while growing new business lines for the group.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Rudolph Cardenas
Heery International, a full-service architecture, interior design, engineering, commissioning, move management and program management firm, announces the hiring of Rudolph Cardenas as Senior Architect working out of the company’s Raleigh, North Carolina office.
In his new role, Mr. Cardenas will lead project design and management efforts as well as provide strategic planning, capital planning, detailed facility condition assessments, and change management for clients.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Jason Clark
Moss & Associates has promoted Jason Clark to vice president/project executive. Clark, who has more than 15 years of experience in construction management, first joined Moss in 2005 as an assistant project manager.
In his new capacity, Clark will supervise multi-million dollar projects from the conception phase through completion. Previously, as a project executive, he managed the construction of three high-rise condominiums in Miami-Dade County: 400 Sunny Isles, 1010 Brickell and The Harbour.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
David Kovalik
David Kovalik, previously Executive Project Manager, is now VP of Project Management at DeAngelis Diamond. Kovalik has 14 years of experience and will oversee all project management throughout DeAngelis Diamond’s four regional offices locations in Naples, FL, Sarasota, FL, Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN. He will continue to work out of the Naples Headquarters and take the leadership role in managing client relationships, GMP budgets, project operations, scheduling, and financial reviews.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mike Slagle
Mike Slagle passed the state landscape architect exam. He's spent the past five years planning multi-use parks, commercial spaces, urban, and residential areas. He helped provide the master plan for Summers Corner, a 6,000-acre mixed-Use project in South Carolina. The project aims to create a small town feel with retail and a “main street”, but focused around a connectedness with nature. It recently won a PRISM award for Best New Community by the Charleston Home Builders Association.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Andy Egan
Andy Egan, of Stantec's Charleston, SC office, has passed the professional engineer exam and is now a licensed professional engineer in South Carolina. Egan has served as a traffic and transportation designer for the past five years. His experience includes temporary traffic control, signal timing and coordination, and addressing highway safety deficiencies. Egan's designs help make for a safer and more efficient commute for drivers.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Peter Burlingame
Peter Burlingame has been promoted to Director of Estimating. Burlingame will continue to work out of the Naples, FL headquarters and will lead the estimating teams for all divisions of DeAngelis Diamond, including all four regional office locations, Naples, FL, Sarasota, FL, Birmingham, AL, and Nashville, TN.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
BJ Brundage
BJ Brundage has been promoted to the Vice President of Strategic Development at DeAngelis Diamond. Brundage will continue to work out of the Fort Myers, Florida office. Brundage has 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Her role will include strategic business development oversight at all five DeAngelis Diamond office locations, including Naples, Florida, Fort Myers, Florida, Sarasota, Florida, Birmingham, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Joe Perri
Joe Perri has joined VHB as Southeast Regional Transportation Technology/ITS Manager. VHB is an engineering, environmental science, planning, and design firm with 23 offices along the East Coast.
Joe brings 26 years of experience in the engineering private sector. His broad range of experiences expands from designing complex Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) geometric improvements to directing large-scale technology deployment projects for transportation safety and efficiency.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Kimberly Williams
Ms. Williams has been promoted to Executive Associate at Heery International, a full-service program management, move management, architecture, interior design, engineering, and commissioning firm located in Raleigh. She has 20 years of experience in scheduling, program management, relocation management, facilities condition assessment and site safety inspections. This promotion recognizes her project and office leadership, as well as her achievements in developing new business relationships.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Sara Gilbert, LEED AP
Sara Gilbert, LEED AP, has been promoted to Executive Associate at Heery International, a full-service program management, move management, architecture, interior design, engineering, and commissioning firm located in Raleigh. Ms. Gilbert is a seasoned project manager and designer experienced in facility planning, programming, design, and move management. Her promotion is a result of her hard work representing her clients and developing new business, as well as her leadership within the office.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Stephen Chang
Moss & Associates has promoted Stephen Chang to Vice President/Project Executive. Chang, who has more than 17 years of experience in the South Florida construction management industry, first joined Moss in 2005, as assistant project manager.
In his new capacity, Chang will oversee multi-million dollar projects from preconstruction through project completion, with a special emphasis on LEED projects.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Ian Jewell
Also joining Freese and Nichols in the Lotic acquisition is Ian Jewell, an environmental scientist with more than 10 years' experience managing ecological restoration and regulatory compliance projects. He is also an environmental attorney and has assisted expert witness teams.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Bryan Dick
Freese and Nichols in Raleigh has acquired Lotic Solutions, which specializes in geomorphology, stormwater and environmental science. Joining Freese and Nichols is Bryan Dick, an engineer and hydrologist with 20 years' experience in water resources, including more than 200,000 feet of stream restoration and bank stabilization. Before founding Lotic, Dick served as national practice lead for ecological engineering at AECOM.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Joshua Rhodes
Joshua Rhodes, previously a Senior Project Manager for DeAngelis Diamond has been promoted to Division Manager of DeAngelis Diamond’s Nashville office. Rhodes graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technologies and has over 13 years of construction experience. His new role will include the overall management and oversight of the Nashville office.
Monday, February 6, 2017
James “Smuggie” Mitchell Jr.
James “Smuggie” Mitchell Jr. has joined the Charlotte office of JE Dunn Construction as Business Development Manager. Mitchell will focus on developing strategic relationships & new business opportunities in the hospitality, multifamily, sports & aviation markets in the Carolinas. He will also focus on customer experience. “James knows what it takes to drive long-term growth in our industry, & he brings incredible energy and experience to the role,” said Charlotte Div. Mgr Paul Fenzl.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Jason Patrizi
Russell Anderson
Marina Giammattei
Marina Giammattei was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. Giammattei has 12 years of design experience including Building Information Modeling, and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s of Architecture from Florida International University. She previously served in a Design Support role since joining the firm in 2015.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Gay L. Geiger, AIA
Gay L. Geiger, AIA, was promoted to Associate Principal at SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando. A Florida Registered Architect, Geiger has 30 years of design experience and holds a Master’s of Architecture and Bachelor’s of Design from the University of Florida. She previously served as Project Architect since joining the firm in 2015, and is also a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Patrick Hartig, LEED® AP
Patrick Hartig, LEED® AP, was promoted to Associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture in its Fort Myers office. A local area resident since 1997, Hartig has 30 years of professional design experience, and previously served as Project Manager since joining the firm in 2015. Certified as a LEED® Accredited Professional by the United States Green Building Council, Hartig earned an Associate’s degree of Architectural Technology from St. Louis Community College.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Tim Rock
Tim Rock is named Market Sector Leader for the freight and intermodal sector of TranSystems, a consulting firm that provides engineering and architecture solutions to the transportation marketplace. Rock, a Principal and Senior Vice President, also serves as Regional Vice President for the company's Southeast Region.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Jeff George
Gilbane Building Company is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff George to Vice President for the Southeast Division. In this role, he will be an integral part of operations and business development by exploring new geographic opportunities within the southeast, determining and pursuing new business sectors and services to grow the business, and directing the overall business unit strategic plan process to achieve the established goals for the year.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Mike Browdy
Mike Browdy joins DPR Construction’s South Florida office as project executive. In this role, Mike works closely with the business development team in Florida and throughout the Southeast, focusing on commercial, higher education, hospitality, and corporate tenant improvement projects.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017