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BKBM Engineers has named Andrew Rauch as new President
For Immediate Release Bakke Kopp Ballou & McFarlin, Inc. (BKBM Engineers) is pleased to share several new appointments within our leadership structure as we enter 2021. Andrew Rauch has been named President after being on the Board of Directors and serving as a corporate officer since 1994. Throughout his extensive career with BKBM, Rauch has been a technical leader, held various leadership positions including Structural Group Manager and Director of Quality Assurance, and has had active leadership roles
TKDA’s Matt Christensen named VP of Surface Transportation
TKDA’s Matt Christensen named VP of Surface Transportation SAINT PAUL, Minn. — TKDA, an employee-owned provider of engineering, architecture and planning services, has named Matt Christensen, PE, as the firm’s new vice president of the Surface Transportation Division. Christensen joined TKDA as a graduate engineer in 1999, and most recently was the manager of the firm’s bridge group. He takes over the division’s leadership position from longtime Vice President Kevin Cullen, PE, who retired in
Press Release: LHB Announces New Shareholders
LHB Announces New Shareholders Minnesota and Wisconsin; (December 29, 2020) – LHB, Inc. is pleased to announce that Alan Vorderbruggen, Matthew Settergren, Jessica Polus, Nathan Potratz, and Austen Bryan were elected as LHB Shareholders. Incorporated in 1966, LHB continues to be a privately held, employee-shareholder-owned company. Each of these individuals have demonstrated their commitment through their job performance in addition to their financial investment. Alan Vorderbruggen, PE(MN), SE(MN), CDT,
SRF Names New Principals
SRF is pleased to announce the promotion of our newest Principals: Jacob Folkeringa - ITS/CAV, Craig Hass - Civil Engineering, Adrian Potter - Traffic Engineering Design, and Nathen Will - Civil Engineering. These highly regarded leaders exemplify SRF's values of collaboration, dedication, integrity, and service to their clients and communities.
2020-2021 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2020 St. Paul, MN: Associated General Contractors of Minnesota today released the 2020-2021 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment results. This annual survey solicits the input of contractor, material supplier, architect, and engineering firms in Minnesota regarding current and future trajectories of the commercial construction market. “The results provide a surprising look into the forces that shaped the 2020 construction season and offer a glimpse of what the
LHB Announces Promotions
Minnesota and Wisconsin – November 23, 2020 – LHB, Inc. is pleased to announce the following promotions and appointments: Brian Santori, PE has been appointed Principal. With more than 15 years of experience, Brian leads multidisciplinary design teams specializing in the design of process, power and hazardous liquid and natural gas transmission piping systems for pipeline and industrial clients. Brian earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is a
Susan Larson joins Stantec
Stantec is pleased to announce that Susan Larson has joined the firm as Senior Account Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
SRF is excited to announce our new headquarters and a refreshed logo!
SRF is excited to announce our new headquarters and a refreshed logo! The construction dust has settled, and the boxes are moved in. While we cannot all be together, we look forward to welcoming our colleagues, clients, and industry friends to SRF's new headquarters. Our new office features a modern design with collaborative workspace, advanced technology, access to trails and transit, and an auditorium where we plan to host community and industry events. SRF President Todd Polum stated, ''This move marks
Barr names seven new officers - For immediate release
MINNEAPOLIS--Barr Engineering Co.’s board of directors has named seven new vice presidents, who are also principals of the firm. They are:Jeff Grinsel, PE, a senior water resources engineer in Barr’s Minneapolis office, who has more than 15 years of experience and specializes in mine tailings management, site and civil design, and dam safety and design.Ruth Johnson, PE, a senior electrical engineer in Barr’s Denver office, who has more than three decades of experience in planning, design, operations and
Darci Tanberg joins TKDA as chief human resources officer SAINT PAUL, Minn.
For immediate release July 22, 2020 Darci Tanberg joins TKDA as chief human resources officer SAINT PAUL, Minn. — TKDA, an employee-owned provider of engineering, architecture and planning services, announces that Darci Tanberg has joined the firm as chief human resources officer. She takes over from Greg Barlow, who recently retired after serving the company for more than 20 years. Tanberg comes to TKDA from Taylor Corporation, where she was vice president of human resources for one of the largest
Dunham Associates celebrates 60 years of client service.
On July 1, 2020, Dunham Associates celebrates 60 years of client service. We are grateful to our staff and the industry partners who have made this milestone possible. As we strive to serve our clients better, we have opened multiple new offices over the years. In addition to our headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, we have two other Minnesota locations in Duluth and Rochester. We are thrilled to announce we extended our reach with our newest office in Dallas, Texas, earlier this year. The Dallas/Ft.
A New CFO for American Engineering Testing
A New CFO for American Engineering Testing Kate Marcotte joins St. Paul-based American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) as Chief Financial Officer. She has over 15 years of experience with local firms in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction sector, including Continuum Construction, NV5 / Sebesta, and RSM McGladrey. “Ms. Marcotte brings a wide range of financial and operational skills to our firm, including expertise in employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) governance and in mergers and
2020 IPMI AWARD-WINNING REDESIGN AND REHAB OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE
2020 IPMI AWARD-WINNING REDESIGN AND REHAB OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE The Nebraska Medical Center’s Orange Parking Structure (Lot 1) received the 2020 Award of Excellence for "Best Facility Rehabilitation or Restoration” from The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) at IPMI’s first virtual conference held in early June. Walker Consultants worked with Kiewit Building Group and McGill Restoration on the renovation of Nebraska Medical Center’s Orange Parking Structure (Lot 1).
Isthmus Engineering is now actively providing traffic and hydraulic engineering services
Isthmus Engineering is now actively providing traffic and hydraulic engineering services, building on the firm's transportation engineering capabilities. While continuing to operate remotely, Isthmus has recently welcomed several new team members: Laura Butler in the position of Interim Controller, Beverly S. as a Senior Design Technician supporting MnDOT projects, Aaron Bruinsma as a Design Engineer working on transit projects, and three summer interns - Blake Andert, Hannah Daysam, and Andrea Johnson.
Kimley-Horn continues to expand the firm’s footprint in the Midwest with the addition of Uma Vempati
Kimley-Horn continues to expand the firm’s footprint in the Midwest with the addition of Uma Vempati, P.E. to our Twin Cities office. Uma’s experience and passion in providing integrated water solutions enhance our existing water/wastewater services capabilities and broaden the range of services we can provide. His municipal and industrial clients rely on him to provide innovative solutions to their biggest challenges, such as providing a multibarrier approach to proactively safeguard the water quality,
Trish Sieh was named one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 under 40
We are proud to announce that Trish Sieh was named one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 under 40 for being an exceptional leader with passion for technical excellence, client service, and community and industry involvement. In the past five years alone, Trish and her team have designed more than 100 projects, including approximately 2.8 million square feet of commercial development and 1,600 residential units. Her work includes the Market Street development at 50th and France in Edina, Shingle
Concrete Researcher, Dr. Jussara Tanesi, Joins American Engineering Testing
St Paul, MN – June 15, 2020: American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET), a St. Paul-based engineering firm, is pleased to announce the addition of concrete materials research engineer Jussara Tanesi, Ph.D., FACI, to their Concrete Materials Laboratory team. Dr. Tanesi, a well-known concrete expert and author of over 50 technical publications, is highly respected, both nationally and internationally, for her expertise in concrete materials research, concrete specifications, materials characterization,
Jack Bolke - Anderson Engineering Vice-President and Land Surveyor is retiring June 30th
Jack Bolke - Anderson Engineering Vice-President and Land Surveyor is retiring June 30th! Jack has been with Anderson Engineering since 2002 and spent over 40 years surveying countless public and private properties across the nation. We will miss him and wish him all the best in retirement!
Steen Engineering Update 6/9/2016
Steen Engineering is pleased to announce that John Alseth has been promoted to Vice President.