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Minnesota's Transportation Conference & Expo moved to May 17-19
On behalf of myself, the ACEC Minnesota Board of Directors, the Principal Planning Committee, and our partners at the Minnesota Transportation Alliance and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, we want to provide an update on the 2022 Minnesota Transportation Conference & Expo. In the interest of the safety and comfort of our valued attendees, we have secured new dates to ensure a positive in-person conference experience will be had from start to finish. Minnesota's Transportation Conference &
News Release: 1/7/2022
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Hires Senior Public Engagement Strategist in Saint Paul SAINT PAUL, Minn. – January 7, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Claire Johnson to its Saint Paul, Minnesota, office. Johnson will be working as a senior public engagement strategist in KLJ’s public engagement department. She has extensive experience in research, project management, and communication. Johnson earned a Master of Science in public and urban policy from the University of Glasgow
Kline to Lead New Public Engagement Team for KLJ
Contact: Jill Beilke Marketing and Communications Manager KLJ 4585 Coleman Street Bismarck, ND 58503 701-355-8424 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kline to Lead New Public Engagement Team for KLJ Bismarck, ND – January 4, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to announce Wade Kline will take on a new role, leading KLJ’s newly created Public Engagement Team. Kline has been transitioning into the role for the past several months and has welcomed two public engagement strategists as well as KLJ’s
Khan Earns PE in Three States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Khan Earns PE in Three States SAINT PAUL, Minn. – December 15, 2021 – Oz Khan, a transportation engineer and planner, in KLJ’s Saint Paul office, has earned his professional engineering license (PE) in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. He previously earned his PE license in Minnesota. His experience includes traffic modeling, traffic impact studies, traffic forecasting, traffic operations and safety analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, Americans
Jeff Rhoda Joins HDR as Minnesota/Wisconsin Transportation Business Development Lead
With 31 years of experience in business development, project delivery and staff management, Jeff Rhoda has joined HDR as the Minnesota/Wisconsin transportation business development lead. Based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis, Rhoda will help to further develop the transportation practice in the region. He will lead transportation business development activities, monitor market trends and build stronger relationships with clients from all markets. “Jeff’s efforts will align the
ACEC Nominates Daniel Larson to its Executive Committee
ACEC Nominates Daniel Larson to its Executive CommitteeWashington, DC - The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)—the business association of the nation’s engineering industry—is pleased to announce that Daniel Larson, P.E., has been nominated to serve as a 2022-2024 Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors "I’m pleased that Dan Larson has been nominated to serve as a Vice-Chair," said ACEC Chair Robin Greenleaf. “Dan is a proven leader with distinguished service in several of the Council’s most
KLJ Names Fritz Chief Administrative Officer
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Names Fritz Chief Administrative Officer August 30, 2021 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is proud to announce Martin Fritz as the company’s chief administrative officer (CAO). In this role, Fritz is responsible for overall operations of the company, including the company’s safety programs and procedures, strategy development, legal, risk management, insurance, office/facilities leasing and construction, and related administrative management. He joined KLJ in the
CEO Sirish Samba recognized as a finalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Heartland Awards program
Entrepreneurs play a vital role in transforming our lives by disrupting entire industries and reinventing economies. We are happy to announce Sirish Samba, President & CEO of Sambatek, has been recognized as a Finalist for the Ernest & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Heartland Award. "Congratulations to Sirish for being recognized as an unstoppable entrepreneur. Through our 24-year partnership at Sambatek, I’ve known Sirish for his drive, ambition, and sheer determination to make Sambatek a “best in
KLJ Names CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Names CEO Bismarck, ND – July 26, 2021 – The KLJ Solutions Holding Co., parent organization to KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), and its Board of Directors has announced Eric Michel, as the organization’s chief executive officer (CEO). Michel fills the gap left by previous CEO Barry Schuchard, who passed away in March of this year. “It’s really an exciting time at KLJ. Eric brings a combination of extensive industry experience and an enthusiasm for growth to this role. With his
Celebration of life to be held on August 1, for Bob Rosene (ACEC/MN President 1969-70)
Robert Windom Rosene of Roseville, Minnesota | 1924 - 2020 | Obituary VisitationSunday, Aug 01, 2021 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Celebration of LifeSunday, Aug 01, 2021 2:30 PMRobert Windom Rosene August 27, 1924 - June 09, 2020Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries Age 95 of Roseville Robert passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020. Survived by brother, Dr. Philip Rosene; son, Richard (Sara) Rosene; daughters, Marilyn (Richard Thompson) Rosene, Barbara (Charles Rose) Rosene and
Fixing a 150-year-old mistake
May 4, 2021Fixing a 150-year-old mistake In 1869, Joseph A. Thatcher made a mistake.Ol’ Joe was one of the founders of Zumbrota, Minnesota. As he and the other founders looked to increase the fledgling town’s fortunes, they determined that a bridge across the Zumbro River would make it easier to transport goods. Thatcher, a Civil Engineer, had seen a design for covered bridges in New England and he instructed a local contractor to build one like it.A standard peaked roof, like the sort you see
TKDA welcomes Ben Meemken, PE
For immediate releaseApril 23, 2021 TKDA welcomes Ben Meemken, PE SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Environmental engineer Ben Meemken, PE, has joined TKDA’s water and wastewater group in the firm’s Municipal, Utility and Planning Division. He has a decade of experience in the planning, design and construction of potable water supply systems; wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment systems; and dewatering, dredging and remediation projects. Meemken served as project engineer for the city of Blaine’s
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