MSA Welcomes Katy Sinnott as Chief Strategy Officer
MADISON, Wisc. (July 21 2025) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced today the hiring of Katy Sinnott as the firm’s new chief strategy officer (CSO). As CSO, Katy will lead the organization in the development and execution of long-term strategic initiatives and growth opportunities, optimize business processes, enhance organizational performance, and assure alignment with MSA’s mission and goals. Katy joins MSA with over 25 years of experience in the leadership and execution of strategic
Three KLJ Professionals Achieve New Certifications
Bismarck, ND –July 17, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to recognize the recent professional achievements of three team members who have earned industry-leading certifications in their respective fields. Greg Olberding, based out of St. Louis Park, Minn., has earned the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential through the American Planning Association. Olberding is a transportation planner with more than six years of experience supporting public-sector clients, with
Sambatek Welcomes Chad Erickson as Director of Client Services
Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is pleased to announce that Chad Erickson has joined the company as Director of Client Services. Chad brings over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry and a proven track record of building strong client relationships and driving strategic growth. His extensive background in transportation projects and public service makes him a valuable addition to the Sambatek team. As Director of Client Services, Chad will focus on expanding Sambatek’s public sector client
Jacob Schuster Earns Professional Land Surveyor License in Minnesota
Jacob Schuster Earns Professional Land Surveyor License in Minnesota Bismarck, ND –June 19, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Jacob Schuster, based in the company’s Eagan, Minn., office, has earned his Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of Minnesota. Schuster is a Senior Survey Crew Chief with more than eight years of experience in land surveying. He has extensive experience conducting boundary and topographic surveys, drafting easement exhibits,
alliant is honored to welcome Danny Werfel, the most recent IRS Commissioner, to the firm's Strategic Advisory Board
June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- alliant is honored to welcome Danny Werfel, the most recent IRS Commissioner, to the firm's Strategic Advisory Board. Werfel possesses a wealth of experience in tax, public policy, and governance. He is also a leading figure in the consulting field specializing in large-scale transformation, change management, and modernization strategy. Werfel will join other distinguished former government leaders on Alliant's Strategic Advisory Board, including various former IRS
VAA Expands Presence in Lower Mississippi & Gulf Region
National engineering firm’s new office in New Orleans to serve as regional hub. Plymouth, Minn. (May 22, 2025) – Minnesota-based VAA, a multidisciplinary engineering, planning and design firm, is strengthening its presence in the Lower Mississippi River and Gulf region including the establishment of a new office in New Orleans. With numerous clients already in the region, VAA now has the ability to provide an even more responsive service offering to existing clients while bringing its decades of
Austin Lovaas Earns Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) License in Minnesota
Austin Lovaas Earns Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) License in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – May 28, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Austin Lovaas, PE (MN) has earned his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer license in Minn. The PTOE certification is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates advanced knowledge, skill, and ability in the specialized practice of traffic operations engineering. To earn the certification, candidates must be licensed
Sambatek Welcomes Frank Brodeen as Water Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2025Sambatek Welcomes Frank Brodeen asWater Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is excited to announce that Frank Brodeen, PE, has joined the company as Water Resources Group Lead for the Public Sector. Frank brings over a decade of civil engineering experience, with a strong background in water resources, stormwater management, and project delivery for public-sector infrastructure improvements. Frank will oversee water resources projects
KLJ Promotes Two Employees to Team Leaders in Minnesota
KLJ Promotes Two Employees to Team Leaders in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – May 9, 2025 KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of two employees in the Transportation group. Joshua Clark and Caitlin Wotruba have been promoted to Team Leaders in Minnesota. Joshua Clark has been promoted to Roadway Team Leader in Eagan, Minn. He is an engineer with seven years of civil engineering experience in transportation, utility coordination, heavy civil design, and flood protection for both
Jess Kuchera Earns Dakota Skipper Recovery Permit
Jess Kuchera Earns Dakota Skipper Recovery Permit Bismarck, ND –April 29, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Jess Kuchera, Environmental Specialist, has earned her Dakota Skipper Recovery Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Dakota skipper, federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), is a small butterfly native to north-central United States and southern Canada prairie regions. The permit authorizes work that aids the recovery of the
KLJ Welcomes Scott Marlin to their Survey Team in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Scott Marlin to their Survey Team in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – April 25, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to welcome Scott Marlin to the team. Marlin joins KLJ as a team leader of the Survey team as Community Land Solutions joins KLJ’s survey practice in Minn. Marlin brings more than 25 years of experience across the public, private, and entrepreneurial sectors to KLJ. Throughout his career, Marlin has led complex surveying projects and held key leadership roles, including serving
KLJ Welcomes Craig Johnson to their Survey Team in Minnesota
Bismarck, ND – April 17, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to welcome Craig Johnson, PLS, CFedS, to the team as Community Land Solutions team joins KLJ’s survey practice. Johnson is a Professional Land Surveyor registered in Minnesota and a Certified Federal Surveyor with more than 47 years of experience in the surveying industry bringing a wealth of knowledge to KLJ. Most recently, Johnson was part of the Community Land Solutions team that joined KLJ to expand survey capacity and
KLJ Promotes Todd Ullom to Environmental Team Leader in Minnesota
KLJ Promotes Todd Ullom to Environmental Team Leader in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – April 16, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Todd Ullom has been promoted to Environmental Team Leader in Minnesota based out of St. Louis Park. With more than 32 years of experience in the environmental field, specializing in natural resource studies, wetlands, biological assessments, and surface water evaluations as well as with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), environmental
I-35W Stormwater Storage Facility Recognized in National Engineering Competition
I-35W STORMWATER STORAGE FACILITY RECOGNIZED IN NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION Milestone Infrastructure Safeguards Travelers During Major Storms WASHINGTON (April 11, 2025) – Barr Engineering Co. of Minneapolis has earned an Honor Award for exemplary engineering achievement. They will be celebrated at the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for the I-35W Underground Stormwater Storage Facility project in Minneapolis. To address the safety
Two Firms Join KLJ Engineering
Two Firms Join KLJ EngineeringApril 10, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of D.R Griffin & Associates, Inc (DRG) and United Field Services, Inc (UFS). Both DRG and UFS, led by their President, Brian Forbes, specialize in survey, drafting, and engineering services, with a particular emphasis on energy-related projects for private, public, and Tribal clients. Joined with KLJ, the combined firms will bring expanded land surveying capacity and capability to several
Edina Neighborhood Flood Control Project Recognized in National Engineering Competition
EDINA NEIGHBORHOOD FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT RECOGNIZED IN NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITIONInnovative Design Incorporates Existing Ponds to Reduce Risks WASHINGTON (February 28, 2025) – Barr Engineering Co., of Minneapolis, Minn., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for the Morningside Neighborhood Flood Risk Reduction project in Edina,
Sambatek Welcomes Joe Maurer as Practice Leader for the Minnesota Land Group.
Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is pleased to announce that Joe Maurer, PE, PLS, PMP, has joined the company as Practice Leader for the Minnesota Land Group. Joe brings an impressive 20 years of experience in civil engineering, energy, and construction industries, with a strong background in utility infrastructure and commercial and residential land development projects. His expertise spans the planning, design, management, and execution of all project phases, making him a valuable addition to the Sambatek
Sambatek Welcomes Five New Shareholders
Sambatek Welcomes Five New ShareholdersMinnetonka, MN — February 18, 2025 — Sambatek is excited to announce the addition of five new shareholders to our leadership team. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and developing leaders who drive our mission forward. Please welcome our new shareholders: Brian Burchett, PE; Ben Lodin, PE; Dan Mattison, PE; Jeff Ostrom; and Brian Soltz, AICP. The new shareholders join Mark Anderson, PE; Michael Conlee; Erik Miller, PE; and Sirish
Isthmus Engineering Welcomes John Doan to Lead Transportation Planning Practice
SAINT PAUL, MN (February 11, 2025) – Isthmus Engineering, Inc. (Isthmus) is excited to announce the hiring of John Doan, PE (MN) as a Senior Transportation Planner and Lead of the Isthmus Transportation Planning practice area. In addition to providing project management and expertise on planning projects, he will oversee the development and activities of the growing Isthmus team of planners, engineers, data scientists, and specialists. Over his 25-year career, John has worked in both the public and
KLJ Helps Secure $25 Million RAISE Grant for Robert Street Complete Streets and Viaduct Replacement
Bismark, ND January 30, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that our team recently helped secure a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant for the reconstruction and modernization of approximately 1.5 miles of Robert Street in St. Paul, Minn. This crucial project, funded as part of the Department of Transportation's $1.32 billion RAISE grant awards, will deliver significant safety, mobility, and sustainability improvements to the
KLJ Welcomes Two Employees in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Two Employees in Minnesota Bismark, ND, February 3, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) welcomes two employees to their Minnesota team. Jacob Schuster and Ryan Stirewalt are the latest new hires. Schuster joins KLJ’s Survey Group as senior survey crew chief based out of Eagan, Minn. Jacob is a skilled survey technician with more than eight years of experience in land surveying, including drafting, field data collection, and boundary analysis. He has expertise in conducting
MSA Welcomes Nick Wagner as new CEO
MSA announced today the transition of Nick Wagner, PE, to the role of chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. Nick succeeds former CEO Gil Hantzsch, PE, who will serve in a strategic advisory capacity until his retirement in late 2025. This planned transition maintains MSA’s success in delivering top-tier client service and quality projects to communities across the country. Nick first joined MSA as a co-op student in 2004 and as a summer intern in 2005. He was hired full time in 2006,
Nelson-Rudie Announces Matthew Elhadad as the Engineering Firm’s President
NELSON-RUDIE ANNOUNCES MATTHEW ELHADAD AS THE ENGINEERING FIRM’S PRESIDENT MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 2, 2024) – Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie) recently named Matt Elhadad as the new president and board chair of the 48-year-old consulting engineering firm specializing in structural, mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration solutions for projects nationwide and in Canada. Matthew Elhadad In his role as controller and as the Board of Directors secretary, Elhadad had previously led
KLJ Vice President Ben Dzioba Earns DBIA’s 2024 College Fellowship
Bismarck, ND – November 13, 2024 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to announce that Ben Dzioba, PE (CO, MN, MT, TX, WI), Vice President of Construction Management Services, has been selected for the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) prestigious 2024 College of Fellows. This honor is reserved for the most distinguished professionals in the design-build industry, recognizing outstanding leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the field. Less than 2% of DBIA’s Designated Design-Build
Meshek & Associates Joins WSB
Natick, MA (November 12, 2024) – WSB, an infrastructure engineering and consulting firm, acquired Meshek & Associates (“Meshek”), a specialized civil engineering firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The strategic addition of Meshek will strengthen WSB’s service offerings and presence in Oklahoma. “WSB is evolving into a national brand,” announced Bret Weiss, WSB’s president and CEO. “Oklahoma is making significant investments in its infrastructure, boasts a growing economy, and ranks among the top states for job
KLJ’s Cristian Encalada Earns PMP Certification
Bismarck, ND –October 29, 2024 KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is proud to announce that Cristian Encalada, PE (MN, MT, CO, UT, ID, WY, KS, NE, ND,SD, WI , OR, NV, TX, AZ, NM, OK, IA, KY) recently earned his Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Encalada is an accomplished Electrical Engineer with KLJ’s Telecommunications team based out of Minnesota. He holds a master's degree in telecommunication systems from the University of Buenos Aires,
KLJ Welcomes Eight New Employees in Minnesota
Bismarck, ND – October 10, 2024 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is proud to announce the addition of eight new employees in Minnesota. Angie Bolstad, Rick Devorak, Andrew Helmers, Andrew Kayfes, Greg Olberding, Evelyn Ostrowski, Cedric Ramos, and Lucy Theile are the latest additions to the team. Bolstad joins KLJ’s Transportation Group as a client relationship leader based out of Eagan, Minn. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota and North Dakota with more than 13 years of experience in
LHB Names New Chief Operating Officer
Minnesota & Wisconsin — Stacee Demmer, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, has been named chief operating officer of LHB, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm with offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Demmer will oversee LHB’s operations and drive strategic initiatives to support the firm’s commitment to addressing today’s challenges by creating enduring, attractive, functional, and sustainable design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure. A licensed architect since 2005 with over two
MSA Names Nick Wagner as Next CEO
MSA Names Nick Wagner as Next CEOMSA CEO Gil Hantzsch, PE with CEO elect, Nick Wagner, PE MADISON, Wisc. (August 14, 2024) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced today the appointment of Nick Wagner, PE, to the role of chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. Nick will succeed current CEO Gil Hantzsch, PE, who has announced plans to retire. This planned transition will maintain MSA’s success in delivering top-tier client service and quality projects to communities across the
TKDA Names Next Chief Executive Officer
We are excited to announce Jeff Lipovetz as our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 25, 2024. Tom Stoneburner, who has worked for TKDA for more than 35 years and has served as CEO since 2018, will remain chairman of TKDA’s Board of Directors until his retirement in early 2025. Jeff is our current Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has worked for TKDA since 2013. His career demonstrates a 30-year progression of increasing responsibility through the mining industry and engineering
KLJ Welcomes Veronica Richfield as Client Relationship Leader in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Veronica Richfield as Client Relationship Leader in Minnesota Eagan, MN – July 15, 2024KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is pleased to welcome Veronica Richfield to the Transportation team as a client relationship leader in Minnesota. Richfield is a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and Illinois, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), and Road Safety Professional 2 (RSP2) with more than 12 years of experience in the transportation industry. Specializing in traffic engineering and