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Stantec Welcomes Becca Hughes
Stantec has hired Becca Hughes, AICP to join its Minneapolis office as a Senior Transportation Planner. Hughes has more than 20 years of urban planning and project management experience, including working for the last 18 years as a planner for the City of Minneapolis in transportation, land use, urban design, preservation, and environmental planning. With her extensive expertise and key leadership skills, she will mentor transportation planning staff and act as the lead project manager for transportation
In Memoriam: Mark Rolfs, Stantec
Our treasured colleague and good friend Mark Rolfs, age 63 of Ham Lake passed away on May 24, 2022 with his family at his side. He is survived by his parents Jack and Sue; his wife Cindy; children Luke, Joelle (Bejan) Hakimi and granddaughter Mara; and siblings Greg (Ann), Nancy, and Doug (Julie) Rolfs. Mark grew up in Roseville and graduated from Mounds View High School. He earned his civil engineering degree from Iowa State University and began his 41-year career as a professional engineer at
Dan Weston Joins Stantec
Stantec grows its North Central structural engineering services with the addition of Dan WestonMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (June 1, 2022) NYSE, TSX: STN Dan Weston, PE, SE has joined Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as Senior Structural Engineer and Team Lead in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Throughout Weston’s career, he has demonstrated a sustained trajectory of innovation and leadership. Weston has 36 years of professional engineering experience in both the public and private
KLJ Hires Two Survey Technicians
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKLJ Hires Two Survey Technicians BISMARCK, N.D. – June 10, 2022 – KLJ Engineering (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Logan Pietsch and Michael Gomez have recently joined the company as survey technicians. Pietsch will be based out of KLJ’s Minot office and Gomez will be located in the Brainerd, Minnesota office. Since the 1930s, KLJ has worked alongside communities and clients of all sizes; partnering with cities, counties, and developers — just to name a few. At KLJ, we
LHB Unveils New Brand Mark, Logo, and Website
For Immediate Release Contact: Joel Hoekstra Communications Specialist joel.hoekstra@LHBcorp.comLHB Unveils New Brand Mark, Logo, and WebsiteRefresh of brand elements is first in decades and reflects significant firm growth and changes, CEO saysMinnesota & Wisconsin (June 8, 2022) – LHB Inc., an award-winning engineering, architecture, and planning firm known for its design of bridges, buildings pipelines, and parks has unveiled a new brand mark, logo, and website. The refreshed brand and redesigned
Norman Clarence Wenck Obituary
Obituary Norman Clarence Wenck was born on May 9, 1940 to Clarence and Edna in Carroll, Iowa. He studied Civil Engineering at Iowa State University, where he achieved both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. This is also where he met and married the love of his life Mollie (Feit). After graduation, Norm was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Navy. He served in Maryland, Thailand and Minnesota. After his Naval service, he worked as a professional engineer and eventually founded his
KLJ Hires Geotechnical Expert in Saint Paul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Hires Geotechnical Expert in Saint Paul SAINT PAUL, Minn. – June 1, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Bryan Field to its Saint Paul, Minn. office. A registered professional engineer (PE) with 19 years of experience as a consultant, Field specializes in geotechnical engineering, focusing on principles of soil and rock mechanics for projects related to highways, bridges, retaining walls, embankments, ground improvement, pavements, utilities, ponds, and various other
WSB Announces Promotion of Do Nam to Director of Traffic Modeling and Technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2022 CONTACT: Valerie Brennan vbrennan@wsbeng.com 612.916.1002 WSB Announces Promotion of Do Nam to Director of Traffic Modeling and Technology Nam will expand the use of artificial intelligence within the traffic analysis industry for the firm. Golden Valley, Minn- Engineering and consulting firm WSB announced today that Do Nam has been promoted to director of traffic modeling and technology. As director, Nam will lead and grow the new traffic modeling team by
KLJ Promotes two to Associate Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Promotes two to Associate Vice President May 27, 2022 – KLJ Engineering (KLJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of Luke LaLiberty and Quentin Obrigewitsch. LaLiberty will serve as associate vice president of the company’s municipal practice and Obrigewitsch will serve as associate vice president of the company’s survey practice. In this new role, LaLiberty and Obrigewitsch will oversee the strategy around the named practice and associated service groups. Additionally, each
KLJ Receives National ACEC Honor Award for Kalispell Core and Rail Redevelopment Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Receives National ACEC Honor Award for Kalispell Core and Rail Redevelopment Project Kalispell, Mont. – May 25, 2022 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to announce that the firm has been awarded a National American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Honor Award for work on the Kalispell Core and Rail Redevelopment project in Kalispell, Mont. The national competition recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation,
LHB Names Lori Thompson as Chief Financial Officer
For Immediate Release Contact: Joel Hoekstra Communications Specialist joel.hoekstra@lhbcorp.comLHB Names Lori Thompson as Chief Financial Officer Duluth & Minneapolis, MN (May 17, 2022) – LHB Inc. has named Lori Thompson as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Thompson, who joined the firm’s Duluth office as a bookkeeper in 1989, previously served as controller. As CFO, she will serve as a member of LHB’s Leadership Team and oversee financial compliance, reporting, planning, risk mitigation,
TKDA hires new marketing and business development officer
Contact: Craig S. Anderson Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer craig.anderson@tkda.com April 26, 2022 For immediate release TKDA hires new marketing and business development officer SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Craig S. Anderson has joined TKDA, an employee-owned provider of engineering, architectural and planning consulting services, as its chief marketing and business development officer. He replaces Leslee LeRoux, who recently
KLJ Hires Two in Saint Paul
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLJ Hires Two in Saint Paul SAINT PAUL, Minn. – March 22, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Ben Freier and Melissa Karch to its Saint Paul office. Both will be working as engineers-in-training in KLJ’s civil transportation department. Freier earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud. He is also pursuing a master's degree in traffic engineering and expects to graduate from the University of Minnesota in
KLJ Hires Associate Planner in Saint Paul
KLJ Hires Associate Planner in Saint Paul SAINT PAUL, Minn. – March 16, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Ian Butler-Severson to its Saint Paul office. Butler-Severson will be working as an associate planner in our civil transportation department. Butler-Severson began working towards his doctorate in urban planning in 2020, and previously earned a master’s degree in transportation planning from the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a bachelor’s degree in urban
KLJ Hires Smith in St. Paul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKLJ Hires Smith in Saint Paul SAINT PAUL, Minn. – February 21, 2022 – KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Eric Smith to its Saint Paul office. Smith will serve as an engineering technician. He brings a great deal of experience to the role as he previously was a Transportation Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for more than a decade. Smith earned an associate degree in concrete science at the World Center for Concrete Technology through Alpena Community
News Release: 2/11/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2022 CONTACT: Valerie Brennan vbrennan@wsbeng.com 612-916-1002 Shannon McGrath joins WSB as director of asset management planning. McGrath will focus on development and implementation of asset management programs. Golden Valley, Minn. – Design and consulting firm WSB announced today that Shannon McGrath joined the organization as director of asset management planning. McGrath joins the firms Minneapolis office where she will lead WSB’s development and
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