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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
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
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
KLJ Names New CEO
KLJ Names New CEO Bismarck, ND – July 19, 2024 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Kurt Zmich, PE, current COO and Acting CEO, has formally accepted the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of KLJ. Zmich joined KLJ in 2022, with multiple years of executive leadership experience in the AEC industry. He is looking forward to leading and supporting KLJ’s growth. As KLJ’s COO, Kurt led the Operations Team through a restructure and series of operational improvements which created
Cari Hoverson Promoted to Roadway Team Leader
Cari Hoverson Promoted to Roadway Team Leader Eagan, MN –May 9, 2024– KLJ Engineering (KLJ) is proud to announce that Cari Hoverson, PE has been promoted to Roadway Team Leader. Hoverson, who is based in Eagan, Minnesota, began working for KLJ in 2015.She has more than nine years of experience in roadway design and construction. Her expertise includes collaborating with local agencies and handling projects with diverse funding sources. She has worked extensively with numerous state and
JASON MANGAN CHOSEN TO LEAD LHB
Jason Mangan chosen to lead LHB Jason Mangan, PE Minnesota & Wisconsin (March 28, 2024) — Jason Mangan, P.E., has been named Chief Executive Officer of LHB, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm with offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A trained mechanical engineer, Mangan replaces Rick Carter, FAIA, LEED Fellow, who will remain chairman of LHB’s board of directors until the end of 2024.Mangan previously led the firm’s Energy & Industry group, where
ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the R&D Tax Amortization Fix in The Tax Relief for American Families
ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the R&D Tax Amortization Fix in The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024January 29, 2024Saint Paul, MN – Statement from The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN), Executive Director Jonathan Curry on including a fix for R&D tax amortization in H.R. 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024:“ACEC/MN represents more than 120 companies and 7500 employees in Minnesota that support the state's consulting