FORT WAYNE, IN – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) recently announced the newest addition to its team, Tyler Nix, who will be taking on the role of Business Development Manager for Northern Indiana, Michigan, and Northwest Ohio regions.

Nix brings with him a wealth of experience across the construction, interior design, and manufacturing industry. His energy and ability to easily build relationships, along with his passion to serve others will enhance Patriot's efforts to deliver personalized and client-centered services across the northern region.

"We are thrilled to have Tyler join our team," said President Douglas B. Zabonick, P.E. "Tyler's network of connections and knowledge of the pulse of what's happening across northern Indiana is a true testimony of his business development mindset. We are excited to have Tyler in this role to represent Patriot."

Nix is a Fort Wayne, Indiana native and enjoys time spent with his wife and three boys.

Patriot also announced Kara Hensley, SHRM, SHRM-SCP is joining Patriot’s team as Director of Human Resources. She will be leading the HR team with emphasis on recruiting and development for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio markets and beyond.

Hensley has demonstrated success of strategic, innovative, and value-added human resources, operations and brand initiatives impacting corporate growth and outcomes in the architectural and engineering services community. With an operational lens and creative passion for culture development and employee recruitment and retention, she works hard to balance the needs of employees at all levels with the mission and goals of the organization. She is a servant leader and trusted advisor that drives culture through connectivity, creative solutions that increase engagement and business continuity.

Hensley's extensive experience in various human resources and brand leadership roles with companies such as Cripe, Keramida Environmental, Thompson Consumer Electronics and Allison Transmission/General Motors highlight her versatility and ability to adapt to different businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Cum Laude, from DePauw University and is a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM -SCP). Hensley is active in the Indianapolis nonprofit community serving on various boards that focus on children and education.