Prior to joining Fenstermaker, Townsend worked for six years with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, first as an Engineering Intern and then as a Traffic Engineer after earning her Professional Engineer licensure. She developed knowledge and firsthand experience in all aspects of traffic and safety, including traffic mitigation, subdivision plan and permitting review, project management, and crash data analysis. Townsend will be working under Operations Leader, Kimberly McDaniel, PE, PTOE.
“With Fenstermaker, I really feel like I get to marry my two identities as engineer and philanthropist," Townsend said. "Fenstermaker operates in a way that ensures that we’re doing meaningful projects that positively influence people’s lives while still giving the client a good experience.”
“Our engineering team is thrilled to welcome Shalin to the Fenstermaker family," McDaniel said. "Her past experience in the public sector will enhance our ability to give personal service to each of our clients. Additionally, Shalin’s background and expertise will further strengthen our firm’s capabilities as we are growing into a premier provider of traffic engineering services.”
Townsend holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering with a concentration in civil engineering and a minor in mathematics from McNeese State University. She is also the Second Vice-President of the Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, where she oversees the chapter’s philanthropic and community outreach.
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