CHICAGO, IL — The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Central Region has named Matt Ballain as its new Executive Director. Ballain has served many roles with PCI and is the current Past Chair. He most recently was Vice President and General Manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis, Indiana, a position he …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces that firm President and CEO Joey Hudnall, PE, was recently elected to a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Madison County Business League and Foundation (MCBLF). Hudnall's election strengthens Neel-Schaffer’s commitment to Madison County, where the firm has played a critical …

ROGERS, AR — A new wave of young leaders is on the rise at Garver. In a first, ACEC Arkansas chose three Garver employees to be part of their most recent class of the Emerging Leaders Program.

Transportation Project Engineer Joe Adams, Aviation Project Manager Chase Allison, PE …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Leadership Arkansas Selection Committee has selected Garver's Transportation Team Leader Dustin Tackett, PE, for its Leadership Arkansas Class XIX.

Tackett joins a cohort of individuals from a diverse set of industries across the state for the 2024-2025 program. The members of Leadership Arkansas …

SAN DIEGO, CA — BOMAG Americas, a Fayat company, announces the promotion of Robert Vistad to Sales Director, Dealer Channel for western U.S. and Canada. In his new position, Vistad is tasked with supporting the North American dealer network and BOMAG field sales with market awareness, product knowledge, and …

ATLANTA, GA — Kwadwo Atta, PMP, has joined HDR as the firm’s Southeast Transit Leader. Atta, based in Atlanta, Georgia, will work with teams and clients to support the development and delivery of multidisciplinary transit programs with a focus in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB Corporation has named Ashley Frederick Booth North Texas-Arkansas Office Leader and Senior Vice President, overseeing offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. He succeeds former Office Leader Steve Knobbe, PE who was appointed to HNTB’s Northwest Division President.

Booth most recently …

NASHVILLE, TN — HNTB announces Tom Hutchinson, Vice President, as its Tennessee Office Leader. Hutchinson has been with the firm for nearly 17 years and most recently served as Office Sales Director and Project Director for the Atlanta, Georgia, office.

As Office Leader, Hutchinson will be responsible for managing …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Forrest Wilson has worn many different hats at JE Dunn Construction. Since 2006, he has worked his way up from Intern to Project Engineer to Senior Project Manager. Now, he is adding a new title to that list — Oklahoma Office Leader.

Over the past …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces several leadership changes related to its product support operations. Kelly Shuffield has been promoted to Vice President of Service, Wade Gaines to Vice President of Parts and Product Support Sales, and Jeff Lechus to Director of Service for Cranes & Lifting. …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Colin Brown to Oklahoma Sales Manager. In his new role, Brown will lead the sales team in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and McAlester to drive revenue, grow market share, and support customer relationships. Brown was also promoted to General Manager for KSM’s …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces new directors for its Office Engineer, Project Delivery, and Bridge divisions.

John Ngoka was named Division Engineer for ODOT’s Office Engineer Division. This position oversees the preparation and evaluation of bids on construction contracts.

Ngoka has been the Assistant …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB Corporation names Jonathan Bayles as Central Division Sales Officer and Vice President, overseeing client infrastructure needs across a nine-state region, spanning 16 offices in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

In his new role, Bayles will help manage HNTB’s growth in the …

IDA GROVE, IA — Bryan Beck has been named GOMACO’s Vice President of Manufacturing. The appointment was made by Grant Godbersen, GOMACO’s President. As the new Vice President of Manufacturing, Beck will oversee all manufacturing operations, the expansion of manufacturing capabilities and facilities, the setting of product delivery …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Garver Director of Enterprise Solutions Jerry Holder, PE, has been named to the Executive Board of the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation, a position from which he will continue to support the advancement of infrastructure in the state where Garver was founded more than a …

METAIRIE, LA — Bernhard, an energy infrastructure firm with more than a century of experience in the U.S., announces Rob Guthrie’s transition to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ed Tinsley, who has successfully led the company as CEO since 2018, will take on a new role …

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Construction Company, a construction services firm headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announces the promotion of Jason Martin to Senior Vice President of Operations and Hal Wheatley to Corporate Safety Director.

Martin will oversee the company's safety and quality programs, project team performance, and field operations educational …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces new leadership roles in the West Point and Starkville, Mississippi, offices, reinforcing the company's connection with the Golden Triangle area following its merger with Calvert-Spradling Engineers in February 2023.

John Cunningham, PE, will take over as Office Manager in West Point, and …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc. announces the appointment of Blake Kirby, PE, as a Roadway Design Engineer in its Jackson Office Transportation Group. With nearly 12 years of experience, Kirby brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Neel-Schaffer. His background includes six years with the Mississippi Department of …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The University of Arkansas Department of Civil Engineering announces the induction of Garver’s South Central Region Transportation Director John Cantabery, PE, Construction Services Team Leader Blake Martin, PE, SI, MBA, and Geotechnical and Pavement Specialist Kyle Bennett, PE, into the 2024 class …

ATLANTA, GA — Thunder Creek Equipment names Garrison Spearman the new Territory Sales Manager for the southeastern United States, covering the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

Spearman joins Thunder Creek with both heavy equipment sales and territory management experience, as well as land development/real estate experience …

AUSTIN, TX — Stroud Evans joins HNTB Corporation as Business Development Officer and Vice President. He will drive an increased focus on key clients, markets, and infrastructure initiatives in the firm’s Central Division which includes Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

“Stroud’s industry expertise and proven …

COLUMBUS, MS — Neel-Schaffer announced that Jim MacLellan, PE, BCWRE, has joined the Columbus Office as a Senior Project Manager.

MacLellan has spent over 30 years in civil engineering as both a Project Engineer and Project Manager. Along with being an Army veteran, MacLellan's background includes state government, private …

DALLAS, TX — With nearly two decades of engineering, project management, and program management experience in the water market, Sarah Isbell joins Burns & McDonnell in Dallas, Texas. She will lead a growing team of water professionals, expanding the firm’s portfolio throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

“Sarah has a …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Hy-Brid Lifts announces Gary Coke as Director of Sales covering the south-central United States, including Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. Coke’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces new Directors for Design and Project Delivery.

Justin Hernandez was named Director of Design and Daniel Nguyen was chosen as the Director of Project Delivery. They replace Rick Johnson, who recently retired as ODOT Director of Project Delivery …

ATLANTA, GA — David Caldwell, formerly Takeuchi’s National Product Manager, has transitioned to become the manufacturer’s new Southeast Regional Product Manager.

In his new role, Caldwell will be responsible for all dealer and national rental account support activity within a multi-state area spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. …

BATON ROUGE, LA — BOMAG Americas announces that Bill Nittinger has joined the sales team as the Director of Dealer Channel Sales for the western region and Canada. The western region covers the following states: Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer announces that Clarke Chauvin, PE, PTOE, PMP, has joined the Baton Rouge office as a Senior Project Manager. Chauvin is a professional with 13 years of experience in transportation engineering, specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal design, and traffic studies.

Chauvin's career …

JACKSON, MS — Blake Palmer, PE, joins Garver as a Transportation Project Manager and member of Garver’s Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) team, bringing over a decade of experience in hydraulic design, river engineering, and floodplain management to Garver clients in Mississippi and across the region. A Mississippi native and …

JACKSON, MS — Brian Ratliff, a three-decade veteran of the construction industry in Mississippi, joins Garver as Construction Services Team Leader in Mississippi.

Ratliff comes to Garver after serving almost 30 years at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), where he oversaw projects across his home state. The Mississippi …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces Vijay Kunada, PE, PTOE, PTP, as the firm’s newly appointed Transportation Planning Discipline Lead. Kunada has over 20 years of experience in transportation planning.

“Vijay has repeatedly shown he understands the needs of our DOT and community clients and the essential long-term transportation strategies …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Bernhard announces that its CEO, Ed Tinsley, has been inducted into the Arkansas Construction Hall of Fame by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Arkansas. Tinsley joins a group of industry leaders in the 2024 class of inductees, recognized for their dedication to advancing …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US names Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer as its new Central Midwest Regional Business Manager. Jacobsmeyer’s duties will include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning, and goal setting in the Central Midwest region, which encompasses Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South …

BILOXI, MS — Neel-Schaffer welcomes Kelly Castleberry, PE, as the new Engineer Manager of the Biloxi office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Castleberry joins the company following a 28-year career with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), bringing a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team.

Since 1996, …

CHICAGO, IL — Libby Braband joins HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, as Central Region Sales Officer and Vice President. She will drive an increased focus on clients’ infrastructure needs and successful project development, aiming to maximize growth within HNTB’s Great Lakes Division and Central Division, encompassing an expansive …

HATTIESBURG, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 6 at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg and for District 7 at the district office in McComb.

“The annual Roadeo helps MDOT workers hone their skills and gain recognition for …

JACKSON, MS — Hannah Prater, PE, joins Neel-Schaffer as a Water Resources Project Manager, based in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi, office.

Prater has nine years of experience, including one with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Her background includes engineering design and management for projects involving urban and rural …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Garver’s Business Process Improvement Manager Jenny Cochran received the President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership, and Client Services Team Leader Sasha Cerrato was named Promoter of the Year at WTS Arkansas’ annual gala in Little Rock.

Cochran started the WTS Arkansas Chapter in 2018 with …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Jon Carlson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Braun Intertec, announces he is stepping down after a 35-year career in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Carlson's career started as an Environmental Technician at Braun Intertec in 1988, being steadily promoted to President in …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Kelly Shuffield to Vice President, Product Support, Cranes & Lifting. Shuffield will be responsible for the strategic oversight of all crane support operations throughout KSM’s territory. Offering sales, rentals, parts, and service, the heavy equipment distributor is an …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Julia Fisher-Cormier as Commissioner of the Office of Multimodal Commerce (OMC). Formed in 2016, the office is within DOTD and is tasked with improving Louisiana’s focus on multimodal transportation. Fisher-Cormier replaces …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s recent meeting include an update on the recent Oklahoma Attorney General opinion regarding Transportation Cabinet changes, approval to install additional traffic cameras in the metros, a resurfacing project in Tulsa, and two projects in Lawton.

Executive Director Tim Gatz …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the promotions of several new Division Directors within the agency. These promotions come on the heels of several staff changes and organizational restructuring as part of the agency’s continued focus on efficiency. Jessica Dilley, PE, will serve as Director …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Transportation Commission names Commissioner Willie Simmons, Central Transportation District, as Chairman.

“It is such an honor to be elected Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission at this pivotal time in our state’s transportation history,” Simmons said. “I look forward to ensuring this commission continues …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces new leaders for its Northwest and Northeast Oklahoma field districts and its Geospatial Data Management Division.

DALLAS, TX — Sarah Jackson joins HNTB Corporation as Government Relations Director for the firm’s Central Division. She brings more than 17 years of experience in federal, state, and local government, management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Jackson will direct the firm’s government relations activities for Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, …

JACKSON, MS — Garver Transportation Project Engineer Michelle Howington has only been a member of the WTS Mississippi chapter for a year, but she has already been named its 2023 Member of the Year.

Howington is the chapter’s Communications Chair, and in this role she has spread the word about …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the promotion of Assistant Chief Engineer - Operations Jim Willis to the position of Director of the newly formed Office of Intermodal Planning and Highway Operations. The restructuring of the Intermodal Planning and Highway Safety divisions comes as Charles Carr …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) names Assistant State Traffic Engineer Andy McNair, PE, to the position of District 3 Engineer. Headquartered in Yazoo City, MDOT District 3 encompasses 12 counties in western Mississippi. The move comes after current District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn was promoted …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer announces that Chris Knotts, PE, F.ASCE, BC.WRE, has joined the firm and will serve as the Director of Business Development - Louisiana.

Knotts has nearly 40 years of civil engineering experience. He began his career in the private sector and for the last 26.5 …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer announces that Leah Selcer, PE, has been promoted to the role of Louisiana Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) Lead. Selcer’s promotion aligns with leadership expansion in regional and state H&H operations as part of the firm’s five-year Strategic Growth Plan.

Selcer's addition in 2020 strengthened …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces new members to its leadership team. Janie Bass, PE, will serve as Assistant Chief Engineer - Field Operations; Lee Frederick, PE, will serve as Director of Preconstruction - Engineering; and Trudi Loflin will serve as Director of Preconstruction …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the promotion of District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn to the position of Chief Engineer.

“This significant promotion is a testament to Earl’s exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions to MDOT,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “Throughout his …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the hiring of Matt Heisel as its new Used Equipment Sales Manager. In his new position, Heisel will manage KSM’s used equipment sales team and be responsible for growing the heavy equipment distributor’s used equipment business, which operates throughout the United …

BENTONVILLE, AR — Steven Warlick, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP joins HFA Architecture + Engineering as a Vice President and leader of the firm's new health care team. With more than 24 years of industry experience, the Bentonville-based architect aims to grow and diversify HFA's health care portfolio, with a focus …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces that David Bowman, PE, a Senior Vice President with the firm, has been selected as the 2023 Teddy Roosevelt Award winner by the Mississippi chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.

The Teddy Roosevelt Award is given annually to an ACEC Mississippi …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Fenstermaker announces that Bill Katzenmeyer, PE, CFM, has been inducted into the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Ports & Harbors Committee. Katzenmeyer brings over two decades of experience in civil engineering, forensics engineering, water resources management, and more to the committee.

ASCE’s Ports …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — W.J. Palmisano (WJP) has expanded its executive team with the hiring of Nicole Patel as Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, she will work directly with Founder and CEO Wesley J. Palmisano and other leaders.

As Chief People Officer, Patel will oversee a broad …

BALTIMORE, MD — RS&H announces that Janie Tiedeman, PE, has been appointed as the new East Region Leader for Infrastructure. With more than three decades of experience, she has spent the last 2.5 years as Maryland State Leader for RS&H, where she has been responsible for growing the firm’s …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Steve O’Neal joins Neel-Schaffer in the newly created position of Director of Information Technology, bringing 27 years of experience working with complex technology in large-scale organizations.

“Given the pace at which our firm is growing, the need for innovative IT strategies has become more crucial than …

BENTONVILLE, AR — Michelle Page was recently appointed to Chief People Officer at HFA Architecture + Engineering.

Page has been the Director of People + Culture at HFA for the past six years. However, she began her career at HFA in the Accounting Department in 2011. Page holds dual …

JACKSON, MS — Dr. Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, PE, Ph.D., ENV SP, CECP, of Neel-Schaffer was honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which awarded her with the 2023 Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement.

Sloan Ziegler joined Neel-Schaffer in 2023 and serves as an Environmental …

MADISON, WI — Jennifer Gagnier joins WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) for the U.S.

In her new executive leadership role, Gagnier is accountable for the strategic direction, development, and management of all HSEQ frameworks, metrics, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Gavin Cole to Executive Vice President, Sales. Cole will now lead KSM’s commercial efforts across all segments of the business. He had previously served as Vice President of Sales, where he supported the sales efforts of Komatsu construction …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Matthew Mitchell has been named the Local Government Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He will be responsible for all interactions and projects partnered with local governments, including county roads and bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths. This position also implements the County Improvements …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Matthew Ranck is no stranger to Oklahoma City or to the aviation industry. He was born in OKC, and throughout his childhood he benefitted from the TWA Unaccompanied Minor service, routinely flying between Oklahoma and Indiana, where a large part of his family lives, under the …

AUSTIN, TX — Responding to ongoing growth and a robust U.S. transportation market, HNTB Corporation announces Scott Haywood as Central Division President and Senior Vice President.

“Under the leadership of Scott, ... HNTB will further strengthen partnerships with clients and communities in the Central ... Division," said Rob Slimp, PE …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell announces the appointment of Noe Saenz to Leader of its program management group in Houston. The promotion will empower Burns & McDonnell to expand its program management offerings to energy providers throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Saenz has an understanding of complex programs and …

MEMPHIS, TN — Gresham Smith announces that Greg Dotson, P.E., has rejoined the firm as Senior Vice President in the Transportation market.

Dotson brings over 25 years of multimarket experience to the firm, including relationships with clients at the municipal and state level in West Tennessee. He has a …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Julia Branum as its new Branding & Communications Associate in Oklahoma City. Branum will be responsible for the execution of KSM’s strategic marketing initiatives related to content, video production, social media, and communication.

Branum, a recent marketing graduate of Oklahoma Christian …

OKLAHOMA, OK — Guernsey announces the newest addition to its team, Anne-Marie Funk, FSMPS, CPSM, as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Funk has worked in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry for more than 30 years and has cultivated an extensive portfolio of clientele.

“We are thrilled …

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Construction Company announces that Natalie Pagano, Director of Marketing and Communication, has been named a Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Fellow. The SMPS Fellows Program honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the profession of marketing and business development in the architecture, engineering, …

TULSA, OK — Seth Buchanan, who has spent more than a decade delivering transportation infrastructure improvements across Oklahoma, joins Garver as a Transportation Project Manager based in Tulsa. He will work with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), and municipalities to plan, design, and …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Keith M. Britton, P.E., President and Founder of ICONIC Consulting Group, Inc., has been named the President of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers. Britton, who will be the first African American President, is proceeding Nicci Tiner, PE, PTOE, who was the …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Nick Crossley as Regional Product Support Sales Manager in KSM’s northern region, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Amarillo, Texas. The promotion occurred earlier this year ahead of the transition of David Kellerstrass to Vice President of Product …

ROGERS, AR — ISG, an architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, announces its expansion into Rogers, Arkansas. The company also welcomes Unit Architecture and the design firm's Owner and Principal, Ryan King, AIA.

ISG Chief Executive Officer Lynn Bruns, PE, shared his enthusiasm for the impact the …

VICKSBURG, MS — Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples has taken command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) during a ceremony in Vicksburg. Major General William "Butch" Graham, the Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General of USACE presided over the …

ATLANTA, GA — Following the introduction of skid steer and compact track loaders, along with updates across its compact excavator lineup earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announces the formation of a new team dedicated to Hyundai compact equipment sales and support.

Hyundai has hired …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Kris Phillips as its new General Manager, Pipeline Group. He will lead KSM’s efforts to fully support the equipment needs of pipeline contractors operating in the mainline, regional, and local pipeline construction industries. Phillips previously served KSM as a Major Account …

RESERVE, LA — Family-owned and Louisiana-based dredge manufacturer DSC Dredge announces Navy veteran, Keith Casey, as its new Project Manager. With over 20 years of experience in construction and project management, Casey brings a wealth of expertise as he directly manages all construction projects from its early development through …

ROGERS, AR — Northwest Arkansas-based Transportation Project Engineer Luke Freedle, PE, was selected for the latest class of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Arkansas Emerging Leaders Program. Over the course of the six-session program, Freedle will join 16 other Arkansas engineers in expanding their leadership skills and …

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announces the addition of Nichole Stoltz as Senior Regional Manager. Stoltz is replacing Jonathan Porter, who has been promoted to Manager of Government Affairs and is now joining the AED government affairs team headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Stoltz is a graduate of …

FORT WORTH, TX — Western Specialty Contractors announces the hiring of Ashton House of Fort Worth, Texas, as Regional Business Development Manager/Region 2 covering Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. In her new role, House is tasked with supporting the sales staff and developing business for Western’s branch offices in Dallas, Houston, …

JACKSON, MS — BOMAG Americas announces a new National Accounts Manager plus recent additions to its regional rental sales manager (RSM) team. Having a sales manager dedicated to national and larger regional rental chains plus RSMs serving smaller territories allows BOMAG to enhance the level of sales support it offers …

JACKSON, MS — Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, PE, PhD, ENV SP, CECP, M.ASCE, joins Neel-Schaffer as an Environmental Senior Project Manager. Based in Jackson, she will provide environmental and coastal engineering management and design services for clients across the country while also assisting in strategic business development pursuits of new …

LAFAYETTE, LA — Fenstermaker announces that John D. Foret, Ph.D., Vice President of Environmental, is a recipient of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRCL) 2023 Coastal Stewardship Awards.

CRCL is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 with a “primary vision to unite people in action to achieve a …

BATON ROUGE, LA — HNTB Corporation announces Dusty Bastion, PE, has been named Office Leader for the firm’s Gulf Coast offices. He succeeds former Office Leader Bryan Jones, who was promoted to HNTB Mid Atlantic Division President.

Bastion brings more than 15 years of experience managing complex infrastructure …

DALLAS, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Matt White to General Manager of Road and Mineral Products. White brings over 13 years combined OEM and distributor experience to the role for road construction and crushing/screening equipment. He will be responsible for managing the Wirtgen Group family of products (Wirtgen, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces several changes to its marketing department. Cody Ward, Director of Strategy, Marketing, and M&A for KSM said that expanding the breadth and capabilities of the marketing team is essential to supporting the heavy equipment distributor’s current and future growth.

“This …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes David Kellerstrass to Vice President of Product Support. Kellerstrass, who joined KSM in 2019, had previously served as General Manager of Product Support Sales. With the retirement of former Vice President Brad Campbell, he now takes over the leadership of …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Two new Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) division leaders were recently announced at a meeting of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission.

Brad Smith was announced as the new Head of the Purchasing Division, and Jeff King as the new Chief of Surveys for the department.

An …

RESERVE, LA — DSC Dredge announces the retirement of Kevin Dolan from his position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO). Dolan has dedicated 15 years to DSC and during his time worked closely with President and CEO Bob Wetta as they developed DSC’s financial policies. As …

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Pipeline, LLC, Manhattan Construction Group’s pipeline construction subsidiary specializing in maintenance and integrity services, appoints Jennifer McGee as Customer Relations and Strategic Development Vice President. McGee will drive business growth, develop and manage customer relationships, and advise on strategic growth opportunities in the evolving …

A native of the State of Mississippi, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has made great strides in addressing his top priorities for the agency – developing a better relationship with the legislature and stemming the loss of employees.

“We have had two of the best …

TULSA, OK — Kinley Corporation announces the launch of Kinley Services, a new group that will serve as the parent organization of their recently launched division, Kinley Advanced Technical Services (KATS). The company has appointed industry veteran Michael Riggs as President of Kinley Services Group.

Riggs, who will be …

JACKSON, MS — Melinda McGrath, P.E., has been appointed as the new Central Region Manager for Neel-Schaffer, Inc. In this role, she will be responsible for managing more than 200 employees and overseeing the firm's 18 Mississippi offices as well as ongoing projects and pursuits in Arkansas.

With over …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces the appointment of Sarah McEwen, PE, CFM as the Central Region Hydrology and Hydraulics Discipline Lead and Zach Foster, PE as the new Engineer Manager of Neel-Schaffer’s office in Columbus, Mississippi.

RESERVE, LA — DSC Dredge announces the promotion of Scott Laiche to Vice President of Engineering. This is Laiche's third promotion during his time at DSC and only two years since his most recent promotion to Director of Engineering.

“Scott has been with DSC for 11 years now and continues …

TULSA, OK — Tulsa-based national construction services firm, Manhattan Construction Company, announces the promotion of Jason Martin to Vice President of Operations. Martin will provide executive oversight of the company’s national safety leadership team and programs and as the operations leader for Tulsa. He previously served as Operations Manager …

ATLANTA, GA — WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, hires Kung Ven as the firm's Energy Business Line Leader for its Southeast region.

In this role, Ven will manage the growth and performance of energy sector projects with a focus on generation, transmission and distribution, decarbonization, …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces Will Craft, of Brandon, as Director of its Public Affairs Division. An experienced professional in public relations and governmental relations, Craft will lead MDOT’s division tasked with sharing Mississippi’s transportation story and communicating vital messages to the public.

“I …

LAFAYETTE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC announces the first female executive in the history of the company. Angelle Guilbeau, Director of Risk Management and Compliance, has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer.

Guilbeau joined the Fenstermaker family in 2020 as Risk Manager and quickly became an …

MCCOMB, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 7 at the district office in McComb.

“The Roadeo is an excellent way to encourage our operators to meet the very highest standards in safety as well as reward their good work,” …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Bernhard announces the promotion of Lauren Skeen to Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Skeen joined Bernhard in March 2019 and has served as the Director of Marketing for the development division, where she led marketing strategy in support of the company’s Energy-as-a-Service transformation.

In her …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Gov. John Bel Edwards names Dr. Eric Kalivoda as Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to replace the recently retired Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D.

Kalivoda has served on the executive staff as the Deputy Secretary for the past 12 years. Prior to …

BATON ROUGE, LA — After more than seven years as Secretary and more than 16 years of executive service at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. announces his retirement. During his tenure as Secretary, the state invested nearly $5.5 billion in infrastructure projects …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — David Haak recently swore an oath to his position as the newest member of the Arkansas Highway Commission in Texarkana. Close family joined Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison at the Miller County Courthouse to support the beginning of Haak’s tenure.

“I’m looking forward to the next 10 …

TULSA, OK — Takeuchi-US names Jeffrey Baldwin as its new Central Midwest Regional Product Manager.

Baldwin is now responsible for supporting all the company’s dealers and national rental accounts in the Central Midwest region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. He will also train the region’s salesforce on …

BATESVILLE, MS — During a recent awards ceremony, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recognized employees in District 2, which covers 17 northwestern Mississippi counties, for their years of continuous service to the agency in various roles including maintenance, administration, and construction, among others.

Two employees, Ulmer Trey Bullock III …

BATON ROUGE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates announces Grants Market Leader, Gary O’Neal, CFM’s appointment by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC). O’Neal will lend his years of experience in hazard mitigation and floodplain management to the board.

The ARBC serves …

CHICAGO, IL — Joe Willhite has been promoted to Central Region President at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy. Willhite succeeds Rebecca Nolan, who recently assumed the role of WSP USA Chief Development Officer.

As Central Region President, Willhite is responsible for growth and oversight …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer promotes Graham Legate, PE, DBIA, to fill the new role of Construction Management Practice Leader.

Neel-Schaffer’s staff of construction engineers and inspectors has grown to more than 100 across the company’s nine-state footprint. In this new role, Legate will be responsible for supporting all operations …

RUSTON, LA — HGA announces employees Doug Welsh, Susan Bagwell, and Steve Blackwelder as the most recent President’s Distinguished Awards recipients.

The President’s Award is the most prestigious distinction for an HGA employee. The award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and demonstrate a strong work ethic over an …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities announces that Nick Cammisa has been promoted to Senior Director of Services, and will now lead the Terex Services team.

“Nick brings well-rounded experience to his role as Senior Director of Services from branch management, sales, and strategic account management, and is positioned to lead …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces the promotion of four leaders in Mississippi and Louisiana to the position of Vice President.

“The company grew in many areas in 2022, and we are pleased to recognize these ... new Vice Presidents for their commitment to our strategic initiatives,” said Robert Walker, PE …

LAFAYETTE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates announces that Danielle McMath, PLS, in her 25th year with the firm, has earned her Professional License to Survey in the state of Louisiana. McMath becomes one of only six women currently licensed to survey out of the 674 Professional Land …

BATON ROUGE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C. announces Christopher A. Harlan, Jr., PLS, will join the company as Surveyor I. Harlan brings 18 years of experience in surveying across a wide variety of projects.

Harlan discovered his love of surveying early in his college career when …

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — Olsson Fayetteville Office Leader Brad Hammond was honored by the Southwest Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for using his engineering skills to benefit the water supply field on a regional level.

The Southwest Section of the AWWA recently presented Hammond with the George Warren …

HATTIESBURG, MS — After serving as Southern District Transportation Commissioner since 2012, Tom King announces he will not seek reelection at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). King is currently in his third term and serves as Chair of the Mississippi Transportation Commission. He will fulfill the remainder of his …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Dave Kinchen has been named National Director of Construction for Burns & McDonnell water projects. He will have overall responsibility for strategic positioning and growth of water construction projects throughout all 50 U.S. states.

Kinchen has nearly 35 years of experience working for self-perform national and …

DALLAS, TX — Nolan Rome has been promoted to Central Region Development Director at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy.

In his new role, Rome will work with regional, district, and national business line (NBL) leaders to identify new business opportunities and expanded, multidisciplinary service offerings …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that General Counsel Ed Everitt has been named a Trustee for the Business Insurance Trust (BIT) administered by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

ACEC is the oldest and largest business association of engineering companies in the United States, comprising thousands of …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Growing up, Earl Mott tagged alongside his father as he worked on Garver’s Survey Team. That time spent learning the importance of working in the field helped prepare him for what has become a three-decade-long career at the firm — first as a Project Engineer …

BILOXI, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., hires Pat Bonck to serve as an Urban Planner based in the firm’s Biloxi, Mississippi, office.

Bonck has more than 24 years of experience, including 2.5 with the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Planning Office and 22 as the Planning and Zoning Director for Harrison …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Garver Director of Transportation Jerry Holder, PE, has been named President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arkansas for 2022-2023, a position from which he will continue to support the advancement of infrastructure in the state of Garver’s founding more than a century …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates welcomes Devin Foil, AICP, CFM, to the team. Foil will bring years of experience in floodplain management, community planning, and climate adaptation planning to the team in his new role as Senior Planner.

After growing up all along the Gulf Coast, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Angela Brewer to Director of Human Resources. Brewer will be responsible for the strategic direction of Kirby-Smith Machinery’s HR operations. She previously served as the company’s Human Resources Manager.

Jeff Weller, Chief Operating Officer for KSM, said he believes Brewer …

ATLANTA, GA — Rodney Harper has been named District Manager for the Southeast United States. The appointment was made by Kent Godbersen, GOMACO’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. He replaces Vinnie Miller, who had managed the territory since 1975 and will be retiring from GOMACO. …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., hires Gary LeBlanc, PE, to serve as a Transportation Project Manager and Sahar Haddadian, EIT, Ph.D., to serve as a Coastal Hydraulic Engineer, both based in the firm’s Baton Rouge office.

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer promotes Robert Walker, PE, to the position of Chief Operations Officer, and hires Jarrett Taylor, PE, as a Transportation Engineer, both based in the firm’s Jackson office.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Nick Cage to serve as Sales & Operations Manager for its Fort Worth location and Bo Ross as its new General Manager of Used Equipment.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Gavin Cole to the role of Vice President of Sales and hires Wade Gaines as its new Vice President of Parts.

TULSA, OK — McElroy, a designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, announces the arrival of Eric Duerr as the company’s new Purchasing Manager.

“Since its founding, McElroy has remained committed to providing our clients with the highest-quality products, and that level of service begins with the sourcing process,” …

BATON ROUGE, LA — C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C. welcomes Tonia Bergeron, PMP, CFM, LEM, into the Fenstermaker fold. Bergeron will add her advanced skills in hazard mitigation and grants management to the Louisiana team as Grants Manager.

Prior to joining Fenstermaker, Bergeron spent 10 years with GOHSEP, building …

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Ismael Daneluz joins PALFINGER’s North American Region in the executive capacity of Vice President of Sales and Service. Daneluz will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans, based on the company’s goals, that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization as well …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Richard Withers, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Engineer based in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi, office.

Withers recently retired from the Mississippi Department of Transportation after 24 years of service, the …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Colin Brown to serve as Branch Manager for its Oklahoma City location. The move marks a return to KSM for Brown, having served in roles as a Product Service Manager and Governmental Sales Representative for the Dallas branch during his first …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Mbroh Engineering has expanded the firm’s leadership team and transportation service offering. New employees Robert Powell, PE, PTOE, and Gary Harris have joined the Oklahoma City office, bringing civil engineering capabilities available to clients throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Powell, Transportation Practice Lead, brings 12-plus years …

ROGERS, AR — John Shaw joins Garver as Chief People Officer and will manage the company’s human resources efforts nationwide.

With almost three decades of human resources experience, Shaw brings broad knowledge from across the health care, banking, and construction industries. He also brings with him experience in talent acquisition, …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Fenstermaker announces Vice President of Engineering Raymond Reaux, P.E., as the recipient of the A.E. Wilder Award, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana (ACECL). Each year, this award recognizes a distinguished ACECL member for their continued contributions of both integrity and …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Phil Graves, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana, office.

Graves recently retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development after 25 years of service, the …

RIDGEWAY, SC — It is with deep sadness that BOMAG Americas announces the passing of Bert DeJong, a company leader and industry veteran for more than 30 years. DeJong is well remembered for being smart, honest, and fair and an industry pioneer, who helped drive success for both rental …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Robert Tipton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Tipton joins the team with decades of knowledge in production and supply chain management, including executive leadership credentials and more than 20 years of …

CLEVELAND, OH — The principal architect of the heavy lift equipment rental category and driving force behind The ALL Family of Companies has passed away. Michael C. Liptak was 91. Together with his wife, Marvine, and brothers Lawrence and Jake, Michael founded ALL Erection & Crane Rental in Cleveland, Ohio, …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc. announces that Matt Stevenson, CSM-C, has been hired as the firm’s new Director of Safety and Health.

Stevenson has 17 years of experience managing safety and health programs and/or providing safety consulting services for a variety of industries. He served the last six years …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Avis Gaines, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as a Senior Project Manager in the New Orleans office. Gaines brings over 15 years of project management experience across all project delivery phases including planning, design, and construction.

As a key member of HNTB’s Gulf Coast civil works …

The ever-growing labor shortage is a universal issue, affecting nearly every business sector that relies on the availability of a workforce. It’s an issue that was happening before the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.3 million job openings in the U.S., …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Art Favre, Chairman of the Board of Performance Contractors, was honored as one of seven recipients of the 2022 Louisiana Legends Award. Hosted by Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, the Louisiana Legends Awards Gala highlights outstanding Louisianans who have distinguished themselves in a variety …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces that Joey Hudnall, PE, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, effective immediately. Hudnall replaces Hibbett Neel, PE, who co-founded the firm in 1983. Neel will remain active with the company, continuing to serve as the Chairman of the …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery (KSM) hires Cody Ward to serve as its new Director of Strategy and Corporate Development. Ward will be tasked with the research and implementation of long-term growth strategies for the heavy equipment distributor.

“We had the good fortune to discover Cody through one of …

TAMPA, FL — HDR names Erin Hunt, P.E., to succeed Glen Ellmers as President of its global water practice, upon Ellmers’ retirement in June. For the past three years, Hunt has served as Area Manager for HDR’s operations in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. In her new role, she will …

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, announces the appointment of Eric Stephen as an Education & Development Specialist. Stephen will support the development and management of Manhattan’s online learning portal, and people development systems including the applicant, performance, and talent management systems.

"We are …

BATON ROUGE, LA — LEMOINE announces that Rudy Comeaux has been appointed to President of Infrastructure with continued support to the civil, concrete, and municipal sectors. Previously serving in the role of President of Infrastructure, Seth Lemoine is transitioning to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

These transitions within the organization come …

KANSAS CITY, MO — With just a handful of months to go before a new president heads the American Public Works Association (APWA), the association board has selected a new President-Elect, long-time active member Keith Pugh, PE, PWLF. Previous President-Elect Dan Hartman had to step down from his role, …

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates welcomes Paul Foley, P.E., as Office Manager of the brand-new Ocean Springs office. Foley brings 13 years of experience in project management, hydrology, water resources engineering, surface transportation, public works, mentorship, and relationship building to his new role.

Prior to …

BATON ROUGE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C. welcomes Logan Michel, P.E., to the team. Michel will add his skills in transportation design and project management to the Baton Rouge office in his new role as Engineer.

Prior to joining Fenstermaker, Michel worked as an Engineer Intern …

BATON ROUGE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates welcomes Robert Leslie, P.E., CFM, to the team. Leslie brings 30 years of experience in environmental engineering, hazard mitigation, and more to the Water Resources team in his new role as Senior Engineer.

Prior to joining Fenstermaker, Leslie spent decades …

HATTIESBURG, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) held its annual District Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 6 at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and for District 7 at the MDOT District 7 Headquarters in McComb, Mississippi.

Focusing on efficiency and skill, MDOT’s roadeos provide employees …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces that a bridge and retaining walls project it completed last year has received the 2022 Grand Conceptor Award from the Mississippi chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/MS). The award was announced during the 2022 Annual ACEC/MS Assembly Engineering Excellence Awards dinner.

Neel-Schaffer …

JACKSON, MS — Reid Haygood, PE, of Neel-Schaffer was announced as the 2022 Young Engineer of the Year by the Mississippi Engineering Society (MES).

Haygood received the award during the awards luncheon of the MES Winter Meetings at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi. …

KANSAS CITY, MO — HNTB Corporation names Gretchen Ivy, PE, as Central States Office Leader, overseeing offices in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa. A Vice President based in the firm’s Kansas City office, Ivy brings more than two decades of experience in delivering innovative projects and policy guidance to …

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — An HDR project in Louisiana received a 2022 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The state-winning projects advanced to the national ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards competition, which culminates with the announcement of national award winners at the Engineering Excellence Awards Gala …

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Associated Builders and Contractors and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announce a collaborative partnership to address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry.

The goals of the partnership are to improve the mental health of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education, intervention, …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US names Eric Wenzel as its new Southeast Regional Business Manager (RBM). Wenzel will be responsible for managing all sales activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. His duties will include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, and the support of national and direct accounts. …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently announced the promotions of Jeff Ely, Mark Thomas, Chris Nail, Colby Willis Kimmel, and Jim Willis.

Ely was promoted to the position of Chief of Staff. He has been with the agency since 2002.

“I …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment, a member of the Bramco family of companies, announces the promotion of Andy Moon to President following the retirement of Chris Gaylor at the end of February 2022. This promotion is effective, March 1, 2022. In his new role, Moon will continue to lead …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Dr. Tim Gerhardt, a business executive within the Liebherr Group joins Liebherr USA, Co. as one of the new Managing Directors for the U.S. operations. Gerhardt shares Liebherr USA, Co. executive responsibilities with Kai Friedrich, Managing Director for Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director …

ROGERS, AR — Nabholz announces Mike Cook has been hired as the new Regional Quality Director for its Central and Southwest construction operations. This region includes the company’s Northwest Arkansas, Southern Missouri, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City projects.

Nabholz hired their first Quality Director in 2010, with the goal to further …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in conjunction with the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) and the Southeastern Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (SASHTO) announce the recipients of 10 scholarships. These $1,000 scholarships were awarded to 10 students from four Louisiana universities who …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz names Rick Johnson as Director of Project Delivery for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). In this position, Johnson will create consistent construction policies and processes and develop unified planning and project management activities.

Johnson started his career with ODOT in …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Gabe Faggard, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Project Manager and Korey Hardin, PE, SI, has joined the firm and will serve as a Project Manager.

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Baldwin & Shell Construction Company Board of Directors names Bobby Gosser as President and CEO of the company. Gosser’s board appointment, from President of the Central Arkansas Division to President and CEO, has been part of the company’s succession plan for several years.

“I’ve felt for …

TULSA, OK — Crossland Construction announces that multiple architects and projects have been honored with American Institute of Architects (AIA) design awards.

KKT Architects and The Discovery Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, received the AIA of Oklahoma Merit Award for Excellence in the Craft Category and the AIA of Eastern Oklahoma …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Power Equipment, a Bramco company, announces Brian Bourne as the new Sales Manager for Central and Southern Arkansas. Bourne is responsible for leading the Little Rock, Arkansas, sales team in the promotion and sale of new, used, and rental equipment within that market.

“Brian comes …

MADISON, MS — Neel-Schaffer announces that Graduate Engineer Chamar McDonald was recently selected by the Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) to participate in the 2022 Madison County Executive Leadership Class.

McDonald is a long-time resident of Madison County and a graduate of Madison Central High School. He joined …

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announces that its Build America Bureau (the Bureau) has provided a direct Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan in the amount of up to $26.9 million under the Rural Projects Initiative (RPI) for the Louisiana Department of …

LIVERMORE, CA — Topcon Positioning Systems President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray O’Connor, has been elected to the 2022 Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). O’Connor has also been elected to the Construction Equipment (CE) Sector Board, where he previously served from 2014 through 2018. …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery (KSM) continues to build its executive team with the addition of Joel Cook as its new Executive Vice President and General Manager (EVP-GM), Construction Group. Cook will be responsible for strategic direction, operational management, and overall leadership of the heavy equipment distributor’s construction group, …

PONCA CITY, OK — Fecon announces the addition of Carl Seeliger as a Regional Sales Manager for the southwest region. In his new role, Seeliger will assist distributors and other sales channel partners in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana in the sales of all Fecon products including …

Hammer Construction Inc. has officially been in business for about 30 years, but its roots stretch back to when Jack Hammer founded Hammer Construction and Dozer Service in the 1950s. He focused on building roads, pits and pad sites for drilling rigs and providing roustabout services for energy companies.

Jack …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Bryan Jones, an infrastructure and client service professional, has been named HNTB Corporation’s Office Leader for the Gulf Coast offices.

Most recently, Jones was Deputy Office Leader for the region. He assisted the Office Leader and leveraged the role to lead and manage department …

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — Northwest Arkansas-based Garver Project Engineers Brandon Durden, PE, and Chris Maestri, PE, were selected for this year’s class of the ACEC Arkansas Emerging Leaders Program.

“I look forward to the opportunities that this program will unlock,” Maestri said. “As an Arkansas native, I see it …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), announces the appointment of Stan Park as President of the company. A 27-year veteran of Hyundai, Park previously held various field and executive-level leadership roles, most recently as the Vice President of Marketing and Dealer Development.

“Stan is a pillar of …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the hiring of Cherish Mull as its new Manager of Supply Chain. Mull will provide process leadership and transformation of the heavy equipment distributor’s supply chain operations and will be responsible for supply chain strategy and oversight of all procurement, pre-contract, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) continues to add talent to its growing used equipment department with the hiring of Jesse Olmeda as Remarketing and Used Equipment Manager. Olmeda will be located in Oklahoma City and report to Director of Remarketing and Used Equipment David Mehrtens.

Olmeda …

CHARLOTTE, NC — Dynapac announces the appointment of Jamie Roush to President/General Manager of Dynapac North America.

Roush is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the equipment industry. Roush has been with Dynapac North America since the transition in 2017 and held various management positions at …

GEISMAR, LA — “Some kids played with Malibu Barbie. I played on a crane parked in my backyard.”

That is how Kasey Stephens explains her introduction to “living the crane life,” a lifetime love of the crane business, which has culminated in her being named the new General Manager of …

LAFAYETTE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates welcomes Grant Besse, PE, to the company. Besse will be lending his skill set in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analysis and reporting, development design, and project management to the engineering team in his new role as Engineer.

Prior to joining Fenstermaker, …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Arkansas Water Team Leader Jerry Martin, PE, recently received two distinguished honors at a meeting of the Arkansas Water Environment Association (AWEA), one of which was being elected AWEA Vice President. As AWEA Vice President, Martin will assist in overseeing the statewide nonprofit, which increases …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the relocation of its Little Rock branch to 11618 Otter Creek South Road, Mabelvale, Arkansas. The newly renovated 6,450-square-foot facility sits on 1.77 acres with a fully fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse, and a repair shop with six service …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Following the promotion of John Arapidis to President and CEO of Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM), the heavy equipment distributor has found a successor for Arapidis’ previous role, recently naming Mike Kunin as Vice President of National Accounts.

Kunin will be responsible for the management and continued …

Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

Rokbak is the new name …

LAKE CHARLES, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates welcomes Shalin Townsend, PE, into the firm. Townsend will be adding her advanced skills in civil and traffic engineering to the team in her new role as Engineer.

Prior to joining Fenstermaker, Townsend worked for six years with the Calcasieu …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) recently honored Arkansas Highway Commission Chairman Robert S. Moore Jr. at a luncheon on campus.

University President Dr. Ben Sells welcomed attendees with remarks about Moore, followed by a presentation of the Ouachita Baptist University Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service to …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce announces that Garver External Communications Team Leader Anita Smith has been chosen for the 16th class of Leadership Arkansas, a program aimed at developing a wide-ranging network of individuals who can meet and overcome challenges facing the state.

In explaining …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Guernsey, a design and engineering firm, hires Keith Holman, AIA, LEED GA, CDT, to its team of architects. Holman will work closely with client and project teams to integrate graphic visualization technologies that benefit clients as part of the collaborative architecture group.

“I was …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, appoints Brooke Haneborg as Director of Business Development for the Oklahoma City region. Haneborg will be responsible for overseeing new business acquisition and strategic account management.

“Brooke brings a successful track record in serving clients, problem-solving, and …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — VCC Construction announces that Derek Alley will succeed the company’s Co-Founder, Sam Alley, as its new Chief Executive. Sam will continue to serve as the firm’s Chairman moving forward focusing on strategic initiatives.

Under Sam's leadership, the 34-year-old construction firm grew from one office in …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Company capabilities for Mbroh Engineering, Inc., have expanded with the opening of an office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The new location coincides with Mbroh’s expansion into transportation services through the addition of two key hires: Ernestine (Ernie) Mbroh and Denotria Davis.

“We are excited …

DALLAS, TX — Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, announces the promotion of Jim Cuddihee to Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Cuddihee will provide executive oversight of the company's safety and quality programs, project team performance, project management, and craft education programs. Cuddihee previously served as …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Power Equipment Company, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, will be appointed the authorized Komatsu distributor in Arkansas, effective mid-September 2021, expanding their presence in the state. The territory will be served by existing authorized Komatsu branches in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Springdale, Arkansas.

Power Equipment is …

LOUISVILLE, MS — Taylor Machine Works, Inc., a manufacturer of heavy industrial lift trucks and distributor of multiple lines of allied products, is partnering with Bell Trucks of America, Inc. to become the Bell Articulated Dump Trucks and Bell Tracked Carriers dealer in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi. …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — With the recent hire of Chief Financial Officer Kyle Lawson, Garver is gaining a multitalented financial professional to help lead the company further into its second century of business.

Lawson, who will be based in Garver’s New Orleans office, comes to Garver with more than …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr welcomes Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director of Construction Equipment.

In his role as Managing Director, he will provide leadership and guidance necessary to oversee and implement the corporate and strategic plans for the nine product segments under Liebherr …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Guernsey announces Melissa Lowry, PE, as the newest Mechanical Engineer to come on board with the design and engineering firm. Lowry brings corporate experience to the growing team of architects and engineers at the company. She will assist with all aspects of multi-project responsibilities for …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., a distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States, announces that John Arapidis has been named President and CEO. Ed Kirby, the company’s Co-Founder, President, and CEO of nearly 40 years will step back from his current position …

Rokbak is the new name for Terex Trucks, with the new brand representing the continuation of its strong hauling heritage with a future-focused vision. Throughout the last four decades, the company has never wavered in its promise to customers to deliver powerful and reliable articulated haulers — and that …

RESERVE, LA — Scott Laiche has been promoted to Director of Engineering for DSC Dredge, LLC.

“Scott has been with DSC for nine years and has been a vital part of the growth of our engineering department,” said William J. Wetta, EVP and Chief Technology Officer with DSC. …

CONWAY, AR — Nabholz announces Regional President Jake Nabholz will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2022. Current CEO Greg Williams, who jointly serves as Chairman of the Board, will retain his Chairman role. The changes were approved by a unanimous vote of Nabholz’ …

DALLAS, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, welcomes Will Pender as President of its Gulf States region.

With more than a decade of construction leadership experience and a portfolio that includes several major metropolitan projects, Pender will drive strategic business operations …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer Geologist Krista Clark, RPG, was recently appointed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves to serve a four-year term on the Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists.

The six-member board oversees state-sponsored licensing, testing, and continuing education for Professional Geologists in Mississippi.

Clark is a Registered …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Bernhard announces that Melissa Samuel has been named the company’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Since joining Bernhard in 2018, Samuel has worked with the Executive Leadership Team on a myriad of legal and operational matters designed to advance key initiatives and position Bernhard for continued growth. …

ATLANTA, GA — Claudia Bilotto and Daniel Bridges have been appointed to key southeast regional leadership positions in the Southern States District of WSP USA, an engineering and professional services consultancy.

Bilotto, who most recently led the Georgia Transportation business for WSP, will lead the entire Southern States District …

KNOXVILLE, TN — As part of the stated strategy to accelerate growth in the pure play rental business, H&E Equipment Services announces the return of industry veteran David Hobbs to the company as Executive Vice President. In his role, Hobbs has managerial responsibilities for the company’s existing operations at all …

NORMAN, OK — For a second time, Garver Oklahoma Water Team Leader Mary Elizabeth Mach, PE has been appointed to sit on Oklahoma’s Water Quality Management Advisory Council (WQMAC). Citing her “extremely valuable” command of issues and subject matter relative to water, ODEQ Executive Director Scott A. Thompson recently made …

RUSTON, LA — Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA) announces that Matt Woodard has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer, in which Woodard will provide leadership to the accounting and finance functions for HGA. Woodard and his team will supply the business units of HGA with information and analysis that …

Terex Trucks comes from a strong hauling heritage: with over 70 years of experience in building robust, reliable and tough articulated haulers, the Motherwell, Scotland-based manufacturer knows how to design machines that are trusted by customers to deliver a powerful performance in all conditions. Its two models, the 30.9-ton payload …

THOMPSONS STATION, TN — Takeuchi-US hires Shann Cooke as its new Midwest Regional Product Manager. Cooke will now be responsible for supporting all of the company’s dealers and national rental accounts in the Midwest region, which includes the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. He will …

Tucked away amongst wide swaths of agricultural fields and small, rural communities the Big Woods private waterfowl preserve is being developed by H2Dig LLC. The company specializes in premium outdoor recreational development and oftentimes is working in remote areas without great access to service stations, fuel, or equipment maintenance …

WESTCHESTER, IL — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) hires Kim Phelan as its new Marketing Director. An association publishing professional, Phelan has a history in the construction equipment industry and the rental business. For 15 years, she has created or curated written and live content on business subjects ranging …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Jeff Decoteau, PE, PMP, has joined the firm in the newly created position of Water Resources Engineering Manager. In this role, Decoteau will help Neel-Schaffer grow its Water Resources group across the company’s nine-state footprint.

Based in the Baton Rouge …

JACKSON, MS — By unanimous consent, the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) has voted to appoint Brad White as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) beginning July 1, 2021.

White currently serves as Chief of Staff for Governor Tate Reeves. He has previously served as Chief of …

RESERVE, LA — DSC Dredge, LLC, a company in the dredge manufacturing industry, announces the appointment of two key new hires to their corporate leadership team in early 2021.

Justin Lasseigne joins DSC as Corporate HSE Manager, with the core responsibility of overseeing DSC’s HSE program for all three …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Joni Seymour was selected to serve as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) for the Oklahoma Transportation Cabinet Agencies, which include the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.

In the newly created CINO position, Seymour will work with every business unit across …

Progressive Construction Co. seems a rather apt name for a company that’s grown continuously in services and size throughout the past two-and-a-half decades. During that time, founders and owners Todd Urbina and Ricky Cruz developed the Alexandria-based firm into one of central Louisiana’s most diversified and comprehensive contractors.

“We are …

CHICAGO, IL — Looking for a hydraulic breaker attachment that is simple to use, powerful, and compatible with your Komatsu excavator? Take a look at the high-performance efficiency and unique variable energy technology incorporated into Komatsu’s expanded line of JTHB-G and JMHB-H hydraulic breakers.

Designed and tested for compatibility with …

CHICAGO, IL — Sakai America has added Linden Talley as a Regional Sales Manager to their heavy equipment sales team, focusing on soil and asphalt rollers. He will work with new and current Sakai dealers in the Midwest United States. Talley will cover the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, …

GARNER, IA — Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, is commemorating its 60th anniversary by celebrating its team members and the local community.

IMT products have now been a part of the building supply, construction, tire service, public works, mining, railroad, rental, and propane markets for …

As the circular economy ramps up, waste management facilities are gaining in importance. To optimize their operations, these sites need productive, cost-efficient machinery. Delivering high performance, fuel efficiency and excellent productivity, Terex Trucks articulated haulers are well-suited to meet the demands of recycling and resource management facilities.

Every year, Terex …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) names Jeffrey C. Altman, PE, Acting Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Altman assumed the role following the retirement of MDOT Executive Direct Melinda McGrath after 36 years of state service.

“It was with great reluctance that we …

HOUSTON, TX — National Trench Safety (NTS) and Trench Plate Rental Company (TPRC), two pure-play providers of trench safety solutions in the U.S., announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will be majority-owned by Tailwind Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

MILWAUKEE, WI — As the industry emerges from a full year under the COVID-19 cloud, a clear majority (88 percent) of equipment manufacturers report a positive outlook for 2021, according to a new survey released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. More than half (55 percent) of the respondents …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators, and vibrator monitoring systems, adds Darragh Company to its dealer network in the mid-South region. Darragh Company has 11 locations, and the full line of Minnich products are available to all markets.

“We are …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Jason Cobb, who has more than two decades of engineering experience in Oklahoma, has been named the Leader of Olsson’s office in Oklahoma City.

Cobb spent 22 years with a national engineering and architecture firm based in Oklahoma City, where he most recently led …

A long-term employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Lorie Tudor now serves as director of the agency and has risen to the challenges facing those responsible for transportation infrastructure.

“At the end of most days, I feel I’ve made a difference,” Tudor says. “I’ve added value and insight, …

ATLANTA, GA — Curry Supply Co. announces its investment in the Southeast territory with the introduction of Georgia resident, Steve Nelson, as Regional Sales Manager. In this role, Nelson will utilize his industry knowledge and experience to serve as the dedicated Curry Supply representative for clients located in North …

FORT WORTH, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., promotes Jeff Payne, PE, a longtime manager with nationally recognized leadership experience, to Executive Vice President as the company prepares for succession changes. As a new members of the Executive Team, Payne oversees South Central Operations, which covers Texas and …

JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Environmental Director was recently recognized by a national organization for her service to the transportation industry. Kim Thurman received the 25-Year Award of Meritorious Service from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

“For over 25 years …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Freese and Nichols, Inc., hires Lewis Bernard, PE, an experienced Mechanical Engineer, to lead stormwater pump station projects and help expand the flood protection solutions for clients along the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United States.

Bernard has led diverse design teams on multi-million-dollar projects …

PERRY, OK — Kevin Smith has been named the General Manager of the recently formed Ditch Witch Division of The Toro Company. Smith is tasked with bringing the businesses of Ditch Witch, Subsite Electronics, American Augers, and Trencor into one organization whose products will be sold primarily through the …

RALEIGH, NC — Freese and Nichols, Inc., promotes Tricia Hatley, PE, a longtime manager with nationally recognized leadership experience, to Executive Vice President as the company prepares for succession changes. As a new member of the Executive Team, Hatley oversees the firm’s operations in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Georgia, …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Erin Rooney was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) for a two-year term. CRCL is the first statewide nonprofit dedicated to coastal restoration in Louisiana and an advocate for coastal issues at the local, state, and federal …

RUSTON, LA — HGA recently announced numerous changes to its senior leadership team as the company continues to look to the future with a comprehensive business plan and path of succession.

“I believe in the importance of a strong, values-based culture, and the ability to attract and retain the best …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc. announces that six new Vice Presidents have been named: General Counsel Ed Everitt, Telecom Manager Albert Wilson, and Engineers Glenn Ledet, PE, Kris Lightsey, Ph.D., PE, Connie Standige, PE, and Chris Trebisky, PE, PLS, PP.

Everitt is a licensed …

OVERLAND PARK, KS — Sterling Cramer is promoted to Senior Director of Operations for Olsson, an engineering and design firm that serves clients throughout the United States. Cramer was previously leader of the firm’s region that covers offices in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas.

In his new role, Cramer will …

SUWANEE, GA — Heavy equipment companies in the South now have greater access to Doosan machines, parts, and service. Equipment Incorporated has expanded with three new dealer locations. The new Equipment Incorporated dealerships add to the company’s existing locations that serve customers across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

Equipment Incorporated …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The former two-term South Bend, Indiana, mayor (2012 to January 2020) was a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He withdrew from the race and endorsed Biden …

HOUSTON, TX — Curry Supply Co. expands its regional sales team with the addition of E. Marshall Hale as a Regional Sales Manager. Hale, who resides in Texas, will offer direct support for Curry Supply’s Houston (Deer Park) location, in addition to operating as the main contact for Curry Supply …

Equipment and software investment growth fared better than overall GDP growth in 2020 as businesses invested to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and growth should remain well into positive territory in the beginning of 2021. Annual equipment and software investment growth of 7.8 percent is forecast for 2021. Annual U.S. …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Jeff Walters, PE, has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager for Alternative Delivery projects.

Walters has over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on large projects that include bridges and roadways totaling more than $2 billion in construction costs. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Associated Builders and Contractors’ Board of Directors elected Steve Klessig, Keller Inc., to serve as the 2021 ABC National Chair during a meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stephanie Schmidt, Poole Anderson Construction, was elected Chair-Elect, and Milton …

HOUSTON, TX — McKim & Creed, an engineering, surveying, and design-build company, announces that Duane Germenis has joined the company as Regional Business Development Director. In this role, he will build client relationships and expand McKim & Creed’s client base within the oil & gas and industrial water/wastewater industries …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), welcomes J.Y. Kim as President. 28-year Hyundai veteran Kim began his career as part of an overseas sales team to support North American Operations, and later worked at HCEA’s Chicago office from 2004 to 2008.

He was instrumental in establishing a …

TULSA, OK — The Oklahoma district of the U.S. Small Business Administration has named Vacuworx the 2020 Manufacturer of the Year as part of National Small Business Week (NSBW). For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated NSBW, recognizing the contributions and successes of America’s entrepreneurs …

WARRIOR, AL — Atlas Copco Power Technique (AC), a provider of air, flow, and power solutions, introduces Mid-America Engine as a dealer, effective immediately. Located in Warrior, Alabama, the dealer will provide sales, service, and distribution to customers throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle (from Tallahassee to the …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a global manufacturer of compact equipment, has awarded H&E Equipment as its 2019 Southwest Region Dealer of the Year. H&E’s successful sales efforts in 2019 have proven that they are outstanding in the construction equipment market. Takeuchi’s Southwest Region Business Manager Hampton Wideman presented the …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Office of Multimodal Commerce’s Aviation Division was recently recognized with the Special Recognition Award by the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates (LAMA) during their 50th anniversary virtual conference.

This award was presented to this division for the state’s …

LAFAYETTE, LA — C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C. announces the internal promotion of Kathryn Fenstermaker to Corporate Communications Leader. Senior Vice President, R. J. Boutte, said, “Kathryn brings her creative vision, talent, energy, experience, and knowledge to this important role. She is ready to lead, and we look …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Robert Perkins as a Paving & Compaction Specialist for its Road Construction and Minerals Division. Perkins brings nearly two decades of experience related to both the heavy highway construction and heavy equipment industries to the position.

“Robert has paved everything from …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Luis Malave has been selected to lead the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Division Three maintenance efforts as the Maintenance Engineer. Malave was selected in September 2020 and will coordinate repair, upkeep, and asset preservation activities in 11 counties in south-central Oklahoma.

Malave’s career with …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou Group announces the appointment of Ilmars Nartish to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Manitou North America, effective immediately.

“We are excited to welcome Ilmars to Manitou North America. With more than 13 years working with Manitou Group, his knowledge …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Office of Multimodal Commerce’s Director of Ports, Mary Bourgoyne, PE, has been appointed as the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Baton Rouge Branch.

Bourgoyne, who previously served as the ASCE President-Elect, will serve …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Oil & Gas Division (Weir Oil & Gas) of the Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based global engineering business. Headquartered near Fort Worth, Texas, Weir Oil & Gas produces a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc. announces that Stan Wright, PE, was recently elected to serve a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Madison County (MS) Business League & Foundation.

Wright joined Neel-Schaffer in 2016 and is a registered Professional Engineer who has more than 20 years …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Vern Gunderson as Vice President of Road Construction & Minerals. Gunderson is responsible for Kirby-Smith's road construction and minerals division and will lead the heavy equipment distributor’s sales, rental, and customer support efforts related to its Wirtgen Group (Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Two key positions have been filled in central and north-central Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Rick Howland has been chosen to oversee construction and maintenance activities in the Oklahoma City metro and Matthew Mitchell has been selected to oversee the department's construction activities …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Two members of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's (ODOT) leadership are set to continue their impact on transportation in new positions. Shawn Davis joins ODOT as Director of Operations and will lead the field divisions as they conduct construction and maintenance projects across the state. …

WATERLOO, IA — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) announces a change to its leadership team in response to the planned retirement of David Hoffman, who acted as Director of Worldwide Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support.

After more than 41 years of service at John Deere, Hoffman has announced his …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Eric Kalivoda, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), was recently announced as the recipient of the Thomas H. MacDonald Memorial Award. The award is the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) top award and is …

GRAND RAPIDS, MN — ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, added new dealers to its dealer network in Q2 of 2020 — three locations each for new dealers CLM Equipment Co. Inc. and TraxPlus LLC, as well as the …

LAFAYETTE, LA — By obtaining her professional licensure, Jeanine Thibodeaux, PLS has become Fenstermaker’s first ever female Professional Land Surveyor. Thibodeaux recently received word that she had passed the PS Principles and Practice of Surveying exam. According to Bill Tripoli, IT Director at the Louisiana Professional Engineering and …

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Curry Supply welcomes Forest Hendricks to the sales team as National Account Manager. Hendricks joins Curry Supply’s national account, bringing a focus on heavy machinery and the railroad industry. With his experience in rail, he will work toward further developing Curry Supply’s presence in the top …

In construction there’s always a couple of major concerns on the jobsite – performance and safety. Strangely, as performance slips so does the on-the-job safety factor.

Any job function that requires a construction worker to keep their arms raised up and over their head is where this risk is a …

LAFAYETTE, LA — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Ting Yi, PhD, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Transportation Engineer based in the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana, office. Yi has more than 12 years of experience in transportation engineering and specializes in travel demand modeling, traffic …

NASHVILLE, IL — Trimble announces that a SITECH Technology Dealer has been established to serve civil construction contractors in Southern Illinois, Southern Missouri, and portions of Kansas and Oklahoma. SITECH Mid-America joins the network of SITECH dealerships — the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering a comprehensive portfolio of …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. was recently honored with the 2020 Trailblazer of the Year award from the American Road & Transportation Builder’s Association (ARTBA) at the 32nd Annual P3s in Transportation Virtual Conference.

The award is …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Allen Al-Suwaidi as Pipeline Services Account Manager. Al-Suwaidi will be responsible for managing existing customer accounts of KSM’s Pipeline Services division, which operates independent of territory restrictions, as well as developing new customers nationally in the pipeline construction industry. He joins …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx welcomes Charlie Cunningham to the North America sales and leadership teams as Senior Director of Sales.

Cunningham brings more than two decades of experience with sales, marketing, and business development activities. He recently spent 15 years with Astec Industries, Inc. As Vice President of Sales with …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Services and Fascan International have reached an agreement for Terex to become a full-service dealer of Fassi products. As an authorized dealer, Terex Services will provide maintenance, repair, and parts for Fassi products at its 19 branch locations across much of the U.S., as well as …

KATY, TX — LiuGong North America has appointed five new construction equipment dealers in the U.S. recently, expanding their growing dealer network. These dealerships provide the LiuGong and Dressta brands to areas of the country that previously did not have the opportunity to put them to the test.

Malvese Equipment …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Global design and engineering firm, Stantec, has expanded its team of water and geotechnical engineers in the Gulf Region with two strategic hires in Louisiana. These additions strengthen the firm’s Water Practice and its ability to serve clients along the Gulf Coast and beyond.

This …

TULSA, OK — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Nicole Hopkins has joined the firm as a Business Development Manager located in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, office.

Hopkins joins the firm to work primarily with the architecture practice, specializing in health care, education, justice, and community projects …

CHICAGO, IL — More than 37 million Americans face hunger each year and as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes an additional 17 million Americans into food insecurity, Komatsu’s North American business units are partnering with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to donate up to $250,000 to support …

MOLINE, IL — Deere & Company (DE) announces that its Board of Directors elected John Stone to the position of President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. He will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company's construction and forestry operations throughout the world and for …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Ron Brown was named Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Division Three, based in Ada. Brown will manage the construction and maintenance of interstates and highways as well as other transportation-related projects in 11 counties in south-central Oklahoma.

Most recently, Brown served …

TIFFIN, OH — PALFINGER announces the official appointment of Alberto Cavaggioni as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Service for the North America Region.

Cavaggioni has been appointed Vice President Sales and Service for the North America Region as of March 23, 2020. He will be a member …

PLANO, TX — “You are the missing piece.” With this slogan five global players of the construction industry invite all entrepreneurs worldwide with innovative construction solutions to participate in this year’s edition of the Construction Startup Competition. Startups willing to play a crucial role in the transformation of the construction …

KATY, TX — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA announces that George Lumpkins, General Manager of Marketing, General Service Manager, and Product Developer Manager retired at the end of May 2020. Lumpkins is a professional with a 45-year career in the construction equipment business, with over 26 years with KOBELCO.

“George …

HOUSTON, TX — Vacuworx announces the addition of two new Area Sales Representatives serving customers in the Gulf Coast Region.

Sebastian Castilla joins Vacuworx with 12 years of domestic and global pipeline sales experience, including prior procurement, sales support, and business development roles at Welspun Corp. and Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars, as …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. promotes Angie Brewer to Human Resources Manager. Brewer joined the heavy equipment distributor in 2016 and most recently served in the role of Human Resources Generalist. Her skillset and leadership have made her an asset to the company, which has over 500 employees …

TULSA, OK — Warren CAT announces the promotion of Jeremy Mangrum to Machine Sales Representative. Mangrum has been with the company for over 20 years, and during that time he has created a work philosophy that revolves around his customers. He is a firm believer that when you take care …

FORT MILL, SC — Tim Hyland returned to Dynapac recently as the Director of Sales for Key & Governmental Accounts, working with those customers on sales of the entire Dynapac lineup that includes pavers, feeders, and compaction equipment. He is be based at Dynapac’s North American headquarters in Fort Mill, …

MCCOMB, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held its annual District Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 7 in McComb, Mississippi.

MDOT’s Roadeos provide employees with an opportunity to sharpen their skills of vehicle handling, trailer maneuvering, and heavy equipment precision. Operators are able to improve their techniques …

Newport News, VA — On April 1, 2020, Daniel Pitzer changed position and moved to the Liebherr headquarters for mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen, Germany, becoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the mobile and crawler crane division. His successor in charge of the U.S. market for the mobile and …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Angie Brewer to Human Resources Manager. Brewer joined the heavy equipment distributor in 2016 and most recently served in the role of Human Resources Generalist. Brewer will report to Vice President of Human Resources Seth McColley.

“Angie has a passion …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Scott Lange was recently named Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Human Resources Director. Lange has more than 34 years of human resources experience and has been with ODOT for six years.

Lange started at the department as a Human Resources Program Manager in March 2014. He …

TULSA, OK — McElroy announces the appointment of Geoff Koch, PE, as Vice President of Product Development, who will help lead the evolution and global impact of McElroy pipe fusion equipment.

Koch joins McElroy after nearly 25 years with Ditch Witch, where he was Vice President of Product Development. …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Dalton A. Farmer, Jr. was elected Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission at a special called meeting, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Farmer was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve a 10-year term on the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Farmer took …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Robert S. Moore, Jr. was elected Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission at a special called meeting, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Moore replaces the late Thomas B. Schueck, who passed away March 3, 2020, as Chairman. He was appointed to the …

LAFAYETTE, LA — Fenstermaker CAD Operator Toby Kirkpatrick recently passed the Level 1 Certified Survey Technician (CST) examination. Earning the CST certification, issued by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), is a milestone in Kirkpatrick's career and a testament to a growth mindset within the Fenstermaker organization.

“Toby has …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma-based Manhattan Construction Company Project Manager Lucy Lambert-Novotny has received the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma (AGCOK) 2019 Committee Member of the Year award.

Lambert-Novotny is currently the Chairperson for the Workforce Development Committee at AGCOK. Under her leadership, the Workforce Development Committee, in partnership with …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Pelican Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC Pelican) recently honored 156 craft students at a graduation ceremony for completing craft training programs in electrical (11), heavy equipment (4), millwright (13), mobile crane (19), instrumentation (11), pipefitting (7), project supervision (16), site safety (12) …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Highway Commission has named Lorie Harris Tudor as Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The commission made the announcement following a special meeting. Tudor will succeed Scott Bennett, who announced his retirement effective March 20, 2020.

“I’ve had a great career …

JACKSON, MS — At its first meeting of 2020, the Mississippi Transportation Commission named Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District, as Chairman.

“I am so honored to be elected as Chairman; it is a responsibility I will take pride in,” King said. “As Chairman, my goal is to ensure …

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that seven leaders in Louisiana and Mississippi have been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President or Vice President for 2020.

Nick Ferlito, PE, PTOE and Steve Twedt, PE, are now Senior Vice Presidents with the firm. Russ Bryan, ASLA, …

LAFAYETTE, LA — Fenstermaker Pipeline Division Operations Leader Michael Marine recently earned his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. According to the Project Management Institute, “You can find PMPs leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP is truly …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Two Olsson employees are currently filling leadership roles with organizations that strengthen the engineering profession and industry.

Jim Vetter, Project Engineer on Olsson’s Water/Wastewater team, is serving as President of the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE), an affiliate of the National Society of Professional …

MEMPHIS, TN — Geotechnology, Inc., promotes Pat Donovan, PE to Professional Services President and Jim Howe to Exploration President. Geotechnology CEO Ed Alizadeh, PE, JD, announced the changes, which became effective January 1, 2020.

Donovan has been serving as Geotechnology’s Vice President-Regional Manager of the South Region in …

MEMPHIS, TN — The Center for Active Design (CfAD), operator of the Fitwel Certification System, announces the certification of four projects through Fitwel Community, an evidence-based standard for optimizing holistic health benefits at the neighborhood scale.

While nine projects around the country were selected to participate in the Fitwel pilot …

PHARR, TX — Doggett Machinery Services announces that Derek Paternostro has been named Vice President of Operations. He will have leadership and operational responsibility for all locations throughout Louisiana and East Texas. His management and customer relations skills will be instrumental in continuing the growth of the business. Doggett Machinery …

TULSA, OK — ICUEE, the demo expo, has named Dave Hughes, Vice President of Global Sales for McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as its 2021 show Chair.

Hughes will lead the ICUEE management committee, a volunteer group of utility construction industry executives for overall show planning. …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces an increased presence in the Gulf Coast area with the promotion of Paul Raines from Production Manager to Regional Service Manager.

Raines is a service-oriented professional with technical know-how, problem-solving abilities and organizational skills. Factory trained and certified to inspect, service and repair all makes …

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn Wilson, Ph.D. announces two new additions to his executive staff. Deidre Deculus Robert has been named as Executive Counsel, and Joshua McNemar has been named as Assistant to Secretary for policy and governmental affairs.

Robert brings …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Performance Contractors, Inc., a full-service industrial contracting firm, announces that it is celebrating 40 years of delivering fabrication, construction, maintenance and turnaround services across the United States. The firm has spent the last four decades focused on core values of safety, quality, workforce development and …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment Company, a part of the Bramco family of companies, announces the promotion of Wayne White to General Product Support Manager for the Middle Tennessee region. In his new position, Wayne will oversee the entire Product Support operation in Nashville, Tennessee, including parts and service. …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Trahan Architects, a global architecture firm based in New Orleans with design studios in New York City and Chicago, founded by Victor F. “Trey” Trahan III, FAIA, welcomes Julia LeBlanc, Director of Business Development and Communications to the firm. LeBlanc has experience in …

SAINT PAUL, MN — The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announces the winners of its 2019 Project Awards. The Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge Rehabilitation was chosen as the ICRI 2019 Project of the Year. This year, three finalists were chosen, and the winner was announced at an awards ceremony.

ICRI awarded seven …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz recently added two new hires to the department.

Sarah Penn was named General Counsel for ODOT. Most recently, she served as the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) General Counsel.

Before she served as General Counsel …

TULSA, OK — Associated Builders & Contractors of Oklahoma (ABC) has honored Manhattan Construction Group companies with seven 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards and national safety honors. The awards were presented to Manhattan Construction Company and Cantera Concrete Company at the ABC Oklahoma Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet in the …

FORT MILL, SC — Dynapac North America LLC, a manufacturer of high-tech rollers for asphalt and soil applications, pavers and feeders, welcomes Jason Ammon back to the Dynapac team as Vice President of Product Support & Operations.

Ammon is based in the Fort Mill, South Carolina, office reporting to …

SUNNYVALE, CA — Trimble announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Robert G. Painter to succeed Steven W. Berglund as President and CEO of Trimble effective January 4, 2020, the first day of Trimble's 2020 fiscal year. Painter will also join the Trimble Board of Directors on January …

YAZOO CITY, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces a leadership change in District 3.

Durwood P. Graham has been named District 3 District Engineer following Kevin Magee’s retirement. Before becoming District Engineer, Graham served as the Assistant District Engineer, Construction Operations.

Graham was hired by the …

TULSA, OK — Associated Builders and Contractors of Oklahoma (ABC) announces that Crossland Construction Company, Inc.’s work on three projects in Oklahoma received awards in ABC’s Excellence in Construction awards competition. Crossland Construction was recognized during the 33rd Annual ABC of Oklahoma Excellence in Construction Awards Gala in Tulsa, …

JACKSON, MS — Brasfield & Gorrie recently relocated its Mississippi office to the 600 Concourse building on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. The space increases the office’s footprint and provides additional offices for the growing team.

“Our new workspace will allow our employees to operate in a highly collaborative and …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Scott Equipment Company (Scott Equipment) will offer Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) products and services from its locations in Arkansas, in addition to its locations in Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The company closed an agreement with Little Rock, Arkansas-based Hugg & Hall Equipment Company (Hugg & …

OMAHA, NE — The HDR Foundation announces 37 grants awarded to nonprofit organizations across the country totaling $204,824. These are part of the 2019 small grant and young professionals action grant cycles. The organizations will use the funds for a variety of educational, recreational and community benefit programs.

Awardees for …

SPENCER, OH — K-Tec Earthmovers recently held their first Dealership Network Scraper Symposium event, in Manitoba, Canada. The event hosted 56 professionals representing 22 different organizations, traveling from as far away as Japan, Sweden and Australia to hear the latest advancements in K-Tec’s earthmoving product offerings.

As part of the …

BILOXI, MS — Equipment operators from Departments of Transportation around the southeast recently competed at the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Roadeo in Biloxi. Individual winners of each competition and the overall state with the most points have been announced.

Focusing on efficiency and skill, roadeos provide highway workers with an …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — ALLU Group Inc. announces Lyle Machinery Company, headquartered in Richland, Mississippi, and with 11 locations across the southern U.S., as its newest dealer for the full line of ALLU Transformer material processing attachments.

The company not only provides sales and rental of ALLU’s screener crusher …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Nine Midwest Block & Brick facilities recently earned National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) / Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Safety Awards. The annual recognition goes to product manufacturing members of the NCMA and ICPI for exemplary safety performance based on incidents reported to OSHA 300 log …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) presented major awards to three prominent transportation leaders for exceptional service and innovation during a special ceremony at the organization’s annual meeting, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Lorie Tudor, the Deputy Director …

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR — Successful Dealer Magazine has named Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas (North Little Rock location) as North America’s 2019 Truck Dealership of the Year (18-wheeler & Vocational). This makes for the third year that Doggett Freightliner was named a finalist for this award (in 2015, in 2017 …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Heidi Katz, PE, has been named HNTB Corporation’s Oklahoma Practice Leader. Katz has experience overseeing a variety of municipal, highway and tolling projects in Oklahoma. She is based in the firm’s Oklahoma City office.

Katz’s role includes overseeing delivery of technical excellence and innovative …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Mike Patterson joins HNTB Corporation as a National Transportation Practice Consultant and Vice President. He is based in the firm’s Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, office.

Patterson serves as a strategic advisor to HNTB’s newly-named Oklahoma City Office Practice Leader, Heidi Katz, PE. Together they will help …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast, serving the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Williamson is a problem solver who prioritizes communication and follow-through as keys to building customer relationships. Based in Panama City …

BARAGA, MI — Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has launched a new X-Series Service School program to provide live, in-person machine training opportunities for members of its dealer network. Hosted by Pettibone dealers at various regional locations, the service school is specifically focused on Pettibone’s next gen X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Chris Price, PE, has been named President of HNTB Corporation’s Central Division. He oversees operations, project delivery and client service in nine states including Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas and Mississippi. Price leads approximately 600 professionals who provide aviation, highway, bridge, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has promoted Rebecca McNatt to Director of Construction Technology. In this role, McNatt will be responsible for the growth and development of Komatsu Smart Construction and other equipment manufacturer technology programs offered through KSM. Smart Construction from Komatsu provides customers with equipment …

SPRINGDALE, AR — Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Manhattan Road & Bridge Company, a bridge and infrastructure construction firm, has named 30-year construction industry veteran David Foster as Vice President of Operations of its Northwest Arkansas division. With offices in Springdale and Little Rock, Manhattan provides bridge and heavy infrastructure construction services …

TUPELO, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held the 2019 State Equipment Operators Roadeo in Biloxi, Mississippi. Each spring, MDOT hosts the Equipment Operators Roadeo in each of its six districts. The top operators from the district roadeos compete in the state event.

Focusing on safety, efficiency …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has elevated 22 members as ASLA Fellows for their contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Mike E. Lanaux, Jr., ASLA of CARBO Landscape Architecture in Alexandria, Louisiana, was one of those members elevated to the Council …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D., announces that Daniel Magri has been appointed as a new member to his executive staff. Magri will serve as the next Assistant Secretary for the Office of Planning, which oversees public transportation, data …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Somerset CPAs and Advisors will be launching their 2019 Construction Industry Financial Performance and Salary & Benefits Survey. This industry-specific survey provides information about the financial standing of the national construction community, outlining salaries and benefits by position, balance sheets, statements of operations and other information as …

JACKSON, MS — Three teams of students from Mississippi took home awards during a national bridge building competition.

Team “Best” from Guntown Middle School placed third in the 7th and 8th Grade category; “Your Arch Nemesis” from East Union Attendance Center placed third in the 9th and 10th Grade category; …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Two women are making an impact on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) by being named the first females in two top senior staff positions. Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz named Dawn Sullivan as Deputy Director and Terri Angier to the newly created position of Interagency …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) recently attended the Transportation Construction Council (TCC) Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The week was full of transportation causes from various associations and groups.

This year’s TCC Fly-In was focused on urging members of Congress to provide a solution for …

CAMDEN, AR — More than 50 employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) District Seven received the Director’s Diamond Award for their diligent work and quick restoration of U.S. Highway 278 in Ouachita County.

Around 6:45 a.m. on March 27, a tractor trailer transporting ammonium nitrate on U.S. …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Tim Morgan, PE, has been named HNTB Corporation’s Office Leader for the firm’s Central U.S. offices in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa. A Vice President, Morgan has 15 years of technical expertise and leadership experience in transportation infrastructure in the region. He previously served …

MCALESTER, OK — The Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) team recently celebrated the grand opening of its facility in McAlester, Oklahoma, the 11th location in its network of sales and service branches across a four-state region. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting event that featured representatives from KSM, McAlester community leaders and …

NASHVILLE, TN — Thompson Machinery, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for middle and west Tennessee and north Mississippi, sells and services a variety of equipment, ranging from dozers to backhoes, to electric power generation and on-highway trucks, and even power systems for river barges traveling down the Mississippi River.

“Within …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces David Kellerstrass as General Manager, Product Support Sales. Kellerstrass will manage product support sales operations, which includes oversight of 16 product support sales representatives for the company. He will focus on growing parts and service opportunities for KSM, partnering with industry …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has named Kevin Chastain as General Service Manager, expanding the company’s leadership team of industry professionals. Chastain will work to implement strategies that further the growth and development of all service operations, which include over 300 departmental employees across the company’s …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Shelly Williams was recently named the Local Government Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. She will be responsible for all interactions and projects partnered with local governments, including county roads and bridges, sidewalks and bicycle paths. This position also implements the County Improvements …

JOPLIN, MO — Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) announces the acquisition of Chester Bross Construction Company of Hannibal, Missouri, and Hutchens Construction Company of Cassville, Missouri, and Springdale, Arkansas. The acquisition will give the ESS’s teams the ability to share resources, expand their geographic footprint and add value for …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s recent meeting include presentation of the Woman of the Year award, a briefing on an emergency Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) project to repair an I-40 bridge in El Reno and status of several projects that have been rescheduled …

ORANGE PARK, FL — Six departments of transportation were named as winners of 2018 Perpetual Pavement Awards by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA). The award celebrates long-life asphalt pavements that reflect the characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design.
The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road …

VANCOUVER, BC — Ritchie Bros. announces an organizational realignment in North America. Jeff Jeter is appointed President of Upstream & Emerging Businesses, and Kari Taylor is appointed Chief Sales Officer, U.S. Regions.
Jeter’s responsibilities will include driving the Upstream business by rolling out RB Asset Solutions in the U.S., …

LEWIS CENTER, OH — The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) recently announced the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation in Las Vegas. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes:

MOBILE, AL — HDR announces Scott Todd to HDR’s water practice as Client Development Leader for Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. In his new position, Todd will work with other teams at HDR to drive the growth of the business and implement strategic initiatives. He is based in the Mobile, Alabama, …

NEWTON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently held its annual District Equipment Operators Roadeo at the MDOT District 5 Headquarters in Newton and the District Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 6 at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg.

Focusing on efficiency and skill, MDOT’s roadeos provide …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Brian Taylor has been named the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Chief Engineer. The announcement was made at an Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting. In this senior staff position, Taylor will oversee all statewide engineering and operations activities. He replaces Casey Shell who retired in 2018. …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. announced Seth McColley as Vice President of Human Resources. In the new role, McColley will lead people strategy, rewards, talent management, recruiting and leadership development and learning, while also creating an integrated team that will continue to strengthen the culture for the company’s …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma Transportation Commission announces the appointment of Tim Gatz as the new Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, following a unanimous vote at a recent meeting. Gatz currently serves as the Secretary of Transportation and the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike …

TULSA, OK — Brent Dostal has been promoted to President of Tulsa-based Cantera Concrete Company, a turn-key concrete subcontractor serving clients in Oklahoma, Arkansas and North Texas. Cantera is a member of Manhattan Construction Group, which is one of the largest commercial construction companies in the southern United …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. announces officer changes to further support execution of the enterprise strategy, including an emphasis on the company’s focus on services. All changes became effective on May 1.
Tom Bluth, who was most recently Vice President of the Innovation & Technology Development Division (ITDD), has …

JACKSON, MS — Mississippi middle and high school students recently competed in the statewide Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Bridge Building Challenge at the Clyde Muse Center on the Rankin Campus of Hinds Community College in Pearl. Over 200 students participated in this year’s competition.

TRAC is an education outreach …

Fairfax, VA — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Jerri Daniels, CFM, has been promoted to Associate Vice President in the firm’s New Orleans, Louisiana, office, and Andy Bobe, PE, has been promoted to Senior Associate in its Daphne, Alabama, office.
Daniels has been …

LONG BEACH, CA — Associated Builders and Contractors announces the winners of the 2018 National Safety Excellence Awards during the 29th annual Excellence in Construction Awards at ABC Convention 2019 in Long Beach, California. A total of 42 ABC member companies were recognized for their safety performance.
The National Safety …

NASHVILLE, TN — Power Equipment Company, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been appointed the newest dealer for Epiroc drills, parts, accessories and service in the state of Tennessee. Power Equipment is a member of the Bramco family of companies, one of the largest equipment dealers in North America.

Its …

LA GRANGE, TX — EvoQuip has appointed Powerscreen Texas as the authorized distributor to cover Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The longstanding company will sell the full EvoQuip portfolio of compact crushing and screening equipment. Established in 1978, Powerscreen Texas provides quality products, service and parts to their customer base. …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces the expansion of its North American sales force with the addition of three new members to their existing team going into 2019. The manufacturer is aligning its sales team to handle key accounts, serve new and existing territories and support a diversified line of vacuum …