MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announces that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new Deputy Secretary.

As Chief Operating Officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes 3,200 employees, dozens of field offices, and a …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HNTB, an infrastructure solutions firm, has been named Employer of the Year by the Wisconsin Chapter of WTS International. This recognition highlights HNTB’s commitment to advancing women in the transportation industry, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, and developing future transportation leaders.

“We are …

MADISON, WI — Secretary Kristina Boardman recently began her new role as Wisconsin’s Secretary of Transportation. Boardman becomes the first woman to lead the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) after serving in a variety of roles in the agency, including Deputy Secretary and Administrator of the Division of Motor Vehicles …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HNTB, an infrastructure solutions firm, names Thomas J. "T.J." Dougherty, PE Wisconsin Office Leader and Vice President overseeing the Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay offices. He succeeds former Office Leader Ashley Frederick Booth, who was appointed HNTB’s North Texas-Arkansas Office Leader.

Dougherty most recently served …

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers announces that Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson is leaving the Evers Administration to take a position at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Evers also announces that he is appointing Kristina Boardman to serve as WisDOT Secretary, who will become the …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) promotes Ben Schmidtlein to Vice President of Sales. Schmidtlein joined RMS in 2021 as Aggregate Division Manager and since has built a team of aggregate sales and technical support specialists, expanded product offerings, and nearly doubled sales of aggregate equipment. He …

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 …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Michael Baker International, an engineering, planning, and consulting services company, announces that Jon Schelkoph, PE has been promoted to Office Executive for the firm's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. In this role, Schelkoph will oversee and manage the growth of Michael Baker's portfolio of business in Minneapolis, St. …

MADISON, WI — McShane Construction Company announces that Alison Gorham was promoted to Vice President of the firm's Wisconsin Regional Office in Madison.

Gorham joined McShane in 2012 as a Project Engineer and was subsequently promoted to Project Manager. In 2018, she established McShane's Madison office and was promoted to …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Ken Kiepczynski, PE, joins HNTB as Construction Services Department Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience in construction engineering, inspection, and project management. Throughout his career, he has worked on some of Southeast Wisconsin’s largest and most complex projects including I-94 North-South Freeway in Milwaukee, …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Becky Rude joins HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, as Planning Group Director, bringing more than 18 years of extensive expertise in project management, environmental planning, climate and transportation resilience, natural resources and restoration design, National Environmental Policy Act and associated compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

“We …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A key HDR transit design team member has been accepted into the American Public Transportation Association’s Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2025. Theophile "Theo" Nkenfack’s dedication to pursuing innovative transit solutions at HDR led to him being selected from a pool of 71 applicants.

Based …

BEMIDJI, MN — The Bemidji office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) has promoted industry veteran Patrick Weerts to Director of Operations. He replaces Bob Fitzgerald, who is retiring. In his new position, Weerts will lead the day-to-day operations of the Bemidji region, including overseeing all construction projects, marketing programs, and business …

FARGO, ND — Kraus-Anderson Construction (KA) has hired two new North Dakota business development directors to meet the construction growth in the Upper Midwest.

Amy Hass will become the Director of Business Development in the company’s new regional office in Fargo, North Dakota. KA opened the office in December 2023. …

LACROSSE, WI — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin student that was enrolled in a post-secondary heavy equipment repair program this spring.

The recipient is Sam Horstman from Western Technical College in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was selected from 27 applicants by a …

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, …

BURLINGTON, WI — Scherrer Construction, a construction management company in Wisconsin, announces the promotion of Benjamin Templin to the position of President. Templin previously served as the company's Executive Vice President since 2010.

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Templin brings a wealth of knowledge …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Peter Diessner has been named Chief Executive Officer of Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc., the holding company for KA’s 127-year-old family of companies. Diessner has been Chief Operating Officer of KA Companies since 2023. He succeeds Bruce Engelsma, who has been CEO since 1997. Engelsma remains Chairman …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Western Specialty Contractors announces the promotion of David Grandbois to Manager of its Minneapolis, Minnesota, branch. Grandbois has been the Assistant Branch Manager for the past four years.

As Branch Manager, Grandbois is responsible for managing sales, daily operations, and field personnel at the branch, plus developing …

BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) recently inducted three new members into the North Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor during a ceremony at the annual North Dakota Transportation Conference at the Bismarck Event Center.

Inductees include former NDDOT Director Grant Levi, President of Industrial Builders …

ST. PAUL, MN — Big-D Companies announces that Cory Schubert has been promoted to the role of President of the Big-D Construction Midwest office.

His promotion comes not long after the 10-year anniversary of the office’s opening, for which Schubert was an integral team member, then in the position of …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ben Schmidtlein has been named Vice President of Aggregate for Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Schmidtlein joined the company in early 2020 and has been instrumental in guiding nearly four years of steady, substantial growth in aggregate sales and support for Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

Under …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Kraus-Anderson Construction (KA) promotes Camille Helou to Senior Vice President and Pat Mulcahey to Vice President. Working from the company’s Minneapolis office, they both will continue to serve as Director of Operations.

ST. LOUIS, MO — Eric Paul Seiler Sr., husband, father, and retired CEO of Seiler Instrument, passed peacefully in his home on January 7, 2024 at 95 years old. Eric was born to Eric H. and Dora Seiler on March 1, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. He loved …

BISMARCK, ND — Mike Gerhart Jr. has been named the Deputy Director for Administration for the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

Gerhart will be responsible for oversight of the Financial Management, Legal, Human Resources, and Communications Divisions, as well as for managing the department’s IT budget and serving as …

DULUTH, MN — Kraus-Anderson Construction Company’s Duluth office hires Todd Mell as Director of Project Planning and Development. He will be responsible for developing the office’s growth strategy and will serve as a key consultant with stakeholders on construction projects in education, health care, government, and commercial market sectors. …

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead as President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Thompson served as Vice President of the national organization from 2022-2023.

As President, Thompson will work with other leaders across the country to …

MILWAUKEE, WI — The new year is bringing big changes to Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, as it will be the first time in more than three decades that Steve Freckmann is not its General Manager. Freckmann is retiring at …

CHICAGO, IL — Gilbane Building Company announces that Michael C. Brown, PE, has been named Regional President overseeing Gilbane’s growing Midwest and Texas regions. With nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Brown began his career as a Project Superintendent and previously spent close to two decades …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — JE Dunn Construction names Jeff Callinan as the Office Leader for its Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. Callinan has been with JE Dunn since 2002.

JE Dunn’s Minneapolis office has seen growth over the past few years, achieving sales over $400 million in 2022 and 2023. The office has …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — WSP names Patrick Watz as Midwest District Transportation Business Line Leader. WSP's Midwest district includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Watz, a Senior Vice President with the firm since 2021, brings nearly three decades of experience …

MINNETONKA, MN — Sambatek announces the addition of Josh Maus, PE, as a Transportation Client Service Manager. Maus brings a wealth of knowledge in traffic engineering for developments and freeway and interchange projects for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), counties, cities, and developers.

As a Client Service Manager …

WEST FARGO, ND — Titan Machinery Inc., a network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, announces as part of its leadership succession plan, David Meyer, the company’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to Executive Chairman effective February 1, 2024, and will also continue to …

CHICAGO, IL — John Trotta has been promoted to Midwest District Leader at WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy.

Trotta, a Senior Vice President who was recently interim Midwest District Leader, has assumed this role on a permanent basis. He will continue to serve as WSP National …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HGA welcomes Rick Gilbertsen, AIA, as Associate Vice President and Principal in the Public | Corporate practice group in Milwaukee. He will develop new business opportunities and lead client relations efforts for a growing Manufacturing and Industrial market base throughout Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Kraus-Anderson (KA) adds management staff to augment the company’s facility sustainability, planning, and assessment units. KA hires Kevin Bright as Sustainability Manager, Scott Davidson as Strategic Facility Planner, Mauri Solomon as Facility Assessment Manager, and Max Stockbridge as Technology Services Product Manager. They will work in the …

PLATTEVILLE, WI — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, is the 2023 University Outstanding Award recipient for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm.

Duehr graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with experience …

WAUKESHA, WI — Richard W. Wanta has assumed the position of Interim Executive Director for the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association, Inc. (WUCA) and the Public Works Industry Improvement Program, Inc. (IIP), effective immediately. He served in that position for 29 years prior to his retirement. He will serve on a …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, announces the promotion of David Mortensen to Director of Site Design Services. Mortensen previously held the position of Assistant Director of Site Design Services at raSmith.

In his new role as Director, Mortensen will lead the …

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, …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Kraus-Anderson Construction Company (KA) promotes Tony Peleska to Chief Information Officer. He previously served as Vice President of Information Technology. Peleska will oversee the construction company’s IT strategic planning and development, solution implementation, and project management, and will also work closely with the entire family of Kraus-Anderson …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Miron Construction Co., Inc. promotes Sam Orcholski to Project Executive at its Milwaukee office.

Orcholski has been with Miron since 2020 and has served as Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. He is responsible for guiding project management teams and their projects throughout the preconstruction and construction …

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announces his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next Deputy Secretary.

Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female Deputy Secretary after serving as the Administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016. As Chief Operating Officer, she will …

BISMARCK, ND — 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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, announces that Chris Tippery, P.E., ENV SP, Senior Project Manager, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Collections Award for the Wisconsin Section of the Central States Water Environment Association. This award is presented …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith announces the addition of Erica Pergande as a Senior Wetland Ecologist/Project Manager. Pergande is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) assured wetland delineator, which means that the WDNR automatically concurs with her delineation work, eliminating the need for a follow-up concurrence site visit from the …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Gilbane Building Company welcomes Andre Ghelfi-Thomas as Project Development Manager for the Milwaukee office. Having been in the construction industry for over seven years, Ghelfi-Thomas will leverage his operational knowledge to enhance client relationships and bolster community partnerships in the Southeast Wisconsin market.

“I am thrilled to …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Luke Van Santen joins HNTB as a Principal Project Controls Business Analyst in HNTB’s Minneapolis office. Van Santen will play a pivotal part in overseeing project controls and analytics, ensuring the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects. Van Santen brings extensive e-Builder administration and implementation experience to …

NEENAH, WI — McMahon hires Daniel Ewart as an Electrical Engineer, Gerald Kudek as a Public Safety Specialist, Dylan Rass as an Architectural Designer, Amy Sedlar as a Survey Technician, and Susan Tucker as a Water and Wastewater Designer.

Ewart comes to McMahon after working five years at a full-service …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, announces that Genevieve Stollenwerk, Civil Engineer, received the American Public Works Association Wisconsin Chapter (APWA-WI) 2023 Outstanding New Member Impact Award.

This award recognizes new or young APWA-WI members who have demonstrated an initial commitment …

CHICAGO, IL — Eric Nordeen has been promoted to President of Ryan Companies' Great Lakes region, replacing Jim McDonald who is transitioning to Divisional President overseeing the West, Northwest, and Great Lakes regions.

In his role as Regional President, Nordeen will oversee all real estate development and construction in …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Brandon Maurisak, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as a Transit and Rail Project Manager in HNTB’s Minneapolis office. With over a decade of experience in the transportation industry, Maurisak brings significant leadership experience and an expertise in rail and transit track design to his new role.

“We …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities welcomes Eric Kluver as its new Vice President and General Manager.

“Eric brings a wealth of operational and financial experience with top equipment manufacturing and distribution companies,” said Simon Meester, President of Terex Aerial Work Platforms. Meester, who has been the President of Genie …

BLOOMINGTON, MN — Aspen Equipment, a division of MGX Equipment Services, LLC, announces the promotion of John Orzechowski to Branch Manager of the company’s Bloomington, Minnesota, branch.

Orzechowski has been with Aspen since 2016. He previously held the positions of Sales Representative and Project Manager.

“I thank Aspen …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, announces leadership changes in its municipal services division. Chris Stamborski has been promoted to Director of Municipal Services, and Jason Feucht has been promoted to Assistant Director of Municipal Services. As part of a planned leadership …

CHICAGO, IL — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, names Doug Pelletier to lead the construction practice for the firm's offices in Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Madison, Wisconsin; and Lexington, Kentucky. With over 28 years of experience across multiple construction verticals at various …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Amy Williams, an architect of hospitals and medical office buildings for medical systems, has been named Principal and Midwest Regional Health Practice Leader for Perkins&Will. A key leader for the firm’s Minneapolis and Chicago studios, Williams’ appointment reflects the continued expansion of the global architecture …

MADISON, WI — Miron Construction Co., Inc. promotes Dylan Lienhardt to Senior Vice President and Conceptual Estimating Manager in the Madison office. With nearly 15 years of experience in preconstruction and estimating, Lienhardt has the ability to serve both external and internal clients. He is responsible for the development, growth, …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Cory Powers has been named Engineering Market Sector Leader at HGA. Based out of the Milwaukee office, Powers will work collectively with engineering and design team leaders to grow the firm’s engineering services across building types and markets.

“It is an exciting time to be an …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Peter Diessner has been named Chief Operating Officer of Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc., the holding company for KA’s family of companies. Diessner has served as President of KA Realty & Development since 2019 and will continue to oversee its day-to-day operations.

As KA Companies’ COO, Diessner will …

BISMARCK, ND — Chad Orn has been named the Deputy Director for Planning at the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

Orn will be responsible oversight of all planning divisions and functions within the department. He will work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategies to ensure …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, announces that Jeff Derra, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, and Pat Hainault, P.E., have received promotions from Assistant Division Directors to Co-Directors of the structural services division. Derra and Hainault will lead the division’s 27 …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — McGough announces executive Dan Schuette as its Director of Project Development - Industrial. In this new role, Schuette will leverage his expertise in construction and engineering to further the growing industrial sector, which is currently managing projects totaling more than $600 million in scope. The move comes …

GREEN BAY, WI — The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin announces that Paul Martzke, AIA will serve as its 2023 President. Martzke is President of Immel Construction based in Green Bay. Brian Hornung of J.H. Findorff & Son, based in Madison, was elected as 2023 Vice President.

As …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA announces that Rebecca Kleinbaum Sanders, AIA, NCARB, has been named the new Healthcare Practice Group Leader in the Great Plains region. She will lead the health care team in Minneapolis and partner with leaders in the Rochester office.

“Rebecca is a talented, empathetic, and collaborative …

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger was recently confirmed with bipartisan support by the Minnesota Senate.

Daubenberger has worked for MnDOT for more than 23 years. She was appointed as the agency’s Commissioner by Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan in May …

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 …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HGA welcomes Michele Stanton as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Based in the Milwaukee office, she will direct the firm’s information technology strategy, working closely with Executive leadership, IT teams, and the Digital Practice Group firmwide.

“Michele has a strong track record of producing results …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Barr Engineering Co. announces that Nick Nelson, a Vice President and Senior Environmental Consultant at Barr, has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding Greg Keil, who stepped down from the position following 37 years with the company.

Nelson brings to the COO …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Braun Intertec announces Seth Taylor has joined the company as Vice President of Nondestructive Examination (NDE). Taylor brings nearly 25 years of experience within the nondestructive testing industry and advanced NDE techniques including digital radiography and computed tomography to the 100 percent employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — M.A. Mortenson Company (Mortenson) announces the promotion of Derek Cunz to the position of President. Cunz will continue to partner with Mortenson’s Chief Executive Officer Dan Johnson, Chairman David Mortenson, and the company’s senior leadership team in leading the business. Cunz is a 27-year Mortenson …

NEENAH, WI — Miron Construction Co., Inc. promotes Megan Prestebak to Vice President, Education.

Prestebak has been with Miron’s education team for more than eight years, most recently serving as the Business Development Market Lead, Education. She is responsible for the education market, managing client relationships, and leads business development …

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 …

RACINE, WI — The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) unanimously elected Craig Thompson — Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation — as its 2022-2023 Vice President.

Thompson replaces former AASHTO Vice President and Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HGA announces that Mark Bultman has been named Healthcare Market Sector Leader. In this strategic position based out of the Milwaukee office, he will combine his extensive leadership, management, and design expertise to direct overall performance of the national health care practice across 12 offices. He heads …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Braun Intertec announces Margot McManus has joined the company as Chief People Officer (CPO). McManus brings a wealth of experience as a human resources and organizational change leader to the 100 percent employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm.

“I am very pleased to welcome Margot …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Knutson Construction announces Rick Allen as the company’s new Vice President of Safety. Based in Minneapolis, Allen will work with teams at all Knutson Construction offices in Minneapolis, Rochester, and Mankato, Minnesota, as well as Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“Rick’s strong background makes him well-qualified …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Tom Meyer, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2022 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota Gold Medal. This award is the highest honor bestowed by AIA Minnesota, recognizing those who have made lasting contributions to the field of architecture.

The 2022 Gold Medal Jury noted the …

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith announces that Jeff Derra, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, and Pat Hainault, P.E., have received promotions to Assistant Directors of the structural services division. In the construction services division, Jennifer Starr has been promoted to Assistant Director of Construction Services, Assistant Director Patrick Zimmer will …

CHICAGO, IL — McKissack & McKissack, a Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) company, announces that Girard Jenkins has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for the Midwest and West. The Chicago-based project executive, who has more than 35 years of experience leading public and private …

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 …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Gilbane Building Company announces that Tom Holzheimer was promoted to Operations Manager for the Milwaukee office. Holzheimer will be actively engaged in overseeing Gilbane’s portfolio of projects across Wisconsin. As Operations Manager, Holzheimer will combine his technical expertise and hands-on approach with his passion for driving results …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Ryan Luck, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as Construction Services Group Director and Associate Vice President, bringing more than 32 years of experience in managing and successfully delivering complex transportation projects. Luck, who is based in the Milwaukee office, will focus on HNTB’s growing staff and portfolio …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA announces that Jay Frost, PE, has joined HGA as Associate Vice President and Electrical Department Leader in Minneapolis.

He will direct engineering services and team processes for the Electrical Engineering Department across the office’s market sectors.

“HGA is one of the top design firms in …

BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum appoints North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Deputy Director of Engineering Ron Henke to lead the department, citing his deep knowledge of the state’s transportation infrastructure, long history of service to the state, and leadership on many key NDDOT initiatives over the years.

Henke’s …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith announces that Alyssa Walker, Structural Engineer, received the 2022 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Wisconsin Section Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award.

This award recognizes early professional accomplishments and unique contributions to the civil engineering profession or community. Walker was honored for her …

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 …

MENASHA, WI — Faith Technologies, an electrical planning, engineering, design, and installation contractor, was awarded a 2022 BUILD Wisconsin Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin in the Specialty Contractor - Electrical category.

AGC Wisconsin recognized Faith Technologies for its work on the Children’s Wisconsin Master Campus …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Richard A. Smith, M.S., P.E., F.ASCE (Rick), Founder and previous Owner of raSmith, has been named a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction. An honor held by only 3 percent of ASCE members, an ASCE Fellow is someone who has …

EAU CLAIRE, WI — Miron Construction Co., Inc. recently promoted an executive at its Eau Claire, Wisconsin, office.

Andrew Daniels has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Eau Claire operations. Daniels served as Vice President of Business Development for more than three years and has been with the company since …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — DLR Group's Valentina Castellon has been promoted to Hospitality Interior Design Leader. In this role Castellon will lead a team of 30 interior designers within the firm’s $24-million hospitality studio.

Castellon began her DLR Group career as an intern before joining the firm in 2013. Since …

APPLETON, WI — Burns & McDonnell promotes 35 employee-owners across the U.S. to the Principal Group after their contribution to a record year of sales and growth in 2021 for the 100 percent employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm.

Last year, Burns & McDonnell supported 17,000 projects, grew by nearly …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA announces that Mark Spencer has been appointed Minneapolis Office Director. He will manage daily operational and administrative functions for the 270-person office in downtown Minneapolis.

“Over the past several years, our Minneapolis headquarters office has reimagined a new way of working in a hybrid environment to …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mike Arend, MHA, joins HDR as a Senior Health Strategist in the Minneapolis architecture studio. In this position, Arend will apply his understanding of the health care industry at the intersection of health care strategy, operations, facility planning, and development.

As Senior Health Strategist, Arend applies …

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 …

FARGO, ND — Ulteig, a provider of comprehensive engineering/design, program management, technical services, and field services, announces the appointment of Susan Aspelund as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Aspelund is a seasoned leader who brings the financial management expertise necessary to sustain Ulteig's business operations and support its strategic plan …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Bolton & Menk's Ashley Hudson recently received the 2022 WTS-MN (Minnesota Chapter) Woman to Watch Award and Scott McBride received the 2022 WTS Minnesota Chapter Honorable Ray LaHood Award.

The Woman to Watch Award recognizes an entry to mid-level woman in her career who has already …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Daniel Abeln, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, joins HDR as a Health Principal based in HDR’s Minnesota architecture studio. In this role, Abeln will be a leader for HDR’s health practice in the Minnesota area to cultivate relationships with new and existing health clients while further growing …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — LEO A DALY announces that Steven Andersen, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to the role of National Laboratory Specialist. In this role, he will apply his decades of knowledge and experience as a Laboratory Designer to inform and grow the Science & Technology …

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 …

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN — The Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota (CPAM) announces the passing of JoAnna Bichner, CPAM Executive Assistant, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, after a grueling seven-month battle with cancer at the age of 33.

JoAnna was born on May 26, 1989. Growing up, JoAnna enjoyed spending …

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, …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Architecture and design firm Perkins&Will announces two new leadership transitions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in support of future growth and changing market demands.

“Our firm is nimble and adaptable, evolving with and for our clients and communities. Leadership succession is a natural part of that evolution. It keeps …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Global design firm Stantec appoints Beth Tomlinson to Carbon and Climate Discipline Leader for their global Buildings practice. She will lead the company’s Carbon Impact Team, a cross-disciplinary group of specialists that applies building science and design solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment, increase …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA announces that Sarah Berseth, PE, has been promoted to national Director of Operations overseeing the systems and processes that support HGA’s business strategies across the firm’s 12 offices. Berseth, a licensed Mechanical Engineer, assumes her new leadership responsibilities after having served as Minneapolis Office Director …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HNTB Corporation names Sara Hage Minnesota Office Leader. An Associate Vice President based in the firm’s Minneapolis office, Hage brings more than 18 years of experience. As Office Leader, she will oversee the growth and development of employees, clients, and business across Minnesota.

Hage most recently served …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ryan Companies' Architecture + Engineering (A+E) department consists of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and civil engineering. The team does not just design buildings, they take ideas and shape them into tangible structures. As this team of 176 continues to grow, Ryan announces the recent promotions …

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., …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Behind Ryan Companies' acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures is the capital markets team. They provide the financial strategy behind the stories the company builds. In 2021 alone, this team of 12 completed nearly $3 billion in transactions. The capital markets team announces that Anders Pesavento …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA welcomes Max Carr, AIA, LEED AP, as Associate Vice President and Senior Project Manager in Minneapolis. He will direct team processes for the office’s Public | Corporate group serving clients throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Carr has more than 15 years of experience designing …

STURTEVANT, WI — The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announces the recipients of the 2022 ACPA Awards, presented at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation in Las Vegas, Nevada, during World of Concrete 2022.

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, …

IXONIA, WI — We Energies has contracted Burns & McDonnell to provide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) peaking facilities in southeastern Wisconsin, near Ixonia and Bluff Creek. The facilities are needed to support long-term growth in the region and allow the utilities to continue providing additional …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announces plans to fully reimagine the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center. Located on the southwest edge of the Milwaukee campus, the reimagined Wellness + Recreation facility will bring together the campus’s fitness and recreation facilities with the Counseling Center and …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — LEO A DALY, the global planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, appoints Dustin Rehkamp, AIA, as Healthcare Market Sector Leader in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, design studio. In this role, Rehkamp will direct the firm’s multi-disciplinary health care design team in the region.

As Healthcare …

ST. PAUL, MN — KLJ announces the addition of Kurt Zmich as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jess Karls as Associate Vice President of Transportation.

ST. PAUL, MN — Mike Heuer, Braun Intertec Vice President and Principal Engineer, was recently honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award at the 70th Geotechnical Engineering Conference at the University of Minnesota by the Conference Committee.

This award recognizes an individual who is at least 50 years old, has …

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, …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Gilbane Building Company announces that it has expanded its leadership team in Milwaukee to support continued growth in Southeast Wisconsin, naming Alicia Dupies as Area Manager and promoting several key team members. Under the leadership and vision of Adam Jelen, Executive Vice President, Gilbane Building Company …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HGA welcomes Terri Howard as Associate Vice President and inaugural Director of Equity. In this newly created executive role, Howard will serve as a thought leader to drive equity initiatives, develop hands-on programming, organize firmwide resources, and build external partnerships. She will be based out of the …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ryan Companies welcomes John Petersen to the role of Vice President of Preconstruction - Multifamily. Petersen will support the anticipated growth in Ryan’s multifamily business by evaluating the company’s subcontractor relationships and construction materials procurement to help circumvent challenges linked to supply chain disruptions.

“Ryan’s national footprint …

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN — Burns & McDonnell is strengthening its services in the Upper Midwest in areas including aviation support and construction by promoting Mark Rivers to Regional Manager for the firm’s Aviation & Federal Group in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. He will be taking over for the retiring Rob Darnell …

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 …

MINNETONKA, MN — Sambatek announces the promotion of Corey Bergman, P.E. to the role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO) as a key member of the executive leadership team. The role of CGO was created to lead a one company growth strategy. He will build and implement a roadmap to achieve …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Braun Intertec, a Minneapolis-based engineering, consulting, and testing firm with offices throughout the United States, announces the appointment of Braun Intertec Vice President Nathan McKinney, PE, and a Fortune 500 company Growth and Business Strategist Julie L. Moore to the company’s board of directors.

“I …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, names Terry Hoops its Territory Sales Representative for Minnesota. Hoops oversees Dawes’ bare and operated rentals as well as all equipment sales covering the entire state.

Hoops is a three-decade veteran of …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Kristina Johnston, IIDA, CHID, LEED AP rejoins HDR’s design practice in Minneapolis, as Interior Design Principal. In her new role, Johnston will help set the vision for the local interiors practice and provide inspiration and design direction for projects. She will also help execute high standards …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ryan Companies announces the promotions of Rick Peper, Mitch Kittel, Bill O’Connell, and Josh Bergstrom to Vice President. These four field operations team members have been with Ryan for more than 100 years combined.

Bergstrom has been promoted to Vice President of Field Training …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mortenson’s Wind Energy Vice President and General Manager Tim Maag was elected to the American Clean Power Association’s Board of Directors for the second time. Maag originally served as a board member for the American Wind Energy Association from 2018-2020 and was one of the …

PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announces that Joel Jundt, SDDOT Secretary, will officially be welcomed as a new Board Member for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) during the upcoming organizational annual meeting. SDDOT also recently announced that Greg Rothschadl, a 31-year veteran of …

LEBANON, OH — Fecon announces the addition of Dallas Zeller as a Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest region. In his new role, Zeller will assist distributors and other sales channel partners in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin in …

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. …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Elizabeth Tomlinson, PE, BCxP, LEED AP BD+C joins Stantec as Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She will focus on integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation, commissioning, and energy transitions within a variety of project types — including health care, municipal, education, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and …

NEENAH, WI — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, announces promotions for two current employees. Michael Simon, P.E., Senior Transportation Project Manager, is named Vice President; and Michael Martin, AIA, Architect, is named Associate of the company.

Simon has 37 years of experience in civil …

RICHFIELD, WI — Hy-Brid Lifts announces JJ Beimborn’s transition from Service Manager to Midwest Territory Sales Manager. His new role will include promoting the growing Hy-Brid Lifts product line, establishing and maintaining customer relationships, and supporting customers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

“I’m looking forward …

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces it has named John Somers as its Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector, effective immediately.

Somers replaces Megan Tanel, who will succeed Dennis Slater as AEM President, effective January 1, 2022. Somers will be responsible for the strategic direction …

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 …

As the third generation and fourth family member to lead Butler Machinery Company, President and CEO Twylah Blotsky looks to the generations before her to get back to the company’s roots. Blotsky attributes who they are as a company to Butler’s humble beginnings as a dirt contractor in the …

ST. LOUIS, MO — Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Co., Inc. recently marked its 75th Anniversary with a celebration at its main office in St. Louis, Missouri. The company also has seven additional geospatial sales offices in Lenexa, Kansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Lansing and Detroit, Michigan; and Omaha, …

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 …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Samantha Carlson joins raSmith as a Landscape Architect and Project Manager to support the Site Design Group at the Milwaukee Site Studio. Carlson has nearly 10 years of landscape architecture experience including site planning, project management, and landscape plans for residential, institutional, and commercial developments.

“Samantha brings …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — LEO A DALY announces the promotion of Leif Eikevik, AIA, LEED AP, WELL, to Market Sector Leader for Commercial/GSA in our Minneapolis design studio. In this role, he will split time between leadership of the studio’s Commercial and GSA design practices, both of which will leverage …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ryan Companies welcomes Troy Zierden as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Peter Fitzgerald as the Vice President of Real Estate Development.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Thomas DeHaven, PE, joins HNTB as National Bridge Practice Consultant and Vice President. Based in Minneapolis, he provides leadership on complex bridge projects across the nation, including design-build pursuits and constructability reviews.

DeHaven brings 38 years of experience to HNTB. This expertise includes a specialization in …

NEENAH, WI — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, announces Vic Lutz, former McMahon Chief Financial Officer, as the company’s new Chairman of the Board.

Lutz has worked for McMahon since December of 1985 and has served on the board of directors since 2007. He has …

NEENAH, WI — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, announces the retirement of Denny Lamers, former company President, Chairman of the Board, and community advocate.

Lamers has worked for McMahon since May of 1975. He served as the company President for 33 years, from 1985 to …

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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — David Mortensen has received a promotion to Assistant Director of the site design services division at raSmith. Mortensen has served as a Project Manager at raSmith since 2019. He has more than 15 years of civil engineering and project management experience.

“David contributes a unique skillset …

GRAND RAPIDS, MN — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV Holdings Inc. brands, announces Tate Johnson as President, Lee Thole as Director of Aftermarket, and David Gannon as Director of Channel Development.

Johnson joined the organization as Commercial Director in September 2020, overseeing …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HGA welcomes Angie Choy Edwards as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Edwards succeeds Kent Mainquist, who retired from HGA after 22 years of service. Mainquist will serve as an Advisor through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

Edwards joins HGA with …

NEENAH, WI — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, has hired several new engineers, land surveyors, and an Architectural Designer to its Neenah team.

New engineers include Mike Katzenberger, Water Resources Engineer; Grant Gilbaugh, HVAC Design Engineer; and Jim Talbert, Senior Process Design Engineer. …

NEW HAVEN, CT — The BILCO Company announces it has hired Schu Marketing as its representative for selling specialty access commercial building products in Minnesota and other regions of the upper Midwest.

Based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Schu Marketing has been representing manufacturers to industrial, plumbing, heating, and architectural markets …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Corporation announces that Darryl Niven has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Terex Utilities. Niven, a business and operations leader with more than three decades of experience leading global heavy manufacturing businesses, will report to John L. Garrison, Jr., Chairman, President, and …

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Transportation Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson concludes a successful term as President of the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO). Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz takes over as incoming President. The transition was announced at MAASTO's annual meeting in Chicago. Thompson served as MAASTO President …

MONROE, WI — Monroe Truck Equipment announces its new Commercial Division; this includes a sales team, a new commercial campus in Monroe, Wisconsin, and updated branding.

Monroe Truck Equipment is a truck equipment designer, manufacturer, upfitter, and distributor. They serve the commercial work truck industry, and also municipalities across America …

BURNSVILLE, MN — Ames Construction, Inc. announces that Raymond G. (Butch) Ames has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer. He will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors for the company. A longtime advisor to the company, Jerry Ouimet has been appointed the position of President and Chief …

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 …

HIBBING, MN — Rock Machinery, Co., LLC., a distributor of processing equipment and parts for the mining, aggregate, and recycle industries, announces its recent hire of Bud Fontana, who joins the company as the Mining Account Manager. Based in Hibbing, Minnesota, Fontana will cover the Minnesota Iron Range …

LISLE, IL — Brokk, a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, announces Chad Diacek as its Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Diacek manages sales for both Brokk robotic demolition machines and Aquajet Hydrodemolition robots. He provides support to customers throughout Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and …

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 …

SAINT PAUL, MN — The KLJ Solutions Holding Co., parent organization to KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), and its Board of Directors announce Eric Michel, as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Michel fills the gap left by previous CEO Barry Schuchard, who passed away in March of …

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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Dave Neumann joins raSmith as Director of Information Technologies (IT) to lead the IT division at the firm’s Brookfield, Wisconsin, office. Neumann has more than 20 years of IT experience, including 15 years of experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. Neumann brings a diverse, technical …

DULUTH, MN — SEH shares that Kathy Crowson, PE now leads the water and wastewater practice in the company's central region.

"Kathy is known for creating a strong team environment and empowering those around her," said Benita Crow, Central Region Leader. "She is a technical expert and a natural …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a Minneapolis-based and family-owned construction management and contracting company, announces the election of Brantley Barrow as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Barrow has worked in the construction industry for most of his career and has served on AP’s board for the …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — SEH Associate and Senior Professional Engineer Lindsey Roberts McKenzie has been awarded the 2020 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Tudor Medal. This honor is given to an individual 39 or younger who has made outstanding contributions in engineering, design, construction, research, development, or planning, also demonstrating …

ST LOUIS, MO — Harry P. Fabick, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021, played a vital role at the John Fabick Tractor Company. Better known as Fabick Cat, this local heavy equipment dealership was founded by his grandfather, John Fabick, in 1917. After …

WATERTOWN, SD — Equipment technicians representing contractors, rental companies, dealers, utilities, and co-ops, and Terex Service Centers and Fleet Technicians received hands-on service training at the Terex Utilities Service School held at Lake Area Technical College.

During the three-day event in Watertown, South Dakota, 45 participants rotated through six stations. …

WEST FARGO, ND — Hundreds of Doosan Bobcat employees across several North America locations recently volunteered cumulatively more than 1,500 hours, utilizing Bobcat equipment and their talents to different projects and organizations to complete Doosan Days of Community Service. This companywide volunteer effort celebrates ongoing partnerships within communities where Doosan …

BROOKFIELD, WI — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil engineering and surveying firm in Brookfield, Wisconsin, promotes Paul Schafer to Director of Construction Services, effective July 1. Schafer has 10 years of experience at raSmith, the last five as Assistant Director. He has more than 21 years of experience in the …

MANSFIELD, OH — Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators, and vibrator monitoring systems, announces Shawn McLaren as the company’s new West Coast Sales Manager.

Joining the company three years ago, McLaren has had experience in shipping management, inside sales, and the fabrication of hydraulic …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA announces that Meredith Hayes Gordon, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to Arts, Community, and Higher Education (ACE) Practice Group Leader in Minneapolis. She will work with market sector leaders, principals, and design teams to direct a marketing strategy that aligns with the national sectors …

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 …

ST. PAUL, MN — Marivel Ansera, CID, IIDA, ASID, Senior Interior Designer, Senior Associate at HGA, has been named an American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Ones to Watch Scholar and an International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Member of the Year Award winner.

The double wins, announced by …

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 …

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Bill Panos has been named President of the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO).

Panos, who previously served as WASHTO Vice President, will take over the duties of President from James Bass of the Texas Department of Transportation …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HDR promotes Emily Hyland to serve as Strategic Communications Director for the power, waste, and industrial markets. Backed by a team of 130 practitioners in 24 areas, Hyland will partner with clients to identify and plan innovative, tailored strategies that manage risks associated with implementing community-focused infrastructure …

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 …

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 …

MADISON, WI — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Wisconsin announces the members of its 2021 Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB). This group of leaders within the community works with the USGBC Wisconsin team to develop and implement programming that supports USGBC’s local, regional, and global goals.

These advisory board members …

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 …

DES MOINES, IA — Lucas Casey will serve as the Sales Leader in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Casey is a strategic and collaborative leader with over 15 years of experience in city administration and government relations. He joined SEH in 2016 to launch the SEH office …

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 …

SACRAMENTO, CA — Dynapac announces the appointment of Steve Cole as Dealer Sales Manager - Western U.S. Region, reporting to Jamie Roush, Vice President of Sales. Cole is the Dealer Sales Manager for the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, North …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee-based Giuffre Brothers Cranes, Inc., has been named Manitex International’s Number One Selling Dealer for 2020.

The award honors Manitex International’s top dealer who sells the greatest number of cranes during the calendar year. Manitex International, Inc. is a provider of engineered lifting solutions including …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Nancy Blankfard, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, of HGA, has been elevated to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Blankfard is Vice President and Principal specializing in cultural, civic, and religious architecture. She has more than 25 years of experience designing …

America’s infrastructure is in need of repair as evidenced by the D+ grade it got on the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Upgrading the system has been a challenge as the government is perpetually underfunding infrastructure. Public-private partnerships are one way to sweeten …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA welcomes Michael Andersen as Associate Vice President in Business Development. For the past 25 years, Andersen has been focused on the health care market in the areas of business development, marketing, sale, strategic planning, and communications.

Andersen will continue his focus on the health care market …

VERMILLION, SD — LiuGong Machinery recently awarded a LiuGong North America dealer Partnership Award, which commemorates 10 years of partnership between LiuGong and the dealer. The award was given to Midwest Ready Mix & Equipment, Inc. of Vermillion, South Dakota. The dealer rents, sells, and services LiuGong Construction Equipment.

Dave …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact equipment, promotes Shay Klusmeyer to Divisional Manager. Formerly Takeuchi’s Central Midwest Regional Manager, Klusmeyer will now lead Takeuchi’s regional business managers and regional product managers as they support dealers and customers in the company’s West, Southwest, Central Midwest, and Midwest regions. …

BROWNSVILLE, WI — Marc Holsen joins Michels Corporation as Midwest North Region Senior Manager of its Pipe Services operations. He will be responsible for all operational aspects in the Midwest North region, which includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.

Pipe, culvert, and utility manhole rehabilitation services in the region include cured-in-place …

A city-state collaboration has brought Brookings, South Dakota, a reconstructed U.S. 14/6th Street through the center of town, increasing safety and traffic flow.

“Sixth Street is the major road through the town of Brookings,” says John Rittershaus, Project Manager for the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). “That roadway …

APPLETON, WI — The Boldt Company announces several executive level changes affecting regional and national leadership roles within the organization. The following individuals were promoted into the roles of Vice President:

Todd Pingel is the new Vice President of Information Technology and most recently served as the company’s Director of …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, names Ben Saukko the company’s new Director of Communications. In his new role, Saukko will support and activate AP’s business strategy through internal, external, and executive communications.

“In this new role at AP, Ben …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — HGA welcomes Jay Wiederholt, AIA, as Associate Vice President and Principal in Minneapolis. He will direct client relations, new business opportunities, and team processes for the Public | Corporate practice group, focusing primarily on developing government agency relationships in the region.

“The pandemic has changed the …

RACINE, WI — CASE Construction Equipment introduces Terry Dolan as its new Head of Sales and Marketing for CASE in North America. Dolan is a long-time construction industry executive who previously worked in the CASE organization in various strategic, sales, marketing, and training roles. He has spent the last 20 …

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 …

BLOOMINGTON, MN — Aspen Equipment announces that Director of Sales Dick Kennedy has decided to retire. Jed Fischbach will step into the role.

Kennedy celebrates over four decades at Aspen Equipment, and is the company’s longest serving employee. He entered this industry in 1979 as a Territory Manager with RMS …

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Astec Industries announces that Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has expanded its distribution to include Astec brands Roadtec and Peterson in increased territories and regions. RMS is a dealer for Astec brands KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens.

RMS provides construction and mining equipment throughout the Upper …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Mack Trucks names Jeff Oldham Regional Vice President of the U.S. Central Region. In this position, Oldham will be responsible for increasing Mack market share and profitability in the region.

“Jeff’s industry knowledge and extensive OEM and dealer experience will serve as an advantage in this …

OMAHA, NE — Shive-Hattery, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, announces the election of Jennifer Bennett as President and expansion into the Madison, Wisconsin, and Omaha, Nebraska, markets.

Bennett has served as Executive Vice President since March 2020 and has succeeded Jim Lee as President. Lee has served …

Butler Machinery has successfully delivered and installed two Caterpillar C175 generators to two different jobsites in rural South Dakota, one of its most logistically challenging deliveries to date. The generators, which are each around the size of a railroad car, are 50 feet long by 14 feet wide by 15 …

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. …

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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Brookfield electrical contracting firm, Lemberg, announces the appointment of Mark Chappel to President and the promotion of Tim Scheid to Chief Executive Officer. The changes come as current President and Chief Executive Officer David M. Washebek transitions into his new role as Vice President of the …

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 …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou North America presents Stan Houston Equipment Co., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the Gehl 2019 Top Dealer Award. This award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment, and customer support of Gehl equipment in North America.

“On behalf of Gehl, I …

Deep Foundation Group is reinforcing the foundation in a building at the Caterpillar Remanufacturing Drivetrain facility in West Fargo, in North Dakota’s Red River Valley, to prepare the structure for the installation of a heavy machine.

“This is a unique project, because the building was existing, and we had to …

SIOUX FALLS, SD — The South Dakota American Water Works Association (SDAWWA) selected Erin Steever, Professional Engineer and Engineering Specialist at Bartlett & West, as the recipient of their George Warren Fuller award. This honor is given to SDAWWA members for exceptional and extraordinary service to the water …

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 …

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, …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide announces that Eric Arter and Rhett DeBuys will serve as Co-Leaders for the firm’s National Mixed-Use Practice. The two have a combined 50 years of experience in the industry.

Arter — based in the Cincinnati office — has been with …

APPLETON, WI — The Boldt Company announces several executive level changes affecting national leadership roles within the organization.

Dave Kievet has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of The Boldt Company. Kievet has worked for Boldt since 1990 and was named Chief Operating Officer in September of 2018. Kievet …

BISMARCK, ND — Trimble announces that it has acquired MidStates VRS, a network previously owned by Butler Machinery and Frontier Precision. The addition of the network, located in North and South Dakota, increases the footprint of Trimble’s VRS Now GNSS corrections service to cover more than one million square …

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 …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou North America recently presented Josh Gross and Bryce Smid of JGE, Inc., located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with the Mustang by Manitou 2019 Top Dealer Award. This award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment, and customer support of Mustang by Manitou equipment …

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 …

JANESVILLE, WI — ALLU Group Inc. announces Mid-State Equipment, headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, as its newest dealer for the full line of ALLU Transformer and ALLU Crusher material processing attachments. The company has seven locations in Wisconsin, and provides sales and rental of ALLU’s attachments, as well as complete …

MADISON, WI — Brenda Williams, PLA, FASLA, a Principal with Quinn Evans, has been selected as one of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) 2020 Class of Fellows. She is one of 19 professionals nationwide selected for the honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the landscape …

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 …

WEST FARGO, ND — Doosan Bobcat North America announces the donation of $81,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving injured veterans and their families. Proceeds raised by the campaign will help wounded veterans transition to civilian life through WWP programs and services ranging from …

BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Bill Panos was elected Vice President of the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO). His term as Vice President began July 1.

WASHTO membership includes departments of transportation from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, …

BURNSVILLE, MN — Chloe Weber, a recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas and new Transportation Graduate Engineer in Bolton & Menk's Burnsville location, was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

This award recognizes a …

INDEPENDENCE, OH — Load King, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source, has named the ALL Family of Companies (ALL) an Authorized Service Center for Load King Cranes. The announcement is effective immediately.

With locations throughout North America, ALL will service Load King boom trucks, …

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, announces that Rob Sepanek has joined the AP office in Texas as the new Director of Scheduling Operation. Sepanek brings 28 years of professional experience in construction management and coordination and will further streamline …

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 …

WAUKESHA, WI — Spancrete, a manufacturer and distributor of engineered precast and prestressed building solutions and machinery, has promoted Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations. With the company since 2019, he has already proven strong leadership and expertise from his more than 15 years of experience across …

BEMIDJI, MN — Lou Tasa recently retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) after 43 years of state service.

Tasa has spent almost all of his career at MnDOT Bemidji headquarters. Throughout his career, he has worked in the areas of bridge design, pre-design, surveys, right of way, and …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a Minneapolis-based family-owned general contractor, announces the hiring of new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marc Timberman and Vice President, Human Resources Kristin Nordling.

Timberman joins the AP executive team with more than 22 years of experience in financial …

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 …

DAYTON, MN — Just in time for the summer construction season, RDO Equipment Co.’s new, full-service store in Dayton is open. The Dayton store is the result of an integration between two previously separate stores in the area and is designed to better meet the equipment and technology needs …

MINNETONKA, MN — SEH CEO/President David Ott, PE, joins other industry professionals serving on the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) Board of Directors, promoting the consulting engineering industry throughout the state.

By serving on the board, Ott joins the nation’s oldest and largest business association of …

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 …

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 …

Waukesha, WI — Spancrete, a company focused on precast/prestressed concrete building solutions and machinery, has restructured its executive leadership team to position the organization for future growth in the ever-changing construction industry. It has promoted Scott Bertschinger to Executive Vice President, Kimberly Wacker to Senior Vice President, and Todd …

WEST FARGO, ND — Doosan Bobcat North America announces it has partnered with Ainstein AI, Inc. — a radar technologies company headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas — to develop next-generation radar sensor systems for Bobcat equipment. Through this partnership, Ainstein and Doosan Bobcat North America will collaborate to create radar-based sensing …

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 …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) announces new Officers and Board Members. The election took place via email and mail-in ballots and results were announced at a recent board meeting, which took place through Zoom, as the association’s planned 48th Annual Convention was cancelled due …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Tony Smith has joined raSmith in Brookfield, Wisconsin, in the Municipal Services Division, which serves local units of government across the state.

Smith is a civil engineer who focuses on projects for local municipalities. He began working at raSmith in 2016 as a Co-Op while attending college. …

CHESAPEAKE, VA — Volvo Penta, a global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications, is taking action in response to the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). At two of its North American facilities, the company is producing and distributing this vital protective gear …

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 …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Thomas Sorel, former Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), has been named HNTB Corporation’s Office Leader for the firm’s Minneapolis office.

Sorel, a Vice President, brings more than 40 years of public- and …

RICHFIELD, WI — Hy-Brid Lifts announces the appointment of Brad Boehler to its Board of Directors. In this role, Boehler will tap into his years of industry experience in both engineering and market development to help guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC.

Boehler’s career …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities recently acted on a request by Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) to 3D print parts for face shields. The Electronic Systems Technology and Robotics departments at the technical college are leading the effort.

“Because it takes up to 13 hours to print four face shield …

Wisconsin’s $57.5 million highway improvement project on Interstate 94 near Knapp Hill will allow smoother travels for motorists.

“We have concrete pavement that is old and has gone through its complete life cycle,” says Nicole Passuello, Project Development Supervisor, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region in …

MILKWAUKEE, WI — Steve Freckmann, General Manager of Milkwaukee-based Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has received the Pinnacle Award from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA). The Pinnacle Award signals the end of Freckmann’s three-year term on the …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Brenda Williams, PLA, ASLA, a Principal with Quinn Evans, has been honored by the Wisconsin chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) with its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. A leader in the preservation of cultural landscapes, Williams’ career has focused on historic landscapes, …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Bryce Anderson has joined raSmith’s rotational engineer program as a Civil Engineer. Anderson recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Akron. Prior to graduating, Anderson was a civil engineering intern at Nielson Madsen + Barber and an engineering co-op with …

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, …

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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Paul Ford has joined raSmith in Brookfield, Wisconsin, as a Structural Bridge Engineer.

Ford brings nearly 15 years of experience as a structural engineer focused on designing and inspecting bridges for municipalities and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Ford has held leadership roles, leading bridge design and …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Stantec announces that Sarah McDonald has been appointed President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (WI ASLA). The state chapter represents more than 175 professionals, allied professionals and students in the landscape architecture profession. It aims to advance the education and skill …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mike Mayer joins HDR as a Senior Environmental Planning Lead in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

With over 20 years of experience on natural resources projects related to energy development, transmission and mining, Mayer will lead complex environmental permitting and National Environmental Policy Act projects. He will also lead business …

GRAFTON, WI — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Wisconsin announces the members of its 2020 Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB). This group of Wisconsin green building professionals volunteer time to work with the USGBC community to develop and implement programming that supports USGBC’s local, regional and global goals.

MLAB members …

MADISON, WI — Embracing the opportunity to promote solutions to common transportation challenges throughout the Midwest, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary of Transportation-Designee Craig Thompson will serve as President of the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO).

“From the moment Secretary Thompson joined the Board of Directors at …

RIVERSIDE, CA — Duane Bonini has been named Vice President of RDO Equipment Co.’s Vermeer division. Bonini is overseeing all of RDO’s domestic Vermeer operations, which includes California, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon and northern Nevada.

Bonini grew up in the construction industry, working as a Vermeer Equipment Operator …

FARGO, ND — RDO Integrated Controls (RDOIC) and Pavement Recycling Systems (PRS) are teaming up to bring Topcon’s Intelligent Paving suite of products to customers in eight states across the companies’ footprints. Effective immediately, RDO Equipment Co. stores will sell Topcon’s Intelligent Paving products across Arizona, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, …

ST. PAUL, MN — The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announces the election by the membership of new officers and board members for the calendar year 2020 and Mark LeMay with JQ Engineering as its President. To support LeMay, the ICRI membership also elected the following officers:

President-Elect – Elena …

BROOKFIELD, WI — James Lillion has joined raSmith in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Structural Engineer.

Lillion brings over three years of experience since graduation from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphases in structural, geotechnical and construction engineering.

Lillion has experience designing …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Five nonprofit organizations developing the future of the manufacturing and trades workforces were awarded $10,000 each at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) 2019 Annual Conference as part of their Next Gen Grant Program. The winning organizations — from Missouri, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Kansas …

SLEEPY EYE, MN — Craig Labat was recently named the recipient of the 2019 Founders Award at the Bolton & Menk Annual Party. Labat is an Environmental Engineering Technician in the Mankato and Sleepy Eye Work Groups.

He began his career with Bolton & Menk in 1999 as an Engineer …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities recently presented a check for $5,000 to Susan G. Komen Great Plains, a regional nonprofit organization providing breast health education and services. The company held a breast cancer awareness campaign in conjunction with the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo. During the show, the …

APPLETON, WI — Ben Bruns has joined The Boldt Company as Executive Vice President for its Northern Operations group. In this position, Bruns will lead business development and operations for Boldt’s Wisconsin offices in Green Bay, Appleton and Stevens Point.

Bruns brings nearly two decades of experience in business development, …

MILWAUKEE, WI — HNTB Corporation recently opened for business in downtown Milwaukee, completing a relocation of nearly 100 infrastructure planners, engineers and other professionals to the 19th and 20th floors in the Two Fifty building at 250 East Wisconsin Avenue. The move brings HNTB closer to its clients and projects …

BLOOMINGTON, MN — Hennepin County Public Health recently hosted the Wellness by Design Award ceremony at the Maple Grove Community Center. Seventy-six organizations in Hennepin County, including Aspen Equipment, were in attendance. Organizations were recognized for making employee health a priority through creative and effective wellness initiatives.

Wellness by …

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 …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Ashley Booth has been named HNTB Corporation’s Office Leader for the firm’s Wisconsin offices in Milwaukee and Madison. An Associate Vice President, Booth has 16 years of experience, including recently serving as HNTB’s National Streetcar Practice Leader and Group Director for planning and technical services in …

SAINT PAUL, MN — BWBR recently named a new Principal to its leadership team, promoting Steve Berg, AIA.

Berg came to BWBR in 2007 after working at design firms from North Carolina to Minneapolis in his first six years out of college. Joining the firm as a Design Leader, …

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 …

BROOKFIELD, WI — Michael Ratzburg and William Henrichs have joined raSmith both as Senior Project Managers within the land surveying division.

Michael Ratzburg

Ratzburg has 30 years of experience in all facets of surveying, including ALTA boundary and topographic surveys, construction layout, Certified Survey Maps, plats of survey and Wisconsin …

HODGKINS, IL — Runnion Equipment Company announces that they are now a dealer for Stellar Industries, a manufacturer of mechanic trucks, service cranes, hooklifts and tire service trucks. Runnion’s main focus will be on the mechanic trucks and service cranes, as well as the TMAX line of steel and …

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 …

IDA GROVE, IA — Approximately 300 guests from the United States and Canada were welcomed into the city of Ida Grove last week for the GOMACO Invitational #38. There were 228 participants in the two-person Putting Tournament and 280 in the four-person Scramble Tournament. The two-day GOMACO Invitational is the …

LANGLADE COUNTY, WI — CASE Construction Equipment dealer Miller-Bradford & Risberg supported Team Rubicon’s second wave of response to severe storms that originally hit the area in July 2019, including five tornadoes, that caused severe damage across Langlade and Oconto Counties in northeast Wisconsin.

The severe storms and tornadoes uprooted …

MADISON, WI — Seven years ago, BWBR opened an expansion in Madison, Wisconsin, with a handful of employees who extended the reach of the 97-year-old architectural and interiors design firm into a new part of the Midwest. And now, the firm has moved to a new office across from the …

RACINE, WI — CASE Construction Equipment has named Steve Cianci as its new Vice President for North America. Cianci joins CASE with more than 25 years of leadership at various global heavy equipment and industrial companies — most recently with Kalmar USA, Inc.

Michel Marchand, who previously held the …

SIOUX CITY, IA — Over the last few years, Caterpillar has revamped many of its equipment models, which it now calls the Next Generation line. This line of equipment gives operators and owners a wider range of options and price ranges to choose from.

“Traditionally, Caterpillar has focused on its …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Throughout the summer of 2019, Seiler Instrument continued their tradition of hosting open houses and customer appreciation days at their locations throughout the Midwest. Seiler’s Geospatial and CAD staff, along with several vendor representatives from Trimble, Spectra Precision, Autodesk and more were on hand at …

BISMARCK, ND — Every spring, Butler Machinery hosts appreciation events at each of their dealership locations across North and South Dakota and Nebraska. To show appreciation for their customers’ business, they cleaned their shops from top to bottom, hauled in grills and the employees served a meal. Not only did …

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 …

MADISON, WI — Ideal Crane Rental is expanding its fleet by adding three Liebherr mobile cranes: an LTM 1450-8.1, an LTM 1160-5.2 and an LTM 1100-5.2. When the company takes delivery of the cranes this summer, each will fill a specific need for Ideal, according to President Bob Kalhagen. …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Luke Olson has rejoined HDR as the Central Region Transit Director. Based in Minneapolis, Olson will lead the strategic growth of the transit program throughout the central region in partnership with local offices. He will provide leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary projects and programs. He will also …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr USA, Co. Mining Equipment Division has added American State Equipment to its dealer network. American State holds the distinction of being the longest tenured Liebherr equipment dealer in the United States. The company will serve Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and parts of Illinois and Indiana.
“We …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) announces new Officers and Board Members, who were elected at the 47th Annual CSDA Convention & Tech Fair in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Newly elected Officers are President Matthew Finnigan, National Concrete Cutting, Milton, Washington; Vice President Mike …

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., …

DEERFIELD, IL — Ramin Younessi will replace Tom Pellette to lead Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment. Younessi is currently the Group President of Energy & Transportation, and he has more than 30 years of leadership inside and outside of Caterpillar. He will now be responsible for the company’s earthmoving, excavation, building …

DETROIT, MI — Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) North America has named Alta Equipment Company (Alta Equipment) the 2018 Dealer of the Year. The Detroit, Michigan-based company demonstrated outstanding performance over the last year, when it intensified its efforts to improve customers’ experiences and entered a new market, Illinois, reinforcing …

JOANNA, SC — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently recognized national general contractor The Weitz Company with the Eagle Award for construction excellence.

Presented during ABC’s 29th Annual National Excellence in Construction awards banquet in Long Beach, California, Weitz was selected as this year’s Eagle Award recipient in the $15 …

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:

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities team members recently took the company’s Safety Town and Build-a-Boom Workshop to two different groups of students. The purpose was to demonstrate concepts in electrical safety and to offer career exploration.

About 70 3rd through 5th graders in the Florence School District in Florence, South …

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 …

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 …

MADISON, WI — Miron Construction’s volunteer program seeks to motivate and enable employees to effectively serve community needs. The volunteer program committee recently decided to host a diaper donation drive benefiting Jake’s Diapers, an organization that strives to solve diaper needs for infants, the elderly and those with special …