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Terracon Announces Key Organizational Changes
New leadership changes position the company for continued growth
OLATHE, Kan. — Terracon, a nationally known and respected consulting engineering firm, announces several strategic organizational changes designed to guide the company as it continues its pattern of growth.
Bob Cords, P.E., is now national director overseeing the leadership of the company’s transportation and infrastructure, oil and gas, and logistics business sectors. Based in Terracon’s Jacksonville, Fla., office, Cords has more than 35 years of engineering industry experience in operations management, client development, and project management. Recently, he served as a senior national account manager focused primarily on Terracon’s logistics clients, and has been a business sector lead and division manager.
David Lipka, P.E., is now national director for transportation and infrastructure.Lipka has more than 35 years of experience in geotechnical and materials engineering services with much of that experience focused on transportation and infrastructure projects. He has been serving as the national program manager for transportation and infrastructure focused predominantly in the eastern operating group, and has led pursuits for projects nationwide. Lipka is based in Terracon’s Charlotte, N.C., office.
Mohammad Nasim, Ph.D., P.E., is now national director for geodesign services. A principal engineer with extensive experience working with federal, state, and local agencies, Nasim has led projects throughout the U.S., as well as internationally. His design and construction experience includes deep foundations, support of excavations, underpinning, ground improvement, numerical modeling, and seismic analyses. He is based in Terracon’s DC Metro North office in Germantown, Md.
R. Sean Williams is now national manager of laboratory services. Based in Terracon’s Chattanooga, Tenn., office, Williams is leading the company’s plans for the growth of its laboratory services and providing technical support to operations. Williams brings more than 28 years of experience in laboratory and quality management experience to this role, including laboratory accreditation, and operation, development, and implementation of quality management systems.
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon currently ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 500 Design Firms.
Terracon and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri Partner for LIVE STEAM Event Nov. 8
Unique event encourages girls to learn through hands-on workshops
OLATHE, Kan. – Terracon Consultants, Inc., and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri (GSKSMO) announce they have partnered to present the first LIVE STEAM event at Union Station’s Science City in Kansas City, Mo., on the evening of Friday, Nov. 8. More than 200 local fourth and fifth grade Girl Scouts will be participating in this unique educational experience.
The event encourages girls to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on workshops and activity stations presented by local educators, professionals, and organizations with a focus on how they live STEAM in their professional and personal lives.
“Terracon is excited to partner with GSKSMO to support, encourage, and inspire interest in STEAM careers among girls as they prepare for a lifetime of leadership in STEAM fields,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon president and CEO. More than 40 employee-owners from Terracon’s offices in Olathe and Lenexa, Kan., are volunteering for the event.
“Girl Scouts is committed to adding 2.5 million girls to the STEM pipeline by 2025. With the help of STEM leaders like Terracon, this pledge can become a reality,” said Joy Wheeler, GSKSMO CEO.
“Science City is thrilled to host the inaugural LIVE STEAM event for area Girl Scouts presented by Terracon Consultants,” said LeAnn Smith, Director of STEM Programming and Outreach for Science City. ”We know the importance and value of providing young people, especially girls, the opportunity to experience a wide variety of science-based activities that engage their minds, expand their horizons and open the future to infinite possibilities.”
About Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts is the largest organization for girls in the world. Its mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Through its four program focus areas: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and math combined with experiences in the arts); Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Experiences, and Civic Engagement, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem.
About Science City
Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” by ASTC and regionally voted “Favorite Family Friendly Attraction” by Visit KC Visitors Choice Awards, Science City powered by Burns & McDonnell is named one of the country’s TOP 25 science centers. Union Station Members enjoy Science City visits free of charge. To learn more, please visit SCIENCECITY.COM.
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services in all 50 states. Terracon currently ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s 2019 list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.
Terracon Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Heart to Heart International for Hurricane Dorian Relief
OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced a $5,000 grant to Heart to Heart International for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, to support deployment of medical teams to treat patients and administer vaccines to those impacted by the storm.
“Terracon is pleased to support Heart to Heart in its efforts to provide urgently needed medical care to the people in the Bahamas still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon president and CEO. “We value the opportunity to give back to those who need critical assistance at this time.”
“The incredible support from the Terracon Foundation and other partners enables us to rapidly deploy experienced, dedicated medical teams to disaster-affected areas. Medical needs are vast following a disaster. Being able to provide health and hope to people struggling through terrible ordeals is why Heart to Heart International was founded, and why we are so grateful to our supporters and partners,” said Kim Carroll, chief executive officer, Heart to Heart International.
Heart to Heart International strengthens communities through improving health access, providing humanitarian development and administering crisis relief worldwide. For more information, visit hearttoheart.org.
For more information about the Terracon Foundation and other organizations it has supported, visit terracon.com/about/foundation.
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 4,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s 2019 list of Top 500 Design Firms.
2019 ENR Rankings
Terracon’s current national rankings reflect our continued excellence in many key areas:
- ENR Top 500 Design Firms: 24
- ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms: 60
- ENR Top 20 General Building: 12
- ENR Telecommunications: 17
- ENR Top 100 Pure Designers: 10
- ENR Top 150 Global Design Firms: 56
- Education: 14
- Multi-Unit Residential: 12
- Retail: 16
- Commercial Offices: 8
- Hotels, Motels and Convention Centers: 15
- Distribution and Warehouses: 2
- Transportation: 35
- Highways: 24
- Airports: 23
- Power: 26
- Solar Power: 3
- Transmission and Distribution: 21
- Pipelines: 18
- Petroleum: 40
- Water Supply: 39
- Sewerage and Waste: 50
- Hazardous Waste: 16
- Chemical and Soil Remediation: 15
- Site Assessment and Compliance: 9
- Asbestos and Lead Abatement: 1
- Industrial Process: 29
- Manufacturing: 26
- Towers and Antennae: 8
- Chemical Plants: 16
- Data Centers: 10
- Mining: 9
ENR ranked Terracon #1 in Asbestos/Lead Abatement for the seventh consecutive year.
Significant upward movement for Terracon in the Top Design Firms regional listings includes rising to #10 in Intermountain, #11 in Southwest, #35 in California, and #38 in MidAtlantic. Terracon was listed for the first time for the New York Region, debuting at #60.
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 4,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states.
Terracon Names Russell Clark as National Manager of Construction Consulting Services
“Terracon is a fantastic environment to continue my career as a building consultant -- I especially enjoy working with talented professionals who are dedicated to delivering quality service to our clients in the construction lending sector,” Clark said.
Clark has more than 20 years of experience as a registered architect, a commercial property and facility condition assessment provider, and a building envelope design and construction consultant. He earned his bachelor of environmental design degree from Texas A&M University. He holds International Code Council certifications, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Commercial Building Inspectors.
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 4,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon currently ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.