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Tighe & Bond Acquires WorldTech Engineering

January 03, 2023

 

Tighe & Bond Acquires WorldTech Engineering

 

 

 

Westfield, Massachusetts, January 3, 2023 – Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announces it has acquired eastern Massachusetts-based WorldTech Engineering (WorldTech), a full-service transportation and civil engineering firm.

This strategic acquisition aligns with the firm’s vision of being a trusted advisor by offering clients a comprehensive, single-source solution to their engineering, design, and environmental science needs. The addition of WorldTech’s staff bolsters Tighe & Bond’s transportation services across a complementary client base.

Tighe & Bond’s current offices in eastern Massachusetts offices are now augmented by WorldTech’s Woburn office, bringing the total number of offices to 13 across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Maine.

Tighe & Bond President and CEO Bob Belitz said, “We believe this expanded transportation practice gives us additional opportunity to support our client base given current and forecasted needs for transportation infrastructure improvements. WorldTech’s business model complements our existing capabilities and aligns with our client-focused approach. We welcome this talented team to our firm.”

Richard Benevento, WorldTech’s founder, added, “We recognized our two highly accomplished firms would be stronger together as we continue our mission to be a personal and committed transportation partner. We look forward to expanding our client base throughout the Northeast and providing new opportunities for our employees.”

About WorldTech Engineering (now branded as Tighe & Bond)

Since its founding in 2009, WorldTech worked to provide personalized professional transportation engineering services, including civil/site, traffic, planning, roadway/highway, and asset management. The firm has a strong track record of successfully assisting municipalities find ways to advance infrastructure improvements through federal and state funding.

About Tighe & Bond

Tighe & Bond is an employee-owned, regional consulting firm in the Northeast, specializing in water and wastewater, transportation, and building services engineering; site planning and design; landscape architecture; and environmental science. By focusing on bright ideas, green strategies and clear solutions, the Tighe & Bond team develops creative, collaborative solutions to complex challenges.

Media Contact:
Regina Sibilia

Tighe & Bond

O: 413.572.3273 | M: 413.535.9112

rsibilia@tighebond.com

Walker Welcomes Mark Santos to Lead Fort Lauderdale Office!

February 06, 2022

 

Walker Welcomes Mark Santos to Lead Fort Lauderdale Office!

 

 

Mark Santos joined the Walker team as Director of Operations and opening of our Fort Lauderdale office to better serve our clients in South Florida.

Mark has a B.S. in Civil Engineering, is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Pennsylvania, is trained as a ParkSmart Advisor through the GBCI and USGBC and is a certified administrator of public parking (CAPP). He has more than 22 years of experience in parking planning, design, and restoration. He is highly skilled in the planning, functional design, operational consulting, and rehabilitation of parking facilities.

Visit us at walkerconsultants.com to learn more.

 

 

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a global consulting firm, with 20 domestic offices and one international office, providing Forensics and Restoration, Building Envelope, Parking Design & Consulting, and Mobility/Planning services across all market sectors. Walker continues to focus on developing solutions that are realistic, implementable, and cost-effective by utilizing cutting-edge technology and the creativity of our outstanding people. The firm can be found online at walkerconsultants.com

 

For media inquiries contact:

Randy Paulson

Corporate Director of Marketing

RPaulson@walkerconsultants.com

M: 949.303.3294

 

 

 

Dave Ryan, PE is Promoted to President and CEO of Walker Consultants 

January 11, 2022

 

 

Dave Ryan, PE is Promoted to President and CEO of Walker Consultants 

 

 

 

CHICAGO, IL —Walker Consultants, an industry leader in structural engineering, parking consulting, and building science expertise announced today that the Board of Directors has named Dave Ryan, PE, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ryan was promoted to President and COO in September 2020 and has been with Walker since 1998 where his career in the company began as an internship with the Chicago-based office.

 

“Dave will continue to provide strong leadership and stability through his common-sense perspective, genuine, personable style, and candor that naturally generates trust with people.” says, John Bushman, who has been CEO since 2003 and will remain as Chairman of the Board.

 

Mr. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois and over 23 years of experience in the industry working with clients in the public and private sectors.

 

For media enquiries contact:  Randy Paulson, RPaulson@walkerconsultants.com; 949.303.3294

 

 

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a global consulting firm, with 20 domestic offices and one international office, providing Forensics/Restoration, Building Envelope, Parking Design & Consulting, and Mobility/Planning services across all market sectors. Walker continues to focus on developing solutions that are realistic, implementable, and cost-effective by utilizing cutting edge technology and the creativity of our outstanding people. The firm can be found online at http://www.walkerconsultants.com.

 

Walker Consultants Promotes Bob Stanley to Managing Director

January 11, 2022

 

 

 

Walker Consultants Promotes Bob Stanley to Managing Director

 

 

 

DENVER, CO — Walker Consultants, an industry leader in structural engineering, parking consulting, and building science expertise announced today that the Board of Directors has named Robert “Bob” Stanley, PE, NSPE, LEED AP BD +C, as Managing Director. In his new role, Mr. Stanley will oversee Walker’s Western Region office locations providing professional services within 12 states.

 

Mr. Stanley joined Walker in 1996 over which time he has held several leadership positions within the company in addition to several professional and technical societies over the last 27 years. His experience spans all aspects of Walker services including new design, restoration, parking consulting, studies, master planning, and car park management systems.

 

 

For media enquiries contact:  Randy Paulson, RPaulson@walkerconsultants.com; 949.303.3294

 

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a global consulting firm, with 20 domestic offices and one international office, providing Forensics/Restoration, Building Envelope, Parking Design & Consulting, and Mobility/Planning services across all market sectors. Walker continues to focus on developing solutions that are realistic, implementable, and cost-effective by utilizing cutting edge technology and the creativity of our outstanding people. The firm can be found online at http://www.walkerconsultants.com.

RICH & ASSOCIATES DESIGNS PARKING FOR SoMa PROJECT THAT’S TRANSFORMING DETROIT’S SoMa DISTRICT

September 27, 2021

 

 

 

RICH & ASSOCIATES DESIGNS PARKING FOR SoMa PROJECT THAT’S TRANSFORMING DETROIT’S SoMa DISTRICT

 

 

Southfield, MI (September 27, 2021)—Rich & Associates, the world’s oldest firm dedicated solely to parking design, planning, and management, announced today that Phase 1 of the SoMa district development has been completed with the construction of 6-story mixed-use parking structure. Rich & Associates, as consultants to lead architects Neumann/Smith Architecture, served as parking consultant and structural engineer for the 213,099 square foot parking structure, which offers 591 parking spaces with office, retail, and restaurant space occupying the ground level.

 

“This project will transform the SoMo district of Midtown Detroit, and we are proud to have played a key role in its development,” said David Rich, Vice President of Rich & Associates. “The SoMa parking structure represents a 20-year collaboration between Neumann/Smith Architecture and Rich & Associates that includes the successful completion of 12 parking structures.”

 

About Rich & Associates

Rich & Associates (R&A) is the nation’s foremost parking consulting firm, providing customized solutions for every type of parking need.  Founded in 1963, Rich & Associates’ industry-leading role as planners, designers, developers, and operators comes from our focused expertise in the ever-changing field of parking and mobility. In keeping with our founding principles, we provide innovative approaches to all aspects of parking. Working as a cohesive team, while partnering with our clients, we deliver quality services and successful customized solutions to meet the unique needs of each parking project. Rich & Associates can be found online at www.richassoc.com.

 

Randy Paulson returns to Walker Consultants!

January 18, 2019

 

 

 

 

Randy Paulson returns to Walker Consultants!

 

 

 

 

Irvine, CA – WALKER CONSULTANTS is pleased to welcome back Randy Paulson as the firm’s Director of Corporate Marketing. In this new position at WALKER, Randy will oversee the planning, development, and execution of WALKER’s marketing initiatives that support our professionals providing parking consulting and building restoration services from 21 nationwide locations.

 

 

Randy’s career of twenty-eight years within the architectural, engineering and construction industry includes expertise in business development, direct marketing, and oversight of large-scale marketing functions. Prior to his recent return, he held the role of Director of Business Development for WALKER’s Southern California region for ten years and has since gained valuable experience and knowledge working at two large A/E/C firms.

“We are excited to have Randy Paulson return to the WALKER team,” said John Bushman, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. “Randy brings a wealth of experience and new ideas for the future of our employees and clients.”

Paulson said, “this is a great opportunity for me to reengage with a team of highly respected professionals and leaders in the industry. I am looking forward to applying my experience and energy in the promotion of WALKER’s excellence in parking consulting, design and building restoration services.”

Randy received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.  He served as President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Marketing Services (SMPS) and received the Leonardo Award, which is presented to a single individual each year to recognize marketing creativity and innovation as it relates to the built environment in Los Angeles.

Welcome back Randy!

 

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a global consulting firm, with 20 domestic offices and oneinternational office, providing Forensics/Restoration, Building Envelope, Parking Design & Consulting, and Mobility/Planning services across all market sectors. Walker continues to focus on developing solutions that are realistic, implementable, and cost-effective by utilizing cutting edge technology and the creativity of our outstanding people. The firm can be found online at http://www.walkerconsultants.com.

 

CARL WALKER, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS OF KEY STAFF

May 16, 2016

CARL WALKER, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS OF KEY STAFF

 

May 16, 2016 Carl Walker, Inc. (Carl Walker), a nationally recognized consultant in the parking industry, is proud to announce recent promotions.

 

Patrick Martin, P.E., has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Restoration. In his role, Martin oversees the Restoration Service Sector providing oversight of production, QA/QC, and marketing and sales efforts. Martin has more than 15 years of extensive experience in the evaluation and repair of various structures, including development of maintenance and repair programs, lifecycle cost analysis, due diligence review as well as structural strengthening, carbon fiber design, retrofits, plaza restoration and façade restoration.

Bill Mahler, AIA, has been promoted to Principal in the Chicago office. Mahler also serves as the Restoration Manager for the Chicago regional office and is responsible for managing and completing projects involving the evaluation and restoration of existing building facades, parking structures, and plazas. Mahler has over 30 years of experience and has been a valuable member of the Carl Walker team for over 10 years, providing outstanding service to our clients on numerous restoration and parking projects in the midwest.

Andrew Kong, P.E., has been promoted to Senior Project Manager, in the Charlotte office. Kong is involved with the implementation of structural/restoration engineering projects in the Southeast Region of the United States, utilizing a diverse set of management skills to improve project efficiency, processes, and coordination through strategic planning and teaming.

Greg Ehmke, P.E., has been promoted to Project Manager for New Parking Design. Ehmke provides structural design and detailing of new concrete, steel, and masonry parking structures. He also has experience in the evaluation, restoration and modification of existing parking structures

Dan Elliott, P.E. and Troy Testerman, P.E., have been promoted to Project Manager for the Restoration Service Sector. Elliott, in the Kalamazoo office, and Testerman, in the Cleveland office, provide structural evaluations and analysis of existing parking structures, design of various repair options, including the application of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP), estimating repair costs, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration.

Matt Blankenberger and Josh Perry have been promoted to Design Engineer II. Both Blankenberger and Perry are responsible for new parking structure detailing of concrete, steel, and masonry, and structural design.

Laura Culver, previously Business Development Coordinator, has been promoted to Marketing Manager, Laura oversees corporate marketing and is responsible for developing the marketing strategy and plan, researching external opportunities, understanding current and potential customers, and overseeing the general marketing and promotion of the firm.

Carl Walker operates seven offices nationwide that specialize in parking planning, parking structure design and the restoration of parking structures, plazas and facades.

For more Information, contact Laura Culver at 269-381-2222 or lculver@carlwalker.com.

5136 Lovers Lane, Suite 200, Kalamazoo, MI 49002

Tel: 269.381.2222 Fax: 269.349.4656 |

carlwalker.com