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New Staff Joins FTC&H Cincinnati OfficeMichael S. Kinne, P.E., joins FTC&H as a Senior Transportation Manager in the firm's Civil Engineering Division. Mr. Kinne has over 21 years of professional transportation experience in engineering, management, and administration. His project experience includes feasibility studies, final design, homeland security, public involvement, quality assurance and control, efficient transportation decision-making, production and project management, and materials testing. Mr. Kinne holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He is also registered as a Professional Engineer in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota. Dan A. Snyder, P.E., joins FTC&H as a Senior Civil Engineer in the firm's Civil Engineering Division. Mr. Snyder’s 25 years of experience are in site development projects for municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential clients. He has performed parking lot improvements, new roadways, roadway rehabilitation, and tax increment financing (TIF). Mr. Snyder holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio and Virginia. Mr. Snyder is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ACEC). Senior Associate and Associate PromotionsFTC&H is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Mary Crosby-Davies to Senior Associate and the promotions of Ms. Susan T. Borgeson, Mr. Thomas L. Gray, P.E., and Mr. John C. Rafter, P.E., BCEE to Associate. Mary Crosby-Davies, a Senior Chemist, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Aquinas College. Ms. Crosby-Davies has served in key positions in the firm's Remediation Department and helped develop and implement the department's quality control program and data management system. In addition, she coordinates field sampling activities and laboratory testing, and provides technical review and validation of laboratory data. Ms. Crosby-Davies is affiliated with the American Chemical Society, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA). Susan T. Borgeson joined FTC&H in 2001 and serves in the position of Marketing Operations Manager. Ms. Borgeson functions as personnel group leader, oversees public relations efforts, manages departmental budgets, and works with the firm's Governmental, National Accounts, and Sustainable Design service groups on proposals and other marketing-related items. Additionally, Ms. Borgeson was instrumental in developing and facilitating the firm's first FacilityWISE ™ Symposium, an intensive, annual seminar geared for national clients, to help them reduce facility design, construction, and operating costs. Thomas L. Gray, P.E., a Senior Civil Engineer, graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Gray provides engineering assistance and construction administration services for large Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects, and is currently working on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of M-10, including 39 bridges. Mr. Gray has served as Project Manager on various projects including the ongoing design of Beech Street Bridge over the Red Cedar River in Lansing and the award-winning East Grand River Bridge, which was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. Mr. John C. Rafter, P.E., BCEE, joined FTC&H in 1999 as a Senior Project Manager. Mr. Rafter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and is a registered professional engineer in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Pennsylvania; he is also a Board Certified Environmental Engineer. Mr. Rafter is a technical team leader in FTC&H's Process Department and has been involved with numerous projects; most recently, as the Project Manager for the City of Bad Axe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Upgrades. Mr. Rafter currently manages the $11 million City of Niles WWTP Upgrade, disinfection improvements for the City of Mackinac Island and Grand Haven/Spring Lake WWTPs, and a master plan for the City of Reed City's WWTP. Jeff Boyle has joined FTC&H as a Senior Environmental Manager.Mr. Boyle is Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) at the Master Level. He is also Certified as a Professional in Soils by the Soil Science Society of America. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Soil Chemistry from the University of Kentucky, and has almost 30 years of experience in the areas of environmental compliance and regulatory issues management for waste, water, and air. Mr. Boyle is the current President of the Miami Valley Society of the Hazardous Materials Managers Group. He is also the Chairperson of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee and continues to be an active member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee. Mr. Boyle's areas of specialization include particulate and noise monitoring, storm water quality monitoring, air permitting for Minor Sources, water permits (NPDES and SPCC), compliance audits, remediation project management, radiation safety, groundwater quality, contaminated soils remediation, regulatory oversight, and health and safety planning. FTC&H Board of Directors is Pleased to Announce Senior-level Architectural and Engineering PromotionsFTC&H is pleased to announce the promotions of Jeffery N. Montague, AIA, LEED ® ; Accredited Professional (AP); James W. Foster, P.E.; Susan L. Kuieck, P.E.; and Michelle C. Lazar, P.E. to senior level positions. Jefferey N. Montague, AIA, LEED ® AP, holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado. He earned his architectural license in Colorado and Michigan in 2002. Some of the projects he has been involved with include design the new Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven, the X-Rite World Headquarters in Kentwood, and Priority Health in Grand Rapids. Mr. Montague is a LEED ® AP, and is a member of the Grand Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Gaslight Village Business Association. James W. Foster, P.E., has a Civil Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University and became a Professional Engineer (PE) in 2003. He has a variety of project experience including projects for Michigan State University, Ingham County Drain Comissioner's Tollgate Drain, Delta Township Library, and several big box and industrial park site developments. He is currently involved in projects with the City of Grand Ledge and has been integrally involved with many Local Development Financing Authority (LDFA), Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Planning Department, and Department of Public Works projects. Susan L. Kuieck, P.E., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University and is a Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan. Her project experience includes dispersion modeling, permits to install, best available control technology (BACT) analysis, and assisting with enforcement issues for various other clients. She has recently completed the performance of dispersion modeling for the installation of an EES Coke Battery, located down river from Detroit at Zug Island. She also manages the annual air quality programs for several clients. Michelle C. Lazar, holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and earned her Professional Engineering (PE) license in 1988. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Penn State University. Some of her recent projects include land cover analysis, such as using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Impervious Surface Analysis Tool for the St. Clair County Health Department Anchor Bay Watershed and the Conservation Fund Kawkawlin River Watershed. She is continually involved in IMAGIN (Improving Michigan's Access to Geographic Information Networks) where she attends events and gives presentations. FTC&H Team Member Receives CertificationFTC&H is pleased to announce the promotion of Bruce E. Gillett, has earned status as a certified professional geologist. Bruce E. Gillett, CPG, holds a Master's Degree in Hydrogeology from Wright State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Earth Science Education from Western Michigan University. He has experience in groundwater supply, wellhead protection, industrial process, hydrogeological studies, municipal wastewater treatment and remediation. Some of his recent projects include management of a multidisciplinary project for development of Kent County's Millennium Park, a wetland mitigation design project for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and hydrogeological investigations for wastewater spray irrigation systems at both Welch's and Gerber Products Company. David A. Clark Named Director of Architectural Design at FTC&H.FTC&H is pleased to announce David A. Clark, AIA, LEED AP has been promoted to Director of Architectural Design.Working out of the Grand Rapids office, Mr. Clark will be responsible for providing overall design leadership for the Architectural Department, creating a design-oriented environment, mentoring staff, and providing oversight regarding the design of projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Mr. Clark has been involved in the design and management of a variety of projects including Aquinas College Circle Theatre, Michigan State University Chemistry Building addition, Grand Rapids Public Library building program, and FTC&H's new corporate facility. ACEC/M 2006 Firm of the Year
 The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) presented the 2006 FIRM OF THE YEAR award, its highest firm honor, to FTC&H. This is the only award program instituted to recognize ACEC/M member firms for their leadership in professional and community service. Recognition is based on actions taken by a member firm to progressively develop its management practices and for assuming leadership roles in community outreach activities and ACEC/M programs that strengthen the profession for all ACEC/M members. FTC&H was chosen as the Firm of the Year for providing leadership to ACEC members and for its continuous active participation in advancing awareness of the mission of the consulting design profession” stated ACEC/M Executive Director, Ronald W. Brenke, P.E. Highlights of FTC&H's many state and local honors include being awarded the 2005 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the West Michigan and Metro-Detroit areas and is one of the Top 500 design firms in the United States as ranked in the Engineering News-Record. FTC&H employees participate in various events that benefit the engineering profession and community.
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