Texas Firms Strengthen Teams; Professionals Achieve Honors

Promotions, new positions and recognition for A/E/C professionals include Fugro’s Yilmaz induction to LSU’s Civil and Environmental Hall of Distinction.

Turner Construction Co. has appointed Joe Glowacki vice president and general manager for Turner's Houston region. Glowacki will have overall responsibilities for implementation and delivery of Turner's Houston-area projects and will also be responsible for overall preconstruction services and business development. Glowacki holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University.

Fugro Consultants Inc. announced that Recep Yilmaz has been inducted into the Louisiana State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Hall of Distinction. Yilmaz received his master's of science from LSU in 1981. As senior vice president, Yilmaz leads the company's Geosciences Division in the Louisiana, Houston and Los Angeles offices.

Walker Parking Consultants announced that Michael Civitelli has joined the company as a parking consultant in the firm's Airport Group.

Smith Seckman Reid Inc. has promoted Carl Crow and Jeremy Jones to vice president in the firm's Houston office. Crow is responsible for the management and direction of the education, science and technology design team. Crow received a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering and mathematics from the University of Texas, Austin. Jones received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University. Chris Miller was brought on as vice president in the firm's Houston office. He received his bachelor's of business administration and master's of business administration from Webster University. David Heideman was promoted to vice president in the firm's Dallas office. Heideman is responsible for the overall management of a multi-discipline design team of project managers, engineers and engineering technicians. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Luis Cortes has joined as a senior project manager and senior electrical engineer in the firm's Dallas office. Cortes is responsible for the design of lighting systems, emergency power systems and power distribution. He received his bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University.

Walton Construction Co. LLC announced the promotion of Mike Williams from estimator to manager of pre-construction services. He earned his bachelor's of science in civil engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla.

Stanley Consultants has hired Sonny Krause, P.E., as a project principal. Krause is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and Oklahoma and earned his bachelor's of science in electrical engineering from Texas A&I University, now Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Cherry Cos. has named Joel Gutierrez chief financial officer. Gutierrez earned his bachelor's of business administration in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Civil Engineering Consultants announced the addition of George W. Peck, P.E., as development division manager.

Good, Fulton & Farrell announced the promotion of three new associate principals. Allison Laros is director of human resources. She received a bachelor's of art in psychology from St. Edward's University and will graduate with a master's in business administration from Texas Woman's University. Emily Owens Lasko leads a studio of ten interior designers and is director of GFF Interiors. Traci Webster leads a studio of ten interior designers as a director of GFF Interiors.

Dexter + Chaney has promoted Curt Westberg to vice president of sales and Bill Neel to vice president of development.

O'Neill Hill and Associates has promoted Gretchen Diesel, IIDA, to associate. Diesel holds a master's of fine arts degree from the University of Houston and bachelor's of fine arts degree from the University of California and the University of Arizona.

Arias & Associates Inc. announced the promotion of Rene Ramirez to vice president. In addition to his continued commitment to the San Antonio and Eagle Pass offices, Ramirez will assume responsibility for the Houston office construction services.

ParkingPlanners announced that president Kirk Taylor has achieved the LEED Accredited Professional designation. ParkingPlanners also announced the promotions of Matt Strickland and Troy Jamail to senior vice president and the addition of Mark Senitz as vice president.

Kirksey Architecture of Houston announced that Paul Zamek has joined the firm as vice president of Miami operations. Corvin Alstot, RA, LEED AP, has joined as project architect with the Corporate Interiors Team. Alstot has a bachelor's of architecture from Kansas State University and a master's of architecture from Yale University.

FKP Architects Inc. associate J. Melodee Futch was named national president-elect of the Society for Design Administration.

Westwood Contractors Inc. has announced the promotions of two senior staff members. Lisa Kensing assumes the position of vice president and chief financial officer. Lily Segura has been named vice president of human resources.

Brinkley Sargent Architects announced promotions and new staff in its Dallas office. Denny Boles was promoted to principal and asked to lead the new Austin office. He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental design from Texas A&M University. New interior designer Suzi Muszynski is responsible for specifying finishes, choosing furnishings and managing budgets. She is a graduate of Auburn University. Tate Selby recently joined as an architect overseeong project design and coordination. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University. As intern architect, Raleigh Sullivan assists project principals and architectural staff on public and medical projects. Sullivan is a graduate from Auburn University. Russel Weisbard joined as a project architect. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign with a bachelor's of science in architectural studies and master's of architecture.

Boyken International has announced the appointment of Don Marshall as senior project manager to the company's Houston team. Marshall will provide project management for Boyken's health care and higher education projects in Houston. Marshall holds a bachelor's of science in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University.