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“We are thrilled to welcome 17 new V3 shareholders! Employee ownership is key driver of our intention to create fulfilling careers, both professionally and financially for our team. This year’s class exhibits the commitment to our clients and each other that makes us who we are as a firm. Congratulations to this talented group!” Pat Kennedy, P.E., …
We are thrilled to share that John Hilborn, P.E., has joined V3 as our Rail Engineering Leader. In this role, John will oversee our expert rail design team, using his expertise to continue growing our railroad services as we help connect communities across North America. John has 25 years of experience in railroad engineering, with …
At the annual Shareholders meeting held in April, our shareholders elected a new slate of directors while honoring our outgoing Chair Gayle Roberts in her final meeting. We are proud to welcome two new outside board members—Andy Platz and Cindy Milrany—along with our new Board Chair, Terry Neimeyer. This esteemed collection of industry experts will …
New year, new CEO! Pat Kennedy, P.E. has officially taken the reigns as V3’s President and Chief Executive Officer. As announced last August, our Board of Directors selected Pat as Lou Gallucci’s successor, naming him as our third-ever CEO. Pat’s comprehensive industry knowledge and unparalleled passion for V3 will continue our path as a third-generation …
We’re thrilled to share that Howard Hamilton, P.E. has joined V3 as our Water Supply and Wastewater Group Leader in Illinois. In his new role, Howard will help advance our water-related expertise and support communities throughout Chicagoland and beyond by delivering sustainable water and wastewater solutions. Howard brings both deep industry expertise and a personal …
We are pleased to welcome Mark Wynker to our Alberta team to launch a new office in Calgary. As Alberta Land Development Market Leader, he will work closely with our Edmonton team to support residential and commercial project growth in Western Canada while also leading the addition of new team members in Calgary. This exciting development …
We are thrilled to welcome Michael McWhirter as our Water Market Leader. With over 20 years of experience spanning 15 countries, Michael’s extensive engineering, leadership, and project delivery experience will accelerate our growth in water solutions, supporting our desire to make real, impactful change for the environment and the communities we serve across North America. …
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Rechtorik to Indianapolis Transportation & Municipal Engineering Group Leader. In this role, Mike will use his industry expertise and proven leadership to grow, train, and mentor the T&ME team, develop strong client relationships, and deliver high-quality projects that connect communities throughout the Midwest. Mike was born …
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Terry as our Charlotte Land Development Group Leader! In this role, Dennis will use his transformative design, planning, and site management experience to help improve the livability and quality of life in the Carolinas and beyond. Dennis has 28 years of industry expertise, with an expansive …
We are thrilled to welcome 16 new V3 shareholders! Being employee-owned, our ongoing success relies on the talent, passion, and unique perspectives of our team members, and this year’s shareholder class reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence that define our firm. Congratulations to the 2025 shareholders! Meet our newest shareholders Rachael Berthiaume, P.E., …
