These promotions include:

• Matt Burgard, PE, has been named the firm’s northern California structures service lead and has been promoted to senior associate. With nearly 15 years of experience, Burgard has expertise in design-bid-build and design-build projects, including bridges, underground structures, earth-retaining structures, and rail projects. He earned a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of California, Davis (2009) and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California Polytechnic State University (2008).
• Jeff Elmensdorp, PE, has been named structures design manager for the Rancho Cordova office and has been promoted to senior associate. He has more than 20 years of experience and has worked with clients from both the state/local and commercial markets. Elmensdorp earned his master’s (2002) and bachelor’s (2000) degrees in civil engineering from the University of California, Davis, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
• Brian Hansen, PE, has been named the firm’s California structures service lead. He has nearly 25 years of experience and is currently leading the design of more than 10 highway bridge program-funded projects. Hansen earned a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering from the University of California – San Diego (1996).
• Miguel Ramirez, PE, has been named the civil design manager for the Rancho Cordova office and has nearly 15 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of transportation project types, including highways, local roads, interchanges, intersections, multi-use trails, and transit facilities. Ramirez earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University (2006).
• Christa Redd has been named the environmental service lead for northern California. She has more than 22 years of experience and is well-versed in public- and private-sector projects, including transportation, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and solar/wind. Redd earned a master’s degree in natural resources and environmental science from the University of Nevada, Reno (2005) and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Oregon State University (1998). She is a member of the California Association of Environmental Professionals and WTS.
• Rob Shackelford, PE, CCM, has been named the firm’s construction management service lead for northern California. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has worked on transportation and public works projects valued at more than $750 million, including California’s first diverging diamond interchange. Shackelford earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Ohio State University (1991).
• Levi Kinnebrew, PE, has been promoted to associate in the firm’s Rancho Cordova office. With more than 15 years of experience, Kinnebrew is a civil engineer in the firm’s transportation practice where he oversees bridge designs for projects across California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University, Chico (2006).