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ON THE MOVE OHM ADVISORS NAMES WINGATE VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING OHMAdvisors , an architectural, engineering, and planning firm, announced the appointment of Pat Wingate, P.E., as vice president of engineering. The announcement was made by John Hiltz, president, OHM Advisors, as part of a strategic restructuring of leadership roles – with all vice presidents now reporting directly to newly named COO Jon Kramer. In his new role as vice president, Wingate will oversee the transportation engineering and field services disciplines at OHM Advisors. “Pat’s contributions to the success of OHM Advisors over the past 22 years are extensive, providing inspiring leadership and expertly guiding our teams through countless complex transportation projects we have completed for our clients,” said Hiltz. “It is an honor to announce Pat’s promotion and thank him for his commitment to advancing communities.” Wingate has nearly 30 years of experience as a civil engineer, spending seven years with the Illinois Department of Transportation before joining OHM Advisors. Prior to being named vice president of engineering, Wingate was director of transportation, working with regional leadership to drive client relations and business development strategy, provide oversight for all transportation projects, and manage overall business metrics performance. An expert in infrastructure design, Wingate’s award-winning team helped bring Michigan’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-75 and University Drive to Auburn Hills. Under Wingate’s guidance and skillful leadership, the firm’s transportation team is regularly awarded by local, regional, and state industry organizations for their impactful, pivotal projects. Wingate is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is active with the American Council of Engineering Companies. He regularly joins fellow Michigan industry leadership in the nation’s capital each year to participate in the ACEC Legislative Convention. Wingate earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Davenport University. Wingate is a resident of Canton, Michigan, where he and wife, Amy, raised four children. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, and with 15 offices throughout Michigan, Ohio, and
Tennessee, OHM Advisors provides award- winning architectural, engineering, and planning services. Founded in 1962, OHM Advisors serves clients in both the public and private sector including infrastructure, stormwater, and municipal water systems. BROWN JOINS BEARDSLEY ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS Beardsley Architects + Engineers announced that James (Jace) Brown, R.A., AIA, NCARB, joined the firm as architect and capital region principal. With his experience balanced between construction and design, he brings a comprehensive approach to architecture. Beardsley’s entry into the Capital Region represents both a commitment to existing clients in the area, and a growing commitment to the region. Brown is a national award-winning architect with nearly two decades of experience in the allied disciplines of architecture, construction, real property development, and interior design. Brown joins Beardsley from Phinney Design Group where he served as VP/creative director. While at Phinney, he was the lead designer, architectural project manager, and owner’s representative for the William Boyd Center in Hague, New York, a 45,000-square-foot mixed use hotel, conference, dining, and retail facility at the core of the historic Silver Bay campus on Lake George, New York. Brown’s experience also includes work in commercial projects, including master plans for churches, hotels, golf courses, ski resorts, and the Saratoga Racecourse, which involve both new construction and historic preservation. He has designed numerous custom residential properties throughout the Saratoga Springs, Adirondack, and Lake George regions, as well as urban commercial and residential developments throughout the Capital District. “We’re privileged and excited to have Jace join our team at Beardsley. We look forward to using his experience and talents in both architecture and the construction community to help Beardsley grow in the Capital Region,” said Joseph Kime, P.E., president of Beardsley. Founded in 1898, Beardsley Architects + Engineers is a full service firm providing professional design services to public and private sector clients across central and northern New York.
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