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ON THE MOVE DEWBERRY ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS IN CALIFORNIA Dewberry , a privately held professional services firm, has announced the promotion of seven employees located in its Rancho Cordova, California, office. 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). Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 professionals nationwide. As a nationwide firm of planning, design, and construction professionals, Dewberry creates responsible and innovative solutions for those who own, operate, and maintain natural and built environments. Dewberry values lasting relationships, achieving its clients’ visions, and celebrating in their success.

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answers to everything, and we were up front with our employees about that. We told people, “I don’t know, but let’s find out together,” which is how we approached a lot of 2020. We tried to act as a steady hand, which is crucial when you’re in a position of leadership. “‘Be yourself’ might sound like a cliché, but there’s a lot of benefit in remembering that simple advice. Just because you see someone with a different personality type having success in your field doesn’t mean you have to change who you are.” Nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. If your team is getting ahead of themselves on their newest project because they think it’s going to be the next Eiffel Tower, temper expectations. On the other hand, if your office building is on fire, be the one calmly leading people out to safety. DAVE MARTIN is president and CEO at Larson Design Group. Contact him at dmartin@larsondesigngroup.com.

“Be yourself” might sound like a cliché, but there’s a lot of benefit in remembering that simple advice. Just because you see someone with a different personality type having success in your field doesn’t mean you have to change who you are. Two people can be going in the same direction but each have a different way of getting there, which is good – they can learn from each other. And don’t forget: While people – and companies – don’t want to be the cautionary tale, mistakes are always going to happen. However, that’s OK, because it means you’re learning. Bad examples have to exist for everyone to learn what not to do. That may sound harsh, but it’s beneficial in a lot of ways. KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. The COVID-19 pandemic affected every industry dramatically, including the AEC industry. The leadership team at LDG did everything we could to meet challenges head-on – but there was such an abundance of uncertainty that, at times, the best thing to do was to acknowledge what we didn’t know, as well as what we did. An important aspect of leadership is also not having the

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