Minneapolis, Minn. – Local engineering firm WSB today announced the promotion of Kian Sabeti to vice president of strategy – a new leadership role for the rapidly growing Minneapolis-based company. Sabeti will oversee growth strategies for the firm’s transportation and construction services, ensuring WSB is able to meet client needs today and in the future.

“Kian is an innovative, dynamic and trusted leader both internally within our entire organization and externally with our clients and partners,” said Bret Weiss, WSB’s president and CEO. “She has already contributed so much to our clients’ success and we are grateful for her continued leadership and insights at WSB.”

Sabeti brings more than 25 years of experience delivering transportation projects from concept development through completion. She is a trusted consultant for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other local agencies. She also managed a team that brought the first autonomous vehicle to Minnesota for winter weather testing. Since joining WSB four years ago, Sabeti has mentored many staff members, driven strategic planning and played a key role in establishing WSB with prospective transportation clients.

“Transportation is a rapidly changing industry, so we must be strategic about how we approach new opportunities and technologies,” said Jon Chiglo, WSB’s chief operating officer. “Kian will provide an increased focus to our work and ensure we have better alignment across our many services.”

July 1, 2019

Environmental services, corporate development and technology divisions get new leadership

Minneapolis, Minn. – Local engineering firm WSB today announced the promotions of Andi Moffatt, Brian Bourassa and John Mackiewicz to vice president positions in the environmental services, corporate development and technology divisions, respectively. In their new roles, Moffatt, Bourassa and Mackiewicz will be responsible for their divisions’ revenue targets and new business goals; growing markets and service areas; and improving the use of technology solutions – all while focusing on attracting and retaining talented staff.

“I am incredibly excited about the expanded roles and responsibilities that all three of these leaders are taking on at WSB,” said Bret Weiss, WSB president and CEO. “Andi, Brian and John have made impressive impacts to our firm’s success, and I am thrilled that they will continue to help drive our results as we grow our business.”

The promotions come on the heels of significant growth at WSB, as well as the expansion of the executive team with the creation of chief financial officer and chief operating officer positions. As the fourth-largest engineering firm in the Twin Cities, WSB has 12 offices in four states, with its newest office opening recently in Austin, Texas.

To view the resumes and headshots of the three new vice presidents, click on the links below:

• Andi Moffatt, Vice President of Environmental Services
• Brian Bourassa, Vice President of Corporate Development
• John Mackiewicz, Vice President of Technology

June 27, 2019

Minneapolis, Minn. – WSB is pleased to congratulate eight team members who recently passed their Professional Engineer exam. The Principles and Practice of Engineering exam is an examination required to become a Professional Engineer in the United States. To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, have at least four years of relevant work experience and pass two intensive competency exams.

According to the Society of Women Engineers, only 13 percent of engineers in the workforce today are women. In recent years, WSB has been working on diversity and inclusion efforts both inside the company and throughout the AEC industry. Four of the eight new Professional Engineers are women.

Meet our newest Professional Engineers:

Dylan Casey, PE
Dylan Casey recently joined WSB from the Montana Department of Transportation where he worked as a civil engineering specialist. At WSB, Dylan will specialize in field and construction engineering.

Chris Bunders, PE
Chris Bunders is a lead design engineer who specializes in planning and civil engineering for transportation, transit and municipal projects in Minnesota.

Lydia Ener, PE
Lydia Ener is a municipal engineer who specializes in feasibility reports, utility design, drafting, community engagement and construction observation and has partnered with many cities throughout the Twin Cities metro.

Alex Miller, PE
Alex Miller is a municipal engineer who works closely with cities in Minnesota to help solve their infrastructure problems. Alex specializes in residential construction projects and she was recently named the Young Engineer of the Year by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers in 2018.

Veronica Kubicek, PE
Veronica Kubicek is a professional engineer in WSB’s Bismarck office who specializes in inspection, sign data collection, utility coordination, roadway design and plan development. Veronica takes a tech-forward approach to design work and relies on several digital design programs to bring projects to life.

Evan Schnitker, PE
Evan Schnitker is a professional engineer who specializes in the design and completion of transportation infrastructure projects. Evan’s experience extends from preliminary design through final design and construction administration.

Stephanie Hatten, PE
Stephanie Hatten is a professional engineer with experience in water resource planning and engineering including surface water plan updates, long-range planning and stormwater best management practices. Stephanie is also a Certified Floodplain Manager and assists with floodplain management and agency permitting.

WSB is pleased to announce our 2019 staff promotions.

We are fortunate to have talented and dedicated staff that continue to allow our company to forge ahead. The staff members featured below show a high-level of focus and represent our values. Each of the individuals promoted this year have made impressive impacts through their contributions to our firm throughout their tenure.

This year, we welcome 16 associates, eight senior associates and four shareholders to our leadership team.

Shareholders

• Earth Evans | Water Resources Group Manager
• Pete Helder | Survey Group Coordinator
• Peter Muehlbach | Director, Transportation Program Management
• Andy Plowman | Transportation Project Manager

Senior Associates

• Bryon Amo | Sr. Engineering Specialist
• John Gerlach | Pipeline Operations Manager
• Alison Harwood | Environmental Planning & Natural Resources Scientist
• Monica Heil | Senior Director, Municipal Services
• Luke Lunde | Professional Soil Scientist
• Jake Newhall | Water Resources Project Manager
• Penny Rolf | Right of Way Group Manager
• Charlie Wild | IT Application Administrator

Associates

• Bill Alms | Water Resources Project Manager
• Justin Bossert | Construction & Design Build Services Project Engineer
• Chad DeMenge | Construction & Design Build Services Project Manager
• Eric Eckman | Project Manager, Municipal Services
• Jennifer Edison | Project Manager, Municipal Services
• Alyson Fauske | Sr. Project Manager, Municipal Services
• Jeff Feulner | Sr. Landscape Architect
• Andy Gatlin | Survey / Energy Specialist
• Nick Guilliams | Sr. Project Manager, Municipal Services
• Andy Hingeveld | Sr. Transportation Planner
• Meghan Litsey | Sr. Environmental Scientist
• Dan Rogers | Transportation Sr. Project Manager
• Mike Shomion | Transportation Project Manager
• DJ Sosa | Transportation Sr. Project Manager
• Janele Taveggia | Land Development Sr. Project Manager
• Nate Wingerter | Transportation Project Manager