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We’ve got a new player on the board! Thomas Davison joined the Construction Team in our Champaign, IL office as an Engineering Technician. Thomas recently earned his A.S. degree in Construction Management from Parkland College. In his free time, he enjoys reading and playing board games with friends. Congrats on joining the team, Thomas! You've passed GO and collected success! #WelcomeToTheTeam #GreatPlaceToWork #Construction #EngineeringTechnician #Illinois #Champaign Interested in joining our team and working alongside great professionals like Thomas? Check out a career with Clark Dietz: https://lnkd.in/gZGmtY25

Seas the day — we’ve got a new team member! Abbie Dykstra joined the Accounting Team in our Champaign, IL office as an Accounting Assistant and brings multiple years of experience in finance and administration. Abbie lives in Champaign along with her family and their golden doodle, Oskee. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, shopping, working out, and vacationing in warm places. We shore-ly can't wait to watch Abbie succeed! Welcome, Abbie! Want to learn about working in Champaign with great folks like Abbie? Check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/g94TsWgB #WelcomeToTheTeam #GreatPlaceToWork #Accounting #Illinois #Champaign

What does it take to future-proof a city? In Kokomo, Indiana, it started with a $24 million infrastructure investment that quietly laid the groundwork for one of the biggest EV battery manufacturing hubs in North America. Before construction crews broke ground on the $6.3 billion Stellantis/Samsung battery plants, engineers were already working behind the scenes to solve a much bigger challenge—how to make the land itself ready for sustainable, large-scale development. Flood mitigation, Environmental restoration, EV industry support, Long-term community resilience--Read our latest blog to see how stormwater, sustainability, and strategy came together in one powerful project. 🔗 Link in comments. #EVInfrastructure #EngineeringExcellence #StormwaterManagement #Sustainability #EconomicDevelopment #ClarkDietz #KokomoIndiana #FutureReady

Great News! DeAnna Cortese joined the Marketing Team in our Oakbrook Terrace, IL office as a Senior Marketing Coordinator. A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art, in Chicago, IL, DeAnna earned her BFA degree in Visual Communications. She brings experience from a variety of industries including hospitality, architecture, engineering, and top radio stations in Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her fiancé, two stepdaughters, and labradoodle named Pauly. DeAnna’s radio roots have her ‘tuned in’ to everything the Marketing Team needs to make some noise. Welcome, DeAnna! #WelcomeToTheTeam #GreatPlaceToWork #Marketing #Illinois #OakbrookTerrace

Please join us in congratulating Ronald Pretty, PE, PTOE on earning his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification! Ron is a Project Manager and Traffic Engineer in our Farmington Hills, MI office, with extensive experience in traffic operations, safety analysis, and signal timing studies. A proud graduate of Wayne State University, Ron continues to grow his career in transportation engineering, bringing dedication and insight to every project. This certification reinforces his deep knowledge of MUTCD standards, crash data evaluation, and mobility planning—and solidifies his role in the field of traffic engineering. “I like that when people see those letters, they know I’m a traffic engineer,” Ron says. “It reinforces my role and my passion for specializing in traffic.” While the certification is administered by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB), Ron used resources and training from the ITE Michigan Section to prepare—one of many ways we support continuous learning at Clark Dietz. We're proud to sponsor ITE and have several active members across our team. Ron’s achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting professional growth and delivering smart, data-informed solutions for our clients. 🛣️🚦 📖 Read the full story - 🔗 link in comments. #TrafficEngineering #PTOE #TPCB #Transportation #SafetyEngineering #ITE #ClarkDietz #EngineeringQualityOfLife

Turning Old Bridges into New Opportunities This week, our very own Drew Storey, CSSBB took the stage at both Purdue Road School 2025 and Michigan Bridge Week to share the story behind one of the most ambitious trail transformation projects in Indiana – the Monon South Trail. 🔹 At Purdue University Road School, Drew led two presentations: 1️⃣ Bridges of the Monon South Trail – covering the challenges of rehabilitating 30+ out-of-service rail bridges into safe, accessible trail crossings, balancing structural integrity, timeline constraints, and signature design. 2️⃣ Leveraging Regional Collaboration for Trail Success – highlighting the partnerships between local governments, Radius Indiana, community groups, and private stakeholders that made this massive trail project possible. 🔹 At Michigan Bridge Week, Drew Storey, CSSBB co-presented with Jason DeRuyver, PE (HDR) in the Day 3 Bridge Maintenance Workshop hosted by Michigan Technological University. Their talk, “What Do I Do When I Inherit More Than 30 Out-of-Service Bridges That Need to Be Converted into a Bike Trail?” dove into the practical realities of adaptive bridge reuse, including prioritization, safety evaluations, and long-term maintenance considerations. The Monon South Trail isn’t just a bike trail—it’s a blueprint for how communities can reimagine aging infrastructure to support mobility, recreation, and regional identity. Missed the presentations and want to learn more? Reach out to us directly—we’d love to keep the conversation going. Contact: Drew Storey, CSSBB - Director of Client Relations, Jacob Phillips – Central Indiana Area Manager Bri Roll – Client Advisor Thomas D. Sereseroz - Structural Group Practice Leader #PurdueRoadSchool2025 #MichiganBridgeWeek #TrailDesign #BridgeRehabilitation #MononSouthTrail #ClarkDietz #EngineeringQualityOfLife

Honoring a Legacy Through Opportunity On Wednesday night, we had the privilege of presenting the 2nd Annual Jim Loew Award as part of the Edward J. Cox Memorial Transportation Scholarship, a program hosted by Indiana Section of ITE. This special award was established in 2023 to honor the legacy of our late colleague and friend, jim loew, PE. Jim was a respected leader at Clark Dietz, a mentor to many, and a champion for quality, integrity, and client service. He dedicated over 30 years to improving communities through transportation infrastructure—and inspiring the next generation of engineers along the way. It’s only fitting that this award supports students pursuing careers in transportation engineering and planning. We were especially honored to be joined by Jim’s wife, Sally Loew, as Kevin Hetrick, PE, Director of Risk Management & Safety at Clark Dietz, and Toby Randolph, PE, PTOE, Indiana ITE President, presented this year’s award to Carmen Caserio, a standout student from Purdue University. Carmen earned the top score among applicants for the Cox Memorial Scholarship and exemplifies the leadership, academic excellence, and passion for transportation that Jim valued deeply. Congratulations also to scholarship recipients Nathan Stepp, Rishika Tumula, Kelsey Ellis, Shagun Mittal, and Bohdan Yaroyvi. We’re excited to support your journeys and see the positive impact you’ll make. We are honored to continue this tradition with the Indiana Section of ITE. At Clark Dietz, Inc., the Jim Loew Award and our Jim Loew Memorial 5K Challenge are just two of the ways we continue to celebrate Jim’s memory, his mentorship, and his legacy of building better communities. Thank you, Kevin Hetrick and Jacob Phillips for representing Clark Dietz at this important event. #ClarkDietz #TransportationEngineering #Scholarship #ITEIndiana #MentorshipMatters #EngineeringQualityOfLife #LegacyOfLeadership #PurdueUniversity #JimLoewAward

Key Takeaways from Purdue University Road School 2025 If you missed Deborah Porter's presentations on Utility Coordination, here’s what you need to know! 📌 Utility Work Plans: Iterating Your Way to Success Developing and approving utility work plans for complex projects is an iterative process that requires constant collaboration. Master utility plans and Gantt charts play a critical role in ensuring smooth approvals and successful coordination. The session highlighted real-world examples demonstrating how refining these plans leads to better project outcomes. 📌 Utility Coordination 101: An Overview and Updates Utility coordination is more than just a checklist—it’s about strategic communication and proactive problem-solving. This session covered the full process from initiation to completion, including recent updates to Work Plan templates and the 107-R-169. A key takeaway? Early engagement with oversight agents and utilities is crucial to keeping projects on track. A big thank you to Deborah Porter (Clark Dietz, Inc.), and co-presenters, Bill Read (Indiana Department of Transportation), Kristoffer Greenlee (Indiana Department of Transportation), Daniel McMurtry (Indiana Department of Transportation), and Mike Randolph (Parsons Corporation) for sharing their insights! What were your biggest takeaways from Purdue Road School? Let’s continue the conversation! If you’d like to learn more about Clark Dietz's approach to utility coordination and transportation solutions, reach out to Jacob Phillips, Drew Storey, CSSBB, and Bri Roll. #PurdueRoadSchool2025 #UtilityCoordination #Transportation #ClarkDietz #EngineeringQualityOfLife

We’re at Purdue University Road School 2025! Clark Dietz, Inc. is proud to be attending the 111th Annual Purdue Road School Transportation Conference & Expo today and tomorrow, March 18-19, at Purdue University. This event brings together transportation professionals from across Indiana and beyond to collaborate, learn, and shape the future of infrastructure. Attending on behalf of Clark Dietz: Drew Storey, CSSBB Deborah Porter Kevin Hetrick Jacob Phillips Bri Roll Cameron Fraser Cody Niles, P.E. Ivan Palencia, PE Jack Stocks, P.E. Kaleb Trueblood Nathan Frey, PE, PMP Nick Pierce, P.E. Tim Jennings 🎤 Join us tomorrow for our expert-led presentations: 📅 March 19 | 11:00 AM | Room: STEW 214AB 🌉 106. Bridges of Monon South Trail – Drew Storey, CSSBB 📅 March 19 | 2:00 PM | Room: STEW 279 💡 201. Utility Work Plans: Iterating Your Way to Success – Deborah Porter, moderated by Jacob Phillips 📅 March 19 | 2:00 PM | Room: WALC 1055 🛣️ 209. Leveraging Regional Collaboration for Trail Success: The Monon South Experience – Drew Storey, CSSBB 📅 March 19 | 3:00 PM | Room: STEW 279 ⚙️ 202. Utility Coordination 101: An Overview & Updates – Deborah Porter, moderated by Jacob Phillips 📅 March 19 | 4:00 PM | Room: CL50 224 🛤️ 179. Transforming Rails to Trails: A Technical Approach to Trail Design – Kevin Hetrick If you're at #PurdueRoadSchool, connect with us! Let’s talk about how we can work together to enhance Indiana’s transportation infrastructure. #ClarkDietz #TransportationEngineering #Infrastructure #PurdueRoadSchool2025 #Transportation #EngineeringQualityofLife

Your workplace should be more than just a job—it should be a place where you thrive. At Clark Dietz, Inc., our Wausau, Wisconsin office is not only a hub for innovative engineering but also a gateway to a vibrant community, work-life balance, and endless opportunities! 🏡 Why Wausau, WI? (Besides how beautiful it is!) ✅ Affordable cost of living & high homeownership rates ✅ 150+ miles of trails & 80,000 acres of public land for outdoor enthusiasts ✅ Thriving arts, music, and cultural scene ✅ A strong economy with diverse career opportunities for spouses & partners 💼 Why Clark Dietz, Inc.? ✅ Flexible work arrangements & competitive benefits ✅ Employee-ownership opportunities ✅ Professional development & Volunteer Time Off (VTO) ✅ A collaborative workplace that values community & innovation If you’re looking for a career where impact meets opportunity, explore what Clark Dietz, Inc. in Wausau has to offer! 📖 Read more about life and careers in Wausau: https://lnkd.in/gaTYNiNv 🔎 Explore our open positions in Wausau and across the Midwest: https://lnkd.in/gZGmtY25 Have questions about open positions in Wausau? Looking to job shadow us in Wausau? Reach out to Engineer and Area Manager, TONIA (Speener) WESTPHAL, PE, LEED AP or HR Generalist, Nicole Rindlisbacher for more information. #ClarkDietz #Hiring #EngineeringCareers #WausauWI #WorkLifeBalance #GreatPlacetoWork #EngineeringQualityofLife