Jim Miller Wins ACEC Washington Engineer of the Year
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Washington honored former GeoEngineers CEO Jim Miller as their 2008 Engineer of the Year for his contributions to the profession in the state.
Baton Rouge, LA Office Opens after Acquisition
GeoEngineers continued to expand into new geographic regions with the strategic acquisition of Louis J. Capozzoli and Associates, a respected geotechnical firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Experienced local staff continued serving clients with a staff of 17.
Kurt Fraese Becomes Third CEO
Senior Principal Kurt Fraese stepped into GeoEngineers’ leadership role in 2007, and deepened GeoEngineers’ involvement in professional organizations while emphasizing the positive role that geotechnical engineering and environmental science can have in healthy societies.
GeoEngineers Passes 300 Employee Mark
Thanks to continued growth and strategic acquisitions, GeoEngineers continued to grow—with more than 300 full-time employees on staff.
Bend, Oregon Office Opens after Acquisition
To better serve clients in East Oregon, GeoEngineers purchased local firm High Desert Geo-Technologies and established a new office in Bend, Oregon with a small team of six dedicated employees.
Springfield, MO Office Opens after Acquisition
GeoEngineers purchased Advantage Professional Services, Inc. and opened an office in Springfield, Missouri to better serve the firm’s growing portfolio of oil and gas clients throughout the Midwest. Advantage Professional Services specialized in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), a rapidly growing service area for GeoEngineers.
Gordon Denby Becomes President/COO
Changes to GeoEngineers’ leadership structure separated the responsibilities of CEO from those of president. Jim Miller continued as GeoEngineers’ CEO while Senior Principal Gordon Denby took on a role as president and chief operating officer.
Co-Founder Jack Tuttle Retires
Jack Tuttle, who founded GeoEngineers with Jon Koloski and Gary Henderson, retired after 20 years of service to the firm. Watch the video to hear Jack’s insights on leadership.
Jim Miller Becomes Second CEO
The GeoEngineers board selected Jim Miller, one of the firm’s most senior employees, to take on the responsibilities of CEO as the firm’s original CEO, Jack Tuttle, prepared for retirement.
GeoEngineers Passes 200 Employee Mark
GeoEngineers continues to grow with more than 200 full-time employees.