Wallace Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of the following four new principals to the firm:

Darren Burns, P.E., has been with Wallace Engineering for 13 years. His civil engineering experience has been concentrated on site development, utility relocation, and construction observation. Darren earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oklahoma State University. He is a registered professional engineer in Oklahoma, as well as a member of American Society of Civil Engineers and American Water Works Association.

Ron Jantz, P.E., has been with Wallace Engineering for 19 years. His structural engineering experience includes multi-sited retail building prototypes, as well as educational and medical projects. Ron earned his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Oklahoma State University. He is a registered professional engineer in Oklahoma, as well as a member of the Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association, the American Concrete Institute, the Construction Specifiers Institute, and the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Mondher Labbane, P.E., has more than 15 years of structural engineering experience, 13 of which with Wallace Engineering. He has experience with a variety of structures, including medical, commercial, and parking structures. Mondher earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Purdue University. He is a registered engineer in Oklahoma, as well as a member of the Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association and the American Concrete Institute.

Win Rice, P.E., has more than 17 years of structural engineering experience and has been with Wallace Engineering since 1989. He leads the Colorado office and manages multi-sited retail expansion projects. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Oklahoma State University. He is a registered professional engineer in Oklahoma, as well as a member of the Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association.

Bridge engineering and construction consultant Finley Engineering Group (FINLEY) recently added three principals to the firm’s management team. Vice President of Engineering Daniel A. Dock, P.E.; Vice President of Finance and Administration Cheryl R. "Sherry" Martin, CPA; and Senior Bridge Engineer Jerry M. Pfuntner, P.E., join firm founder Craig Finley as principals of the firm.

Civil Associates, Inc. (CAI), is pleased to announce the addition of
Kenneth E. Gottleaber, P.E., as director of structural engineering
services. Ken earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of
Washington and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University.

STRUCTURAL EVENTS

AIA Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, May 3-5. Presented by the American Institute of Architects. Visit www.aiaconvention.com.

2007 SEI Structures Congress, Long Beach, Calif., May 16-19. Presented by the Structural Engineers Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Visit www.seinstitute.com.

The 2007 Concrete Technology Forum: Focus on High Performance Concrete, Dallas, May 22-24. Sponsored by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Visit www.ConcreteTechnologyForum.org.

AEC Technology Strategies 2007, Las Vegas, June 7-8. Presented by ZweigWhite, with media sponsors Structural Engineer and CE News. Call 800-466-6275 or visit www.aectechstrategies.com.