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Kayla Poulos, PE, Joins ACEC/NC Future Leaders Program
November 12th, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. – Congratulations to Kayla Poulos, PE, for being accepted into the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) Future Leaders Program, which provides emerging A/E/C professionals with business insights and networking opportunities.The seven-month intera...
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Executive Brief: September/October 2024 Issue
November 6th, 2024
Our Project Development and Environment Services (PDES) team is evolving into one of the most dynamic and comprehensive full-service groups in the Southeast. Our team’s capabilities stretch across environmental science, planning, public engagement, and noise analysis, allowing us to support our cl...
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UCF Students Awarded DRMP’s Wayne D. Chalifoux Scholarship
November 6th, 2024
Omarion LaBordeaux, a senior at the University of Central Florida (UCF), has been named one of the recipients of the Wayne D. Chalifoux Scholarship. The scholarship fund, an established endowment coordinated with UCF's College of Engineering and Computer Science, honors former DRMP President Wayne C...
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DRMP Strengthens Southeast Florida Presence with Evhen Kyj, PE, as New Boca Roadway Group Leader
October 23rd, 2024
BOCA RATON, Fla. – To support our continued growth in Southeast Florida, DRMP has promoted Evhen Kyj, PE, to Boca Roadway Group Leader. This promotion aligns with our strategic focus on expanding services in the region, especially within the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) District...
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Jocelyn Haisch-Linn, PE, Promoted to Miscellaneous Structures Group Leader
October 21st, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jocelyn Haisch-Linn, PE, has been named DRMP’s Miscellaneous Structures Group Leader, a role that highlights her leadership and technical expertise within the Structures Division. In this role, Haisch-Linn’s duties will include producing top-quality miscellaneous stru...
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Elizabeth Graham, PE, and Julian Poole, PE, Accepted to FELI Class of 2025
October 17th, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Congratulations to Construction Services Area Leader and Senior Project Engineer Elizabeth Graham, PE, and Pensacola Office Leader and Project Manager Julian Poole, PE, on their acceptance into the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute’s (FELI) Class of 2025. FELI – par...
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Randy Tompkins, PSM, PLS, PS, Installed as SAME Jacksonville Post President
June 20th, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congratulations to Federal Survey Manager Randy Tompkins, PSM, PLS, PS, on his installation as President of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post. Tompkins officially assumed the role during a recent meeting where the organization introduced it...
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DRMP Celebrates Groundbreaking Indian River Lagoon Restoration Project
June 5th, 2024
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The groundbreaking of a transformative project designed by DRMP to restore the shoreline and protect wildlife habitat in the Indian River Lagoon marks a major milestone.Last week, the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department along with Sea & Shoreline, aquatic rest...
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Brittany Groome, PE, Joins DRMP as Traffic Operations Group Leader
May 22nd, 2024
DRMP welcomes Brittany Groome, PE, as its Traffic Operations Group Leader, marking another significant step in the firm’s ongoing growth and commitment to enhancing its services for clients. As Traffic Operations Group Leader, Groome will be responsible for pursuing new projects, cultivating an...
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Robyn Hartz Appointed to Transportation Research Board
March 19th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP congratulates Transportation Noise Group Leader Robyn Hartz on her appointment to the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee on Transportation-Related Noise and Vibration.As a member of the Committee, Hartz will be at the forefront of changes in policy, noise mod...
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DRMP Takes Home Multiple APWA Florida West Coast Branch Awards
March 13th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – DRMP’s design for the Downtown Main Street Streetscape Improvements project in Dunedin, Fla., won the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida West Coast Branch awards for Project and Consultant of the Year. Collaborating closely with the City of Dunedin, DRMP shares the Pr...
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Joyce Barkley Joins DRMP as Florida PD&E/NEPA Group Leader
March 13th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP welcomes the addition of Joyce Barkley as Florida PD&E/NEPA Group Leader, further strengthening the firm’s Project Development and Environment (PD&E) services.In this role, Barkley will focus on solidifying DRMP as a leader in Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) PD&E...
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Josh Norman Takes on New Role as Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Practice Leader
February 5th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Josh Norman to assume the role as Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Practice Leader to strengthen the firm’s disaster resilience, hazard mitigation, grants administration, and sustainability service offerings.DRMP has long recognized the importance of incorpor...
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Amanda Snyder Serves as DRMP Marketing Group Leader
January 30th, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. – To further advance DRMP’s business development initiatives, the firm has designated Amanda Snyder as Marketing Group Leader.In this role, Snyder assists the Marketing Manager in overseeing the daily tasks of the Marketing Department’s Pursuits team, ensures top-notch work, cont...
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Kelly Stout Appointed as Secretary to the South Florida SMPS Board of Directors
January 24th, 2024
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Kelly Stout, DRMP Business Development Specialist, has been appointed as Secretary to the Board of Directors for the South Florida Chapter of the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).In this role, Stout will be responsible for attending all Board meetings and record...
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DRMP Boosts Talent Acquisition Team with Addition of Senior Recruiter Christina Morse
December 14th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Senior Recruiter Christina Morse has joined DRMP to amplify the firm’s efforts in attracting and securing top talent. Morse will be responsible for assisting hiring managers throughout the entire recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding process.She has more than 10 years of expe...
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Orlando Sentinel Media Group Recognizes DRMP on 2023 Top Workplaces List
October 4th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP employees at the firm’s Orlando headquarters gathered on Wednesday to celebrate ranking No. 24 on the Orlando Sentinel’s “2023 Top Workplaces” list.DRMP ranked in the midsize business category among Central Florida companies. The firm has consistently ranked on the...
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DRMP Roadway Design Intern Abby Rains Awarded with WTS Scholarship
October 3rd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Congratulations to DRMP Roadway Design Intern Abby Rains for receiving a scholarship award for the WTS Central Florida Chapter (WTSCFL). Rains recently received the $2,000 Frankee Hellinger Leadership Undergraduate scholarship at the WTSCFL banquet after applying for it. The sch...
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DRMP Establishes New Transportation Noise Leadership to Bolster its PD&E/NEPA Services
September 28th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Robyn Hartz as Transportation Noise Group Leader to grow the firm’s Project Development and Environment (PD&E) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) services throughout the Southeastern United States.In this role, Hartz will be responsible for building and m...
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DRMP's Corey Bloxam, PE, Elected as President to ASCE East Central Branch Florida Section
September 22nd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – Congratulations to DRMP Orlando Assistant Roadway Group Leader and Project Manager Corey Bloxam, PE, for being elected President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) East Central Branch Florida Section. DRMP interns Abby Rains and Aliyah Ramos also received $1,...
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DRMP Hires Kim Miller as Controller
August 31st, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Kim Miller as Controller in its Accounting Department to support the firm’s strategic growth. In this role, Miller will manage the payroll process, bank and insurance reconciliations, annual audits, and month-end closing, including financial reporting. She will ...
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DRMP Welcomes Merger with Ramey Kemp & Associates for Strategic Regional Growth
August 31st, 2023
Orlando, Fla. – DRMP, Inc. (DRMP) and Ramey Kemp & Associates (RKA) are joining forces to strategically grow our presence in delivering quality transportation engineering services to our client bases in the Mid-Atlantic region including the Carolinas and Virginia. By streamlining operations...
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Bruno Arriola, PE, ENV SP, Named ASHE Tampa Bay President
August 18th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – DRMP Project Manager Bruno Arriola, PE, ENV SP, has been named President of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Tampa Bay Chapter after previously serving in various positions in the past eight years.As President, Arriola plans to continue the work of past presidents, bu...
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DRMP’s Investment in its Geospatial Services Division Boosts Firm’s Capabilities
August 14th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP’s continuous investment in growing its Geospatial Services Division with top-notch experts and the latest cutting-edge technology is yielding new clients and projects.DRMP’s Brent Bass, PE, SIT, has played a key role in elevating the Market Sector, which has led to the...
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Tim Klotz, PE, Graduates From 2023 ACEC/NC Future Leaders Program
August 11th, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. – DRMP Senior Project Engineer Tim Klotz, PE, has graduated from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) Future Leaders Program, giving him an opportunity to learn how to advocate for the industry through the state’s legislative process. The Fut...
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DRMP Hires Jason Cashion as Senior Manager of Production Technology
August 3rd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Jason Cashion as Senior Manager of Production Technology in the firm’s Information Systems (IS) Department to support its strategic growth plan and committed investment in staff and advanced technology. In this role, Cashion will elevate DRMP’s pro...
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DRMP Establishes Subsurface Utility Engineering Leadership for Strategic Growth
July 26th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP continues to advance its Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE) services with additional investments in staff and equipment to provide the most comprehensive, safe, and reliable underground utility information to help support the design and construction of projects.The fir...
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Kelly Stout Promoted to Business Development Specialist to Help Grow the Firm’s Surveying Market Sector
July 6th, 2023
BOCA RATON, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Kelly Stout to Business Development Specialist for its Survey Market Sector. In this role, Stout will work alongside DRMP’s regional survey managers to help grow the firm’s Surveying and Mapping department to expand its municipal services reach in S...
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Randy Tompkins, PSM, PLS, Installed as SAME Jacksonville Post Vice President
June 22nd, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congratulations to DRMP Jacksonville Survey Project Manager Randy Tompkins, PSM, PLS, for being installed as Vice President of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post.Tompkins was sworn in as Vice President on Wednesday during a meeting installing ...
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ASHE Tampa Bay Recognizes Pavan Paiavula, PE, with Past President’s Award
June 20th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – The American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Tampa Bay Chapter recently honored DRMP Tampa Roadway Group Leader Pavan Paiavula, PE, with a Past President’s Award to acknowledge his outstanding service during his 2019-2021 term as the Chapter’s president.Paiavula joined AS...
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Jessica Leard Elevated to Human Resources Manager
June 13th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Jessica Leard to Human Resources Department Manager. In this role, Leard will lead DRMP’s Human Resources team of professionals focused on benefits and compensation, HRIS compliance, employee relations, wellness program, worker’s compensation, annual performa...
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DRMP Hires Joce Pritchett, PE, as New PD&E Division Leader
May 11th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Joce Pritchett, PE, as its new Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Division Leader as the firm expands its PD&E expertise in the Southeast. In this role, Pritchett, who will be based in DRMP’s Tampa office, will be primarily responsible for helping to bu...
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DRMP Appoints Four New Vice Presidents for Strategic Growth
April 20th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – In its commitment to its strategic growth initiatives, DRMP has selected its newest vice presidents. Their elevation is a part of the firm’s strategic plan initiated nearly two years ago to provide more opportunities for employee growth and expansion of its services and client ba...
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DRMP Promotes Colette Moss, PE, to Executive Vice President of Transportation
April 11th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – In line with its strategic growth initiatives, DRMP is promoting Colette Moss, PE, to Executive Vice President of Transportation. She will provide oversight and guidance for DRMP’s Transportation Division, where needed. Moss will also work to implement corporate initiatives th...
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DRMP Promotes Robert M. Walker, CCM, to Executive Vice President of Construction Services
April 2nd, 2023
Orlando, Fla. – As part of its strategic growth, DRMP is promoting Robert M. Walker, CCM, to Executive Vice President of Construction Services. In this role, he will provide oversight and guidance for DRMP’s Construction Services Division, where needed. Additionally, Walker will focus on corpor...
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DRMP Elevates Mike Albano, PE, to Chief Operations Officer
March 28th, 2023
Orlando, Fla. – DRMP is pleased to announce the promotion of Vice President Mike Albano, PE, to the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) to support its mission to enhance opportunities for its staff and the communities it serves.As COO, Albano will direct, coordinate, and administer a broad ran...
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DRMP Staff Wins Big and Takes on Leadership Roles at APWA Florida West Coast Branch Awards
March 17th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – DRMP congratulates GIS Analyst Meaghan McCarthy for being appointed as the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida Chapter West Coast Branch’s Young Professionals/Student Chair. The firm also congratulates Tampa Office Manager Arnesa Zunic for receiving the chap...
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DRMP Promotes Rachel Schmidt, PWS, to Environmental Department Manager
March 15th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Rachel Schmidt, PWS, to Environmental Department Manager as the firm continues to support career development for its employees and expand its services across the Southeast. In this new role, Schmidt will be responsible for project management, staff development,...
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Reece Ruel, EI, Honored with Young Engineer of the Year Award
February 28th, 2023
TAMPA BAY, Fla. – Congratulations to Roadway Engineer Reece Ruel, EI, for receiving the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Tampa Bay Chapter 2023 Young Engineer of the Year Award for his professional accomplishments and service to the profession.Ruel has served as the membership chair fo...
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DRMP Promotes Ryan Pellarin, PE, CCM, to Florida CEI Leader
February 22nd, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Ryan Pellarin, PE, CCM, to new Florida CEI Leader as the firm continues to carry out its strategic expansion in the Southeast region. In this new role, Pellarin will be responsible for leading CEI operations in Florida, growing the technical and leadership...
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Brandon Robbins, PSM, Elected as FSMS Crown Chapter President
February 17th, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congratulations to DRMP Jacksonville Project Surveyor Brandon Robbins, PSM, who was recently elected president to the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society’s Crown Chapter. Robbins has been a member of FSMS since 2009. The Crown Chapter represents the Northeast Flori...
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DRMP Promotes Danielle Todd to Director of Finance and Accounting
February 14th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP is pleased to announce that Danielle Todd has been promoted to Director of Finance and Accounting. In this role, she will lead all aspects of daily operations for the finance and accounting team including general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and financial plann...
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DRMP Hires Carmen Edwards, SHRM-CP, as Human Resources Specialist
February 13th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Carmen Edwards, SHRM-CP, as Human Resources Specialist to support the firm’s strategic growth. In this role, she will serve as a resource for employee health benefits, develop an internal wellness program and assist the Human Resources (HR) team with dail...
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DRMP Promotes Vice President Jim Beck, PE, AICP, ENV SP, to New Chief Strategy Officer
February 8th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Vice President Jim Beck, PE, AICP, ENV SP, to new Chief Strategy Officer as it continues to increase its presence throughout the Southeast region. In this new role, Beck will be responsible for working with leadership across DRMP and its transportation pla...
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DRMP Promotes Gene McClendon III, PE, to Orlando Drainage Group Leader
February 7th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Gene McClendon III, PE, to its new Orlando Drainage Group Leader in the Transportation Market Sector helping to bolster the firm’s strategic growth in this area. In his new role as Orlando Drainage Group Leader, his duties will include management of loca...
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DRMP Promotes Jeff Miller to Lead Visualization Designer
January 31st, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Jeff Miller to Lead Visualization Designer in the firm’s Marketing Department. Miller has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s graphic design technology and attracting clients seeking DRMP’s Visualization Services to help build public support for p...
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DRMP Promotes Pavan Paiavula, PE, to New Tampa Roadway Group Leader
January 26th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Pavan Paiavula, PE, to its new Tampa Roadway Group Leader in the Transportation Market Sector. Paiavula’s promotion will help drive the firm’s strategic growth in the Florida region. Paiavula began his career at DRMP in 2006 as a Project Engineer. In 201...
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DRMP Hires Deshon Fox, PE, as Orlando General Civil Group Leader
January 20th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired Deshon Fox, PE, as Orlando General Civil Group Leader to ramp up the firm’s General Civil Municipal Market Sector and drive strategic growth. Fox has more than 20 years of civil engineering experience and has served in multiple roles, including...
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DRMP Promotes Leo Rodriguez, PE, to New Tampa Structures Group Leader
January 18th, 2023
TAMPA, Fla. – DRMP has promoted Leo Rodriguez, PE, as its new Tampa Structures Group Leader in the Transportation Market Sector. Rodriguez’s promotion continues the firm’s strategic growth plan to expand its footprint in the Southeast and streamline its services. Rodriguez...
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DRMP Hires Senior Recruiter Deanna Nicholas to Strengthen Talent Acquisition Efforts
January 17th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. – As DRMP continues to expand strategically, the firm brought on Senior Recruiter Deanna Nicholas to bolster DRMP’s efforts to attract and hire key talent. Nicholas’ responsibilities will focus on attracting and evaluating candidates for DRMP’s open positions, as well as s...
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DRMP Principal Mark Prochak, PE, Retiring After More Than 20 Years of Service
January 12th, 2023
Orlando, Fla. – After 21 years of dedicated service, Mark Prochak, PE, has retired as Principal of DRMP. Although retired, Prochak will continue working part-time to assist DRMP with a project to be completed in Fall 2023. He joined DRMP in 2001 as a Senior Project Manager in the firm’s ...
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Survey Analyst Melissa Padilla Cintron, SIT, Supports Get Kids into Survey Initiative as a Brand Ambassador
October 21st, 2022
Tampa, Fla. – DRMP’s Melissa Padilla Cintron, SIT, is doing her part to spread the word about the land surveying and geospatial profession. The Survey Analyst has become a volunteer Brand Ambassador for Get Kids into Survey as part of a global effort to inspire young people to join the rank...
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DRMP Accelerating Leadership Transition Plan for Future Growth
September 8th, 2022
Orlando, Fla. – Accelerating its leadership transition plan as part of its strategic growth, DRMP leadership has decided to separate the role of its President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) into two leadership positions to guide the firm into the future. Effective immediately, Larry Smith Jr., PE,...
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DRMP and Town of Fort Myers Beach Celebrate Opening of Revamped Bayside Park
August 30th, 2022
Fort Myers Beach, Fla. – DRMP and Town of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., officials celebrated the completion of the newly-redesigned Bayside Park with fanfare, marking an end to eight months of construction.Officials recently gathered for the reopening of the park for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that inclu...
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DRMP Principal Mark E. Puckett, PE, Retiring at 23 Years of Service
August 17th, 2022
Orlando, Fla. – Mark E. Puckett, PE, is set to retire as a Principal of DRMP after 23 years of service at the firm effective August 31, 2022. Puckett joined DRMP in 1999 to start the firm’s Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Division. In 2003, Puckett ...
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DRMP Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Don Barton Jr., PSM
June 9th, 2022
Orlando, Fla. – Don Barton Jr., PSM announced his retirement as Chief Financial Officer, Principal, and Board of Director of DRMP after 36 years of service at the firm. Barton served as Chief Financial Officer of the firm and had been a board member for 22 years. He joined DRMP in 1986 as a Surv...
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DRMP Principal Jon Meadows, PE, Retires at 36 Years of Service
February 17th, 2022
Orlando, Fla. – On February 16, 2022, Jon Meadows, PE, retired as a Principal of DRMP after 36 years of service at the firm.Meadows joined DRMP in 1986 as a Project Engineer at the beginning of the firm’s Expressway Department to work on DRMP’s first limited-access project with the Orlando-Or...
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Two DRMP Projects Honored with Engineering Excellence Awards from ACEC-FL
August 10th, 2021
Orlando, Fla. – DRMP is pleased to announce that two DRMP projects have been presented with 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL). Vice Presidents Colette Moss, PE, and Amanda Woods, PE, accepted the awards at the ACEC-FL con...
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