real estate // ENGINEERS
A MATT BRINKMAN Principal, regional energy group manager // Burns & McDonnell // burnsmcd.com Brinkman leads the regional energy group in Phoenix and serves as the national solar business manager for Burns & McDonnell. With more than 20 years of experience, he manages a multidisciplinary team of engineers focused on solar photovoltaic and capital improvement projects. He recently served on the Arizona Governor’s Solar Advisory Task Force. Prized possession: “My family’s boat. For me, our boat represents relaxation, quality time with loved ones, a chance to enjoy the outdoors and fun.” Industry outlook: “The energy industry is in a state of rapid change. The generation mix is shifting and there is a greater push to move toward renewable energy. This creates an opportunity to focus on disruptive technologies that allow us to increase the resiliency and reliability of those power sources.”
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B GREGG CREASER, P.E. President and CEO // Speedie & Associates // speedie.net Creaser is CEO and Geotechnical Division manager for Speedie & Associates, providing consulting engineering services for public and private entities. As a senior partner of the firm, he has been integral to the firm’s continued growth and stability. His business philosophy is rooted in a firm belief in client engagement “beyond the project.” Personal strengths: “Honesty and transparency. Plus, willingness to do whatever it takes to keep clients happy.” Professional advice: “Work hard like you own the place — hopefully, you will be given the opportunity to own a piece of the pie. Use that smartphone you own to call someone, don’t just text, e-mail, IM, etc.” Prized possession: “I’m old school. My most prized possession is my HP41C calculator. It works better than my slide rule.”
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C JESSICA DRESANG Power market sector lead // Carollo Engineers // carollo.com Dresang has more than 16 years of experience in the planning, design, construction and permitting of industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure. She specializes in the project management, construction administrative oversight, and technical design of complex, fast-track projects through a variety of project delivery methods. As Carollo’s power market sector lead, Dresang provides innovative solutions to public and private utilities in solving their toughest operational and regulatory challenges. PERSONAL QUALITIES: “I am passionate about my work in protecting public health, involving young people in science and engineering education and fighting hunger and homelessness.”
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D GREGORY HAGGERTY CEO // Dibble Engineering // dibblecorp.com As CEO, Haggerty is responsible for the direction and strategy of the firm. He was named CEO in 2013. Haggerty has more than 20 years of civil engineering experience on multi-discipline projects. Dibble Engineering provides a full range of civil engineering services to clients across Arizona and the Southwestern United States. The company’s broad market expertise offers the ability to deliver complete engineering solutions, from concept to closeout. A testament to this success is the company’s repeat client base. More than 80 percent of Dibble CM’s current clientele are repeat clients.
E TROY PETERSON Executive vice president // Bowman Consulting Group // bowmanconsulting.com With 25 years of experience in engineering and development consulting, Peterson currently overseas Bowman Consulting’s operations in the Southwest. Since 2011, Peterson has led Bowman’s national expansion from roots in the mid-Atlantic states to include five offices throughout Arizona and Northwestern Mexico. Successful traits: “Being positive and focused on ‘solutioneering.’ Engineers exist to solve problems. Drama and arm-waving don’t yield solutions — ingenuity and persistence do.” Professional advice: “Understand what makes you unique and then find a mentor who will allow you the responsible freedom to work hard and carve your own path of success.” Industry outlook: “The brightest it’s been in over a decade.”
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