2011 – A Banner Year for FHU in Nebraska

In 2011, we not only celebrated our seventh anniversary in Nebraska but also added seven new engineers and scientists to our staff. We're calling this dynamic group our 2011 Seven, (left to right):

Back Row: Rachel Ward - Environmental Intern,
Jennie Tews - Environmental Scientist, Krissy Strub - Office Manager.

Front Row: Dave Lampe, PE, CFM - Water Resource and Sustainable Design Engineer, Adam Behmer - Environmental Scientist, Adam Denney, EI - Traffic Engineer, Josh Palik, PE - Roadway Engineer.

Outstanding individuals like these are what set Felsburg Holt & Ullevig's transportation engineering and environmental compliance services apart – these are some of best and the brightest in Nebraska. Check out their resumes via FHU’s LinkedIn page or their individual LinkedIn profiles. The 2011 Seven, along with the entire FHU team, is busy at work, connecting and enhancing communities. We look forward to making 2012 a banner year for our clients, by providing outstanding transportation and environmental solutions throughout Nebraska, Colorado, and beyond.

Edwards Interchange Upgrade Awarded 2012 ACEC Merit Award

On November 7, 2011 FHU's Edwards Interchange Upgrade project was recognized with a Merit Award at the American Council of Engineering Companies-Colorado chapter 2012 Engineering Excellence gala. The award recognized the fresh approach of FHU's civil and traffic engineering team to alleviate traffic congestion for residents and visitors traveling to and from this popular mountain community, located along the busy I-70 corridor. The innovative sequencing demonstrated that roundabouts could be designed for challenging terrain, including steep approach grades, which also maintained essential business accesses. The roundabouts successfully delivered a cost-effective and sustainable solution for the Edwards community.

Katharine Duitsman named 2011 ACEC Young Professional of the Year

On February 17, 2011, the American Council of Engineering Companies announced Katharine (Kat) Duitsman, PE, as a recipient of a 2011 ACEC Young Professional of the Year Award. Kat is one of five young engineers selected among entrants nationwide and she is also a nominee for the National Engineers Week 2011 “New Faces of Engineering” recognition. ACEC recognizes the accomplishments of young engineers highlighting their interesting and unique work and the resulting impact on society. Kat is one of FHU's many talented civil engineers, whose recent work has focused on improvements to the I-225 corridor, including the I-225/Colfax Interchange and the I-225 widening between Parker Road and Mississippi Avenue. Kat is an advocate to promote engineering as a career path for young women. She has been one of FHU's presenters at Denver-area middle schools for the Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (GESTEM) outreach program and others, such as the Ride to Dream School Program and the Cherry Creek Schools District Career Fair.