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Members in the News Mergers & Acquisitions C.K. Satyapriya TL Engineering, the Columbus, Ohio–based engineering and consulting firm, has acquired Industrial Communications and Sound (ICS), a 30-person Cincinnati–based firm specializing in audio-visual and security systems solutions and professional customer support. “By providing a variety of services under one roof, clients will see less time spent looking for alternative vendors and establishing contracts,” said CTL Engineering President and CEO C.K. Satyapriya. S TV has acquired Civil Structures, Inc., a Dal- K ansas City–based TranSystems Corp. recently acquired Louisville, Ky.–based Aegis Security Design, a 16-person firm that provides professional consulting services, including risk and vulnerability assessments, security program development and security systems design. Brian Larson, CEO and chairman of the board of TranSystems, said, “Aegis brings highly experienced professionals and advanced techniques to our mission of keeping our clients secure in their facilities and in the transport of goods and people in every mode.” All 16 Aegis employees transferred to TranSystems. The acquisition enhances TranSystems’ security offerings and gives the firm a total of 1,100 professionals in 45 offices across the United States. Brian Larson las–based bridge and highway design firm. The new group, called STV/ Civil Structures, Dominick M. Servedio will continue to operate in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and will become part of STV’s Transportation & Infrastructure Division. “This acquisition allows STV to continue its expansion of services in Texas, particularly in the Dallas/Fort Worth area,” said Dominick M. Servedio, STV chairman and CEO. “Texas is the secondlargest state in the country, and it is facing the problems that come along with an aging infrastructure. With this strategic acquisition, STV is even more prepared to help Texas meet its needs.” On The Move Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) appointed George J. Pierson CEO, succeeding Keith J. Hawksworth, who becomes named president in January 2009. Paulsen also serves on ACEC’s 2010–2012 Executive Committee. Draper Aden Associates handling business development and special strategic projects. CH2M HILL elected CEO and President Lee A. McIntire chairman of the board. McIntire assumes the role from interim Chairman Jerry Geist, who will continue to serve as an outside director. Patrick Flynn has joined Nolte Associates, Inc., as chairman. Robert J. Paulsen has been appointed the new chairman of The PBSJ Corporation, replacing John B. Zumwalt, III, who has served as chairman since 2005. Paulsen joined The PBSJ Corporation in 1986 and was appointed Jeffrey N. Lighthiser CEO and president, succeeding co-founder Bill Aden, who will continue as chairman. Lighthiser currently is EVP and director of marketing and strategic growth. Aden will remain active with the firm, regional managing director for Northern California, responsible for streamlining and building Nolte’s business in this region. He will be based in the company’s Sacramento office. Bryan P. Mulqueen has joined Gannett Fleming’s Raleigh, N.C., office as a vice president and manager of transit and rail for the firm’s Delmarva and Southeast senior vice president and George J. Pierson Robert J. Paulsen Jeffrey N. Lighthiser Lee A. McIntire Patrick Flynn Bryan P. Mulqueen ENGINEERING INC. MaRCh / apRIl 2010

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