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Promotion Puts Holtz at Helm in Accounting

December 6, 2024

Adam Holtz has enjoyed his first eight-plus years at Ayres, and he’s eager to put his 17 years of accounting experience to work as the firm’s new controller. His official start date in the position is December 30. The position opened up when Lisa Pronschinske was promoted to executive vice president/chief financial officer, effective in… Read More »


New Electrical Lead Named in St. Paul Office

November 21, 2024

Nikunj Mathukiya, PE, LEED GA, has been named electrical discipline leader for the Minnesota group within Ayres’ Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing division, bringing six years of experience to this supervisory role. Mathukiya will forge long-term relationships with clients and consulting partners as he performs electrical engineering duties, provides quality assurance/quality control, and supervises the St.… Read More »


Karns Proves Leadership Skills, Receives Project Management Promotion

November 12, 2024

Brett Karns, PLS, recently was promoted to the next level of project management at Ayres. He sought out the opportunity to lead Ayres’ Waukesha survey efforts, and he is doing exactly that with his calm, down-to-business demeanor. Karns has taken the bull by the horns on a number of initiatives, including increasing the visibility of… Read More »


New Senior Project Manager Helps Advance Watershed Projects

November 7, 2024

Mary Huisenga has joined Ayres’ Western Division as a senior project manager in the Stream and Stormwater Group. Based in Fort Collins, Huisenga has over 15 years of experience, specializing in project management, watershed science, and water resource planning. With a strong focus on building lasting relationships with clients, Huisenga helps those clients to navigate their… Read More »


Ayres Recognized for Excellence in Professional Development and Employee Well-being

November 1, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Ayres has been honored with two prestigious awards from Top Workplaces for 2024, one in the Professional Development category and one in the Employee Well-being category. These accolades reflect Ayres’ ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees. Professional Development Top Workplaces 2024 The Top… Read More »