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Newest Electrical Engineer Began Career in Contracting

September 29, 2021

Ramin Zakeri, PE, has joined Gausman & Moore – a Division of Ayres. Based in the Los Angeles area office, Zakeri started his career as an electrical contractor, transitioned into engineering, and obtained his professional engineer’s license in California. His experience in electrical contracting lends a valuable perspective in his engineering and his preparation of… Read More »


Silewski Promoted to Landscape Architecture Supervisor

September 28, 2021

Chris Silewski, PLA, has been promoted to landscape architecture supervisor within Ayres’ Development Services Division. Silewski supervises Ayres’ Wisconsin-based landscape architecture group, delivering projects in the Midwest, West, and Southeast and providing leadership and collaboration for our team of economic development specialists, landscape architects, and urban planners while finding unique funding opportunities to make projects… Read More »


Ashby Promoted to Manager of Development Services in West

September 27, 2021

Matt Ashby, AICP CUD, has been promoted to manager of the western operations of Ayres’ Development Services Division. Ashby manages Ayres’ planning, landscape architecture, and environmental efforts in the West and provides planning services on projects nationwide. Ashby’s urban planning expertise complements Ayres’ engineering, architectural, geospatial, and environmental services to the great benefit of our… Read More »


Western Operations Announce Three Key Hires

September 24, 2021

Three important hires have been announced in Ayres’ western operations. Bill Boltze, PE; Josh Olhava, AICP, PCCP; and Barrett Gillespie bring depth to Ayres’ transportation, planning, and subsurface utility engineering operations, respectively, as they join the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. Boltze brings 6 years’ experience in transportation engineering and will spearhead our construction engineering operations… Read More »


Society of American Military Engineers Honors Business Development Specialist

September 7, 2021

Christina Hiegel, PE, business development specialist and senior engineer, was awarded the Regional Vice President’s Medal for Outstanding Service to the Society of American Military Engineers. This prestigious award was presented this summer in recognition of Hiegel’s participation and leadership in putting together the month-long SAME Colossal Colorado Industry Event and development of the Spirit… Read More »