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Ayres Planning Expert Elected Chair of Wisconsin Economic Development Association
February 2, 2024
Melissa Hunt, CEcD, planning and economic development professional with Ayres, was elected chair of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) Board on Thursday at the WEDA Governor’s Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Founded in 1975, WEDA is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to expanding Wisconsin’s economy. It represents the economic development interests of both the private… Read More »
Haug Promoted to Manager of Water Resources
January 25, 2024
Pete Haug, PE, has been named manager of Ayres’ Water Resources group. Haug has been with Ayres for close to 14 years and was previously with the University of Iowa’s Institute of Hydraulic Research, where he worked as a research engineer and shop manager for over 11 years. With his lengthy and respected tenure at… Read More »
Water Resources Engineer Brings Public Sector Experience
January 3, 2024
Mike Rogney, PE, recently joined Ayres’ Water Resources Group after serving as a water management engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for 10 years. His experience includes a comprehensive understanding of the rules and implementation of Wisconsin’s dam safety, floodplain, waterway, and wetland programs, as well as the National Flood Insurance Program. Rogney… Read More »
Planning and Economic Development Expert to Serve Wisconsin Clients
December 27, 2023
Melissa Hunt joins Ayres on January 2, bringing nearly two decades of experience assisting communities with crafting and implementing effective economic development strategies. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Hunt will collaborate with regional and state organizations, community leaders, business owners, and key stakeholders as she guides visioning, data analysis, master planning, and studies that successfully lead… Read More »
Structural Engineer Brings Extensive Michigan Bridge Experience
December 11, 2023
Steffanie Pepin, PE, has joined Ayres’ structural engineering staff. Working remotely from her home in Marquette, Michigan, she provides structural engineering and project management on bridge projects, specializing in structures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Wisconsin. She brings 13 years of Michigan bridge design and construction experience. Pepin has managed a variety… Read More »