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Burns & McDonnell Promotes Four Senior Executives, Expands Officer Group After Record-Breaking Growth Year

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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Mike Fenske has been promoted to president in theGlobal Facilities Group, which he had led as general manager since 2013.

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  • Mike Fenske has been promoted to president in theGlobal Facilities Group, which he had led as general manager since 2013.
  • Under Fenske's leadership, the Global Facilities Group has grown annual revenues 30% each year, from $76 million to $725 million.
  • New senior vice presidents include the following employee-owners:
    After serving as general manager of the California offices for Burns & McDonnell for more than a decade, Renita Mollman became chief administrative officer in 2020.
  • Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to be on Fortune's 2020 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Burns & McDonnell Names Rashmi Menon Vice President and General Manager of California Offices

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell , a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, announces Rashmi Menon as vice president and general manager for the firm's California offices.

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  • BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell , a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, announces Rashmi Menon as vice president and general manager for the firm's California offices.
  • "As we continue to grow our engineering and construction services in California, we are excited to welcome Rashmi to Burns & McDonnell," says Paul Fischer , president and general manager of the regional offices for Burns & McDonnell.
  • "With a passion for fostering collaborative teams and celebrating diverse perspectives, I'm looking forward to leading the Burns & McDonnell California team," says Rashmi.
  • Burns & McDonnell has more than 55 offices across the globe with 7,600 professionals, including more than 250 employees in Brea , Los Angeles , San Diego and San Francisco , California.

Burns & McDonnell Projects From Across the U.S. Earn Regional Best Project Highlights

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Burns & McDonnell projectshave received Best Project Awards fromEngineering News-Record(ENR) magazine in the publication's respective regions.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Burns & McDonnell projectshave received Best Project Awards fromEngineering News-Record(ENR) magazine in the publication's respective regions.
  • In all, Burns & McDonnell resource and budget maximization strategies saved the Air Force more than $455,000 at project completion.
  • In association with The Gravity Company, Burns & McDonnell was selected to provide design-build services for the Braniff Centre's executive terminal and its components.
  • Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to be on Fortune's 2020 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Burns & McDonnell Announces 2020 Principal Class

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has promoted 12 employee-owners to the Principal Group across the U.S.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has promoted 12 employee-owners to the Principal Group across the U.S.
  • "Principal leaders are the core of innovation and leadership and will propel our firm forward in the years to come," says Ray Kowalik, chairman and CEO, Burns & McDonnell.
  • Members of the Burns & McDonnell class of 2020 Principals include the following employee-owners:
    Shawn Briggs serves as project director of engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects within the firm's Transmission & Distribution Group.
  • Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to be on Fortune's 2020 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Remembering Raymond B. Luhnow Jr., Former Burns & McDonnell President

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raymond "Ray" B. Luhnow Jr., the second president of Burns & McDonnell, died June 6 at the age of 97.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raymond "Ray" B. Luhnow Jr., the second president of Burns & McDonnell, died June 6 at the age of 97.
  • He retired in 1982, after 36 years with Burns & McDonnell, serving the last eight years as president.
  • "Ray successfully led Burns & McDonnell through challenging years under Armco Steel, diversified the firm's services and doubled the number of employees from 650 to 1,300," says Ray Kowalik, chairman and CEO of Burns & McDonnell.
  • Robert (Bob) H. McDonnell, the first president of Burns & McDonnell and son of co-founder Robert E. McDonnell, personally hired and recruited him.

Matt Kapusta Promoted to Lead Regional Transmission & Distribution Group in Orlando for Burns & McDonnell

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has promoted Matt Kapusta to lead the regional Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group in Orlando, Florida .

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has promoted Matt Kapusta to lead the regional Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group in Orlando, Florida .
  • "Matt has consistently proven himself as an exemplary leader and innovator within our firm and throughout the electrical transmission and distribution industry," says Rich Mahaley , vice president and general manager for Burns & McDonnell in Orlando.
  • Matt's unique blend of technical precision and leadership will be key in cultivating the growth of our regional T&D capabilities."
  • Since joining Burns & McDonnell as an electrical engineer in 2010, Kapusta has spearheaded some of the firm's largest T&D projects in the Southeast and has helped establish Burns & McDonnell as an industry leader in Central Florida.

Burns & McDonnell Announces Officer Promotions

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Monday, February 17, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has named its new chief administrative officer and promoted six employee-owners to vice president.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & McDonnell has named its new chief administrative officer and promoted six employee-owners to vice president.
  • After serving as general manager of the California offices for Burns & McDonnell for more than a decade, Renita Mollman has been selected to serve as chief administrative officer.
  • Mollman began her career as a civil engineer at Burns & McDonnell in 1988, providing aviation design and construction services across the U.S.
  • New vice presidents and members of the Burns & McDonnell officer group include the following employee-owners:
    Jason Cabral is regional manager of the firm's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group in the Northeast.

Robert E. McDonnell Named Historic Civil Engineer

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named Robert E. McDonnell , one of the co-founders of Burns & McDonnell , a Historic Civil Engineer.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named Robert E. McDonnell , one of the co-founders of Burns & McDonnell , a Historic Civil Engineer.
  • "We are thrilled Mr. McDonnell is being honored as one of the Historic Civil Engineers," says Ray Kowalik, CEO and chairman of Burns & McDonnell.
  • Robert E. McDonnell led the firm he founded with longtime business partner and Stanford University classmate, Clinton S. Burns, for 53 years, from 1898 to 1951.
  • McDonnell was born in 1872 on a ranch in Gallatin County, Montana, one of four children of John and Harriet McDonnell.

Burns & McDonnell Launches 1898 & Co. -- A New Future-Focused Consultancy Arm

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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The launch of 1898 & Co. will generate new job opportunities with a focus on growing tech and management consulting talent.

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  • The launch of 1898 & Co. will generate new job opportunities with a focus on growing tech and management consulting talent.
  • "As a company, Burns & McDonnell has been designing and building clients' futures since 1898," says Ray Kowalik, CEO of Burns & McDonnell.
  • Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned and is proud to be on Fortune's2019 list of100 Best Companies to Work For.
  • 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting business, technology and security advancements.

Burns & McDonnell Launches Expansion of Life Sciences Capabilities Nationwide

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --International engineering, construction and architecture firm Burns & McDonnell is redoubling its support of the life sciences industry.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --International engineering, construction and architecture firm Burns & McDonnell is redoubling its support of the life sciences industry.
  • "The life sciences industry is facing demand like we've never seen before," says Mike Fenske , senior vice president and Global Facilities Group general manager at Burns & McDonnell.
  • Recent additions to the firm's national group include:
    Edwin Paoli Perez leads the process architecture and life science facility design team for Burns & McDonnell.
  • Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned and is proud to be on Fortune's2019 list of100 Best Companies to Work For.