Paul Woolpert

Holmes County Park District Contracts with Woolpert for Rails-to-Trails Design Project

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the Holmes County Park District to provide survey, engineering and design services to renovate 4 miles of the Holmes County Trail, from Glenmont east to State Route 520.

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  • HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the Holmes County Park District to provide survey, engineering and design services to renovate 4 miles of the Holmes County Trail, from Glenmont east to State Route 520.
  • This $3.6 million project is part of a phased plan to complete the 29-mile Holmes County Trail in northeast Ohio, which is in the heart of Amish country.
  • We want to incorporate some of their huge sandstone blocks into the trail design, which people will be able to climb."
  • Final design plans have been submitted for this project, and construction is expected to begin in the fall.

Woolpert Adds Former Air Force Commander, Aviation Design Team Leader Wayne Kinsel

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired retired Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, a former U.S. Air Force commander and public works director, as an aviation design team leader.

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  • PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired retired Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, a former U.S. Air Force commander and public works director, as an aviation design team leader.
  • Kinsel earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his master's degree in engineering management from the Air Force Institute of Technology.
  • Kinsel first worked with Woolpert while serving as a U.S. Air Force programs flight commander in Korea, where the firm crafted an "impressive" area development plan for Osan Air Base.
  • Woolpert Infrastructure Discipline Leader Tom Less said Kinsel's impressive aviation and leadership background make him an ideal fit for Woolpert.

Woolpert Hires Construction Management and Inspection Team Leader Ian Lesko

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Construction Management and Inspection Team Leader Ian Lesko.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Construction Management and Inspection Team Leader Ian Lesko.
  • He has experience in roadway construction and rehabilitation, bridge construction and repair, new road construction, asset management, streetscape projects, stormwater management, equipment management and survey.
  • At Woolpert, Lesko will expand construction management services specific to transportation in line with the firm's global expansion.
  • Woolpert Civil and Water Resources Discipline Leader Tom Less said Lesko is known for his outstanding construction management skills throughout the region and for his long-standing relationships with clients.

Geo Week 2022 Brings Together Geospatial and Built Worlds In-Person, Exceeds Expectations

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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DENVER, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geospatial and built world professionals gathered last week for Geo Week, held February 6-8, 2022 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Geospatial and built world professionals gathered last week for Geo Week, held February 6-8, 2022 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
  • Best-in-class solutions from the most influential companies were on display, allowing attendees to source the latest geospatial and built world innovations while networking with vendors and one another.
  • Dozens of new products were introduced at Geo Week making it a true hub for innovation.
  • The Geo Week Awards Ceremony celebrated excellence across the geospatial industry in collaboration with LIDAR Magazine, LiDAR News and ASPRS.

Woolpert Welcomes Chief Corporate Development Officer Neil Churman

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Neil Churman as its chief corporate development officer.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Neil Churman as its chief corporate development officer.
  • Churman has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Cattran and Churman have a successful history of working together in M&A in the architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) industry.
  • Churman said he joined Woolpert due to the firm's integrated AEG platform, technology-driven and forward-thinking approach, and its long history of sustainable growth.

Woolpert Providing Advanced Planning, Technical Services for Broward County (Fla.) Airports

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert was selected by the Broward County Aviation Department ( BCAD ) to provide advanced planning, consulting and technical services for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert was selected by the Broward County Aviation Department ( BCAD ) to provide advanced planning, consulting and technical services for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport.
  • The $5 million, multiyear contract will support geospatial solutions, dynamic planning and development management, advanced air mobility and general airport planning solutions.
  • Woolpert will provide a wide range of planning, technology and geospatial services.
  • These include enterprise geospatial applications, unmanned aircraft systems integration, building information modeling and FAA Airports GIS Program support.

Woolpert Welcomes Multimodal Transportation Planning Leader, Program Director Unwanna Dabney, Ph.D.

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Unwanna Dabney, Ph.D., a leader in multimodal transportation planning, program development and innovation at the federal, state and local levels.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Unwanna Dabney, Ph.D., a leader in multimodal transportation planning, program development and innovation at the federal, state and local levels.
  • Dabney will serve as a program director, supporting the firm's state and federal transportation planning, infrastructure and strategy initiatives.
  • She served with the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation as a planning and engineering manager and led transportation planning practices for two global engineering firms.
  • Dabney said she joined Woolpert because the company's industry-leading geospatial data and technologies are the future of transportation planning and design.

Woolpert Augments Fleet with 2nd King Air 300, Globally Expands Aerial Acquisition Capabilities

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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The King Air 300 is globally operable and has been customized to carry best-in-class topographic and bathymetric lidar sensors, framing cameras and push-broom imaging sensors owned by Woolpert and its government clients.

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  • The King Air 300 is globally operable and has been customized to carry best-in-class topographic and bathymetric lidar sensors, framing cameras and push-broom imaging sensors owned by Woolpert and its government clients.
  • Woolpert Vice President Jonas Svoboda said the new King Air 300 can reach an altitude of 35,000 feet and has an effective range of 2,100 nautical miles.
  • The new King Air 300 recently completed modifications to become fully mission capable and rapid response ready to support Woolpert's expanding international presence.
  • "The new King Air 300s are investments that address the geographic reach of our business," Woolpert Senior Vice President Joseph Seppi said.

Woolpert Welcomes Project Manager Luiz Frediani to Lead Retail Development Projects in Florida

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Luiz Frediani as a project manager to support retail development projects and clients, primarily in Florida.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Luiz Frediani as a project manager to support retail development projects and clients, primarily in Florida.
  • "The role of a project manager in retail developments is to bring balance to the business and enable the technical team to do their best work and improve their way of life," Frediani said.
  • "This trajectory matches that of our retail development team, whose extensive cross-market capabilities directly support 21st-century industry needs.
  • Luiz will be a great asset to our team in Florida and our extended group around the world."

Woolpert Welcomes David Blackstone, Former OGRIP Executive Director, ODOT GIS Manager

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Woolpert has hired David Blackstone as a geospatial program director in the firm's government solutions market.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Woolpert has hired David Blackstone as a geospatial program director in the firm's government solutions market.
  • At OGRIP , Blackstone was responsible for Ohio's statewide geospatial organization, successfully fostering collaboration and coordination at all levels of government, academia and the private sector.
  • At ODOT, he directed statewide transportation information management, including GIS, mapping and roadway inventory operations.
  • Blackstone said in his role at Woolpert , he will help state agencies reap the vast and diverse benefits of geospatial data.