Finn and Manuse Earn Professional Engineering License

July 1, 2010 ELMA, NY- TVGA Consultants (TVGA) is proud to announce that Michael J. Finn, PE, of Buffalo, and Joseph J. Manuse, PE, of Depew, each have earned their New York State Professional Engineering License. Both Finn and Manuse joined TVGA in 2005, upon graduating from SUNY at Buffalo with Bachelors of Science degrees in Civil Engineering. Finn works within TVGA's Civil/Environmental Group, while Manuse works within the Transportation Group.

Muffett Mauche George, PE joins TVGA Consultants

Elma, NY- TVGA Consultants (TVGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Muffett Mauche George, PE, to its engineering team. A talented civil and environmental engineer with more than 23 years of experience, her clients have included municipalities, private clients and academic institutions from across New York State.

Muffett's recent civil engineering experiences have included federally-funded, locally-administered projects involving funding from both the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as well as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These experiences are complimented by her extensive resume of environmental projects, including compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

WSP SELLS Announces Key Hire
Don Darrah, P.L.S. to lead Land Surveying Services in Upstate New York

July 12, 2010 (Albany, NY) – WSP SELLS announced today that Don Darrah of Corinth, NY will lead the firm's upstate New York surveying services. In this position, Darrah will lead the firm's land surveying service capabilities in the Albany and upstate New York area.

Darrah has 20 years experience as a land surveyor and has extensive experience
with GPS surveying, computations for boundary and construction-related surveys
and mapping, directing team members and supervising personnel. His extensive
experience includes working with a mix of private and public clients.

Prior to joining WSP SELLS, Darrah worked for local firms, most recently as owner
of Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC.

Darrah is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in New York State. Darrah has been an active member and board member of the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors and is currently Vice President of the organization. He received his A.A.S. in Surveying from Paul Smith's College of Arts and Sciences.

"I am looking forward to growing the firm's existing client relationships and developing new partnerships as a member of the WSP SELLS team," Darrah said.

PASSERO ASSOCIATES WELCOMES CARL PILLETTERI, PE AS PROJECT MANAGER IN THE MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT

Passero Associates announces that Carl Pilletteri, PE has been hired as a Project Manager in the Municipal Engineering Department. Mr. Pilletteri is a Licensed Professional Engineer in New York and four other states with over fifteen years of experience in designing and managing projects of varying size and civil discipline. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Syracuse University. Mr. Pilletteri worked previously with Costich Engineering as a Project Manager, APD Engineering & Architecture as a Senior Partner/Project Manager and most recently as a private consultant. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Public Works Association, and is certified under the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Mr. Pilletteri currently resides in West Irondequoit, New York.

PASSERO ASSOCIATES WELCOMES DAVID COX AS PROJECT ENGINEER IN SITE DEVELOPMENT

Passero Associates announces that David Cox P.E. has been hired as a Project Engineer in Site Development and Engineering. Mr. Cox has over five years of experience in civil engineering, including site development design for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and institutional projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Cox worked previously with BME Associates as a Project Engineer. He is a resident of Brighton, New York.

PASSERO ASSOCIATES WELCOMES CHRISTINA BAIRD AS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Passero Associates announces that Christina Baird has been hired as an Executive Assistant, providing administrative support to the Site and Municipal Engineering teams. Ms. Baird has over 20 years of experience in administrative and engineering support. She holds an Applied Associates of Science degree in Legal Secretarial from Monroe Community College. Ms. Baird worked previously with Stantec and Clark Patterson as an HR Assistant and Executive Assistant. She is a resident of Greece, New York.

PASSERO ASSOCIATES WELCOMES CAROLE DENNIS AS CIVIL DESIGNER IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Passero Associates announces that Carole Dennis has been hired as a Civil Designer in Site Development and Engineering. Ms. Dennis has over 20 years of experience in Site Design and development. Ms. Dennis worked previously with Stantec as a CAD Designer. She is a resident of Victor, New York.

PASSERO ASSOCIATES CONGRATULATES PAM JOHNSON, CPS/CAP ON BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE FLOWER CITY CHAPTER OF IAAP

Passero Associates congratulates Executive Assistant Pam Johnson, CPS/CAP, on being elected President of the Flower City Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Ms. Johnson will serve two terms as president, beginning July 1, 2010.

Pam Johnson serves as Executive Assistant for Gary Passero, CEO, and for the Engineering Department. She has over 26 years experience in the administrative assistant/secretarial field, including 18 years with Eastman Kodak Company prior to joining Passero. Pam holds an Associates Degree in Word Processing/Secretarial from Bryant & Stratton. She is certified as a Professional Secretary (CPS), as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and as a Notary Public. Pam is a resident of Hamlin, New York.

Pam joined the Flower City Chapter of IAAP in October 1994. She has served as Vice President in 2009, and previously as Secretary, as Co-Chair of Arrangements, and as Chair of the Arrangements Committee. Pam also received the chapter's Member of the Year Award in 2009.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Their mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. The association founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association to provide a professional network and educational resources for secretarial staff. The association's name was changed in 1998 to the International Association of Administrative Professionals to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government.

The Flower City Chapter of IAAP meets the first Wednesday of the month (excluding July, August, and January) at the Rochester Airport Marriott. Each meeting offers an opportunity for networking, dinner, and an educational program, followed by a brief Chapter business meeting.

Erdman Anthony Names Robert Mayeron, MBA, PE, its Newest Board Advisor

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 22—The Erdman Anthony Holding Company board of directors has appointed Robert Mayeron, MBA, PE, as its newest board advisor, succeeding outgoing advisor Ralph Russell.

Mayeron is chief financial officer of KKE Architects, Inc., in Minneapolis, where he has worked for 27 years. Before KKE, he was vice president and regional manager at Professional Services Group. Mayeron holds a bachelor of science and a master of science in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed professional engineer.

An active member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and Design Professional Risk Control Group (DPRCG), of which he is the former president, Mayeron brings with him significant experience and expertise in mergers and acquisitions, ownership transition, financial management and operations, benefits, diversification of market segments, and services and loss prevention.