Eric Elk has been appointed Government Relations Officer and Vice President of HNTB. In his new role, Elk will partner and collaborate with HNTB’s regional, division and office leadership to drive the development and execution of the company’s government relations strategies, as well such as fostering ongoing relationships with HNTB client organizations and federal and state elected officials. and local levels. Elk most recently served as director of government relations for HNTB’s Great Lakes division, where he led government relations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Prior to joining HNTB, Elk operated a government relations consultancy. Earlier in his career, he served as a senior counsel, helping to oversee election campaigns in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate.
Permasteelisa Group, contractor for the design, engineering, project management, manufacturing, installation and after-sales service of building enclosures, has appointed Thomas Jefferson as vice president of human resources for North America. Jefferson brings more than 30 years of experience as a human resources executive in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, machinery and manufacturing, utilities, and window and door manufacturing. Based in the company’s Minneapolis office, he will partner with the leadership team to identify and deploy organizational action plans aligned with the Permasteelisa Group’s priorities for operational excellence and business growth.
Clayco, a real estate, architecture, engineering, design, construction and construction firm based in St. Louis, has named Jeff Miller Director of Information. Miller brings more than two decades of information technology, cybersecurity and strategic leadership experience and will help drive the company’s IT and security initiatives. Prior to Clayco, Miller served as Chief Information Officer at Quantinuum, where he managed global IT operations and developed a comprehensive security program for quantum computing. He was also Director of Security for Advanced Connected Sustainability Technologies at Honeywell, centralizing IT and security teams for emerging technologies. He also led cybersecurity and physical security as Chief Security Officer for Honeywell Aerospsace, managing strategic risk management programs to safeguard information, products, employees and facilities. He is also a veteran and served as Senior Military Advisor and Director of Biometrics for the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan, establishing the country’s first biometric program and directly supporting counter-IED initiatives.
Schmidt Associates has named the Louisville-based architecture and engineering firm Nick Holmes as a liaison with the client. It will enhance the company’s outreach and project development, focusing on early childhood and higher education facilities.
Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, an engineering consulting firm located between Akron and Canton, Ohio, has promoted Patrick Kasmar in the position of engineer 1/civil engineer. Kasmar recently earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Akron. In addition, the company has hired Derek Manos as a full-time electrical engineer.
Terracon has appointed Travis Kassebaum Deputy National Director of Stage1, a tool used for geotechnical and environmental characterization of sites. Kassebaum will support customer service, innovation and project delivery as Terracon continues to grow across the country. Kassebaum most recently managed the geotechnical department at Terracon’s St. Louis.
