Category: Inside Ayres

Ayres Announces Next President & CEO

Ayres has announced that Jan Zander, PE, has been selected as the firm’s next president and chief executive officer, effective May 18, 2026. Zander, who currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed Bruce Ommen, PE, who previously announced plans to retire on June 2, 2026, following a long and distinguished… Read More »

Ayres Taps Binoy Panicker to Drive Strategic Growth Across North Carolina

Binoy Panicker, AICP, principal urban planner with Ayres since 2021, has been promoted to senior director of planning and infrastructure. Panicker, who has been based in Ayres’ Tampa, Fla. office, will now also serve from the firm’s growing North Carolina location, supporting Ayres’ efforts to broaden its regional footprint and advance new business initiatives in… Read More »

Mary Huisenga to Manage Ayres’ Stream and Stormwater Team

Mary Huisenga has been promoted to manager of Ayres’ Stream & Stormwater group. Huisenga, who is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, brings extensive experience as a watershed scientist and environmental planner, with a solid background in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams. Her strengths include driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaborative environments, and Anthony Alvarado, PE,… Read More »