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Promotion Puts Holtz at Helm in Accounting
December 6, 2024
Adam Holtz has enjoyed his first eight-plus years at Ayres, and he’s eager to put his 17 years of accounting experience to work as the firm’s new controller. His official start date in the position is December 30. The position opened up when Lisa Pronschinske was promoted to executive vice president/chief financial officer, effective in… Read More »
Karns Proves Leadership Skills, Receives Project Management Promotion
November 12, 2024
Brett Karns, PLS, recently was promoted to the next level of project management at Ayres. He sought out the opportunity to lead Ayres’ Waukesha survey efforts, and he is doing exactly that with his calm, down-to-business demeanor. Karns has taken the bull by the horns on a number of initiatives, including increasing the visibility of… Read More »
New Senior Project Manager Helps Advance Watershed Projects
November 7, 2024
Mary Huisenga has joined Ayres’ Western Division as a senior project manager in the Stream and Stormwater Group. Based in Fort Collins, Huisenga has over 15 years of experience, specializing in project management, watershed science, and water resource planning. With a strong focus on building lasting relationships with clients, Huisenga helps those clients to navigate their… Read More »
Ayres Recognized for Excellence in Professional Development and Employee Well-being
November 1, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Ayres has been honored with two prestigious awards from Top Workplaces for 2024, one in the Professional Development category and one in the Employee Well-being category. These accolades reflect Ayres’ ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees. Professional Development Top Workplaces 2024 The Top… Read More »
Planning and Landscape Architecture Supervisors Named in West
October 3, 2024
Josh Olhava, AICP, PCCP, and David Land, PLA, have been promoted to group supervisor roles to lead Ayres’ Western planning and landscape architecture staff. Olhava brings 12 years of planning experience to his supervisory role, and Land brings 30 years of landscape architecture work to his new position. Ayres seeks to promote from within, providing… Read More »