Cowan Promoted to Senior Project Manager

Alex Cowan, PE, PTOE, has been promoted to senior project manager within Ayres’ Midwest Transportation team. Based in the Waukesha, Wisconsin office, Cowan is a traffic engineer with 19 years of experience and serves as a leader within the traffic engineering discipline.

Throughout his career at Ayres, Cowan has led a wide range of traffic engineering projects, providing technical leadership, independent decision-making, and a demonstrated commitment to delivering successful outcomes for clients. He is trusted for his sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to manage complex project responsibilities while supporting the performance and growth of the traffic engineering team.

In addition to leading traffic engineering efforts across the Midwest, Cowan exemplifies Ayres’ OneAyres culture through his willingness to support projects and business development efforts beyond his local market. He has assisted teams in multiple regions, helping build client relationships and pursue new opportunities that benefit colleagues and clients across the company.

“Alex has been the day-to-day leader of our traffic engineering team for years,” says Kevin Kuhlow, PE, manager of transportation services in Madison and Waukesha. “He consistently demonstrates advanced professional judgment, provides valuable guidance to staff, and takes ownership of project and team outcomes. His dedication to Ayres, commitment to collaboration, and focus on helping others succeed make this promotion well deserved.”

Known as a skilled mentor and trainer, Cowan is highly regarded by colleagues, clients, and industry partners alike. He provides timely, reliable technical support, empowers staff to grow without micromanagement, and remains a trusted resource whenever guidance is needed. His promotion recognizes the scope, complexity, and impact of the leadership and expertise he already brings to his role every day.