PASADENA, CA (February 18, 2010) – Parsons is pleased to announce that that Ginger Evans, Senior Vice President and Manager for its Aviation Division, has been invited to serve as vice chair for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Industry Leaders Council (ILC).
ASCE formed the ILC in 2009 as an advisory group to recognize emerging industry trends and engage executive-level leaders from industry, academia, government, and non-governmental organizations to identify strategic actions for the civil engineering profession. The group, whose membership is by invitation only, will evaluate important issues facing the engineering community, including sustainability, infrastructure, public image and awareness, workforce development, and globalization/outsourcing, among others.
“Parsons is delighted to be included in this group of 30 industry leaders,” stated Evans. “This is a critical time for infrastructure in our country, and we must intensify our efforts to ensure that federal decision-makers understand its importance to our economy—now and in the future.”
Ms. Evans has more than 27 years of experience in airport development, design, and construction as well as airport security and operations. Her background includes 8 years as Associate Director and Director of Aviation for the Denver Municipal Airport System, including managing design and construction of Denver International Airport.
“We congratulate Ginger for being selected to help lead such an exclusive and diverse group of individuals,” said Tom Barron, Parsons Group President. “We are proud of her accomplishments and know that she will present a unique perspective of the key issues facing the engineering industry.”
Ms. Evans holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Colorado State University. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Parsons, celebrating more than 65 years of setting industry standards, is a leader in many diversified markets such as communications, education, energy, environmental, facilities, federal government, healthcare, infrastructure, life sciences, transportation, vehicle inspection, and water/wastewater. Parsons provides technical and management solutions to private industrial customers worldwide, as well as federal, regional, and local government agencies. For more about Parsons, please visit us at www.parsons.com.
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