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2012 K+A News and Current Events
Promotions, Career Accomplishments, & Awards
Roger Barker, P.G. to Retire from K+A
It is with mixed emotions that we are announcing the retirement of our Colorado Springs Office Manager, Principal and Senior Geologist, Mr. Roger Barker, P.G.
Roger has been with K+A for nineteen years and his career consists of over 40 years of diversified experience in geological and geotechnical engineering. He began work at K+A as a geologist and had a very successful period as a Senior Geologist before assuming the responsibilities of Principal and outstanding service as our Colorado Springs Office Manager.
We will miss working with Roger, and his industry contributions through active memberships in AEG, CAGE, AIPG, and ACEC. He worked hard his entire career and has definitely earned the opportunity to enjoy more time with his family and grandchildren.
Please join us in wishing Roger all the best in his retirement and to the pursuit of other lifelong interests.
Duane Craft, P.E.
K+A has named Mr. Duane Craft, P.E. as the new Office Manager for the Colorado Springs office. Craft has more than 18 years of experience in the areas of geotechnical engineering, subsurface exploration, project management, and construction inspection and materials testing. Craft has been with K+A for nearly 14 years. In 1994, he earned a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines; Golden, Colorado and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
New Hires
Jonathan Lovekin, P.G.
K+A is proud to welcome Jonathan R. Lovekin, P.G. to our Colorado Springs office as a Professional Geologist. In 2007, Mr. Lovekin earned an M.E. in Geological Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. He also earned a B.A. in Geology from the University of Colorado, in 1983. Lovekin has over 20 years experience within the engineering geology field. Throughout his career he specialized in mitigation of geological hazards for land development and engineered structures. In conjunction with land development he has performed investigations and designs for foundations, retaining structures, drain systems, pavements, and small dams. His experience also includes designing and implementing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Matthew Best
K+A welcomes Matthew Best, Office Manager, to our Frisco, Colorado office. He is highly knowledgeable and experienced in construction observation and materials testing. His success filled background consists of responsibilities beyond construction materials testing, including: training, oversight of field and laboratory personnel, project management, scheduling, project oversight, budgeting, proposals and billing. He also possesses comprehensive knowledge of current ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, Army Corps of Engineers and Railroad standards and specifications related to soil, concrete, aggregates, masonry, and pavements.
Personnel Birthdays for February, 2012
Denver Office
+ Al Claybourn - 9th
+ Polly Emmons - 29th
Colorado Springs Office
+ David Douthit - 24th
Fort Collins Office
Frisco Office
Current Events
Safety Meetings
Topic: "Laboratory Safety Procedures"
Date: February 18th
Time: 4PM
Location: Colorado Springs
Presented by: Bob Dygert
K+A: FasTracks to Fame, 2008-2011
In August of 2008, K+A was awarded the contract to perform Owner's Verification Testing (OVT) for the RTD FasTracks program. The FasTracks program encompasses the construction of 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail transportation along with the associated new parking facilities (over 21,000 new parking spaces), train stations, the redevelopment of Denver Union Station, as the hub of the system, and some 18 miles of bus rapid transit service. It is being hailed as the most ambitious transit expansion project in the country right now.
The OVT Program is part of RTD's Quality Management Oversight Program. The purpose of the OVT Program is to audit, observe, conduct split testing, and validate the QA/QC Programs being utilized by Contractors for the RTD FasTracks Projects. The OVT Program Manager for K+A, Timothy Biolchini, P.E., directs the program by scheduling technicians, performing audits, and attending project quality review meetings.
In March of 2011, RTD performed an internal audit for K+A's OVT Process and Proceedures and found all areas of the program met the requirements of the OVT Program Manual. Currently, K+A is providing these services on the West and East Corridor Projects. The Elati Light Rail Maintenance Facility Expansion and the Denver Union Station Project.
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