Dallas, TX, May 21, 2018, — RLG Consulting Engineers, a Dallas-based civil, structural, surveying and forensic engineering firm is celebrating 65 years of engineering excellence in 2018. On May 3, 2018 in honor of the company’s historic milestone, RLG hosted more than 300 guests for an open house and 65^th anniversary celebration at the company’s new headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Guests were treated to cocktails and conversation, while touring the new office and perusing the company’s archives. Included in  the memorabilia were original linen drawings from the early 1920’s, company literature from the last several decades and vintage engineering and surveying equipment.

“When my father started the company in 1953, one of his core values was to provide a commitment of excellence to his clients. I am proud to say that for 65 years, we have maintained that commitment, while also creating new partnerships that we hope will last for the next 65 years,” says David M. Goodson, CEO of RLG. “We owe our many years of business success to our talented team and the support of our loyal clients and partners. We would not be where we are today without them.”

The firm has a long-standing history with the city of Dallas, dating back to the early 1900’s when a series of floods from the Trinity River destroyed small bridges connecting Oak Cliff to Downtown Dallas. The destruction and aftermath led to demands from the public to provide a high-water bridge.

Ernest Lindley Meyers and Edward N. Noyes, two young engineers from the University of Kansas, came to Dallas and immediately swung into action to build the Dallas-Oak Cliff Viaduct which is now known as the Houston Street Viaduct. The two engineers joined forces to create Myers & Noyes Engineers to provide civil engineering design and surveying services throughout North Texas. The company experienced rapid growth and opened an office in Corpus Christi. In 1953, Myers retired and transferred the Dallas office to Raymond L. Goodson, JR.

Prior to joining Myers & Noyes Engineers, Goodson received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1941. After serving in the Navy during WWII, Goodson returned to Dallas and taught civil engineering at Southern Methodist University. After earning his master’s degree in civil engineering from New York University, Goodson came back to Dallas in 1949 to work with Myers & Noyes Engineers.

In 1961, Goodson incorporated the Dallas office as Raymond L. Goodson, Jr. Inc. Consulting Engineers, which is known today as RLG Consulting Engineers. Upon retiring in 1983, Goodson transitioned ownership to Norman Harper, John Stull, David Goodson and Robert Wood. His son David M. Goodson joined the firm in 1981 and created the structural engineering division. Harper, Stull and Wood were responsible for overseeing the civil engineering and surveying departments. Harper retired in 1995, Wood in 2003 and Stull in 2014. Today, David Goodson serves as president and CEO of RLG Consulting Engineers.

Since RLG’s inception in 1953, the company has grown to more than 80 employees across three offices located in Dallas, Fort Worth and Peoria, IL. Clients include some of the nation’s finest institutions including Southern Methodist University, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Erickson Living Retirement Communities and many more.

About RLG Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1953 by Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., RLG Consulting Engineers specializes in civil, structural, surveying and forensic engineering. For more than 65 years, RLG has been recognized as one of the top engineering firms in Texas for their ability to attract and retain a talented, experienced team. Known for thorough and meticulous work, RLG has designed major projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and throughout the country. The staff of more than 80, includes professional engineers holding licenses in 47 states, graduate engineers and registered professional land surveyors. For more information please visit, www.RLGinc.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Katie Mudd

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Office: 214-739-8100

Dallas, TX, April 25, 2018, — RLG Consulting Engineers, a Dallas-based civil, structural, surveying and forensics engineering firm celebrating its 65 year anniversary in 2018, is pleased to announce promotions of new Associates and Senior Associates. The new Associates, all promoted from within RLG are: Dunreeth Jahnsen-Cole, Diane Earnest, P.E., Brent Jackson, P.E., and Mark Kaiser, P.E. Additionally, Phillip Brugger, P.E., Brent Lewis, P.E. and Stephen Schwind, P.E., were promoted to Senior Associates.

 “We are honored to celebrate 65 years of engineering excellence with the addition of four new Associates and three Senior Associates,” says David Goodson, P.E. president and CEO of RLG Consulting Engineers. “We would not be where we are for 65 years without the hard work and dedication of employees like Phillip Brugger, Dunreeth Jahnsen-Cole, Diane Earnest, Brent Jackson, Mark Kaiser, Brent Lewis and Stephen Schwind.”

Dunreeth Jahnsen-Cole joined the RLG team in 2007 as an office manager. She brought with her more than 20 years of accounting and administrative management experiences from several Fortune 500 national and global companies. Jahnsen-Cole performs and oversees the functions of accounting, human resources, employee benefits, clerical and administrative support, supplies and maintenance.

Phillip Brugger, P.E. joined RLG in 1998 originally as a cad technician for the Civil Engineering Department. After obtaining his civil engineering degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, he moved into the role of project engineer and then to project manager. Brugger has worked on numerous project types over the years including education, health care, institutional, office, retail, roadways, utilities, religious and mixed use. Brugger holds a civil engineering license in Texas. 

Diane Earnest, P.E. a member of the RLG team since 2011, demonstrates a strong understanding of the unique complexities of wood-framed and masonry construction as well as a sound grasp of seismic design. Earnest has spent a significant amount of time working on multifamily and educational projects. She communicates well with the construction team and aids the construction process with her knowledge of buildings, responsiveness to questions and openness to suggestions. She has also worked on commercial, parking and retail projects. Earnest is licensed in Texas, California and Washington.

Brent Jackson, P.E. joined RLG in 2012 with more than nine years of experience in structural engineering on a wide variety of commercial projects. He quickly established himself as an outstanding project manager with an excellent ability to communicate with the owners, architects, general contractors and other design team members. Jackson has worked on projects designed to resist high seismic forces as well as hurricane force winds. He has extensive knowledge of concrete and steel construction, having worked on projects across the country. His projects have ranged in size from single-story warehouses, twelve-story residential structures and 1,000,000 square foot office complexes. Jackson is licensed in Texas.

Mark Kaiser, P.E. joined RLG in 2014, with more than eight years of experience working on a variety of commercial and industrial projects. He has fast become a valued member of the RLG team with his extensive knowledge of seismic design and overall knowledge of construction practices.Kaiser has familiarity with a wide variety of building materials including reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, timber and masonry. He also has experience in creating three-dimensional building models using finite element analysis software for both gravity and lateral analysis of structures. Kaiser is licensed in Texas, California, Illinois and Michigan.

Brent Lewis, P.E. has more than 15 years of experience across a broad spectrum of Civil Engineering specializing in the design of infrastructure improvements for municipal clients. He currently oversees RLG’s Fort Worth office. His experience encompasses water transmission/distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater conveyance, detention systems, streets, highways, parking facilities and civil site development. He has performed these services for a variety of clients, including municipalities, transportation and river authorities, airports, industrial, commercial, retail, correctional and educational providers. Lewis’ responsibilities have ranged from analysis, design, construction and administration for both new and rehabilitated facilities. Lewis is licensed in Texas and Oklahoma.

Stephen Schwind, P.E. joined RLG in 2006 and quickly distinguished himself with his hard work and engineering talent. Schwind’s experience includes managing and coordinating the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the development of municipal and commercial projects. He oversees the implementation of the latest design software for use by technicians and engineers for design and production of drawings. Schwind is licensed in Texas.

About RLG Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1953 by Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., RLG Consulting Engineers specializes in civil, structural, surveying and forensic engineering. For more than 65 years, RLG has been recognized as one of the top engineering firms in Texas for their ability to attract and retain a talented, experienced team. Known for thorough and meticulous work, RLG has designed major projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and throughout the country. Their staff of over 80, includes professional engineers holding licenses in 47 states, graduate engineers and registered professional land surveyors. For more information please visit, www.RLGinc.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media contact:

Katie Mudd

kmudd@rlginc.com

Office: 214-739-8100

Dallas, TX, February 6,2018 — RLG Consulting Engineers, a Dallas-based civil, structural, survey and forensics engineering firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Stuart A. Markussen to Chief Operating Officer.

As COO, Markussen will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in RLG’s four departments: civil, structural, survey and forensics for the company’s three offices located in Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Peoria, IL. Additionally, he will lead internal operations to support RLG’s aggressive growth plans.

“Stuart has played a vital role in the growth of RLG Consulting Engineers,” says David Goodson, PE, RLG President and CEO. “As RLG looks ahead to the future and positions itself for extensive growth, Stuart’s leadership will be a key element to our continued success.”   

Markussen joined RLG in 1996 as the Manager of the Civil Engineering and Surveying Departments. After two years with RLG, Markussen quickly advanced to the firm’s ownership group as a principal shareholder. Over his 30-year career, he has gained a wealth of valuable knowledge for working on “fast-track” design and build projects. Markussen has developed a reputation for collaborative leadership by fostering teams to approach project designs with clear communication between the project owner and contractor in order to create constructible designs.

Markussen holds a Master of Science, Management and Administration Science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

About RLG Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1953 by Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., RLG Consulting Engineers specializes in civil, structural, survey and forensic engineering. For more than 65 years, RLG has been recognized as one of the top engineering firms in Texas for their ability to attract and retain a talented, experienced team, known for their reputation for thorough and meticulous work. RLG has been involved major construction projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and throughout the country. Their staff includes professional engineers holding licenses in 47 states, graduate engineers and registered professional land surveyors. For more information please visit, www.RLGinc.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

Media contact:

Gwendolyn Wright

gwright@rlginc.com

Office: 214-739-8100

Bringing the next generation to top leadership, RLG Consulting Engineers recently promoted four new principals while unveiling an aggressive growth strategy to double in size by 2022.

Andy J. Ayers, PE, SE, was promoted to Structural Principal. Andy joined RLG in 2001 and has more than 17 years of structural engineering experience.  His work encompasses a variety of facilities including medical centers, mixed-use facilities, shopping centers and senior housing. Notable projects include Preston Hollow Village, West Village Blocks 7A &7B, and the Shops at Park Lane in Dallas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University. Ayers also has LEED and MLSE (Model Law Structural Engineer) certifications.

Jared W. Bratz, PE, was named Civil Principal. Jared joined RLG in 2014 and has more than 19 years of civil engineering experience managing design teams to produce multiple concurrent land development projects of various sizes from conception through engineering design to construction completion. Notable projects include the University of North Texas, Health Science Center Park, the Fort Worth iSWM Drainage Reviews and Bartlett Park for the City of Burleson. Bratz serves in leadership roles in several professional organizations and earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University.

David A. Cumming, PE, SE, was named a Structural Principal. David joined RLG in 1997 and has more than 20 years of experience in structural engineering. David has engineered and provided oversight on notable high-profile, steel-framed structures including the Great Wolf Lodge, Victory Block G, and the Hockaday School Performing Arts Center. Active in numerous professional organizations, David has a Master’s of Science, Structural Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville.

Michael J. McLaren, PE, SE, was promoted to Structural Principal. Mike joined RLG in 2015 and brought with him more than 20 years of experience in structural engineering. He possesses a vast knowledge of various facility types including of office buildings, schools and colleges, warehouses, correctional facilities, government buildings and healthcare facilities. McLaren is a member of numerous professional organizations and earned his Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from Bradley University.

Jared has been elected to the Board of Directors at RLG Consulting Engineers and is responsible for leading the firm’s Civil Engineering department in three offices nationwide. Founded in 1953, RLG provides professional civil engineering, structural engineering, forensics/repair/strengthening and land surveying services for public and private clients.

RLG is excited to announce we will be moving our office approximately at the end of April 2017. Our new office will be at CBS Tower, 12001 N. Central Expressway in Dallas. We will be sending an updated notice a couple of weeks before the move. 

RLG participated in the Form Follows 5K in support of the Dallas Center for Architecture on February 18th. RLG's first finisher was Eric Alvarado. Congratulations Eric! 

The Topping Out awards took place on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Dallas Arboretum. The event was attended by over 300 members of the Dallas and Fort Worth Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Development communities.