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EMPLOYEE PROFILE: RICHARD SHIMONO, GRADUATE ENGINEER

Raba Kistner Austin Office Graduate Engineer Richard Shimono has passed the exam portion of his Professional Engineer (PE) certification and is working to complete his licensure. As a graduate engineer, Mr. Shimono primarily performs geotechnical engineering investigations and studies, including engineering observation at new and existing building sites, and direction and oversight of field and […]

RUSSELL DEBORDE NAMED TO A4LE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Russell "Rusty" DeBorde, Raba Kistner Director of Business Development - Houston office, was named to the Board of Directors for the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE). A4LE is a professional (501 (c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to serve as an advocate and resource for effective educational facilities. The A4LE was first established in 1921 as the […]

RABA KISTNER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS

AUSTIN, TX – Chris L. Schultz, PE, PMP, President and COO, and Paul R. Lampe, Executive VP and Co-COO, both with Raba Kistner's Engineering and Testing group, announce the promotions of Gabriel Ornelas, PE, and Isidoro Arjona, PE, PMP, F. ASCE, to the position of Senior Vice President. Their maturation as leaders and their long-term dedication […]

VIEWS OF GREEN: STATE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

(L-R) David White, Building Envelope Services Manager, Raba Kistner; Jeff Haberstroh, V.P., Senior Project Manager, Project Control  How would you describe the state of the construction industry in general terms? Jeff: Booming! We continue to see positive movement in K-12, Higher Ed, and Municipal work. The private sector is recovering strong and will continue to engage in activities […]

ISIDORO ARJONA, P.E., PMP, F.ASCE PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RABA KISTNER

Isidoro Arjona, PE, PMP, F.ASCE has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Raba Kistner's Engineering and Testing services. Isidoro has worked for Raba Kistner for more than 18 years in multiple roles. Isidoro began working with Raba Kistner in Laredo, Texas, managing that operation. He moved his family to McAllen, Texas, working as a Project […]

GABRIEL ORNELAS, JR., P.E., PMP, PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RABA KISTNER

Gabriel Ornelas Jr., PE, PMP, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Raba Kistner’s Engineering and Testing services. Gabriel has worked for Raba Kistner for more than 20 years in various positions, beginning in San Antonio, from a laboratory technician while he was still attending UTSA, to Project Engineer, to Forensics Engineering Manager. Gabriel […]

JOANNA ARMSTRONG PROMOTED TO MARKETING RESOURCES MANAGER FOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Promotion July 16, 2017 Joanna Armstrong Marketing Resources Manager for Corporate Development at Raba Kistner Inc. EDUCATION: Texas A&M University - College Station (College Station, TX) Joanna Armstrong is responsible for managing the process of resource submittals, including planning meetings, gathering resources, and leading the development of statements of qualifications and related materials. Originally published […]

PROJECT CONTROL ANNOUNCES THAT JOHN SHARPSTENE HAS JOINED FIRM AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Project Control is announcing John Sharpstene has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager. Mr. Sharpstene brings over 30 years of extensive experience working as a project manager and owner’s representative for Fortune 500 companies across the country. John’s broad-based career has given him a strong foundation in planning, construction, and facilities starting at the […]