05.28.2025  |  News

Kennedy Jenks Welcomes 4 New Vice Presidents and 6 New Principals

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As a 100% employee-owned company, KJ relies on our talented employee-owners to propel us forward. We are proud to announce the election of 10 new Vice Presidents and Principals in 2025.

KJ promoted 4 new Vice Presidents and 6 new Principals, leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to our clients, our people, and our values. Their elevation reflects not only individual achievement but also the strength of our collaborative culture and the shared success of our employee-owners. Our newly appointed VPs and Principals are poised to innovate and address the environmental engineering challenges ahead. The drive and personal investment of these individuals help KJ remain an employee-owned company, fostering the independent and entrepreneurial culture that has led to our success.

 

 

 

Vice Presidents


 

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PJ Bourdaniotis, PE, SE, DBIA

Sacramento, CA

  • Area of Expertise: Structural Engineering
  • Education: California State University, Sacramento
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Patrick Cyr, PE, BCEE

Philadelphia, PA

  • Area of Expertise: Industrial Water and Wastewater
  • Education: Villanova University

 

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Stephan Meurer, PG, RG, PMP

Portland, OR

  • Area of Expertise: Project Management; Environmental Due Diligence, Assessment, and Remediation
  • Education: University of Tübingen

 

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Ryan Ray, PE

Federal Way, WA

  • Area of Expertise: Mechanical Engineering
  • Education: University of Washington

 

Principals


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Travis Stevens, PE

Lakewood, CO

  • Areas of Expertise: Wastewater Design
  • Education: University of Oklahoma and Colorado School of Mines

Bhargavi Subramanian, PhD, E.I.T.

Santa Clara, CA

  • Areas of Expertise: Wastewater Treatment, Anaerobic Digestion, Research
  • Education: University of Cincinnati and Illinois Institute of Technology

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Brent R. Sutter, PE

Boston, MA

  • Areas of Expertise: Industrial Water and Wastewater
  • Education: University of Maine

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Rachelle S. Thompson, PE

Santa Clara, CA

  • Area of Expertise: Water and Wastewater,Planning Project Management
  • Education: Stanford University

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Lisa Vance, PE

Sacramento, CA

  • Areas of Expertise: Transmission and Conveyance
  • Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Jeffrey Wouters, PE

Austin, TX

  • Areas of Expertise: Structural Engineering
  • Education: Cornell University and University of Texas at Austin

 

 

 

About Kennedy Jenks  

Kennedy Jenks is a leading water and environmental engineering firm that serves public agencies and private-sector clients with over 500 employees nationwide. The employee-owned firm delivers innovative design, construction, and technology solutions for water and environmental projects across the United States.

 

Media Contact  

For more information about Kennedy Jenks, please contact media@kennedyjenks.com.

The information on this page was accurate at the time of publication.

 

 

 

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