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From conference leadership to technical presentations, industry publications, and media interviews, our team’s presence at the 2026 International Bridge Conference® (IBC) reflected our commitment to advancing the bridge engineering profession. Watch National Bridge Inspection Practice Leader and IBC General Chair Jen Laning’s opening remarks and see how our team helped lead the conversation at one of the bridge industry’s premier global events.
Congratulations to Wayne Ahrens on 25 years of service to the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA)! As he approaches retirement, the WHCRWA board of directors recognized Wayne’s leadership, which helped deliver a critical $1.4B surface water supply project and combat severe land subsidence, as well as his unwavering dedication and service.
Deanne Winkelmann connects community priorities, technical insight, and funding strategy to help move transportation projects from big-picture ideas to implementable solutions. As planning group leader, Deanne is a strong advocate for her team, mentoring the next generation of planners while delivering impactful solutions for clients and communities.
America’s celebrating 250 years! 🎆 That’s two and a half centuries of bold ideas, determination, and an enduring commitment to building a better tomorrow, together. At GFT, we're proud to have been part of the past 110 years and honored that the infrastructure we work on today is shaping America’s continuing story. We celebrate the progress that brought us here and look forward with purpose to the chapters ahead.
Weather blind spots cost lives on transportation corridors, and those dangers can develop faster than data can respond. To help close that gap, Wu Ying led the award-winning City of Fort Worth's SMARTer Weather, Safer Mobility Initiative, a first-of-its-kind intelligent micro-weather sensor network producing real-time data. Because of his commitment to people-led technology implementation, Wu earned the 2026 Texas Innovation Alliance Industry Innovator of the Year Award – congratulations, Wu!
A job title only tells part of the story. Behind every role on our team is a person shaped by where they've been, who they've learned from, and what they've carried with them along the way. In our “Perspectives Shaping Our Work” series, team members from across North America share the journeys and experiences that brought them here and the perspectives that shape everything they do.
From delivering over 50 electrical projects across California to summiting Mount Whitney in a single 15-hour trek, Mandar Manjarekar, PE, PMP, brings the same drive and determination to work and life outside the office. Learn how his passion for solving complex challenges led him into leadership, the advice that guides his approach to work, and what continues to inspire him after seven years at GFT.
We’re proud to welcome Judith Ibarra-Bianchetta as our national One Water market leader and west water leader, strengthening our commitment to integrated, future-ready water solutions With more than 25 years of leadership across water reuse, One Water, and stormwater innovation, Judith brings deep expertise to some of the nation’s most complex and fast-growing markets, including Texas and California. Her people-centric approach and industry influence will help us deliver even greater value to clients navigating growth, climate pressures, and evolving regulations.
Dina Hunt has been named to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)’s 2026 list of Women Engineers You Should Know, a recognition that celebrates engineers who are redefining the profession through impact and leadership! As a nationally recognized seismic hazard expert, Dina is known for her ability to connect people and translate complex science into decisions that strengthen critical dam infrastructure and safeguard downstream communities.
Walter Kutschke tackles some of the toughest geohazard challenges in transmission infrastructure. As a part of this work, he’s helping advance innovation with FAD Tools, foundation analysis and design software modules that improve how transmission line structures are designed and analyzed.
