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BGE Announces 2026 Associates, Welcomes 22 New Members

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BGE, Inc. proudly welcomes 22 new Associates to the 2026 class of its Associate Program. Following the celebration of our 50th anniversary, this moment marks another exciting chapter in our journey – bringing the total number of Associates to 116.  

The Associate program continues to recognize and elevate exceptional leaders across all business functions and service lines. Through this initiative, Associates gain access to meaningful development opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to shape BGE’s future through their contributions.  

“Our future is in great hands. These individuals bring tremendous talent, proven experience, and a deep passion for our mission,” shares Lee Lennard, President and CEO. “They will help shape the next chapter of BGE, and we’re proud to continue investing in leaders who move our firm forward.” 

Congratulations to the 2026 Associates! Thank you for the leadership you’ve shown and for the impact you’ll continue to make for BGE in the years ahead. 

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Jeff Bostick

Senior Project Manager II

Transportation Systems

Houston

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Jared Canuteson

Director I

Energy Services

Frisco

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Mark Cashiola

Chief Financial Officer

Corporate

Houston

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Phil Chang

Director I

Public Works

Tampa

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Blayne Coleman

Senior Project Manager I 

Land/Site Development 

Atlanta

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Gabe Curiel

Director I

Transportation Systems

San Antonio

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Nelson Gaez

Senior Project Manager

Land Development 

Houston

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Ron Grumbles

Survey Field Manager 

Surveying

North Austin

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Shiann Hernandez

Project Manager 

Public Works

Houston

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Ali MacLeod

Director I

Environmental Services

Houston

Mason Matthews

Project Manager 

Site Development 

Woodlands

Spencer McNab

Senior Planner III 

Planning + Landscape Architecture 

Charlotte

Dave Miller

Director I

Land/Site Development 

South Austin

Stacy Mulholland

Senior Project Manager I 

Land/Site Development 

San Antonio

Aaron Orozco

Project Manager II

Public Works

Katy

Chris Ralph

Senior Project Manager II 

Land/Site Development 

Jacksonville

Jason Sjulin

Senior Project Manager I 

Construction Management 

South Austin

Paul Smith

Senior Project Manager II 

Transportation Systems 

Frisco

Megan Tetro

Director I

Transportation Systems 

Tampa

Joel Valdez

Director I

Public Works

San Antonio

Dean Vrla

Senior Project Manager I 

Public Works

Frisco

Bryce Watson

Senior Project Manager II 

Construction Management 

Houston

About BGE, Inc.

For 50 years, BGE, Inc. has served public and private clients as a full-service, multidiscipline engineering consulting firm with integrated capabilities. BGE delivers a broad range of advisory services, technical expertise and innovative, sustainable solutions to support local, regional and national communities as they shape the future of infrastructure. Backed by five decades of civil engineering leadership, BGE helps our client partners solve their most critical challenges Explore our consulting services and solutions: https://www.bgeinc.com/

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