We are pleased to welcome Zachary Boone. Zachary recently joined ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors’ MEP department. He is a graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Zach is an Eagle Scout and continues to love camping and hiking. Recently he volunteered with Engineers Without Borders to clean up Shoal Creek. We are excited to have Zach join our ATS family.
Members of ATS’s Employee Garden Club got together on Saturday, September 16 for our Fall workday. We cleared weeds and dead plants from our communal beds, spread compost, repaired our compost bins, pulled grass from the walkways and generally tidied up the place to prepare for Fall planting. Some members planted their personal plots, while others are waiting for our next workday in two weeks when we’ll plant our communal plots. We’re looking forward to another Harvest Feast from our produce in a couple of months.
Earlier this year ATS was asked by Freese & Nichols to join them and their team of sub consultants, in submitting a proposal to provide inspection and plan review services for the City of Arlington’s Vertical Facilities Project. The Project consists of the construction and renovation of several public buildings over the next 5 years. We are pleased to announce that Arlington awarded the 5-year contract to Freese & Nichols (as the Prime) and their team of sub consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to build our presence in the DFW area and partner with other great companies. The other members of the team are Reed Fire Protection, Foster CM Group, Sunland Group, Hodges Architects and K + K Associates. The first two projects (Southeast Recreation Center and East Arlington Recreation Center/Library combination) are in the design stage, with construction expected to begin within a year. In anticipation of our growth in the area, we recently added commercial and residential inspectors, and a plan reviewer to our ATS North Texas team. We are proud to be part of a team that Arlington trusts to help ensure the health and safety of their citizens.
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No wait! It’s the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017. Many ATS team members took several breaks on Monday to gaze at the sky in wonderment, including our Chief Operating Officer, Brad Schubert. We had eclipse glasses, welding helmet shields and several homemade shadow boxes. We’re breathlessly awaiting the next one, in 2024, when Central Texas will be in the path of totality.
ATS is pleased to announce that we have been selected to provide Building Inspections and Plan Review services for the city of Burnet, Texas. ATS has the pleasure of serving many local jurisdictions in Texas as their plan review and inspection authority. We are very pleased that so many communities have put their faith in ATS to help ensure the health and safety of their citizens.
For more information on our jurisdictional services contact Chief Operating Officer, Brad Schubert, 512-328-6995 x 102 – brad_schubert@ats-engineers.com
ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors is pleased to welcome the newest member to our Inspections Department. Otis Justice comes to us with over 15 years of experience as a Building Official and Inspector for several municipalities. He holds multiple International Code Council certifications and is a licensed Plumbing Inspector with the State of Texas. Otis has a passion for helping builders succeed in their construction projects. We are proud to have him join the ATS family.
ATS Engineers, Inspectors & Surveyors continues its growth with the newest addition to our Survey department. Carl Carter comes to us with over 24 years in the industry. He has experience in the field aspects as well as drafting experience for Land Surveying. Loving the outdoors, Carl spends his free time with his family, playing Disc Golf, fishing and biking. Welcome Carl to our team. We are excited to have you join us.
Our Inspections department is excited to welcome Michael Freier to the team. Michael brings over 30 years of experience in the Construction industry, including over 13 years as a Building Inspector. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Almeda University and a Certificate for Construction Inspection from the College of Sequoias in California. He holds several International Code Council Certifications in Commercial Inspections. When Michael’s not Inspecting construction projects, he’s traveling, camping and hiking with his wife. ATS Engineers, Inspectors, & Surveyors happily welcomes Michael to the ATS family.
CT Loyd and his Energy Team are excited to welcome their newest member, Wes Tolle. Wes comes to us with a military background having served 6 years in the Army, finishing his career as a Sargent. He proudly served in Afghanistan and Iraq. After the Army, he continued supporting our troops by working with several companies that offered technical support and training. For the next 6 years, he provided survivability training to our men and women in uniform. Amid all this important work, Wes obtained a B.S. degree in Business Management. Wes has travelled to many destinations around the world and tells us that Texas is his favorite and therefore “home”. When Wes isn’t working, you’ll most likely find him at one of our many lakes, the gym or on a golf course. Welcome aboard Wes! We look forward to working with you!
We are excited to welcome Derenda Helser to our Survey department. Derenda comes to us with multiple years of experience in Administrative Support. Before coming to ATS, she was a business owner of several innovative companies. When she’s not keeping the Survey department organized and “on track”, she’s busy watching her son play baseball in Cedar Park. Per Derenda, “he’s got a rocket arm”. Maybe a pro baseball player in the making? ATS is pleased to have Derenda join our winning team.
