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2021 Open House

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National Small Business Week

September 13-17 is National Small Business Week.  With more than half of Americans either owning or working for a small business, they also create nearly two out of three new jobs in the U.S. every year.  Small business owners not only make a living for themselves, they also make their neighborhoods vibrant places to live and work, demonstrating their resiliency and flexibility that is contributing to our nation’s economic strength.

Now more than ever, America’s small businesses need our support. Show your support and learn how to help spread the word → www.sba.gov/nsbw

Saying Farewell & Thank You to our Summer Interns

GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc. would like to express our sincere appreciation to our summer interns, Jacob Fitzpatrick, Stephen Simmons and Cole Mengwasser.  The summer internships were a win/win for everyone.  We received excellent assistance on projects and they received insight into their planned fields of work.

Jacob Fitzpatrick returned for his second internship with us this summer.  Jacob will be returning to Missouri University of Science and Technology as a senior and will graduate in December 2021, with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering.  This summer Jacob assisted in our Jefferson City Office with UST & SPCC reports, groundwater and soil sampling, developing wastewater systems, permitting, specifications and drawings, calculations for erosion control and piping, and working with regulators and equipment suppliers.

Stephen Simmons was an intern in our Springfield Office and will be returning as a senior to Missouri University of Science and Technology.  Stephen will be graduating in December 2021, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering.  Stephen was a team member of a field crew that conducted geophysical subsurface data collection, and conducted hydrologic stream flow measurements and field data analysis.

Cole Mengwasser joined us in February 2021, working in our Jefferson City office.  Cole is a senior at Lincoln University with an anticipated graduation date of December 2021 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology.  He has worked on multiple jobs utilizing his CAD skills that include grading plans, volumetrics, geolocating points, creating soil sampling maps, and creating CAD standards for our company.  Cole will continue employment with us while finishing school, to gain more knowledge and experience.

Welcome Adam Mobley

Adam Mobley recently joined the staff of GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc. (Gredell Engineering) as a CADD Technician in our Jefferson City office.  Mr. Mobley brings 7 years of field and CADD experience to Gredell Engineering. His areas of expertise include: mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing equipment, and AutoCAD.

Mr. Mobley holds a degree in Engineering Technologies/Drafting from Bergen Community College.  He joins Gredell Engineering’s team to support our capabilities and experience in CADD and to assist with ongoing fieldwork.

Gary Pendergrass Presented at MWCC

GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc. staff member Gary Pendergrass, P.E., R.G., recently presented at the Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) conference.  The theme for this year’s conference was “Now Entering The Twilight Zone of Waste Control”.

Mr. Pendergrass presented on Effective Community and Media Relations at the 2021 MWCC Environmental Conference held July 11 – 13, 2021.  Communicating clearly and effectively has never been more important than in today’s world. Cameras are everywhere, and social media is instantaneous. The wrong word or awkward phrase can go viral at the speed of light; sometimes with profound impacts on your project, your company, or your family. This presentation will teach you the skills necessary to successfully navigate the pitfalls of community and media interaction. Effective communication is not about being slick or evasive – it is all about being clear and direct, and communicating the message you intend. The “dos and don’ts” of effective communication will be illustrated using real world examples in slides and videos. “There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices, to be found only in the minds of men.” The Twilight Zone, Season 1, Episode 22.

Mr. Pendergrass has an M.S. in Geological Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology; B.S. in Geological Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology; and B.S. in Engineering Geology and Stratigraphy, Missouri State University.  Mr. Pendergrass has more than 35 years of experience in management of major engineering and environmental projects, and management of diverse professional and technical groups. In his role at GREDELL Engineering Resources, Inc.,  Gary serves as Senior Project Manager & Engineer in the Springfield, Missouri office, managing geotechnical, geological and environmental projects. Over the course of his career, he has led major projects involving dam inspection and rehabilitation, dam stability and flood routing, abutment and foundation grouting, dam design, water sourcing and supply, water quality, observation well and piezometer installation, karst evaluation/engineering, geophysical investigation, landfill development, site remediation, power plant construction, and litigation support.