Nice to meet you, Knoxville, TN!
Office Coming Soon! | Knoxville, TN
We’ve officially expanded beyond Florida!
Patel, Greene and Associates is proud to bring our multi-disciplinary transportation expertise to the Volunteer State. Leading our new Knoxville office is Richard Uptegraff, PE, a seasoned project manager and chief drainage engineer.
We’re excited to support Tennessee’s growing infrastructure needs with our innovative roadway and drainage design approaches, our substantial structures group, and our nationally-known planning practice leaders, among other services.
Work With Us:
As a full-service firm, we have the team and industry expertise ready to take on projects and support communities across Tennessee.
For teaming opportunities or to learn more about our services, please contact us at marketing@patelgreene.com
Disciplines Firmwide:
- Roadway
- Drainage
- Traffic & ITS
- Structures
- Planning
- GIS
- Environmental
- PD&E
- Landscape Architecture
- Civil Site
- Construction Services
- Facilities Preservation
KNOXVILLE AT-A-GLANCE:
- # of In-Office Staff = 2
- Distance from I-40 E/I-75 N = 0.5 miles
- Distance from TDOT Region 1 = 15.9 miles
- Distance to Knox County Engineering and Public Works = 6 miles
- Distance to City of Knoxville Engineering Divisions = 3 miles
- Distance from University of Tennessee = 5.9 miles
Amenities in the Office:
- Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
- Free, guaranteed parking – Surface parking
AMENITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA:
- Nearby restaurants and shops (walking and driving distance)
- Nearby Shopping and Entertainment businesses (Whole Foods, Food City, REI Co-Op, West Town Mall & much more)
- Off the Papermill exit of I-40/75, near popular district Bearden
Our Team
Richard Uptegraff, PE
Associate, Knoxville Drainage Group Leader | Leading the Charge in Tennessee
Richard Uptegraff, PE
Associate, Tennessee Office Lead | Knoxville Drainage Group Leader
Areas of Expertise:
Project management, delivery, and contract document preparation, design and permitting solutions for both state government agencies and local city and county clients
Richard brings a wealth of expertise in stormwater modeling, flooding investigations, pond design, and permitting, backed by a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions across a range of transportation projects. His experience includes work on Lofton Road Resurfacing for Okeechobee County, FL, and FDOT District 1 Drainage CSC where he applied technical skills and creative problem-solving to meet complex regulatory and design requirements. Now based in Sevierville, TN, Richard is actively applying his experience to support PGA’s efforts on future TDOT or regional transportation projects, particularly as we navigate evolving TDEC guidelines.
Gordon Greene, PE
Executive Vice President
Gordon Greene, PE
Executive Vice President, Chief Drainage Engineer
Areas of Expertise:
Project management, roadway and traffic control design, drainage design
Gordon Greene, PE, co-founder of PGA, brings deep expertise in roadway and drainage design, as well as project management, and is a trusted technical authority for complex infrastructure projects. As PGA expands into Tennessee, Gordon is personally committed to ensuring that our Tennessee clients receive the same unmatched service that has made us successful in Florida.
Katie Batill-Bigler, CPSM
Associate, Marketing Director
Katie Batill-Bigler, CPSM
Associate, Marketing Director
Areas of Expertise:
Business development, Strategic marketing, Teaming coordination, Communications, Pursuits
Katie is passionate building strong teams to pursue the most critical infrastructure improvements for our communities. She advocates for the power of effective communication and storytelling to capture the impact of envisioned projects and further clients’ goals. She’s lived in Tampa Bay for many years. When not chasing engineers or her kids around, she invests time in experimenting with new recipes, scuba diving, or volunteering with SMPS and other community organizations.
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