PGA Presents
Drum roll please! PGA is proud to present our latest news below including recent hires, our community involvement activities, and other achievements that have garnered media attention.
New Hires
![PGA Presents 1 Austin Goff, PE](https://www.patelgreene.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Hire-Chad-Thompson.jpg)
Chad Thompson, PE
Our Roadway Group has welcomed Chad Thompson, PE, leading efforts out of our new Tallahassee office! With Chad’s extensive experience and excellent client relationships, we are looking forward to expanding our services to help more communities in North Florida.
![PGA Presents 2 Austin Goff, PE](https://www.patelgreene.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Hire-Dmitriy-Mayboroda.jpg)
Dmitriy Mayboroda, PE, PTOE
Introducing our newest Sarasota Roadway Group Leader, Dmitriy Mayboroda, PE, PTOE! With over a decade of experience in the transportation industry, Dmitriy is a much-welcomed addition to our Sarasota office.
![PGA Presents 3 Austin Goff, PE](https://www.patelgreene.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Hire-Sullie-LeFrancois.jpg)
Sullie LeFrançois, PE
Welcoming Sullie LeFrançois, PE, a new addition to our Structures Group! With 28+ years of transportation experience and a passion for teaching Bridge Design at Florida Technical College, her expertise will hugely benefit our team at PGA.
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Eric Robert
We recently added 3D Technical Concept Designer, Eric Robert, to the team. Eric is responsible for developing compelling project-related graphics that inform clients and the public about community projects. We are excited to see the impact of his contributions on our team and clients!
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Madelyn Garrett
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Human Resources Group, Madelyn Garrett! She is continuing our expansions efforts through leading our hiring and onboarding process.
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Trevor Hudson
Our Human Resources Group is pleased to announce the addition of Trevor Hudson to our team. He is working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, bringing experience in recruiting and commitments to maintaining our award-winning culture.
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Roy Watkin, PE
We are thrilled to have Roy Watkin, PE, join us as our newest Structures Group member. Roy brings over five years of experience in structural engineering and will be based out of our Orlando office.
#PGAGivesBack
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Adopt-A-Highway
PGA has joined forces with FDOT District One to participate in their Adopt-A-Highway Program, a two-year volunteer commitment. PGA has agreed to provide litter removal along an iconic Florida location, the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier.
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Professional Development
Our team members are actively involved throughout the year in university Professional Development Networking opportunities for soon-to-be and recent college graduates entering the AEC industry.
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FELI 2022: Connecting Communities
The 2022 Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class (including Chris Cromwell) teamed up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and MATHCOUNTS to build/deliver beds for underprivileged children.
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Beach Park Clean-Up
PGA partnered with United Way Suncoast & Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to clean up Ballast Point Park in Tampa. We collected dozens of bags of litter to help keep the park safe and accessible!
![PGA Presents 12 Plant City Botanical Garden](https://www.patelgreene.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/present-6.jpg)
Plant City Botanical Garden
For the first #PGAGivesBack event in 2021, PGAers, family, and friends volunteered at Plant City Commons Community Garden and worked together to help to clean up flower beds, vegetable gardens, and signage.
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Heart Gallery of Tampa
PGA is a proud sponsor of the annual Heart Gallery of Tampa charity fundraiser. This organization fights to give Tampa foster children a voice and helps find them forever families. Learn more and ways you can support: here
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Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge
PGA is a proud sponsor of the Lakes Education Action Drive – Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge – hosted on the beautiful shores of Lake Hollingsworth. One of our favorite annual events, the boat challenge focuses on raising awareness about Polk County lakes and the ways we can protect local water resources for future generations.
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Back-to-School Fundraisers
PGA’s annual Back-to-School Drive is a company favorite. We collect school supplies, donate, and PGA matches monetary donations of staff and their families for Polk Education Foundations, Hillsborough Education Foundation, and A Gift for Teaching, in an effort to provide teachers and students in our communities access to the materials they need to have a successful school year.
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FELI 2021: Connecting Communities
The 2021 Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class (including Johnny Fung and Trevor Hawkins) helped connect students to virtual classrooms by funding and installing Wi-Fi towers in underserved communities.
In the News
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Best Firm Focus
PGA was honored again as a Best Firm to Work For (#1) by Zweig Group. Gordon Greene, PE, was featured in the Aug ‘21 newsletter. Read about how PGA attracts top talent in Florida. Read More
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TBBJ 2023 Best Places to Work
PGA was recognized as a TBBJ 2023 Best Places to Work Honoree. Find out more about our staff benefits, career opportunities, and our extra special culture that makes PGA truly one of the best! TBBJ article. Read More
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Fl Trend's Best Companies to Work For
A 5-time winner of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For in Florida, we are honored to be named #1 in the 2021 Midsized companies (50 – 249 employees) category!
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