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Fuerstenberg and Heynen of GEI Consultants Recognized by ASCE Connecticut Section

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Fuerstenberg and Heynen of GEI Consultants Recognized by ASCE Connecticut Section

December 13, 2010 —

GLASTONBURY, Conn.—December 13, 2010 — GEI Consultants, Inc., one of the nation’s leading geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological science and engineering firms, announced today that two of its engineers have been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers for contributions to the association: Gary Fuerstenberg, P.E. was awarded the Connecticut Sections 2009 President’s Award, while Peter M. Heynen, P.E. was recognized as a Life Member from the Connecticut Section as well. 

“We are thrilled for Peter and Gary as they receive their awards,” said Francis D. Leathers, president of GEI Consultants. “Peter Heynen has been a great contributor to his profession for more than thirty years, and Gary Fuerstenberg exemplifies the dedication and commitment that it takes to support this profession and this great organization.”

Gary Fuerstenberg, P.E.
Mr. Fuerstenberg was recognized with the President’s Award at the 3rd Annual Achievement in Civil Engineering (ACE) awards ceremony for the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers/American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Fuerstenberg’s notable accomplishments in 2009-2010 include chairing the technical group that arranged for the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) to speak about their Homestead Avenue, Hartford Interceptor Sewer project at the April dinner meeting held at the US Coast Guard Academy; coordinating the Annual Geotechnical Seminar, and initiating the new Annual Geotechnical Workshop for CSCE. Gary also represented CSCE at the ASCE Region 1 Assembly in Albany, New York.

With more than fifteen years of experience involving geotechnical investigation, design, construction, instrumentation, laboratory testing, and forensic services, Fuerstenberg’s broad engineering and construction background allows him to integrate geotechnical, environmental and civil/site engineering services. Mr. Fuerstenberg is a registered Professional Engineer in nine states, and earned a undergraduate degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and his master’s degree in civil engineering and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He is located in GEI’s Glastonbury, Conn. office.

Peter Heynen, P.E.
Mr. Heynen, GEI’s Atlantic Region Geotechnical Manager, is among the 16 Connecticut engineers bestowed with this honor. A Life Member is an individual who has made a lifetime commitment to ASCE and the civil engineering profession by remaining a member for the full length of their professional career.

With an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from New England College and graduate studies in geotechnical engineering from the University of Connecticut, Mr. Heynen is a licensed Professional Engineer in eight states. A consultant for more than 40 years, Heynen has provided services for all phases of projects including planning, investigation, design, construction and operation for a broad range of assignments including buildings, bridges, tunnels, roads, railroads, airport, dams, levees, pipelines, landfills, utilities, mines, harbors, brownfield sites and environmental remediation projects.

The Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers aims to enhance the professional growth of its individual members, advance engineering knowledge, and maintain high professional standards, promoting civil engineering education and fostering student membership, participation, and cooperation with other engineering societies in a manner consistent with the objectives of ASCE. 

About GEI Consultants, Inc.

GEI's multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists deliver integrated geotechnical, environmental, water resources and ecological solutions to diverse clientele nationwide. The firm has provided a broad range of consulting and engineering services on over 25,000 projects in 50 states and 22 countries.  

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