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VAA a Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA

March 20, 2024 / Comments Off on VAA a Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA

VAA is excited to announce it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict […]

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Five Promoted to Associate

February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Five Promoted to Associate

With the recent announcement of several promotions in 2024, VAA is excited to share that Jeremiah Graunke, Ian Ison, Mike Langhorst, Joe Mehok, and James Snyder have been promoted to Associates.  This distinction is the next step for VAA team members who have shown proven commitment to their roles at VAA, their leadership helping advance […]

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Five Named Senior Associates

February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Five Named Senior Associates

Among the exciting promotions at VAA in 2024 are the promotions of Travis Beck, Nick Hubbard, Nat Schmidt, Lisa Stock, and Shawn Vanhove. Each of the five has played an integral role in VAA’s growth and will continue in the future with how they look to build upon their already prominent influence on VAA, their […]

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VAA Promotes Two to Principal

February 8, 2024 / Comments Off on VAA Promotes Two to Principal

VAA extends its congratulations to Eric Peterson and Gary Koerbitz for being promoted to Principal at the onset of 2024. Koerbitz, known for leading the impactful growth of VAA’s Process Engineering team, joined VAA in 2021. Koerbitz is a key technical resource on the VAA Team and a strong mentor whose focus on building relationships […]

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Ben Severtson Named Partner

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Ben Severtson Named Partner

It is with great excitement that VAA shares Ben Severtson has been named Partner.  Severtson has been with VAA since 2003, playing a critical role in the growth and development of VAA’s Buildings group.  Severtson is also well known for his mentorship of up-and-coming VAA team members and on top of that is a key […]

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After 31 years, VAA’s Connie Cronquist Retires

November 27, 2023 / Comments Off on After 31 years, VAA’s Connie Cronquist Retires

After 31 years of dedicated service, Connie Cronquist will be retiring from VAA at the end of the month.  In her words, “31 years is a great run, I’ve absolutely loved working here and it’s time to sit back and enjoy life.” VAA has been fortunate to have Connie for so long to greet each […]

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VAA Grant Funding Expertise Helps Land Great Lakes PIDP Grant

November 8, 2023 / Comments Off on VAA Grant Funding Expertise Helps Land Great Lakes PIDP Grant

Maritime Administration announced Friday the recipients of Port Infrastructure Development Program, or PIDP, grant funds.  In partnership with the Port of Milwaukee and The DeLong Co, Inc., VAA is excited to share its success in securing 1 of only 2 PIDP grants awarded to the Great Lakes area.  The award will be utilized to provide […]

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Partner Transition at VAA – Keith Jacobson and David Olheiser

October 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Partner Transition at VAA – Keith Jacobson and David Olheiser

As we look to the future here at VAA, we have some news we would like to share. After over two decades with VAA, it is with great appreciation for their work and dedication we announce that David Olheiser and Keith Jacobson will be transitioning out of their VAA Partner roles at the end of […]

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VAA Provides Engineering Services in 2022 Award-Winning Project

August 29, 2023 / Comments Off on VAA Provides Engineering Services in 2022 Award-Winning Project

As a company that prides itself on its strong partnerships, we’re thrilled to share our partner project with our client PKA was named a 2022 Top Project in Finance & Commerce magazine. The project consisted of a three-story, mixed-use building in Wayzata posing challenges because of the small lot and extensive indoor parking intended for […]

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The Latest in Fire Sprinkler Innovation from Kelly Davidson of Viking Sprinkler

June 23, 2023 / Comments Off on The Latest in Fire Sprinkler Innovation from Kelly Davidson of Viking Sprinkler

Did you know how imperative fire sprinklers are in preventing damage to building structures, as well as preventing death and injury?  Buildings with sprinklers installed actually experience 90 percent less property damage, reduce loss of life by 89 percent and prevent firefighter injury by 60 percent.   And, even more interesting, typically just 1 sprinkler is […]

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