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KLJ is excited to announce the launch of a new website. “The website is designed to enhance our commitment to an exceptional experience,” said Emily Johnson, vice president of corporate communications.

KLJ has been recognized by Prairie Business magazine as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the northern plains for the fourth consecutive year. With 24 office locations spanning 6 states, receiving this award continues to demonstrate KLJ’s commitment to recruiting and retaining exceptional people.

KLJ recently promoted Lanny Harris, Michelle Miller, and Mike Ross. The company also hired Stacey Breuer. The four individuals will help drive resource efficiencies and best practices for the company’s two divisions, Environment and Infrastructure and Energy and Natural Resources.

KLJ is proud to announce the opening of an office in Sioux Falls, SD. “We are an engineering firm, we plan design and support infrastructure across the country such as roads, runways, pipelines, and parks and are excited to continue to expand our services in the Sioux Falls area,” said CEO, Dean Anagnost.

Joe DeVore earned his professional engineering (PE) license in Minnesota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Minnesota. Joe specializes in Surface Transportation in the Saint Paul office.

Brandon Mattison earned his PE in South Dakota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from South Dakota State University. Brandon specializes in Aviation in the Rapid City office.

Travis Jones earned his PE in Minnesota. He is now licensed in six states including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Travis specializes in Oilfield Services in the Billings office. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Montana State University.

Duncan Parrish earned his professional engineering (PE) license in North Dakota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Colorado State University. Duncan specializes in Oilfield Services in the Bismarck office.

KLJ was awarded the Occupational Safety Merit Award and the Commendation for Safety Award from the North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) for the third consecutive year. The Occupational Safety Merit Award is presented to companies displaying an incidence rate equal to or less than the national average in their North American industrial Classification System (NAICS) code, for 2016.

Ryan Sundberg earned his professional engineering (PE) license in Minnesota. Sundberg earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of North Dakota. He works in the Surface Transportation group in the Grand Forks office.

Dan Richardson earned his floodplain manager certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers. The certification program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhances the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal and private-sector floodplain management professionals. Richardson works in the Municipal group in Great Falls. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Montana State University.

Lori Kraus was elected to a one-year term as President for the Central Dakota Safety Association (CDSA). The board and association members will meet once a month to learn about various safety topics and procedures. In this position, Kraus will arrange monthly meetings and coordinate marketing efforts including social media and public events. Kraus works in the Safety group in Bismarck.

Sandi Tabor was named to Prairie Business magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business list for 2017. The announcement was made in the regional magazine’s March issue.

KLJ was honored to receive North Dakota Ready Mix and Concrete Products Association's Gold Star Award for Dickinson’s Crooked Crane Trail project. KLJ worked with Winn Construction, Inc. and Dickinson Ready Mix Co. to design and build the 1.8 mile exercise and fitness trail along the north shoreline of Patterson Lake.

Matt Popa was elected to be a director on the board for the Structural Engineers Association of Montana (SEAMT). He will serve in this position for the next two years. Popa works in the Structural group in Bozeman.