Sain Associates achieved significant milestones in 2024, marked by sustained growth, business diversification, impactful projects, and the addition of exceptional team members. Our success is a testament to the unwavering support of our remarkable clients and the dedication of our talented staff. Among the year’s highlights, the continued expansion of our presence in the Auburn/Opelika and Mobile regions stands out, creating new opportunities and enhancing our ability to serve these vibrant communities.
Other Highlights Included:
- Completion of legacy projects for our firm, including the Tennessee Strategic Highway Safety Plan for the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the design of the Chief Ladiga Trail Extension for the City of Anniston.
- Jeff Stephenson, P.E., PTOE, our Traffic Team Leader was promoted to Principal.
- Several other employees celebrated promotions, certifications, and other professional registrations.
- Infrastructure Team Leader / Associate Nathan Currie, P.E. was presented with the 7th annual Spirit of Lauren Award.
- It was an award-winning year at Sain. 2024 awards included:
- ACEC of Alabama Engineering Excellence Awards ~ Will Buechner Parkway (State Award-Transportation)
- ACEC National Recognition Award ~ Will Buechner Parkway
- ARTBA’s 2024 Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction Awards ~ Glass Hammer Award
- ABC Alabama Excellence in Construction Award (Engineering) ~ North Jacksonville Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic and Domiciliary
- Senior Project Manager / Associate Erin Curry, P.E., RSP received ACEC Tennessee’s Community Service Award.
- Our staff was involved in numerous community and professional organizations.
- Becky White, PTP was elected to the ACEC Alabama Board as the Birmingham Vice President.
- Jeff Stephenson was elected as the SDITE Secretary/Treasurer.
- I served on the Board and Executive Committee for FCA and Brother Bryan Mission.
- There were several milestone Sain anniversaries, including:
- Vann Rutledge, CFO/Sr. Principal – 20 years
- Mark Randall, P.E., Project Manager – 10 years
- Shawn Calhoun, Sr. Inspector – 10 Years
- Matt Stoops, Project Manager – 10 Years
- Jake Balentine, P.E., PTOE, RSP1, Project Engineer – 10 Years
- Daniel Conner, P.E., Project Manager – 5 Years
- Caroline Young, HR Manager – 5 Years
- Mary Hope Kalin, Marketing Manager – 5 Years
- Tracy Rushing, Receptionist – 5 Years
- We continued to expand our work for municipalities, counties, and DOTs with new projects in Irondale, Trussville, Auburn, Opelika, Prattville, Vestavia Hills, Madison, Dothan, Alabaster, Morris, Jasper, Huntsville, Birmingham, Pelham, Rainbow City, Anniston, Mountain Brook, Phenix City, St. Clair County, Calhoun County, Autauga County, Elmore County, Shelby County, and other cities/counties. In addition, we offered municipal engineering services to Argo and Wetumpka.
- The Industrial Economic Development market continued to be a bright spot for us in 2024, which included work with Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority, St. Clair County EDC, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, Freedom Real Estate, and many contractors.
- We assisted our clients in pursuing grant projects, including SEEDS, TAP, ATRIP II, Growing Alabama, IIJA, SS4A, and Reconnecting Communities.
- Some other projects of note included:
- Will Buechner Parkway in Auburn, Alabama
- Anniston, Alabama TAP
- Pell City, Alabama TAP
- Trussville IDB Platting
- West Meighan Sports Complex in Gadsden, Alabama
- UAB Med West Alta Survey in Bessemer, Alabama
- Imerys Quarry Hydrographic Survey in Sylacauga, Alabama
- Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge ITS Masterplan and Design in Mobile, Alabama
- City of Birmingham ATMS Masterplan
- Various SS4A and SEEDS projects
- Projects under construction included the following:
- Cahaba Road/Lane Park Roundabout in Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Fairview Avenue in Prattville, Alabama
- Blue Lake Drive/Sicard Hollow Roundabout in Vestavia, Alabama
- Turbo Roundabout at Old Tuscaloosa Highway/Lowetown Road in McCalla, Alabama
- Chief Ladiga Trail Extension in Anniston, Alabama
- Hayden SR-160 at I-65/US-31 Roundabouts
- Traffic Signal Upgrades at Various Intersections in Pulaski, Tennessee
As we look ahead to 2025, we are filled with hope and optimism, driven by three key factors: a robust backlog of work and new opportunities on the horizon, the diversification of our business, and the strength of our leadership team. Our strategic diversification has enhanced our resilience to market fluctuations, positioning us for continued success. Our leadership team exemplifies strength and vision, providing the guidance needed to achieve our goals.
We remain deeply committed to growing our various disciplines while preserving the core values of our company culture. As we focus on developing our fourth generation of ownership, we are excited about the bright future that lies ahead.