Mary Hope Kalin

Celebrating Women Leaders at Sain

March is International Women’s Month—a time to recognize the accomplishments, leadership, and impact of women across every industry. At Sain Associates, we are proud to celebrate the women who help shape our company, our projects, and our future. Among those leaders are three of our shareholders: Becky White, PTP; Alicia Bailey, P.E.; and Erin Curry,…
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Celebrating National Engineers Week

The sidewalk you walk along during your morning stroll. The roadway expansion that supports new business growth. The drainage system that protects neighborhoods during heavy rain. Behind each of these is thoughtful design and the work of dedicated civil engineers. During National Engineers Week, we celebrate the professionals who design, plan, and improve the infrastructure…
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Sain Receives ACEC Alabama Grand Award

We are excited to announce that Sain has been honored with an Engineering Excellence Award in the Transportation category from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Alabama for our work on the Old Tuscaloosa Widening and Turbo Roundabout Project. The award was presented during the ACEC Alabama Member Breakfast at the Alabama Transportation…
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Meet Our Newest Shareholder: Michael Thomas, PLS

We are excited to spotlight Michael Thomas, PLS, recently named an Associate Shareholder of the firm. Michael’s career path, leadership within the surveying profession, and commitment to teamwork make him a valued member of Sain’s ownership group. Michael’s journey with Sain Associates spans nearly two decades and reflects his deep connection to the firm. He…
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Celebrating Jim Meads — Now an ACEC Fellow!

Sain Associates is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Jim Meads, P.E., has been inducted into the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) College of Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession and to ACEC through their leadership, service, and dedication to advancing the industry….
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Celebrating National Roundabout Week

Each year, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognizes National Roundabout Week to highlight the safety and efficiency benefits of modern roundabouts. Roundabouts have been shown to reduce severe crashes, improve traffic flow, and create safer experiences for both drivers and pedestrians. With these proven results, roundabouts are increasingly becoming a preferred solution for communities across…
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Veronica Ramirez Named 2025 ITE Young Leader to Follow

We are proud to announce that Veronica Ramirez, P.E., RSP1, Project Manager and Auburn-Opelika Office Lead, has been selected as one of the 2025 Young Leaders to Follow by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)! The 2025 Young Leaders to Follow class is comprised of 20 transportation professionals under 35-years-old who have demonstrated leadership and…
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It’s National Surveyors Week!

Sunday marked the beginning of National Surveyors Week – a time to recognize and appreciate the important role that surveyors play in our community. Land surveying, to us, is more than just a technical process; it’s a means of defining spaces and painting a complete picture before breaking ground on your next project. This is…
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From Designer to Shareholder at Sain Associates

Today, we are excited to highlight Jeff Stephenson, P.E., PTOE, has been promoted to Principal Shareholder at Sain. Since becoming an Associate Shareholder in 2021, Jeff has expanded his business development activities to grow our traffic engineering and transportation planning practice. One example is an expansion of Sain’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) practice area. Since…
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Introducing Our New Huntsville Branch Manager

We are excited to announce that Jack Kimbrough, Jr., has been promoted to Branch Manager in our Huntsville, Alabama office.  Jack is succeeding Harry Wilson, who is transitioning into a role where he will be focusing his time on general business development and strengthening Sain’s airport market sector team. He also will be overseeing several…
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