Leadership

2026 Leadership and Ownership Advancements

We are proud to share exciting updates on our firm’s ongoing leadership and ownership evolution. These changes reflect our continued commitment to developing internal talent and strengthening the depth of our leadership team to better serve our clients and communities. Sain is a 3rd generation employee-owned firm, and we are currently working on our 4th…
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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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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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Sain’s New Organizational Structure

We are constantly evolving to better serve our clients, empower our employees, and position ourselves for sustainable growth. With that in mind, we’re excited to share the shift in our organizational structure from a team and branch office-based model to a design services-based model. Why We Made the Change: This transition wasn’t made overnight, and…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Joe Meads, P.E.

After 38 years of dedicated service, my brother, Joe Meads, has retired from Sain Associates. It’s hard to put into words the impact he has had, not only on our company but also on the people and communities he has served. His legacy will be solidified as one of faith, integrity, hard work, and genuine…
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Cultivating Future Leaders at Sain

Professional development and mentorship play a crucial role in shaping successful careers. At Sain, we provide our team members with opportunities to grow, take on new challenges and develop their leadership skills that lead to long-term success. A strong commitment to career advancement has enabled many employees to progress from entry-level to leadership positions. Through…
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Sain Associates Adds New Shareholders

We are pleased to announce two new Sain Associates shareholders, Erin Curry, P.E., RSP and Jack Kimbrough, P.E. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for our continued growth, ensuring a solid foundation for future success and expanding our base of company shareholders. Erin and Jack also bring a wealth of experience, resources, and expertise…
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Advanced Leadership Program Recap: Cultivating Growth and Impact

For this week’s blog, we asked Chandra Storrusten, CEO of Visible Value, to share about Sain’s latest leadership program. Developed and led by Storrusten, the program was an incredible journey of exploration and growth for the participants – equipping and empowering them with powerful frameworks, a growth mindset, and a clear vision for continued leadership…
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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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