Eldridge brings more than 13 years multi-discipline experience in the petroleum industry in concept development, program management and design. He’s completed more than 250 petroleum projects for Fortune 500 companies and independent operators throughout the world, dealing in a wide variety of terminal expansion and modification projects including tank storage expansion, ethanol and biodiesel implementation, rail and load rack systems and marine receipt and bunkering.

“As an industry leader in military and commercial fuel storage and distribution system design, we’re able to provide our clients with full-service solutions for practically any type of fuels project. Bringing Todd into the mix will now enable us to offer commercial midstream expertise to provide a more complete solution in commercial markets worldwide. His dynamic background is the perfect fit to help us grow our midstream program,” says Jeff Meier, Senior Vice President at Pond.

Eldridge received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University. He is a registered Professional Engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the Pipeliner’s Club of Atlanta, International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), National Institute of Storage Tank Management (NISTM) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).

Manley brings more than 15 years of progressive marketing and business development experience in the architecture, engineering and planning industry, including both public and private-sector.

“Vanessa brings a dynamic combination of industry experience, business savvy and relationship management expertise to help us grow our Georgia municipal, educational and public safety facilities business. Her ability to understand what it takes to get the job done makes her a valuable and key member of our business development team,” says Tony Parker, President of Pond.

Vanessa is a member of Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), CMMA South Atlantic Chapter, Retail Design, Facilities & Construction Professionals, U.S. Green Building Council Atlanta Chapter and Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Additional Experience Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture.
• Professional registration in the State of Virginia required.
• LEED accreditation required.

The addition of SEC to POND brings a strong resume of water resources and utility management projects, as well as new capabilities that are important to POND’s continued growth in the municipal water market and providing enhanced water infrastructure solutions.

“Tonya brings a dynamic combination of experience, expertise and passion to this new position as we continue to expand our presence in the water infrastructure market, as well as the Tampa region. We’ve strategically focused on growing our water business, and Tonya’s expertise will help us achieve that firm-wide. Tonya can also now offer her clients increased capabilities and resources. Her steadfast reputation for meeting clients’ needs, along with her dedication to responsive, caring service fit perfectly into our culture,” says Al Pond, Chief Executive Officer of Pond.

Simmons is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a BS in Civil Engineering and West Virginia University with a Masters in Civil Engineering. She is a registered Professional Engineer with more than 15 years of environmental engineering, water resources and utility management consulting experience. Simmons currently serves as the Chair of the Water Quality and Resources Division of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) and previously served as the Vice Chair of the Water Use Efficiency Division of FSAWWA. One of her notable accomplishments was the development of Florida’s Comprehensive Water Conservation Program including the development of best management practices and performance metrics, as well as design and deployment of the nation’s first web-based water conservation planning and tracking tool. Simmons has directed progressive water supply programs for clients including aquifer storage and recovery, reclaimed water, brackish groundwater supply, desalination and water conservation; and, has assisted clients in obtaining funding and financing to provide solutions to their aging water infrastructure challenges. She is a contributor to trade publications, and is a recognized industry leader in water conservation and drought management strategies.

Cueto brings more than 26 years experience in both private and public sector, as well as extensive experience with the DoD, specifically U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District, Tulsa District, Los Angeles District, Sacramento District, and Huntsville Division.

“Andy brings a dynamic combination of experience, leadership and personality to this new position as we continue to expand our presence in the Southwest. We’ve strategically focused on growing our business in this region and know Andy will help take it to the next level. Andy’s steadfast reputation for going the extra mile to meet his clients needs along with his dedication to responsive, caring service fit perfectly into our culture.” says Al Pond, Chief Executive Officer of Pond.

Cueto is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a BS in Civil Engineering and Texas State University with a Masters in Public Administration with emphasis on Urban Planning and Public Finance. He is a registered Professional Engineer and an active member of Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), currently holding leadership positions nationally (member, National Small Business Committee; member, National Facility Management Committee), as well as the First Vice President of the Fort Worth Post. He is also active within the Texoma Region at both the Tulsa Post and San Antonio Posts. Cueto is frequently published in various trade publications and a member of numerous civic and community organizations.

Gaffney brings more than 36 years experience in both private and public sector, as well as extensive experience with both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. In his last assignment in the Air Force, he was the Director of Facilities and Utilities at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the largest installation in the DoD. In this capacity, Gaffney led 1,100 military and civilian personnel involved in repair, maintenance, construction and operation of 3,450 facilities worth $38.7 billion.

“Tim is a dynamic individual, possessing the right combination of experience, leadership, technical ability and relationships to be the perfect fit to grow Pond’s federal markets in the region. We look forward to empowering Tim to continue to bring the same commitment and passion to the ongoing support and guidance of the DoD’s complex facilities missions in his home regions as he did when he was active duty,” says Tony Parker, President of Pond.

Gaffney is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a BS in Civil Engineering, Old Dominion University with a Masters of Engineering and the Air War College, U.S. Air Force with a Master of Strategic Studies. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia and a LEED Accredited Professional. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as Colonel in 2006 and is an active member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).

Requirements

0-5 years experience as a Structural Engineer in a consulting environment, with experience designing government/military facilities. Co-op experience is preferred. Candidates must have a BS in Structural Engineering as a minimum. An MS in Structural Engineering is preferred. An EIT is mandatory. The selected candidate must have a strong understanding of applied engineering calculations, excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language, and the ability to work with people. Considerations must be proficient in MS Office products. Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, RAM Structural System, Risa 2D, Risa 3D, Enercalc, and / or Tedds is preferred.

This opportunity is ideal for Structural Engineers who wish to grow their career with a firm dedicated to individual professional growth in an environment centered on team participation.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree in accredited Interior Design program, at a minimum, with at least six years of working experience. Qualified candidates will have preferrably achieved NCIDQ accreditation, and have experience working within a multidiscipline, A/E/C consulting environment.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Microstation.
• Experience with federal government projects.
• Exposure to Revit/BIM preferred.

Coe brings more than 33 years experience in the consulting engineering field with expertise in the mission critical arena, including design of numerous Tier 3 and above data center facilities, as well as health care, laboratory animal research, industrial, and broadcast facilities up to $ 400 M. Coe is an industry leader and frequent speaker on mechanical cooling concepts, sustainable design, LEED and energy-efficiency.

“Ben’s passion for sustainability, exceptional leadership ability and extensive mechanical enginnering experience make him the perfect fit to lead our mechanical group. With our clients’ increased focus on energy efficient design, Ben’s passion and experience will help us continue to meet their dynamic needs with innovative and responsive solutions.” says Tony Parker, President of Pond.

Coe received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a registered engineer in 13 states and a member of 7×24, ASHRAE, BCA, USGBC, IFMA, GAPPA, ASHE, and Georgia Society of Healthcare Engineers. He is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and the engineer of record on numerous LEED Certified Projects including 2 Gold level certified projects.