ATLANTA – (07.02.2021) – Pond, one of the country’s fastest growing engineering, architecture, and planning firms, is expanding its Federal practice with the addition of Dan Stoddard, PE, CEM as Navy Program Manager.
As a frequent contractor with the United States Armed Forces, Pond’s specialized team of professionals serve the Nation by providing the infrastructure required for mission success. Stoddard’s new role at the helm of the Navy program will allow the firm to further support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team in their most challenging projects. He will oversee diverse and complex design, engineering, and construction projects, ensuring the highest level of project satisfaction.
“I am very excited to lead Pond’s Navy program as part of the growing Federal group. I look forward to working with the entire Pond team to effectively solve our Navy clients’ toughest challenges to enable them to successfully achieve their mission priorities,” said Dan.
Stoddard brings over 28 years of experience to Pond. His prior leadership roles were instrumental in the success of multi-discipline design, engineering, capital construction, facilities maintenance, contracting, environmental services, and real estate management projects at military installations and for commercial clients across the nation.
Holding executive roles at organizations such as Prime Engineering, Louis Berger Services (now WSP) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) he has a developed understanding of how to drive client initiatives and create solutions while positioning his teams for maximum growth. Before joining the private sector, Stoddard served as Civil Engineer Corps Officer for two decades in the US Navy.
“Dan’s past leadership and demonstrated record of success has proven him to be an asset to our profession,” said Mike Magahey, PE, Vice President. “We are very excited for him to join the Pond team and to continue our committed, unwavering service to our Federal clients through the growth of the Navy program.”
About Pond
Pond is ranked as #80 on Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms and a Top 20 “Best Firms to Work For” by the Zweig Group. Pond is a technology-driven full-service engineering, architecture, planning, and construction firm providing design solutions to defense, government, corporate and private clients worldwide. With locations throughout the U.S. and overseas, Pond is one of the fastest growing A/E/C firms in the country.