Andrew Covington, P.E. and Jay Estes, AICP of AllenES presented on Risk Management Plans, Risk and Resilience Assessments, and Emergency Response Plans at the Mississippi Rural Water Association’s Fall Training Event on Thursday, October 7, 2021. The training was attended by rural water system operators and board members from across Mississippi.
AllenES is pleased to welcome our newest employee, Keith Atchison. Mr. Atchison is a Senior Scientist with experience in regulatory compliance, facility management, and multi-media permitting. He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama and has ten years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Welcome to the AllenES Team, Keith!
As part of the on-going AllenES environmental seminar program in 2021, Brad Marler, PMP provided an overview of the ever-changing definition of “Waters of the U.S”. He provided a great history lesson and discussed what this means to our clients regarding permitting a project with waters or wetlands on site.
As a Vice President of the Central Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), Dr. Melissa Pringle of AllenES joined hundreds of other coastal scientists, engineers, and managers at the ASBPA’s 2021 Coastal Conference last week in New Orleans. It was time well spent sharing coastal restoration success stories and learning about what is on the agenda for the continuation of restoration and resilience projects for the nation’s coastal resources.
Jay Estes, AICP with AllenES gave an update of the MS DMR’s Coastal Mississippi Hazard Risk and Disaster Recovery Analysis project at the GOMA Mid-Year Virtual Conference on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. This initiative will serve as the foundation for a future Mississippi Gulf Coast Resilience Master Plan.
Will Pentecost, P.E. with Allen Engineering and Science presented the status of the Beach Outfall Design Challenge project at the 2021 ASCE Mississippi Section Meeting in Gulfport, MS on September 16, 2021.
As part of AllenES’ on-going Environmental Seminar Series this year, Rick Sumrall, P.E. provided an informative presentation on Environmental Justice Screening and other upcoming regulatory changes. If you are interested in learning more, contact Rick at rsumrall@allenes.com.
Dr. Pringle with AllenES enjoyed participating in an informative field trip to coastal restoration projects in coastal Alabama. Jason Kudulis with The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program organized the “tour” of projects, and Mary Kate Brown with the Nature Conservancy of Alabama shared the project details at Lightning Point. 
From October 16th to 18th, 2024, our dedicated planners attended the Joint Alabama and Mississippi American Planning Association Annual Conference in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! 🏙️✨
AllenES expanded our knowledge of the latest planning practices and networking with fellow professionals from across the Southeast United States. 🤝📚
We brought back valuable insights and innovative ideas to better serve our communities and those entrusted to us. We are committed to learning all we can to ensure our planning efforts reflect the best practices and truly benefit the people we serve. 🌍❤️
Rick Sumrall, AllenES Senior Engineer, and his family recently attended the Mississippi Science Fest, presented by C Spire. This fantastic event showcased the best of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovations across Mississippi. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage students, families, and educators through an interactive learning environment, promoting science education and workforce development.
Join AllenES on October 16, as our Principal Scientist, John Ryan, P.G., takes the stage at the Mississippi Manufacturing Association 2024 Environmental & Safety Conference at The Mill in Starkville, MS! 🏭✨ John will be diving into “Proactive PFAS Management: A Framework for Navigating the PFAS Minefield.” Discover how manufacturers can tackle the regulatory landscape and preserve operations. Don’t miss out on this insightful talk!
AllenES’ lunch n’ learn session dove into the world of contract analysis! 📝🔍 Our COO, John Bourgeois, P.E., shared insights into the intricacies of contract development and emphasized the importance of analyzing every single detail of a contract. These gatherings help our team build a deeper understanding of contractual language, enhance our analytical skills, and empower us to navigate contracts with confidence. 💼🌟
AllenES holds monthly Power Luncheons where the incredible female leaders of AllenES come together to share their wisdom, experiences, and perspectives ranging from engineering to accounting. Our female leaders continually bolster our capabilities and enhance the services we provide to our valued clients. Through their insightful discussions and collaborative spirit, we strengthen our commitment to excellence and innovation.
AllenES’ Senior Principal Planner, Jay Estes, AICP, participated in a Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards Workshop hosted by Weeks Bay NERR, NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management, Mississippi State University, Mobile Bay NEP, and The Nature Conservancy. The interactive, hands-on workshop provided participants with the opportunity to learn more about applying natural solutions to assist in mitigating the impacts of natural hazards.
AllenES is a member of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) Business Advisory Committee. Dr. Melissa Pringle enjoyed joining the webinar hosted by Jeff Keenum, Environmental Advisor/EHP Office/FEMA Region 4. His insightful presentation covered the “Partial Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.”
Owen McIntosh attended the Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) Young Professionals Spring Connections.
Amber Coeur, CEO/Entrepreneur, outlined strategies to optimize alignment with our core values in daily life to enhance mental health and foster mental well-being by merging personal and professional aspirations.
AllenES was proud to serve as a sponsor for the AL Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Meeting this spring.
The meeting included informative presentations regarding water quality and coastal management challenges in addition to conducting project site visits to see first-hand engineered solutions being constructed.
