Jay C. Estes, AICP recently participated in facilitator training for the Coastal Community Resilience Index conducted by the Mississippi/Alabama Sea Grant. Through his participation in the training, Mr. Estes is now prepared to assist your community in completing or updating its Coastal Community Resilience Index. Click here to learn more about the Index and what it can do for your community.
https://toolkit.climate.gov/tool/coastal-resilience-index
AllenES appreciated the opportunity to serve as a sponsor for the 2023 MMA Legislative Reception held on January 17, 2023 at The Westin in downtown Jackson. MMA has served as the voice of industry in Mississippi for more than 70 years and honored Mississippi’s Defense Industry during this year’s reception.
Michael Hohm, P.E. provided an engineering seminar on January 10, 2023. The topic was focused on understanding the capital funding processes for large and complex engineering projects.
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Top Row (left to right): Andrew Covington, P.E., Jay Estes, AICP, and Jeff Allen, P.E.
Bottom Row (left to right): Jordan Hollinghead, P.G., John Bourgeois, P.E., Michael Hohm, P.E., and Melissa Pringle, Ph.D.
AllenES enjoyed attending the MAMA’s reception at the Governor’s mansion on December 7, 2022. Thank you to the MAMA Board of Directors and the sponsors for this event.
AllenES is pleased to share the news. Katelyn Giles’ research has been published in the Marine and Petroleum Geology Journal. Click link below to read the paper entitled “Sediment input, alongshore transport, and coastal sediment mixing in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico based on detrital-zircon geochronology.”☆
Will Pentecost, P.E. and Brad Young, CWB participated in the MDEQ Restoration Summit on November 10, 2022. AllenES provided project details regarding the on-going NFWF funded Beneficial Use of Dredge Material for Coastal Restoration project and the Restore funded Beach Stormwater Outfalls Restoration project. Both projects are located in coastal Mississippi.
The MS Women in Transportation Cultivating Partnerships event was held on November 10, 2022 at The District’s Cultivation Food Hall. Melissa Pringle, Ph.D. and Rick Sumrall, P.E. of Allen Engineering and Science, Inc. joined others in the Jackson area for the first annual event.
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.
