Celebrating our technical luminaries
We recently came together to celebrate an inspiring milestone: the induction of two new AECOM Fellows – Dr. Rosa Gwinn, our global PFAS technical lead, and Ken Butler, P.E., our global head of complex structures.
Rosa and Ken now join Bill Hanway, our global sports and social infrastructure lead, and Marc Colella, our global buildings and systems engineering lead, alongside our legacy Fellows in shaping the future of Technical Excellence at AECOM.
The Fellows Induction Ceremony honored each Fellow’s decades of contribution, innovation, and dedication. They are more than experts; they are mentors, thought leaders, and true pioneers whose work continually raises the bar in our industry.
Recognizing their achievements was a powerful reminder of how they set new standards in their fields and make a profound difference in the communities we serve.
At the following day’s Fellows Summit, we explored how this prestigious program can inspire the next generation of technical leaders and deepen our collective impact. In a series of thought-provoking sessions, we discussed each Fellow’s unique role in bringing our vision to life with our people and clients, examined pathways for our technical careers, and planned for the legacy of expertise we aim to leave.
A Tribute to Rosa and Ken
Rosa and Ken are extraordinary, each bringing a unique technical focus that resonates across our company. To highlight their contributions, we’ve captured their stories in two special tribute videos that showcase their respective journeys, impact – and the future they’re helping to create.
Early in my career at AECOM, I was guided by brilliant mentors who, in many ways, were Fellows long before this program officially began. Their generosity with their knowledge and insights inspired me, and it’s a legacy I see carried forward by our Fellows today. This sense of shared purpose, of lifting up the next generation, is something I know Rosa, Ken, Bill, and Marc deeply embody.
Our Fellows are remarkable leaders whose dedication, drive, and collaboration ensure that our TechEx Factor will continue to power what we do and how we do it. I am excited to see how they will continue to develop our people, engage our clients, and push our industry forward as we work together to deliver a better world.
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