Congratulations to Kiel Johnson, Recognized by KSPE Eastern Chapter as 2010 Outstanding Engineer Intern

Kiel Johnson (above right) has been recognized as the 2010 Outstanding Engineer Intern by the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) – Eastern Chapter. The award, which was presented by Chapter President Adam Stodola (left above), recognizes Kiel’s exceptional service to the organization and the profession. Both Kiel and Adam are highway engineers for GBA. 

"As an Engineer Intern, Kiel has been an extremely valuable and active member of our chapter since joining KSPE in 2007," said Brent Johnson, PE, secretary of the Eastern Chapter.  "Kiel is currently the chapter's chair for the Young Engineers' Committee and has done an outstanding job recruiting young engineers and new members to the chapter."

As a highway engineer for GBA, Kiel provides transportation planning and design for state DOTs and local agencies. He balances his full-time work at GBA with his committment to professional and community service. 

Kiel regularly volunteers his time to both KSPE/NSPE and ASCE's Young Members organizaton.  His activities include work as a MathCounts grader and Future City mentor as well as volunteer activites for Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in October, and Community Emergency Response Teams. In addition, he serves on GBA's Kansas City Corporate Challenge Steering Committee and smokes up some mean pulled pork as one of the founding members of GBA's Genuswine Brisket Authority BBQ team!  Kiel has a BS degree in civil engineering from Oklahoma State University.   

"Kiel consistently demonstrates his commitment to our endeavors and brings a fresh perspective and energy to our chapter..." concludes Brent Johnson. We think he does the same for GBA!  Congratulations to Kiel for this very significant achievement!