People
SURI RAMANNA, P.E., S.E.
– Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. Ramanna is responsible for transforming TRC into a world-class organization.
Besides directing the overall growth and performance of the company, he is primarily involved in mergers and acquisitions, internal growth and new client development. He keeps the company moving forward in its vision of developing into a global leader in engineering services.
SURI RAMANNA, P.E., S.E.
– Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. Ramanna is responsible for transforming TRC into a world-class organization. Besides directing the overall growth and performance of the company, he is primarily involved in mergers and acquisitions, internal growth and new client development. He keeps the company moving forward in its vision of developing into a global leader in engineering services.
Experience
Mr. Ramanna has extensive experience in engineering educational and healthcare facilities, high-rise commercial buildings, governmental facilities, multi-story residential structures, industrial buildings and environmental projects.
He is skilled in the design of post-tensioned concrete systems, cast-in-place, structural steel, precast concrete and wood framed systems. He has also been extensively involved with special projects and research activities.
His experience in designing projects around the United States allows him to develop the most cost-effective system for a particular application. He has worked extensively with modifications of structural systems required for large commercial and institutional renovations.
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Tennessee Technological University, 1982 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bangalore University, 1981
Registration
AL AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO NE NV NH NJ NY NC OH OK PA SC SD TN TX UT VA WA WV WI WY
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Prestressed Concrete Institute
- National Council of Engineering Examiners
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers
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TODD G. McCOY, P.E.
– Chief Operating Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. McCoy joined the Precast Concrete Engineering Group (formerly H. Wilden and Associates-HWA) in 1987 after being employed for three years as a Project Engineer for an Iowa precast manufacturer. He was named Vice President of HWA in 1997, and became President and CEO of the Precast Concrete Engineering Group of TRC Worldwide Engineering in 2004. In 2007 he was elevated as Chief Operating Officer of TRC Worldwide Engineering. Mr. McCoy is responsible for projects utilizing precast / prestressed concrete which include parking structures, stadiums, prisons, architectural cladding and industrial buildings.
TODD G. McCOY, P.E.
– Chief Operating Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Experience
Mr. McCoy joined the Precast Concrete Engineering Group (formerly H. Wilden and Associates-HWA) in 1987 after being employed for three years as a Project Engineer for an Iowa precast manufacturer. He was named Vice President of HWA in 1997, and became President and CEO of the Precast Concrete Engineering Group of TRC Worldwide Engineering in 2004. In 2007 he was elevated as Chief Operating Officer of TRC Worldwide Engineering.Mr. McCoy is responsible for projects utilizing precast / prestressed concrete which include parking structures, stadiums, prisons, architectural cladding and industrial buildings.
He supervises the work of engineers, project coordinators and drafters in preparation of design calculations, erection drawings and fabrication drawings; checks the work of engineers and drafters for compliance with building codes and client standards; establishes quality control procedures; prepares calculations for wind and seismic lateral load resisting systems, connections and structural member designs; coordinates projects with other team members such as engineers, architects, general contractors and subcontractors; prepares project cost estimates and schedules; trains engineers; evaluates engineering and drafting computer software; conducts technical seminars; assists in the development of industry standards as a member of several committees within the Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Iowa State University, 1984
Member
Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honor Society
Chi Epsilon – Civil Engineering, Honorary Fraternity
Pi Mu Epsilon – National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity
Phi Kappa Phi – National Honor Society
Registration
Professional Engineer: AR, DE, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute: National & Delaware Valley Chapter
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers:
Lehigh Valley Chapter-
Nominating Committee Chair (1998); Alternate State Director (1997-1999); Chapter Development Chairperson (1996-1997); President (1995-1996); Vice President (1993-1994); MATHCOUNTS Coordinator (1992-1994); Director (1990-1993)
- Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute:
Board of Directors (2002-Present); Technical Activities Committee (1998-Present); Connection Committee (1994-Present); Sandwich Panel Committee (1989-1991)
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DAVID O. CHARLAND, P.E., S.I.
– Chairman, Florida/Georgia Offices
Mr. Charland co-founded Jenkins & Charland, Inc., now a TRC Worldwide company, in 1965. He has more than forty-five years experience in the design of high-rise buildings, hotels and resorts, aviation facilities, libraries, correction centers, heavy marine, roads, bridges, building restoration, office buildings, industrial plants, parking garages, and practically all types of structures encountered in the field of civil engineering.
DAVID O. CHARLAND, P.E., S.I.
– Chairman, Florida/Georgia Offices
Experience
Mr. Charland co-founded Jenkins & Charland, Inc., now a TRC Worldwide company, in 1965. He has more than forty-five years experience in the design of high-rise buildings, hotels and resorts, aviation facilities, libraries, correction centers, heavy marine, roads, bridges, building restoration, office buildings, industrial plants, parking garages, and practically all types of structures encountered in the field of civil engineering.
He is an active member of the Broward County Central Examining Board for Engineering Construction since 1976, a past member of the Structural Committee of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, and was a key member of the Department of Community Affairs Hurricane Andrew Damage Assessment Team.
In April 2005, Mr. Charland was appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to serve a 4-year term on the eleven-member Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- University of Florida, 1961
Registration
Professional Engineer: FL, TX
Professional Land Surveyor: FL
Special Inspector/Threshold Buildings: FL
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute
- American Consulting Engineers Council
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society for Testing Materials
- Construction Specifications Institute
- Florida Engineering Society
- Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
- International Code Council
- National Society of Professional Engineers
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DEREK A. WASSINK, P.E., LEED AP
– President & CEO, Florida/Georgia Offices
As President & Chief Executive Officer of Jenkins & Charland/TRC Worldwide Engineering, Mr. Wassink is responsible for new client development, managing design teams and project management for both public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, analyzing work load and projecting manpower needs, design team management, quality assurance, and coordination with all individuals involved in the successful completion of our projects.
DEREK A. WASSINK, P.E., LEED AP
– President & CEO, Florida/Georgia Offices
Experience
As President & Chief Executive Officer of Jenkins & Charland/TRC Worldwide Engineering, Mr. Wassink is responsible for new client development, managing design teams and project management for both public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, analyzing work load and projecting manpower needs, design team management, quality assurance, and coordination with all individuals involved in the successful completion of our projects.
Mr. Wassink has more than twenty years experience in the design of municipal facilities, educational facilities, high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, churches, clubhouses, building restoration, office buildings, roads, bridges, industrial plants, and parking garages.
Mr. Wassink, a LEED Accredited Professional, oversees the activities in the Florida/Georgia offices that include Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Jacksonville, Sarasota and Tampa, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Education
Master of Civil Engineering
- Villanova University, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Princeton University, 1987
Registration
Professional Engineer: FL, PA
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute
- American Consulting Engineers Council
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society for Testing Materials
- Construction Specifications Institute
- Florida Engineering Society
- Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
- International Code Council
- National Society of Professional Engineers
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SURESH R. PATEL, P.E., S.I.
– President & Managing Principal
Structural Engineering Group, Jacksonville, FL
Mr. Patel has been engaged in Structural/Civil Engineering projects throughout the United States and in several foreign countries since 1963. He provides design and construction administration services for all projects and leads the daily operations of the firm.
SURESH R. PATEL, P.E., S.I.
– President & Managing Principal
Structural Engineering Group, Jacksonville, FL
Experience
Mr. Patel has been engaged in Structural/Civil Engineering projects throughout the United States and in several foreign countries since 1963. He provides design and construction administration services for all projects and leads the daily operations of the firm.
The firm has provided structural engineering services for the past thirty-two years for more than 1500 structures of various types. Mr. Patel has been the Engineer-of-Records for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and religious projects, water/wastewater plants, lift stations, bridges, and culverts. He has been a special inspector for many structures that require Threshold inspection services.
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures Major)
- University of Kentucky, 1963
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil
- India
Graduate of Modern Business Program
- Alexander Hamilton Institute, New York
Registration
Professional Engineer: FL. CT, GA, IN, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, SC, TX, VA
Special Inspector/Threshold Buildings: FL
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute
- American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow
- American Society of Steel Consturction
- Florida Engineering Society
- Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
- National Society of Professional Engineers
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LARRY ELTOFT
– Chief Financial Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. Eltoft is responsible for all financial aspects of the corporation. He works directly with the TRC Worldwide Engineering Chief Executive Officer and its Board of Directors to establish firm business plans.
LARRY ELTOFT
– Chief Financial Officer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Experience
Mr. Eltoft is responsible for all financial aspects of the corporation. He works directly with the TRC Worldwide Engineering Chief Executive Officer and its Board of Directors to establish firm business plans.
Mr. Eltoft’s other responsibilities include cost control and analysis, capital acquisitions, corporate insurance policies, 401-K administration, overseeing human resources and M.I.S. He has specialized experience in service related industries, high technology and litigation support.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- Florida Atlantic University, 1983
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SHEKAR RAO
- Chief Operating Officer, TRC Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rao joined TRC India in October 2003. He plays a pivotal role in driving value creation across TRC India. He oversees accounting, financial planning, capital allocation. Project Management & Control, HR, IT & overall administration.
SHEKAR RAO
- Chief Operating Officer, TRC Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rao joined TRC India in October 2003. He plays a pivotal role in driving value creation across TRC India. He oversees accounting, financial planning, capital allocation. Project Management & Control, HR, IT & Administration.
Prior to joining TRC, Mr. Rao was with Bacardi India where he was responsible for Accounting & Implementation of ERP Systems. Shekar brings in 14 years of rich experience in managing entire gamut of Accounting, Finance, IT, Defining Processes and Implementation of Systems.
Mr. Rao has a Bachelor of Commerce degree to his credit and has also qualified as Cost & Management Accountant (CMA), which is equivalent to CPA & CA. He was also chosen by Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta for its prestigious executive education program. He also holds Certificate of Achievement in ERP. Mr. Rao is a freelance columnist and writes articles on management in leading newspapers.
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BEDI MESBAH, P.E.
– Sr. Vice President, MEP Division Chief, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Bedi Mesbah, PE, is a founding principal of KM2 Design Group, P.C., now a TRC Worldwide Company. He is responsible for the planning and design of MEP systems. He has been involved professionally since 1973 with all phases of project design and management.
BEDI MESBAH, P.E.
– Sr. Vice President, MEP Division Chief, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Experience
Bedi Mesbah, PE, is a founding principal of KM2 Design Group, P.C., now a TRC Worldwide Company. He is responsible for the planning and design of MEP systems. He has been involved professionally since 1973 with all phases of project design and management.
Mr. Mesbah has been responsible for the design of mechanical and electrical systems for hospitals, university campuses, laboratory buildings, clean rooms, K-12 schools, office buildings, industrial facilities, residential complexes, assembly buildings and utility company facilities. Clients served include both public and private sector.
Mr. Mesbah has served as Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for many successful projects at Illinois institutions of higher learning and many State and Local Government Agency Projects since the late 1970’s. Some of these clients include, State of Illinois Capital Development Board, Housing Authorities throughout Illinois, and University campuses including Eastern Illinois University, Lincoln Land Community College, University of Illinois at Springfield, Illinois State University, and SIU School of Medicine.
Mr. Mesbah approaches building system design with practical and innovative solutions which result in buildings which operate more efficiently and are easier to maintain while providing the maximum level of comfort and safety for their occupants.
Mr. Mesbah has been the lead Commissioning Agent on several major Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning Projects
Education
Mechanical Engineering
- University of Illinois, 1973
Registration
Professional Engineer: Illinois, California, Florida, Michigan
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EDWARD L. CAPSHAW, P.E.
- Mechanical Department Head, TRC Worldwide Engineering.
Mr. Edward Capshaw, P.E., is a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with a solid background and experience in design, supervision and contract administration of HVAC projects for hospitals, research facilities, and educational, institutional, commercial and industrial clients.
EDWARD L. CAPSHAW, P.E.
- Mechanical Department Head, TRC Worldwide Engineering.
Experience
Mr. Edward Capshaw, P.E., is a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with a solid background and experience in design, supervision and contract administration of HVAC projects for hospitals, research facilities, and educational, institutional, commercial and industrial clients. Mr. Capshaw has been responsible for the design and supervision and contract administration of mechanical engineering projects throughout the United States. These projects have included new buildings, renovation of existing buildings, energy studies and system analysis, feasibility studies. Clients served include universities, colleges, school districts, medical facilities, research facilities, industrial facilities and state and local governments.
Mr. Capshaw has been involved in several major commissioning projects and is experienced in testing, documentation and operation of all mechanical equipment and Building Automation Systems.
Mr. Capshaw brings a wealth of expertise and technical knowledge to any project through his experience in many similar projects.
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Registration
Professional Engineer: Illinois, Arkansas
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JOHN W. FLETCHER, C.P.D.
– Senior Mechanical Designer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. Fletcher is a Senior Mechanical Designer with many years of experience. He is responsible for the design of plumbing, sprinkler system, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for new construction and renovation projects.
JOHN W. FLETCHER, C.P.D.
– Senior Mechanical Designer, TRC Worldwide Engineering
Mr. Fletcher is a Senior Mechanical Designer with many years of experience. He is responsible for the design of plumbing, sprinkler system, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for new construction and renovation projects.
Mr. Fletcher has designed mechanical and electrical systems for a variety of projects, including schools, hospitals, housing, industrial and commercial buildings. Mr Fletcher has also had many years of experience in Building Systems Commissioning.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences in Architectural Construction Technology
- Lincoln Land Community College, 1972
Registration
Certified Plumbing Designer
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