Member News 2.2.21

Clark Dietz is pleased to announce that Charles Craddock, PE, FACEC has been elected Chairman, President and CEO. He takes over for John Boldt, PE, FACEC who is retiring. Read the full press release below:

'Clark Dietz Inc. Announces Leadership Changes

KENOSHA, WI, February 2, 2021 – Clark Dietz, Inc. has elected Charles Craddock, PE, FACEC, as Chairman, President and CEO. John I. Boldt, PE, FACEC, who previously held the title of Chairman will retire on March 1, 2021. Jerry Payonk, PE was re-elected Executive Vice President. Wesley Christmas, PE was elected Executive Vice President. Mustafa Emir, PE, PhD was re-elected Secretary, and Sean Widener, PE was elected Treasurer.

Other members elected to the board include Jon Howaniec, PHR (Vice President); Tonia Westphal, PE, LEED AP; Kevin Hetrick, PE, and Emily Basalla, PE, CFM.

John Boldt to retire at Clark Dietz Inc.

John I. Boldt, PE, FACEC, is stepping down as Chairman of the Board at Clark Dietz, Inc. and plans to retire on March 1, 2021. Boldt has spent 44 years in the engineering consulting industry, with the last 27 years at Clark Dietz. Charles Craddock, PE, FACEC, President and CEO will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.

Clark Dietz Announces New Shareholders

Clark Dietz, Inc., one of the Midwest’s leading professional consulting engineering firms, has announced the election of three new shareholders: Andrew Ashley, PE, Seth Swartz, CPA, and Heath Titzer, PE, PLS. These additions reflect the firm’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of staff who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a commitment to clients, and a dedication to the betterment of the firm.

“Every year, we are proud to welcome exceptional members of our staff to our shareholder group,” said Charles Craddock, Chairman of the Board. “These new shareholders exemplify the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our clients that form the cornerstones of our business. It is a great privilege to have these new shareholders vested in the success of our firm.”

Clark Dietz, Inc. is a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering with over 110 professional staff in regional offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin.'