VAA News
VAA’s expertise helps clients secure an over $38 million grant award. Pymouth, Minn. (November 21, 2024) – The Maritime Administration announced Friday the recipients of the Port Infrastructure Development Program, or PIDP, grant funds for 2024. In partnership with the Village of Hennepin, VAA is excited to share its success in securing the largest […]
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In September, VAA broke ground on the True Friends Camp Courage new recreation center in Maple Lake, the facility set for opening in Spring 2026. VAA will provide the architectural, structural, and civil engineering for the project, working alongside project partners McGough Construction and 45 North Group. Having outgrown the function and size of their […]
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VAA is excited to announce it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict […]
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With the recent announcement of several promotions in 2024, VAA is excited to share that Jeremiah Graunke, Ian Ison, Mike Langhorst, Joe Mehok, and James Snyder have been promoted to Associates. This distinction is the next step for VAA team members who have shown proven commitment to their roles at VAA, their leadership helping advance […]
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Among the exciting promotions at VAA in 2024 are the promotions of Travis Beck, Nick Hubbard, Nat Schmidt, Lisa Stock, and Shawn Vanhove. Each of the five has played an integral role in VAA’s growth and will continue in the future with how they look to build upon their already prominent influence on VAA, their […]
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VAA extends its congratulations to Eric Peterson and Gary Koerbitz for being promoted to Principal at the onset of 2024. Koerbitz, known for leading the impactful growth of VAA’s Process Engineering team, joined VAA in 2021. Koerbitz is a key technical resource on the VAA Team and a strong mentor whose focus on building relationships […]
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It is with great excitement that VAA shares Ben Severtson has been named Partner. Severtson has been with VAA since 2003, playing a critical role in the growth and development of VAA’s Buildings group. Severtson is also well known for his mentorship of up-and-coming VAA team members and on top of that is a key […]
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After 31 years of dedicated service, Connie Cronquist will be retiring from VAA at the end of the month. In her words, “31 years is a great run, I’ve absolutely loved working here and it’s time to sit back and enjoy life.” VAA has been fortunate to have Connie for so long to greet each […]
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Maritime Administration announced Friday the recipients of Port Infrastructure Development Program, or PIDP, grant funds. In partnership with the Port of Milwaukee and The DeLong Co, Inc., VAA is excited to share its success in securing 1 of only 2 PIDP grants awarded to the Great Lakes area. The award will be utilized to provide […]
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As we look to the future here at VAA, we have some news we would like to share. After over two decades with VAA, it is with great appreciation for their work and dedication we announce that David Olheiser and Keith Jacobson will be transitioning out of their VAA Partner roles at the end of […]
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