VAA News
With the recent announcement of several promotions in 2023, VAA is excited to share that Byrne, Antila and Fredrickson 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 and their leadership has helped advance the company, clients, and their […]
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Among the exciting promotions at VAA in 2023 are the promotions of Johnson, Koehnen and Mossier to Senior Associates. Each of the three has played an integral role in VAA’s growth both in their time at VAA throughout the years and in the future with how they look to build within their teams and clients […]
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VAA extends its congratulations to Murphy, Mahr and Gentrup as they each were named Principal at the onset of 2023. Collectively, the group has over 4 decades of commitment to VAA working in various roles and disciplines within the company. Murphy started at VAA in 2014 as a Senior Project Manager. With a prolific track […]
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Plymouth, Minn. (October 20, 2022) – VAA, LLC is broadening its expertise in the Maritime industry with the addition of Brian Hinrichs to their Port and River Terminal Design team. Hinrichs brings three decades of experience and has helped garner local, state and federal grant funding on over 100 projects to advance coastal infrastructure. While […]
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Consulting is about forging true connections and adding value. If you add value to what you’re doing, the relationship will naturally follow. It’s exciting to join a company and leadership group that has such a strong work history and relationships with clients, vendors, and employees. Making connections is at the center of everything Jennifer does. […]
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“Helping customers develop safe and efficient facilities and processes is key to a successful project and the long-term profitability of our clients.” Gary hails from far north in International Falls, Minnesota. The oft-chilliest city is huddled along the Rainy River and the Canadian border. He grew up the youngest in a trio of three boys […]
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Kevin Full, PE, LEED AP, recently joined the Partner group at VAA. The multidiscipline engineering firm of over 200 employees is now privately held by 13 Partners. A Senior Structural Engineer with expertise in large marine infrastructure projects, Full manages work within VAA’s agribusiness and industrial sectors across North America, including the design of marine […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Dave Johnson, an Associate and Senior Structural Engineer with VAA. Dave was with VAA for 25 years and prided himself on providing quality service for his clients. He made every project a priority and began project efforts within hours of the initial request […]
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Raising money for local charitable organizations has long been important to VAA. Over the years our employees have had many ways to get involved and give back to their community, whether by participating in home building, packaging meals, donating blood, or volunteering time to students. The largest financial impact, however, is always made during VAA’s […]
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This spring VAA took to the streets with our furry friends to raise money for the Animal Human Society’s Walk for Animals 50th anniversary charity event. Although it was the second year in a row the AHS fundraiser was held virtually, it didn’t give anyone “paws.” The VAA Egrets team was one of the top five Corporate Team […]
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