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Michelle Peterson Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources

BinkleyBarfield | DCCM is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Peterson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, to Vice President of Human Resources. Since joining our organization in April 2018 as Director of Human Resources, Michelle has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening our HR function to support the dynamic growth of our companies. With nearly three decades of comprehensive HR experience, she has led with vision and expertise, driving strategic initiatives that have enhanced our talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development programs. In her new role, Michelle will lead all facets of human resources, ensuring that our people strategy aligns seamlessly with our business objectives. She will work closely with the executive leadership team to cultivate a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture that attracts, retains, and develops top-tier talent. Her leadership will continue to drive innovation in our HR practices, positioning BinkleyBarfield | DCCM as an employer of choice in the AEC industry. Youssef Laham, PE, President of BinkleyBarfield | DCCM, shared his appreciation: “Michelle’s dedication and strategic leadership have been invaluable to our company’s success. Her contributions have helped shape the strong, people-centered culture we are proud of today. On behalf of the executive team, I congratulate Michelle on this well-earned promotion and look forward to her continued impact as we grow.” This promotion reflects BinkleyBarfield | DCCM’s unwavering commitment to recognizing and advancing top talent within our organization. Please join us in celebrating Michelle’s well-deserved achievement and wishing her continued success in this new role!

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BinkleyBarfield | DCCM Welcomes Steven Grau

BinkleyBarfield | DCCM is pleased to announce the addition of Steven Grau as Vice President – Regional Business Development for the South Central Texas region. For almost 3 decades, Steven has developed business in Municipal markets all over Texas and the Gulf Coast. Having previously worked with Jim Thompson, PE (DCCM CEO), Steve is excited to be part of this growing brand. “Jim is an incredible leader, and the opportunity to team up with him again is an extraordinary opportunity.” Steven’s responsibilities will be to continue client engagement, sourcing and development, and implementation of business development strategies for future consulting opportunities. He is also looking for ways to engage in the community he loves. “We’re extremely excited to have Steve as part of the team growing the region as part of the BinkleyBarfield | DCCM strategic growth plan for 2025 and beyond,” says David Hamilton, PE, Executive Vice President.

Promotions

Monica Aizpurúa promoted to Vice President – Corporate Business Development

Houston, Texas—BinkleyBarfield | DCCM is pleased to announce the promotion of Monica Aizpurúa to the position of Vice President – Corporate Business Development. This promotion supports the growth of the division’s objectives of more focused business development and enhanced client relationships aligned with company strategic initiatives and ongoing career path development. “I’m really excited to see Monica grow in this new role as a leader in the business development team,” said David Hamilton, PE, Executive Vice President. Monica will be responsible for business development, pursuit activity, client relationships across the division, and supporting the DCCM platform in Texas. This includes focusing on the Houston region, all division business units (headquarters, regional offices, and subsidiary companies), and DCCM business lines across Texas. “On behalf of the executive team, I want to thank Monica for her outstanding service and commitment to BinkleyBarfield | DCCM,” said Youssef Laham, PE, President. This promotion signifies BinkleyBarfield | DCCM’s commitment to empowering our employees to grow into leadership positions, creating our next generation of leaders. Please join us in congratulating Monica on her well-deserved promotion!

Corporate Events

Houston Office Hosts 2024 Seamist Office Olympics

Binkley & Barfield | DCCM’s Houston office hosted an Office Olympics competition to correspond with the 2024 Paris Olympics. From the hilarious desk chair races to the intense paper toss competition, everyone brought their A-game. The competition was fierce, fun, and filled with laughter. The events held were the Desk Chair Sprint, Coffee Bean Scoop, Wastebasket Basketball, and Office Soccer. Everyone competing had a chance to participate in each event and contestants were ranked in each event and overall. We’d like to give a huge shoutout to our Party Planning Committee for planning this event and to everyone who participated and made this event unforgettable. The camaraderie and sportsmanship were truly inspiring.

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