The winners of ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Young Professionals competition came of age in a world where ever-smaller and more powerful computers and increasingly sophisticated video games offered endless possibilities to spark their budding imaginations and expand their ingenuity. It’s clear that they’re putting those skills to good use in serving their employers, clients and industry. This year’s honorees—all of whom were under age 40 as of Jan. 1—have already influenced the industry through their use of technology on projects while also balancing the built and natural environments. The 20 winners exemplify the traits that define good leaders and citizens. In evaluating more than 40 entries from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, the panel of industry judges considered each candidate’s experience, education, leadership and community service.
This year’s judges were: Jerry Brandmueller, project executive at IMC Construction; Darius Helton, project executive at Grunley Construction Co.; Ralph Simpson, CEO of Warfel Construction; and David Yergin-Doniger, president of WG Construction Co.