• Jim Nichols, P.E.

    Chairman Emeritus

    Jim Nichols’ career with Freese and Nichols began during his high school summers as a rodman on survey crews and continues to the present as Chairman Emeritus. Honored locally and nationally...

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  • Bob Nichols, P.E.

    President Emeritus

    Bob Nichols has been responsible for the coordination of many large-scale, multi-discipline and multi-consultant projects for Freese and Nichols. In his present role as President Emeritus, Bob...

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  • Lee Freese, P.E.

    Vice President

    Lee Freese graduated from MIT with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and began working at Freese and Nichols the following month. Project manager, resident engineer and eventually leader of...

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  • Bob Herchert

    Chairman of the Board

    Bob Herchert served as President and CEO of Freese and Nichols from 1990 to 2001, before becoming Chairman of the Board. He led the creation of many of the company’s current management...

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  • Robert F. Pence, P.E., BCEE

    President and CEO

    President and CEO of Freese and Nichols since 2002, Bob Pence has led his company through the difficult financial period that followed 9/11 and into a highly productive expansion that continues...

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  • Ron Lemons, P.E.

    Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

    Ron Lemons joined Freese and Nichols in 1973. An internationally-recognized authority on dams, Ron has led many large multi-faceted water resources projects, mentoring both experienced and younger...

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  • Michael Nichols, P.E.

    Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President

    Mike Nichols joined Freese and Nichols in 1979 and has served in multiple corporate and technical capacities, including management of the general Civil/Transportation group and Water and...

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  • Cindy Milrany, CPA

    Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer

    Cindy Milrany joined Freese and Nichols in 1984 and was named the company’s first Chief Financial Officer in 1994. A Certified Public Accountant, Cindy manages all corporate functions except...

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