Denise Bevan joins Freese and Nichols to lead client development in Central and Northeast Florida from our Jacksonville office. Denise has spent time as an environmental consultant serving as a Senior Project Manager, and 17 years with the City of Palm Coast, most recently in the role of City Manager.
Learn MoreA broadly experienced water conveyance authority, Rusty chairs the American Water Works Association’s Concrete Pressure Pipe Installation Standards Subcommittee.
Learn MoreFreese and Nichols’ second century in business began with its worst year ever. In 1995, it sustained its first annual loss, and the prospect of a sale loomed. The firm needed new strategic direction and radical changes to survive.
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Learn MoreFreese and Nichols has earned a spot on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list, coming in at No. 75.
Learn MoreFreese and Nichols has been a pioneer in designing roads, highways and bridges since the 1890s. Our legacy continues as we collaborate with transportation agencies, cities and counties to deliver innovative and effective solutions.
Learn MoreFreese and Nichols has been recognized in ENR’s annual Top Professional Services Firms report, ranking 59th among the Top 100 Construction Management/PM-for-Fee Firms.
Learn MoreViraj brings his expertise to the Micro-Constituents Community’s efforts to provide leadership on challenges and solutions surrounding contaminants including PFAS, microplastics and 1,4-dioxane.
Learn MoreMatt Salmon, Water Resource Design, and Kiara Horton, Environmental Science, have been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) New Orleans Branch for their contributions to the engineering field and the local community.
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Our first president following Freese and Nichols’ incorporation in 1976, Jim Nichols was precise, principled and kind. Jim served as company president for 11 years, followed by 14 years as Board Chairman and 14 as a Chairman Emeritus. Well into his 90s, Jim remained a presence at Freese and Nichols: advising project teams, consulting with clients and teaching professional ethics classes.
Learn MoreThe Baldrige recognition reflects our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and long-term service to the communities where our employees live and work.
Learn MoreIn the 1920s, our firm designed a water supply reservoir for Paris, Texas. A century later and 23 miles to the west, we helped develop Texas’ first new major reservoir in 30 years. Bois d’Arc Lake went into service in 2023 as an essential new water source for 2 million North Texans.
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