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Lehman Engineers adds Jim Marhefka to Environmental Team

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Hollidaysburg, PA – P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is very pleased to announce that professional geologist Mr. Jim Marhefka has joined the firm as an environmental scientist.  

Marhefka, of Mineral Point, Cambria County, brings more than 33 years of experience working as a senior geologist in the civil engineering industry.  He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. 

Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is made up of a growing team of highly skilled professionals and experienced specialists in transportation design, structural engineering, site development, surveying, environmental science, environmental characterization and remediation, geology, and construction services. Lehman Engineers currently maintains offices in Hollidaysburg and Bedford, PA.

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Danielle Mueller, Scholarship Awardee

Joe Lehman, President at P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers, presented a $500 scholarship to Danielle Mueller.
Danielle will be studying Aerospace Engineering at PSU in the fall!
Best wishes Danielle! We hope to see you back at Lehman Engineers!

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Lehman Engineers Promotes Garrett Leopold to Utility Coordinator

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA – P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is very pleased to announce the promotion of Garrett Leopold as its new Utility Coordinator.  Leopold, of Lewistown, has more than 7 years of experience as a Designer in Lehman’s Highway Department. 

Garrett has performed utility coordination activities on transportation projects throughout the state of Pennsylvania for PennDOT and the PA Turnpike Commission.  He is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the PA College of Technology.

P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is made up of a growing team of highly skilled professionals and experienced specialists in transportation design, structural engineering, site development, surveying, environmental science, environmental characterization and remediation, geology, and construction services. Lehman Engineers currently maintains offices in Hollidaysburg and Bedford, PA.

 

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“20 Under 40” Awardee Ryan Granville

We are proud to announce that Ryan Granville has been selected as one of the  2022 “20 Under 40” awardees.  Criteria for nomination include business success, entrepreneurial spirt and community service of those who have contributed to the betterment of life in the region.  Eligible for selection are people who either live or work in Blair County and who will not be 40 years old until after July 1st.  The “20 Under 40” is a joint venture between the Altoona Mirror and the Blair Chamber.  This year, PJL is proud to announce that Ryan has been chosen for this prestigious award.  Chuck Meyers, P.E. at PJL, states, “Ryan is a smart, hardworking and talented engineer.  He knows the work inside and out – from establishing design criteria, to developing alternatives, recommending proposed features and finally delivering a set of plans.”  Congratulations Ryan!!

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Adopt-A-Highway

This project dates back to the 80’s.  On March 9, 1985, the first-ever Adopt-a-Highway sign is erected on Texas’s Highway 69. The highway was adopted by the Tyler Civitan Club, which committed to picking up trash along a designated two-mile stretch of the road.

The Adopt-a-Highway program really began the year before, when James Evans, an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, noticed litter blowing out of the back of a pickup truck he was following in Tyler, Texas. Concerned about the increasing cost to the government of keeping roadways clean, Evans soon began asking community groups to volunteer to pick up trash along designated sections of local highways. Evans got no takers for his idea; however, Billy Black, the public information officer for the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation, took up the cause and organized the first official Adopt-a-Highway program, which included training and equipment for volunteers. After the Tyler Civitan Club’s sign went up on March 9, other groups volunteered to beautify their own stretches of highway. The program eventually spread to the rest of the U.S. and to such countries as Canada, Japan and New Zealand.

Businesses, schools and churches are among the main organizations to participate in the Adopt-a-Highway (also known in some places as Sponsor-a-Highway) program. 

Our firm has been involved in these efforts for years and has adopted a portion of our local highway.  Annually, our firm adopts the section on Route 36 between the YMCA to the intersection at Chimney Rocks and Bedford Street.  This year, the Adopt-A-Highway project was held on Monday, May 16th.  The weather held out for our great PJL crew and for a huge clean up in our community!  Part of the clean up included dawning our safety vests, gloves, and trash bags and hitting the highway in teams.

A huge thank you goes out to those that participated in the 2022 Adopt-A-Highway project. The crew involved this year was as follows:  Joe, Joey, Lauren and Betsy Lehman, Husam Obeid, Jim Frank, Elizabeth Heggi, Ken Szala, Bob Bryant, Marty Malone, Ryan Granville, Adam Shriver, Chantal Sisko, and Tammie Fleck.

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P. JOSEPH LEHMAN, Inc. Welcomes Cody Becker, Summer Intern

Cody Becker, our summer intern, began on Wednesday, May 11th and will be with us until August.  He is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.  He expects to graduate in April, 2023. His hobbies include being active, weightlifting, playing baseball, skiing, and basketball.  Cody also enjoys watching UFC fights in his spare time.  He resides with his father, Tim and stepmother, Julie. He has an older brother, TJ and a younger brother, Jacob.  We also want to mention his family dog, Pepper. 

While interning, Cody will shadow Adam Katrancha, P.E., who has 25 years experience in the engineering field.  Cody will be learning all aspects of engineering with hands on experience traveling to various sites throughout the state.  We welcome Cody and hope that P. JOSEPH LEHMAN, Inc., provides a vital role in his completion of his degree at UPJ!

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Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride & Walk Campaign for DREAMS GO ON raises $32,464.62

Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride & Walk Campaign for DREAMS GO ON raises $32,464.62

     On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the 15th Annual Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk was held to benefit Dreams Go On, which provides therapeutic horseback riding sessions to children and young adults in Blair County, PA.  This event took place at Canoe Creek State Park and is a unique event which brings horse and trail walking enthusiasts together for a great cause.

     Horseback riders were guided by Karen Kurtz, lead therapeutic horseback riding instructor at Dreams Go On, and trail walkers were invited to walk the trails as a group. Riders and walkers also had the pleasure of meeting Emma Brooks, the 2021 Dreams Go On Goodwill Ambassador. Emma is an amazing 16-year-old lady with Autism. Her therapeutic riding experiences have been a huge factor in her gaining so much strength through her journey. Emma lives in Roaring Spring with her parents, Fred and Lori Brooks.

     The public was invited to register to participate in the event. All horse trail riders and trail walkers are encouraged to register and collect pledges to donate to Dreams Go On.  Corporate, organizations, and family teams were encouraged to participate as well with top fundraising teams receiving a pizza party at Best Way Pizza in Duncansville, gift cards from Hoss’s Steak and Sea House / Marzoni’s, and DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash All-Day passes.  An award was given to the Holliday Real Estate Team for their contribution of $2,125.00 and the second place team award was given to Saint Francis Phi Lambda Psi ladies for their $2,020.00 contribution.  The top individual fundraising award went to Amy Robinson, with a $500 donation.  Second and third place were awarded to Aaron Rose and Connie Kensinger with $300 and $200 contributions!

     P. JOSEPH LEHMAN, Inc., appreciated the following sponsors: Barn Sponsors consisted of Altoona AMBUCS, Holliday Real Estate, LLC, Reliance Bank, The Bruno & Lena DeGol Family Foundation, and UPMC Altoona. Stirrup Sponsors consisted of 1st Summit Bank, Altoona First Savings Bank, Arrow Land Solutions, Confidential Insurance Consulting, DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash, Encompass Health, Fiore True Value Hardware, French Engineering, LLC, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Imler’s Poultry, Congressman John Joyce and Dr. Alice Joyce, Ketrow Kurtz Travel, LLC, Kiwanis Club of Altoona, St. Michael’s Church, Stultz Real Estate, The Markosky Engineering Group, Inc., Best Way Pizza, and Urban & Blattenberger, PC.  The Mane Sponsors were Bartolotta Vision Care, LLC, Burgmeier’s Hauling, Inc., Comfort Inn/Comfort Suites Altoona, Empower Business Solutions Inc., Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Grove Miller Engineering, Inc., Harcon Corporation, Jersey Shore State Bank, Link Computer Corporation, Looks Hair Design, Inc., NPC, Inc., Roaring Spring Blank Book Co., S&T Bank, Seltzer Financial Strategies/Equity Concepts, Sheetz, Inc., Stuckey Automotive, the RADD Development Co., Lucky’s Beer Distributor, Ward Transport & Logistics, and Young, Oakes, Brown & Company, PC. 

     Joe Lehman stated, “Many thanks go out to all who contributed time and donations to help us achieve the greatest fundraising year ever.  With the extraordinary efforts of the planning committee, $32,464.62 was raised during this event. The trail ride and walk has been ongoing since 2006 and $296,203.66 has been raised to date! We are so pleased to be able to support Dreams Go On and the great work they do in our community.” Event planning is underway for this year’s Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk to take place on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

     Currently, volunteers are always needed at the therapeutic horseback Dreams GO On facility located on Turkey Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, PA. Please contact Deb Kelly at dkelly1006@atlanticbb.net to learn how to become a therapeutic horseback riding volunteer and visit www.DreamsGoOn.com for more information.

Press Photo Presentation of the $32,464.62 check from the Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk Committee to Benefit Dreams Go On are: (from left) From Lehman Engineers: Joe Lehman, Jr., P.E., President; Event Co-Chair: Betsy Lehman, Special Projects Director; Jim Frank, Client Services Representative; Martin Malone, Client Services Director; Denise Lear, Controller; Ashley O’Neil, Assistant II; and Deb Kelly, DGO Board Member.

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Lehman Engineers adds Evan Cardoza to Bridge Team

Lehman Engineers adds Evan Cardoza to Bridge Team

Hollidaysburg, PA – P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is very pleased to announce that Mr. Evan Cardoza has joined the firm as a Bridge Designer.  

Cardoza, of Altoona, brings his knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to Lehman’s Bridge Engineering Department.  He is a 2021 graduate of Penn State Altoona where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. 

Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is made up of a growing team of highly skilled professionals and experienced specialists in transportation design, structural engineering, site development, surveying, environmental science, environmental characterization and remediation, geology, and construction services. Lehman Engineers currently maintains offices in Hollidaysburg and Bedford, PA.

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Bedford County Business Hall of Fame Award

Jim Frank, Client Services Representative, Joe Lehman, Jr., President, and Marty Malone, Client Services Director, proudly accepted a newly issued and redesigned Bedford County Business Hall of Fame Award from the Bedford Chamber. The award was recently redesigned and awarded during the March 4th Bedford Chamber event to reflect Bedford images and symbolism. P. JOSEPH LEHMAN, Inc., Consulting Engineers, was originally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019 and has been honored to be a member of the Bedford Chamber for many years.

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Chantal Sisko joins Lehman Engineers as our newest Environmental Scientist

Chantal Sisko- Press Release

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