Ackerman-Estvold’s Samson Earns Professional Certification

Minot, N.D. – Ackerman-Estvold is pleased to announce that Patrick Samson recently earned his Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

The CFM certification is a national program which started in 1999 and is overseen by the ASFPM. CFM’s serve as trusted local advisors who promote safe floodplain development, assist communities with the National Flood Insurance Program requirements, reduce community liability through mitigation, and aid in public outreach and understanding of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps.

Mr. Samson currently serves as a Vice President of Ackerman-Estvold and leads the municipal group. He is a registered Professional Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Samson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Minot, ND, with additional office locations in Williston, ND, and Boise, ID. The firm provides planning, design, and construction services for public and private clients throughout North Dakota, Idaho, and surrounding states. For more information about Ackerman-Estvold, or the services we provide visit us at www.ackerman-estvold.com.

Ackerman-Estvold Announces Cole Jones, EI, as Civil Engineer

Minot, N.D. – Cole Jones, EI, has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as a full-time Civil Engineer. Mr. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. He has worked in the Minot office as a seasonal intern for the last four summers. Mr. Jones will be working in the construction group providing inspection on the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineering and architecture firm with corporate headquarters in Minot, ND, and an additional office location in Williston, ND. The firm provides planning, design, and construction services for public and private clients throughout North Dakota and surrounding states. For more information about Ackerman-Estvold, or the services we provide visit us at www.ackerman-estvold.com.

Ackerman-Estvold’s Anderson Earns Professional License

Minot, N.D. – Ackerman-Estvold is pleased to announce that Ryan Anderson, AIA, NCARB, recently earned his South Dakota architecture license from the Board of Registration.

Anderson has over 15 years of architecture industry experience and has been with Ackerman-Estvold for nearly two years serving as Senior Architect in the Minot office. His work includes project management, building code studies, cost estimating, project development, construction drawings and specifications, and construction administration throughout the region. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Minot, ND, with an additional office location in Williston, ND. The firm provides planning, design, and construction services for public and private clients throughout North Dakota and surrounding states. For more information about Ackerman-Estvold, or the services we provide visit us at www.ackerman-estvold.com.