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Ken Dunn, RLA and Managing Member of Soltesz’s Lanham office, hosted the annual Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) Prince George’s County Chapter Breakfast on March 26, 2018 in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ken serves as MBIA’s Prince George’s County Chairman. MBIA members and non-members including builders, developers, consultants and regulators were encouraged to share their thoughts on how to work together to create a better Prince George’s County over coffee and breakfast at this morning’s event. The event was well received, with nearly 150 people in attendance. Several notable guests attended the event including Senator Chris Van Hollen; Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III; Dannielle M. Glaros, County Council Chair; and Betty Hewlett, Vice-Chair of the Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission; in addition to several Council Members Pictured above: Ken Dunn presenting an award to Katina Shoulars, award recipient of MBIA’s Quality of Life Award, which is given for demonstrating a genuine concern for the quality of life in the County. The recipient fosters an atmosphere of partnership with the industry.

Employees are one of our greatest assets, and what better way to show our gratitude for all they do then starting the day off with a robust breakfast? All offices brought in breakfast for our employees as a token of our appreciation for all that they do, not just on National Employee Appreciation Day, but every day!

Just in time for the cold weather, each employee received an Under Armour ¼ zip. Employees from Soltesz’s six offices in the DC Metropolitan Area have exemplified the commitment to excellence required for driving success and growth for the company and clients. Communication and teamwork are vital aspects of Soltesz’s success. It takes a cohesive team effort to develop a process that is efficient and exceeds client expectations.Soltesz is excited and positive about the opportunities for continued growth and success in 2018.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Muirkirk pond was a significant individual project within the program. Soltesz identified the opportunity, determined the credit, obtained the landowner permission, designed and permitted the pond, while delivering the project on time and within budget. Projects like Muirkirk were identified across the County and have been a key element of MS4 CleanWater Partnership initiative, an innovative Public-Private Partnership approach to the success of the Prince George’s County requirements that are managed and led by Corvias Solutions.

The Maryland Housing Conference is the largest and most comprehensive housing forum in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been partnering with the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) for the past 15 years. Community development leaders, housing authorities, home builders, legislators and more came together to discuss solutions and opportunities for home ownership in Maryland.Jim Soltesz, President & CEO of Soltesz Inc., was the moderator of The Future of Suburban Communities session with panelists Jeff Caruso, CEO of Caruso Homes; David Flanagan, Principal & President of Elm Street Development, Inc.; and Val Lazdins, Planning Director for Howard County. In light of shifting economic factors and lifestyle preferences, suburban communities in Maryland are adapting. To stay competitive, some municipalities are investing in walkable spaces that feature a mix of uses - stands in opposition to the distinct separation of land uses that has defined suburban living for so long. Suburban counties are capitalizing on this trend to continue growth in Maryland.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

The Lobster Festival has taken place every year since the inception of the club in 1975. Participants enjoyed amazing food, live music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and much more.Dave Cooksey, Senior Vice President in our Waldorf office, has been a member of the Rotary Club for many years. The Lobster Festival supports scholarships, donations, and community service activities. 100% of the money raised goes to local scholarships and charities throughout Charles County.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Soltesz held its annual Toys for Tots luncheon on December 12, 2017 with a huge turnout for donations. The toys collected will be able to fulfill the holiday dreams of children, who would otherwise be overlooked. Tom Chicca of the Rockville office provides a lunch buffet every year for all Rockville employees who want to support this campaign.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Soltesz supports the community and the arts through our annual holiday art competition at the school in memory of Mario A. Loiederman. The theme this year was "diversity".Here are some of the fun entries from the students for the 2017 Holiday Card. The 2017 winners are:1st Place - Julia Grimm2nd Place - Sydney White3rd Place - Amber AuthCongratulations to our winners!Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Most recently, Ed served as Vice President and Director of Environmental Engineering for Soltesz. His leadership skills and brilliant delivery of client services have been outstanding, which led to his promotion to Vice President in 2011. Ed has been with the firm since 2003 and has 30 years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering and land use planning in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Planning from Frostburg State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland. Ed’s project experience is broad based over a wide range of civil engineering projects including industrial, commercial, residential, retail, survey, and municipal land development projects of varying complexity and sizes.As you are aware, David Cooksey has retired from the firm after 21 years serving as an Officer of the company. He has had a tremendous career in building the Southern Maryland operations, and we wish him all the best. Dave will continue to serve a role with the company as a Consultant, with the title of Director of Strategic Planning and Entitlement.We look forward to continuing with our success in Southern Maryland.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

The Regional Medical Center will be located at Largo Town Center. It will be directly accessible from the Capital Beltway's (I-495) Arena Drive Exit 15.Soltesz is honored to be performing site civil services for this new state-of-the-art Regional Medical Center that is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System. It will be the first teaching hospital in Southern Maryland that will include a 600,000 SF facility with an 11-story main patient care building, 205 private inpatient rooms, and eight operating rooms. The medical center is expected to open in 2021.Soltesz is a professional services engineering firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1980, Soltesz is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with six offices strategically located throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.