G.E.C., Inc. (GEC)

We are looking forward to connecting with industry clients and colleagues next week at the Louisiana Transportation Conference. See you at the River Center on Monday, March 17! GEC staff will be at Booth #9 for the duration of the conference!

In honor of Women in Construction Week, we’d like to give a huge shout out to the incredible women in our construction department. Thank you for being such an essential part of our team! #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek2025

Happy Mardi Gras! GEC’s offices will be closed this Tuesday, March 4. Since 1986, GEC has provided a variety of engineering, environmental, and construction management services throughout Louisiana. Visit www.gecinc.com/careers to view our open positions and join the GEC Krewe!

It's Friday of #Eweek2025, and our Vice President, Bliss Kelley Bernard, P.E., has had an exceptionally busy month! She has attended five networking events: JESC in Lafayette, Baton Rouge MATHCOUNTS Regional Competition, LES State Honors and Awards, and the LES Baton Rouge Honors and Awards. Last night, she participated in the well-attended LES Baton Rouge Chapter Engineer's Week Celebration along with Luis Diaz Jr., P.E., Logan Michel, P.E. , Hector Zuniga, Sherri LeBas, Drake Helton, P.E., and Mario Durbic. The Governor’s Office and the East Baton Rouge Mayor’s Office issued proclamations in honor of Engineer’s Week, recognizing the contributions of the Louisiana Engineering Society (LES), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS). As Chapter President, Bliss accepted the proclamation on behalf of LES. This month, she has connected with key industry professionals, promoted mathematics achievement to middle school students, and celebrated Engineers Week — all while managing multiple design projects! Networking is crucial for building professional relationships, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration. GEC is honored to have such an involved and dedicated professional with us.

For Day 4 of #Eweek2025, we are highlighting one of many social opportunities that GEC offers to our employees. Last week, GEC had a “Taco Social," catered by Zippy’s, which encouraged more employees to step out of their offices and enjoy some great food together at the end of the workday. Our employee morale team plans these initiatives to promote GEC’s culture of empowering employees to seek out teamwork. Celebrating Engineers Week reminds us of the importance of fostering a supportive and engaging work environment for our talented engineers and employees.

For Day 3 of #Eweek2025, we want to highlight how our engineers at GEC actively participate in organizational meetings to stay updated on industry trends, news, and networking opportunities. According to ACEC Louisiana, “The American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana (ACEC of Louisiana) is the business association of over 130 Louisiana engineering firms, providing tools and educational opportunities to become better business owners and managers. ACEC of Louisiana is a Member Organization of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).” On Monday, February 10th, ACEC Louisiana hosted a Networking Luncheon at Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Baton Rouge. The event featured a talk by Gregory Sepeda, P.E., on “The Future of Our Professional Engineering Workforce.” GEC attendees included Sherri Lebas, P.E., Bliss Bernard, P.E., and Johnny Bradberry, President.

Engineering plays a crucial role in crafting solutions that will define tomorrow. From the rise of written plans to advancements in artificial intelligence, engineers have consistently driven progress, enhancing our lives to be more efficient, comfortable, and interconnected. For Tuesday of #Eweek2025, we have 6 engineers who provided their comments on engineering and the industry: Nicole Forsyth E.I., Luis Diaz Jr., P.E., Bliss Kelley Bernard, P.E., Chris Nipper P.E., Drake Helton, P.E., and Hector Zuniga E.I. Visit?https://lnkd.in/gSUyT4F7 to learn more about #Eweek2025!

Engineers Week 2025 is February 16-22! Today, we’ll be kicking off with how our engineers contribute to advancing women in transportation. Our Senior Vice President, Sherri LeBas, and Vice President, Bliss Bernard, proudly represented women in transportation at the WTS Greater Baton Rouge Chapter February luncheon. The event featured Raquel Garcia, Project Director for Louisiana Bridge Builders, presenting on this significant DOTD project. GEC is honored to contribute as the Owner Verification Firm to the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Project, Louisiana's largest P3 initiative. Pictured from GEC are Sherri LeBas, Hector Zuniga, Bliss Bernard, and Logan Michel. #Eweek2025

Please welcome Gary Icenogle, P.E. and Matthew Slocum to the GEC team. Mr. Icenogle is a Senior Civil Professional Engineer and Mr. Slocum is a certified inspector. They will both be working in GEC’s construction division. Welcome Gary and Matthew!

Last Wednesday, Dr. Chuck Carr Brown received the Distinguished Servant Leadership Award from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation at the Huntsman Foundation Huddle Up for Hope Awards Banquet. The event featured sports personality James JB Brown as the keynote speaker. Congratulations, Dr. Brown!