Hixson Leads Annual Architectural Walk and Construction Contest
In mid-May, Hixson associates participated in our Architecture Walk and Construction Contest with fifth-grade students at our Partner in Education school, St. Francis de Sales. The program, which provides exposure to the fields of architecture and design through experiential learning, takes place in two parts: First, students were led by five Hixson volunteers and their […]
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Reflections from the 3A-SSI Summit on Hygienic Design
Recently, 3-A SSI, a non-profit organization committed to advancing food safety through hygienic equipment design, held its annual Summit on Hygienic Design. Warren Green, Vice President of Process Engineering at Hixson and a member of the 3-A SSI Steering Committee and Vice Chair of the 3-A SSI Workgroup on General Requirements (GR), attended the summit. […]
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Hixson Welcomes Heinere Ah-Sha!
Hixson is pleased to welcome Heinere Ah-Sha to our firm as Director of Civil Engineering. In this role, Heinere will oversee the firm’s Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) departments. Currently a resident of Utah who is relocating to Cincinnati with his family, Heinere holds a M.S. in Civil Engineering from […]
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Hixson Bids Farewell to Jenny Cox
After 17 years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Jenny Cox, Executive Assistant to the CEO, and Manager of our Support Services department. Never one to seek the spotlight, Jenny nonetheless was a bright star here at Hixson. Throughout her tenure, she has been an integral part of our organization, providing unwavering support, […]
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Hixson Welcomes Mike Eten!
Hixson is pleased to welcome Mike Eten to our firm. Mike joins us as a Senior Project Engineer in our Electrical Engineering department. In this role, Mike will be responsible for the creation and delivery of electrical designs, including those for high, medium, and low voltage power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems. A […]
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Hixson Names Two as Teachers of the Year!
Hixson is excited to announce that we have named two Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year! Congratulations go to: Emily Schulte, who teaches second grade at St. Mary’s School in Hyde Park. Ms. Schulte taught the son of Hixson Civil Engineer Mark Zilli. In his nomination, Mark noted that, “with a class […]
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May’s Top Posts
The unofficial start of summer has arrived, and with it, we’re starting to see the 17-year Brood XIV Cicadas emerge here at our Cincinnati headquarters. If you’re not familiar with these loud and pesky little creatures, well, let’s just say you’re lucky. And if you are here in our area, then staying inside and checking […]
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The Power of Electrically Commutated Motors (ECMs)
As energy efficiency standards become more stringent, there are many areas of focus to reduce usage, including the motor. Electrically Commutated Motors (ECMS) are becoming a more popular, sometime necessary, option to meet these new standards. The May edition of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, now available, looks at ECMs and how they offer potential long-term […]
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Hixson Rises on Courier’s Top Engineering List
The Cincinnati Business Courier recently published their annual list of Top Engineering Firms, and Hixson has once again made the top 10! We’re pleased to note that we’ve risen one spot in 2025, coming in at #6. As always, being named as a top engineering firm is a testament to the hard work our associates […]
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Hixson Promotes Luke Leindecker
Hixson is pleased to announce that Luke Leindecker has been promoted to Project Engineer in our Electrical Engineering department. In this role, Luke provides engineering design and documentation for low and medium voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and electrical controls. A resident of Green Township, Ohio, Luke holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of […]
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