Hixson Adds New Shareholder
At Hixson’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting, Bret Heckman was announced as the newest shareholder of our privately held firm. In his role as Manager of our Process Utilities department, Bret oversees the team responsible for the seamless integration of vendor and OEM utility requirements, including developing information for equipment lists and equipment utility requirements, assisting […]
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Three Questions with…Patricia Heimbrock
For the past two decades, Hixson Senior Communications Specialist Patricia Heimbrock has worn many hats in support of our communications efforts, playing an instrumental role in delivering a clear and consistent message across newsletters, social media, video, and other channels. To mark this milestone anniversary, we asked Patricia to share her thoughts on these three […]
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Hixson Welcomes Ryan Studer
Hixson is pleased to announce that Ryan Studer, P.E., has joined our firm as a Senior Project Engineer in our Structural Engineering department! In this role, Ryan delivers structural analysis and design services and coordinates structural systems across Hixson’s multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions. A resident of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Ryan holds both an […]
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Hixson Promotes John Tunningley
Hixson is pleased to announce that John Tunningley, R.A., PMP, NCARB, has been promoted to Senior Project Manager! In this position, John serves as the primary point of communication between Hixson project teams and the client, communicating and monitoring the scope, schedule, and budget of the project. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and […]
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Hixson’s Nathan Arnold Attends IDFA Dairy Forum
Nathan Arnold recently attended the 2026 IDFA Dairy Forum and came away energized by the experience! Throughout the week, the conversations, sessions, and connections on display reflected the momentum, innovation, and optimism shaping today’s dairy industry. “As architects and engineers supporting dairy processors, we value the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders about the […]
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Hixson Welcomes Lindsay Bennett
Hixson is pleased to announce that Lindsay Bennett has joined our firm as an Engineer in our Structural Engineering department! In this role, Lindsay will support the development of structural designs by preparing drawings, assisting with engineering calculations, and collaborating closely with project teams on specifications. Lindsay holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the […]
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Hixson Welcomes Brian Wulfeck
Hixson is pleased to announce that Brian Wulfeck, P.E., has joined our firm as a Project Engineer in Hixson’s Structural Engineering department! In this role, Brian is responsible for providing structural analysis and design services, coordinating the structural system with other Hixson disciplines, and communicating with team members, clients, and contractors. A resident of Southgate, […]
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Hixson Promotes Juan Carolos Negrete
Hixson is pleased to announce that Juan Carlos Negrete has been promoted to Senior Project Engineer in our Structural Engineering department. In this role, Juan Carlos provides structural analysis and design services as well as coordinating structural systems with other Hixson disciplines. He holds both a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Structural […]
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Three Questions with Matt Helmer
2026 marks Matthew Helmer’s 30th anniversary with Hixson! We asked Matt, a Project Leader in Hixson’s Civil Engineering department, to answer three questions for us: 1. You’ve been at Hixson for a long time. What are some of the key reasons why you’ve chosen to stay here at Hixson? It really is a great place […]
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Welcoming Our Spring Term Co-ops!
Hixson, a long-time supporter of cooperative education, is pleased to announce that we have seven students joining us as co-ops for the Spring semester! Returning to Hixson are: Jess Jenkins, Mechanical Engineering Sam Rivas, Electrical Engineering New to Hixson are: Alia Ali, Architecture Ben Hack, Structural Engineering Ashton Mason, Plumbing Engineering Grace Reker, Interior Design […]
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