Brian Spano, P.E.

Experience

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  Pella Corporation

  May 2000 - Feb 2002

  Quality Engineer

  Communicated to vendors, customers, operators, and management regarding the quality aspects of the Pella ProLine Double Hung window brand. Implemented and qualified projects to improve customer satisfaction, increase productivity, decrease cost, and improve quality. Lead and participated in workshops to address quality issues with staff, including the implementationof a new audit procedure and design changes to improve the overall quality of the ProLine Double Hung unit. Managed quality technicians and specialists to perform quality auditting and reporting to management and staff. Show less

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  Haynes Equipment Company, Inc.

  Feb 2002 - Feb 2006

  Sales Engineer

  Worked with municipal and industrial clients to design/sell water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment for improving the quality of water and wastewater within respective environments and practices. Boosted sales for represented manufacturers in the Kansas territory. Developed an annual budget and purchasing plan for advertising and marketing within the sales territory. Maintained company website and manufacturers line card. Conducted presentations on various topics at local trade show conferences and hosted workshops. Show less

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  Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

  Feb 2006 - now

  Provide leadership to the national practice areas for the engineering operations within the private sector. Engineering operations includes structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, and construction administration of our industrial and railroad projects. Primary focus is to manage project delivery teams, client relationships, sales, and growth for the private sector. Managed the Colorado Operations for the Municipal Services Division. Supervised and conducted project management and marketing efforts from the Denver and Colorado Springs offices for municipal efforts and growth of our services in Colorado, and collaborated with other locations to offer current and future clients full services offered by Wilson & Company. Managed the Salina Operations for the Municipal Services Division. Supervised and conducted project management and marketing efforts for municipal projects in Kansas, assisted in the growth of our services beyond Kansas and into new market sectors, and collaborated with other locations to offer current and future clients full services offered by Wilson & Company. Managed the Water and Wastewater Service Unit for all the locations and operations within the Municipal Services Division. Worked with water and wastewater engineering staff to market municipal clients; manage the design and construction efforts for water / wastewater engineering services; and establish individual and operational goals. Managed the Salina, KS Operations for the Water & Wastewater Division. Supervised and conducted project management and marketing efforts for water and wastewater projects in Kansas. Managed the design, bidding, and construction related activities for multiple water and wastewater projects for Kansas municipal and industrial clients. Provided assistance in the design, bidding, and construction related activities for water and wastewater projects for Kansas municipal and industrial clients.

  • Vice President of Private Infrastructure Operations

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Service Unit Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Operations Manager

    Dec 2009 - Jan 2014

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2009

  • Project Designer

    Feb 2006 - Dec 2007