FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chantilly, VA – November 6, 2024 – ECS Group of Companies (ECS), a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities engineering, proudly announces April Snyder joined the firm to develop and manage our new materials science lab. She brings more than 25 years of experience in materials testing and analysis utilizing a wide array of analytical techniques to evaluate the properties and performance of materials to make sure they meet specifications and to uncover the root cause of failures when they do not.
Snyder is poised to make an immediate impact in her role as materials science lab manager. Her proven track record of providing results aligns with ECS’ business goals.
“We are excited to welcome April as the manager of our new materials science lab. With decades of experience in forensics, materials evaluation, materials performance, research and actively contributing to industry advancements, her expertise is invaluable,” said regional manager of facilities services, Jigar Desai.
In her role, Snyder is responsible for developing a materials laboratory at ECS to enhance services with materials testing and evaluations and expand service offerings to support the facilities engineering and construction materials sectors.
“Adding April to the team helps us become a trusted advisor and consultant of choice for our clients,” said Mid-Atlantic facilities vice president, Michael Sladki. “By bringing petrographic lab services in-house, we are more of a ‘one-stop shop’ when it comes to structural forensics.”
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Snyder has been featured in more than 20 publications throughout her career and is active in industry standards development for concrete materials. She also served as the first female president of Pittsburgh’s American Concrete Institute (ACI) chapter.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to create something from the ground up,” said Snyder. “I am ready to leave a legacy within the industry that will make an impact and grow long after my involvement.”
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About ECS
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities coast-to-coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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