GeoStabilization International Expands Engineering Team, Deepening Technical Expertise Across North America
WESTMINSTER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 /GeoStabilization International, the leading geohazard mitigation team in North America, is strengthening its professional expertise and technical capabilities with the addition of nine new engineering and estimating professionals across the U.S. and Canada. These strategic hires enhance the company 's ability to deliver rapid, locally informed solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.
"Our engineering team is the backbone of GeoStabilization International, bringing specialized expertise and regional knowledge to every project," said Gina Hinman-Trulli, chief people officer at GeoStabilization International. "With the addition of these new engineers, we 're further strengthening our nationwide presence - ensuring that communities have local experts ready to respond quickly with innovative solutions that keep infrastructure safe and resilient."
Project Development Engineers
As project development engineer, National Accounts, Coleman Hogan drives business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding key accounts, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. In this role, he develops and executes account strategies that align with customer needs while ensuring seamless collaboration across internal teams. Hogan brings more than two decades of experience driving growth in industries ranging from oil and gas to civil construction, and a passion for fostering strategic partnerships and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. Hogan also served seven years in the military, including an appointment to the United Nations Command - an experience that has helped sharpen his leadership, discipline, and critical thinking skills.
As a project development engineer in New York, John Foltsworks closely with clients to identify needs and develop tailored solutions. Folts manages key accounts across the New York region, conducts negotiations and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of services. He has more than 14 years of geotechnical consulting experience and 17 years in sales engineering, with a focus on GeoSythentics and Retaining walls.
A project development engineer in Indiana, Shawn Marcum oversees the planning and execution of engineering projects across the region, ensuring they meet client specifications and project goals. He works closely with internal teams to deliver solutions efficiently, manage resources, and oversee project timelines. Marcum brings more than 25 years of consulting expertise in geotechnical explorations, instrumentation analysis and reporting, with experience across diverse sectors including roadways, bridges, levees, dams, water and wastewater facilities, and airports.
As a project development engineer, power and utilities, Daniel Leesupports customers within the energy market. In this role, he identifies and assesses geohazard risks within the industry, develops long-term stabilization solutions and provides project oversight from development to completion. Lee comes to GSI with a background in mechanical engineering and more than 5 years of experience delivering high-voltage transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across the U.S.
Engineering Leadership
As principal engineer, in Colorado, Thomas Pannell serves as both a technical leader and mentor, guiding a team of engineers to deliver elegant designs, accurate estimations, and exceptional client service. He is responsible for overseeing all engineering and estimating activities across the region, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Pannell has spent the last 15 years working in land development, building expertise in site planning and infrastructure design. Throughout his career, he has managed complex land development projects, as well as overseeing teams to ensure project success and maintain client satisfaction.
As estimating manager, Marshal Snead leads the company 's national estimating strategy, and oversees the proposal team to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive estimates. In this role, he integrates technical expertise with strategic pricing, field insight, and client objectives to ensure both successful proposal outcomes and strong field performance. Snead brings a background in civil engineering, a specialization in large-diameter drilled shafts for design-build infrastructure projects and more than a decade of expertise in project management and estimating.
Pursuit Engineers
As pursuit engineer III in Calgary, Alberta, Kurt Thorsendeploys advanced sales processes and tools to develop account plans that achieve sales targets and drive growth. He builds and maintains strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders, ensuring client needs are addressed, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. Thorsen brings a wealth of project management experience to the team from various industry sectors, including civil earthworks, demolition, vertical transportation, municipal and commercial.
As a pursuit engineer III in California, Patrick Thomas leverages innovative processes and tools to create strategic account plans that support growth and meet sales targets. He cultivates and sustains relationships with key decision-makers and works across internal teams, ensuring clients ' needs are effectively understood and addressed. With a background in geology and experience as a grading deputy, Thomas has more than eight years of professional experience in the geotechnical, engineering, geology and construction industries.
As a pursuit engineer in Hawaii, Nick Fotschimplements account plans to achieve sales targets and growth objectives, identifies new business opportunities with existing accounts and expands GSI 's client base. He builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, working alongside teams to identify potential risks, address concerns and propose sustainable mitigation solutions. Fotsch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having previously worked as a Project Manager traveling across the Hawaiian Islands, and most recently as an engineer where he gained invaluable experience navigating federal projects.
GeoStabilization International employs more than 700 dedicated professionals throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more about the Veteran First hiring policy, summer internship program, and current openings, visit https://www.geostabilization.com/careers/.
About GeoStabilization International®
GeoStabilization International® is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. GeoStabilization specializes in emergency slope stabilization and landslide repair, rockfall mitigation, grouting, and micropiles using design/build contracting. GeoStabilization International 's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. Their expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow them to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. Please visit our website for more information.
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