News From GTA

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas office! GTA Vice President, Tom Wirth, P.E., is Principal-In-Charge of this new location.

Jeromi Kelsey, P.E., has joined GTA as an Associate and DFW Branch Manager.

We are pleased to announce that Derek Ridinger has joined GTA as an Associate in our York, Pennsylvania office. Derek has 13 years of professional experience, specializing in geotechnical engineering and construction observation and testing services.

We are pleased to announce that Brent Clemmens has joined GTA as General Counsel. An experienced attorney focusing on business law and risk management, Brent serves as chief legal officer providing legal advice to GTA, ensuring compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements, managing corporate governance, mitigating risk, overseeing contractual agreements, and supporting GTA’s growth initiatives.

Brian Awckland has 21 years of experience providing COT services with GTA. He was integral in opening the Wilkes-Barre office in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing specialized COT services performed by the office.

Zach Klaren has 13 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry and is responsible for overseeing COT projects performed by our Charlotte, NC location. He is experienced in managing and providing consulting on residential, commercial, institutional, and highway/roadway projects in North and South Carolina.

Robert Magyar is a geotechnical engineer, licensed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and has been with GTA since graduating from Penn State University in 2013. He oversees geotechnical engineering and construction observation and testing and special inspection services projects performed by our Abingdon, MD location.