Overland Park, Kan. (June 9, 2008) – Black & Veatch, a
leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, announced
today it has named Timothy W. Triplett as its General Counsel and President of
the company’s Legal Division.
Black & Veatch’s Legal Division provides legal and business
advice on a variety of the company’s commercial matters, including bidding,
negotiations, marketing, new business opportunities, financing mechanisms, risk
management and claims settlement issues. In addition, Black & Veatch legal
professionals oversee the company’s contract administration and review
processes, as well as corporate, engineering and construction licenses.
“Tim joins us with a good balance of Black & Veatch project
experience, having worked effectively with us for more than 25 years as outside
counsel,” said Len C. Rodman, Chairman, President and CEO of Black &
Veatch. “This experience will bring a new dimension and perspective to the
general counsel role.”
Chris Hedemann, former General Counsel at Black & Veatch,
is retiring after 14 years of service that included helping transform the
company from a partnership to an employee-owned corporation. Triplett will work
closely with Hedemann during this leadership transition.
Triplett has more than 30 years of experience in the construction and
engineering area, including substantial background in litigation, arbitration
and mediation of multi-million dollar United States and international issues.
Prior to joining Black & Veatch, he was founding member and partner of a
Kansas City practice that focuses on national and international commercial and
construction/engineering litigation. He also has held numerous leadership
positions at another international law firm.
In 2003, Triplett was chosen for inclusion in Best Lawyers in
America, and is currently listed on both the Commercial Litigation and
Construction Law panels. He is a member of several international construction
law and arbitration organizations, and serves on the American Arbitration
Association’s construction arbitration neutrals panel and Construction Advisory
Committee. Triplett received his bachelor’s of science from Southwest Baptist
College in 1975, and his juris doctor from the University of Missouri –
Columbia School of Law in 1977.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction
company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water,
telecommunications, management consulting, federal and environmental markets.
Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions
that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions are
provided from the broad line of service expertise available within Black &
Veatch, including conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering
design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management,
program management, construction management, environmental, security design and
consulting, management consulting and infrastructure planning. With $3.2
billion in revenue, the employee-owned company has more than 100 offices
worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries on six
continents. The company’s Web site address is www.bv.com.
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