Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) holds company-wide meetings throughout the year to provide progress updates on strategic initiatives, share insights across disciplines and geographies, and recognize professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the firm. During the most recent meeting, CMT’s Recognition Committee, along with CMT CEO Bill Bailey, PE, SE, presented awards to deserving individuals. Firm leaders also highlighted milestone employment anniversaries, announced new professional certification recipients, and welcomed new team members and interns who joined CMT in the past year.
Recognizing Professional Excellence
CMT’s long-standing employee recognition program is a testament to the firm’s commitment to expressing appreciation for employee contributions and excellence. All awarded individuals were nominated by colleagues at the firm.
Emerging Professional Award
This award recognizes individuals who exhibit strong involvement with CMT or professional organizations. It pays tribute to those who serve as positive influences within the firm, demonstrating qualities of service, fellowship, leadership, and unwavering commitment.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Dylan Buechler, PE
Based in the Indianapolis, IN, office, Dylan has shown exceptional resourcefulness through his participation in CMT’s Continuous Improvement Initiative (CI²), Employee Advisory Council, and CMT Academy. He has also contributed to the Joliet Alternative Water Source Program and makes an impact beyond the firm through his leadership within the Indiana Section American Water Works Association Young Professionals Committee.
Maddy Hatch
Based in CMT’s Cincinnati, OH, office, Maddy has made a company-wide impact by streamlining the environmental geographic information system (GIS) process. She has advanced knowledge sharing across the firm through Environmental Group trainings and GIS Community of Practice (CoP) sessions while also representing CMT at industry GIS conferences.
Stephanie Spence
Based in the firm’s Cincinnati, OH, office, Stephanie has become a trusted leader in CMT’s Environmental Group, advancing best practices and developing resources that enhance collaboration and efficiency across the firm. Her contributions include graduating from CMT Academy’s Professional Practices Program and enhancing client coordination, threatened and endangered species coordination, and traffic noise procedures.
Eric Winkelman, EI
Eric is a valued member of the St. Louis, MO, Building & Site Services Group, bringing strong technical ability, professionalism, and a collaborative attitude to projects. Beyond his project work, he serves as vice president of the Engineers Without Borders Gateway Professional Chapter, helping lead the Greenwood Cemetery Road Restoration project and an upcoming water and sanitation project in Khasu, Bolivia.
Leadership Award
This award recognizes team members with exceptional leadership qualities – people who inspire and motivate those around them. This recognition is bestowed upon individuals who display initiative in implementing transformative changes, as well as fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity throughout the organization.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Austin Clarridge
Based in the firm’s Columbus, OH, office, Austin has expanded CMT’s environmental capabilities through initiatives such as launching the Wellness Employee Resource Group, leading CMT’s first acoustic bat survey, and helping develop a new Surface Supplied Air Protocol. Austin is a trusted leader within the Environmental Group and is actively involved with several Ohio wildlife organizations.
Cassie Lee, PE, PTOE
Cassie is a valued member of the St. Louis, MO, Surface Transportation Group, contributing to major efforts including the MoDOT Watson Road project and the City of St. Louis Transportation and Mobility Plan. She has advanced CMT’s technical excellence by serving on the Recognition Committee, contributing to the Traffic Engineering CoP, and taking part in CI² projects.
Betsy Meulendyke, PE
Based in CMT’s Indianapolis, IN, office, Betsy has driven major changes in the Indianapolis Surface Transportation Group by building a scalable OpenRoads Designer workspace from scratch to support digital delivery goals. Betsy’s other contributions include expanding CMT’s internal knowledge repository and earning an award for her work to support CMT’s CI² projects.
Mentoring Excellence Award
This award highlights a commitment to mentoring, developing, and supporting the team. The recognized individuals contribute to the growth of their colleagues by nurturing the professional development of others and investing their time to help others reach their full potential. They recognize the unique strengths and talents of their team and skillfully harnesses those qualities to drive success.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Adam Hulskotter
Adam has strengthened the Accounting Team by sharing knowledge, creating hands-on learning opportunities, and giving colleagues exposure to new processes and responsibilities. Based in CMT’s Springfield, IL, office, he celebrates and uplifts his team, invites them to professional development events, and serves as a trusted go-to resource for colleagues.
Wes Ioerger, PE
Wes has been a steady mentor within the Springfield, IL, Aviation Group, helping younger staff build confidence and technical expertise through his advanced Civil3D knowledge. Through coaching, knowledge sharing, and leadership, he has helped team members grow into larger design, project management, and client management roles.
Dallas Joplin, PE, PTOE
Dallas played a key role in elevating the Springfield, MO, Surface Transportation Group during the pursuit of a large Design-Build transportation project in Missouri. He combines side-by-side mentorship, remote coaching, and a commitment to empowering others. He also contributes to CMT’s Community of Practice Digital Delivery Training Group.
Joe Miller
Joe is a trusted leader within the Springfield, IL, Building & Site Services Group and a strong technical resource for his team. Committed to developing staff, he makes time to mentor and empower the team, offering guidance on engineering challenges while encouraging team members to explore solutions independently and build confidence.
Paola Pringle
Paola has notably strengthened the Air Quality Group by breaking down complex concepts, such as emissions inventory development and advanced data analysis, into clear, repeatable steps for colleagues. She creates growth opportunities while providing detailed reviews, constructive feedback, and the “why” behind technical decisions.
Travis Strait, PE
Based in CMT’s Davenport, IA, office, Travis has made a major impact across CMT Aviation through his mentorship on complex airfield projects. He invests in the growth of his teammates by asking thoughtful questions and connecting staff with valuable learning resources such as past projects, articles, and subject matter experts across the firm.
Jeff Sedig, PE
Jeff supports the growth of younger staff by involving them in projects, encouraging independent learning, and challenging team members to think critically through design decisions. Based in CMT’s Aurora, IL, office, Jeff encourages staff to attend industry events, join professional organizations, and expand their professional networks.
Professional Dedication Award
The award recognizes employees who have shared expertise with others in their profession by writing papers for publications or preparing and delivering presentations to professional organizations.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Scooter Sheldon, PE
Based in Jacksonville, FL, Scooter has made contributions to the profession through his active involvement with organizations like the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida, the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, and more. He has also participated in Professional Engineers’ Day at the Capitol, and he actively coordinates office service activities.
Tim Sumner, PE, CSM, CFM
Based in the firm’s Springfield, IL, office, Tim has spent more than 30 years advancing the water resources profession through his active involvement in various organizations, like the Illinois Public Works Association and the Illinois American Water Works Association. He also shares technical expertise at several water and stormwater industry conferences and workshops.
Community Service Award
This award recognizes an employee’s exemplary service to their community and their overall representation of CMT’s values and guiding principles.
Congratulations to the following recipient:
Claudia McAllister-Peterson, PE
Claudia has shown dedication to serving others by organizing volunteer opportunities in the Indianapolis office, including the United Way Day of Service and the annual holiday donation drive. Her efforts have supported organizations such as Storehouse Food Pantry, Circle City Mutual Aid, and Westminster Neighborhood Services.
Welcoming New Teammates
Since July 2, 2025, CMT has welcomed 50 new employees across 16 different offices. CMT is proud of the positive and lasting impact each of these individuals has already made on the firm.
Spotlighting CMT’s Summer Internship Class
CMT appreciates the contributions of all 38 Summer 2026 interns and is honored to provide these young professionals with valuable experiences and mentorship to help shape their careers.
Honoring Professional Licenses and Certifications
CMT’s culture of continuous improvement and innovation is evident in the achievements of our team members. In 2026, our team has attained the following professional license accomplishments.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
- Jonah Adkison
- Sebastian Bujak
- Michelle Clark
- Michael Cochran
- Ivan Cuervo
- Serenity Day
- Jacob Futrell
- Austin Geist
- Zachary Glowczynski
- Marlee Guenther
- Carson Jess
- David Holguin‑Mejia
- Matthew McIlhinney
- Seth Mendel
- Apryl Paquette
- Luke Redick
- Nathan Wright
Professional Engineer (PE)
- Mohannad Alhusban
- Michael Bass
- Troy Beilsmith
- Garret Burns
- Zach Edwards
- Kailey Freireich
- Colin Gibbons
- Souban Yar Khan
- Max Kron
- Hanna Luo
- Jill Lyle
- Nathan Murphy
- Matt Otter
- Ryan Uehara
- Jaguar Zhu
Certified Member (CM) American Association of Airport Executives
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Chris Bialek
- Jim Box
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
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Cassie Lee
Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
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Jonah Farran
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
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Eldon Fritz
Celebrating Tenure Milestones
CMT is honored to be the employer of choice for so many talented and dedicated professionals. Congratulations and thank you to all team members who are celebrating noteworthy milestones this year.
24 employees reached a five-year milestone with the firm:
- Lindsey Anderson
- Zach Edwards
- Todd Ehlen
- Lee Fearn
- Kailey Freireich
- Robbie Gross
- Hayden Hamilton
- Tanner Hasty
- Maddie Hawkins
- John Honnen
- Cametta Hytche
- David Jack
- Malissa Julien
- Taylor Kaschke
- Max Kron
- David Long
- Elizabeth Meulendyke
- Stephanie Niese
- Natasha O’Neill
- Zachary Rieth
- Lane Rumple
- Ryan Uehara
- Alexis Way
- Jared Wigger
11 employees reached a 10-year milestone with the firm:
- Nick Batta
- Derek Cochran
- Rob Cunningham
- Heather Gipp
- Shelby Ingle
- Heather Lacey
- Matt Sainz
- Mat Smith
- Bradley Spanberger
- Tony Russo
- Marion Wells
1 employee reached a 15-year milestone with the firm:
- Henry Schmitz
4 employees reached a 20-year milestone with the firm:
- Mike Beck
- Adrianne Eilers
- Ryan Johnson
- Chris Stritzel
8 employees reached a 25-year milestone with the firm:
- Shannon Brady
- Adam Burns
- Jason Clark
- Scott Desplinter
- Brian Garkie
- Josh Jolliff
- Sean Smith
- Amanda Withers
1 employee reached a 30-year milestone with the firm:
- Christy Crites
8 employees reached a 35-year milestone with the firm:
- Raed Armouti
- Jack Blakemore
- Eric Hansen
- Joel Koenig
- Doug Klonowski
- Lana Sumner
- Tim Sumner
- Aaron Wake



