About Rimkus

Consultants. Experts. Innovators.

Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.

Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries.

Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges. We began in the forensics business, offering our clients an array of technical specialists, scientists, and engineers. Today, we continue with this forward-thinking approach as we broaden our capabilities by adding new experts and companies to our collaborative team with an increased focus on the construction, maintenance, sustainability, and operations of the built environment.

ABOUT US

Our Mission

We are an international engineering and technical consulting company, serving clients globally. 

Our team provides answers and solutions to our clients’ complex questions and problems with industry-leading customer service. Our most important asset is our team of knowledgeable, dedicated employees. As we continue to grow, we will never lose sight of what made us who we are today.

Our Vision

Rimkus will be a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. We do not see barriers or limitations; instead, we see opportunities and possibilities.

Our Values

Our Core Values drive our culture.
We will not compromise our Core Values.

I

ntegrity

Do the right thing.
Build trust and respect.
We tell the truth.

A

ccountability

We do what we say we will do.
We provide exceptional customer service.
We are all individually responsible for performance.

C

ommitment

Excellence in everything we do.
Innovation and continuous improvement.
Our team members' prosperity and well-being.

T

eamwork

We are one team.
We collaborate toward shared objectives.
We help and support each other.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rimkus, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is fundamental. We are a company driven by the strength of our people, and their experiences, opinions, and diverse skillsets are our greatest asset. Fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all is integral to the success of our people and our business.

With more than 1,400 employees and 110 offices worldwide, we welcome and value each unique perspective. Our core values, I ACT—Integrity, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork—enable us to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We have a committee of employees dedicated to promoting initiatives that champion DE&I across our business and different employee touchpoints. This motivated employee group is committed to our mission and ensuring Rimkus is an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding place to work.

Supporting Communities

Continued investments and STEM-focused grants enable us to provide greater access to opportunity and empower the communities in which we live and work.

Looking Within

Internal programs like employee surveys, trainings, and resources mean we can continue to foster an inclusive, understanding culture.

Growing with Purpose

Our hiring process is committed to finding and developing the strong, diverse talent that drives our company forward through bias awareness and key trainings.

Rimkus is a global team, and our members are passionate about supporting each other. Integrity and accountability are paramount to our company and to fostering an authentically equitable environment. The success we’ve achieved over 40 years would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, skills, and accomplishments of our employees. As I look to our future, I’m optimistic about the strength of our team and our ability to thrive in an environment where everyone is respected and empowered to succeed, ultimately driving value to our clients and communities.
- Jonathan Higgins, Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT US

Our Story

In 1983, chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus started a small Houston-based company called R.E. Rimkus and Associates, which operated from his home. From those humble beginnings, Rimkus has transformed itself into one of the premier engineering and technical consulting companies in the world.

Incorporated as Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. in 1987, Rimkus soon started on a path of growth led by the vision of Bob Rimkus. That growth has entailed geographic expansion and the addition of new services as required by our clients.

In 1995, Bob Rimkus passed away, and the leadership of the Company was transferred to S. Frank Culberson, Gary W. Markham, and Ralph S. Graham. Gary Markham retired in 2008, and Robert P. Kocher assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. At that time, Curtis R. Brown succeeded Frank Culberson as President and Chief Executive Officer. Frank Culberson continued with Rimkus as Chairman of the Board; Ralph Graham retired in 2013.

With Frank Culberson's retirement in 2017, Curtis Brown became Chairman, Bob Kocher rose to President and CEO, and Jonathan E. Higgins became the new COO. In 2022, Jonathan E. Higgins succeeded Bob Kocher as President and Chief Executive Officer. Our executive leadership includes Akif Ahmad, Chief Financial Officer; Mark Barrow, Chief Operating Officer; Andrew Dahman, Chief Information Officer; Mike Turner, Chief Human Resources Officer; and Peter Poland, General Counsel. Curtis Brown continues to serve as Chairman of the Board.

Today, Rimkus remains true to the vision of growth and exemplary services put into place years ago. The company continues to expand geographically while adding new services. Currently, Rimkus has more than 110 offices worldwide, more than 1,400 full-time employees, and a team of engineers and technical consultants unmatched in the industry.

ABOUT US

Company Approach

We differentiate ourselves through our depth and breadth of knowledge, commitment to system and process, and access to the most advanced tools and technologies available.

Executive Leadership Team

Our team has decades of combined experience and represents a variety of engineering and technical industries.

Akif Ahmad

Chief Financial Officer

Akif Ahmad

Chief Financial Officer

Akif Ahmad

Chief Financial Officer

Akif Ahmad joined Rimkus in January of 2023 to lead the company’s finance organization. He partners with the executive leadership team and the board of directors to allocate capital, set financial objectives, measure performance, and lead strategic projects to drive enterprise value.

Prior to joining Rimkus, Mr. Ahmad held a variety of financial leadership positions in the service, engineering, manufacturing, and energy industries, including public and private equity portfolio companies. Beginning his career at the global accounting firm of Ernst & Young, Mr. Ahmad is experienced in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, integration, financial planning, reporting, corporate governance, treasury management, capital raising, and corporate restructuring. Most recently, he functioned as the Executive Vice President of Finance at Neovia Logistics, a Goldman Sachs and Rhone Capital Company, where he oversaw strategy, finance, treasury, and M&A. His prior experience also includes serving as the Vice President of Corporate Development at TechnipFMC.

Mr. Ahmad holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in business administration in finance from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business.

Patrick Banning

Patrick Banning

Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations

Patrick Banning

Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations

Patrick Banning

Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations

As Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations, Mr. Patrick Banning leads and oversees the strategic vision and operational performance of the Rimkus Built Environment Solutions group, ensuring the successful execution of projects and cultivating growth and innovation within the Canadian market.

Mr. Banning has served as designer and consultant on numerous roofing assignments for both private and public sector clients, specializing in the implementation of sustainable roof and building envelope assemblies. He has vast experience in design, tender, and construction review for roofing, building envelope restoration, and parking restoration. He has served as construction manager and lead design authority on various rehabilitation projects for the energy, oil and gas, retail, industrial, and commercial sectors.

Mr. Banning also has several years of experience in cost analysis and leak detection of roof/waterproofing systems for industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and historic buildings. He is a Board Member for the RCI-IIBEC Foundation (International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants) and RCI Foundation Canada, and an active member of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association.

Mark Barrow, P.E.

Chief Operating Officer

Mark Barrow, P.E.

Chief Operating Officer

Mark Barrow, P.E.

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Mark Barrow holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He has experience in structural design, project management, construction administration, engineering management, fenestration product design, manufacturing operations management, and engineering forensics.

Mr. Barrow has extensive experience in structural design and design team project management involving post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood-framed structures in the residential, commercial, industrial, and educational sectors. Mr. Barrow’s structural design experience covers a broad array of building types including high-value, single-family residential structures, high-rise residential structures, commercial retail facilities, commercial office buildings, warehouse facilities, educational buildings, and performing arts theaters. Mr. Barrow also served as an engineering and operations manager in the field of design, development, manufacturing, and testing of wind-loaded residential and commercial sectional and rolling doors and hurricane shutters. Mr. Barrow served as a member of the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) Commercial and Residential Garage Door Technical Committee responsible for code compliance and standards development for the commercial and residential garage door industry.

Mr. Barrow has extensive experience performing forensic investigation and analysis of storm-related damage, structural failures, structural fire damage, vibration damage, water damage, construction defects, structural design defects, vehicle impact damage, tree impact damage, building code and ADA accessibility code compliance, and premises liability evaluations. These investigations and analyses encompass numerous different types of structures and include floor failures, building settlement and/or collapse, moisture intrusions, wall and roof system failures, building envelope and cladding system deficiencies and failures, fenestration component deficiencies and failures, and pedestrian falls.

Vanessa Britton

Vice President, Marketing

Vanessa Britton

Vice President, Marketing

Vanessa Britton

Vice President, Marketing

Vanessa Britton is a global marketing leader with more than 15 years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, client relations, and program development spanning multiple industries. She partners with executive leadership to drive marketing strategy, communications, and to support brand awareness.

Ms. Britton joined Rimkus in 2012, holding several pivotal roles within the company and guiding the strategic growth of the Marketing department. At the helm of this international team, she magnified internal and external marketing initiatives and scaled the marketing and communications efforts to support the expansion of Rimkus’ family of brands and services. Ms. Britton played a lead role in the company’s 2022 rebrand and oversaw the integration of multiple entities into one unified brand.

Driving innovation and digital transformation while preserving an empowered team environment continues to be a focus and passion throughout Ms. Britton’s career. She led the development and standardization of an industry-leading e-learning program offering continuing education opportunities to clients, drove digital marketing strategy and brand awareness for a myriad of organizations leading to increased visibility and revenue, created standard operating procedures for marketing workstreams, and designed and implemented marketing platforms to improve efficiency and support rapid growth.

Ms. Britton values interpersonal relationships and is passionate about fostering an inclusive work culture where all team members can collaborate and grow in a professional capacity to meet their goals. She serves as a mentor to graduate students and is an active member of the American Management Association and American Marketing Association. She studied advertising at Texas Tech University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and media studies from the University of Houston-Downtown.

Curtis Brown

Chairman and Executive Director

Curtis Brown

Chairman and Executive Director

Curtis Brown

Chairman and Executive Director

Mr. Brown holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering and an M.B.A. His experience includes marketing of engineering consulting services and management of engineering consulting operations. Additionally, he has been involved in technical sales and engineering of steel products to major appliance companies and international steel mills. Mr. Brown also designed subsea pipelines including installation, burial, and anchoring methods.

Mr. Brown has been employed with Rimkus since 1989. Since then, he has held several positions with Rimkus including Vice President of Operations and Marketing for the company’s district offices, President and CEO of Rimkus Consulting Group Inc., and most recently Chairman of the Board for Rimkus. During his tenure, he has provided significant contributions to the company’s rapid growth by developing and implementing strategic initiatives the directly led to Rimkus’ expansion.

As Chairman, Mr. Brown provides leadership to the Board of Directors to ensure that the company’s strategic initiatives, mission, and goals are achieved. Mr. Brown works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to establish business plans, company policies, and organizational culture. He also works with the Chief Financial Officer to monitor and assess the company’s financial management practices, reporting, and budgeting and evaluates business analytics and metrics to monitor overall performance of the company in achieving its mission. Mr. Brown also actively participates in a variety of business development activities.

Charles Burhans

Charles Burhans

Senior Vice President, Specialty Services

Charles Burhans

Senior Vice President, Specialty Services

Charles Burhans

Senior Vice President, Specialty Services

As Senior Vice President, Specialty Services, Mr. Charles Burhans oversees the technical and operational teams within the Rimkus Life Sciences group to promote leadership and excellence while delivering high-value client engagements. He drives strategic growth of the Life Sciences group through development of the team’s capabilities and expansion into new markets. Mr. Burhans holds B.S.E. and M.S.E. degrees in industrial and operations engineering with an emphasis on human factors from the University of Michigan. He has experience in product design, product evaluation, design and evaluation of product warnings and instructions, and product safety management.

Mr. Burhans has consulted on the development and evaluation of warnings, instructions, and product literature; analysis of standards; accident investigation; and the development of safety training materials and product safety/integrity documentation for a variety of major corporations. He has investigated hundreds of product-related accidents in a wide range of fields including recreational vehicles, consumer products, medical devices, automotive products, and industrial equipment.

Mr. Burhans’ professional activities have included work in the development of American National Standards Institute standards, ASTM International standards, and other regulations. He has been a featured presenter to numerous professional and governmental organizations, academic institutions, and corporations on a wide range of product safety-related topics.

Michelle Cardone

Michelle Cardone

Vice President, Business Development

Michelle Cardone

Vice President, Business Development

Michelle Cardone

Vice President, Business Development

Ms. Michelle Cardone has more than 22 years of experience in business development roles. She started her career at Rimkus as a business development manager, building relationships and expanding business opportunities. Over time, she has made substantial achievements in the growth of the company, leading to her promotion to Vice President, Business Development. In this position, Ms. Cardone has had the privilege of developing and managing a dynamic business development team in the South Central and Southeast regions of the United States.

Her exceptional leadership skills and ability to forge strong relationships with clients have been instrumental in expanding the company’s market presence and driving revenue growth. Ms. Cardone’s strategic thinking, combined with strong management capabilities, has resulted in the successful execution of numerous business development initiatives.

As a leader, Ms. Cardone firmly believes in the power of nurturing a cohesive and collaborative team environment. She strives to create a family-like atmosphere where her team not only works well together, but also shares leads and insights with the collective goal of driving Rimkus’ success. Ms. Cardone believes in empowering her team members and providing them with the tools and guidance they need to excel in their roles.

Ms. Cardone is committed to professional growth and regularly engages in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in business development. She actively contributes to the industry by serving on the board of several associations and being an active member of various networking groups.

Robert Coupe

Robert Coupe, CEng

Managing Director, EMEA

Robert Coupe, CEng

Managing Director, EMEA

Robert Coupe, CEng

Managing Director, EMEA

Mr. Robert Coupe has a wealth of experience in construction and corporate management, particularly relating to design and the built environment, focusing on driving the best value for clients. He has been at the forefront of engaging all parties early on in a project and encouraging collaboration amongst teams to solve problems effectively and successfully. Mr. Coupe is passionate about the career development of team members through maximizing technology to strive for continual improvement, promoting automation and innovation. He serves as Managing Director of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region.

Andrew Dahman

Chief Information Officer

Andrew Dahman

Chief Information Officer

Andrew Dahman

Chief Information Officer

Mr. Dahman is a global Information Technology (IT) leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning IT disciplines across multiple industries including engineering, insurance, and aerospace/defense. He joined Rimkus in 2022 as their Chief Information Officer and leads all areas of IT, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, and security.

Mr. Dahman’s career-long key areas of focus and passion involve partnering with business leaders to understand their needs and develop an enterprise IT strategy and leveraging technology solutions to help drive business results and efficiencies while ensuring a secure environment. This includes work on custom development projects, enterprise resource planning (ERP), analytics, customer relationship management (CRM) deployments, human resource information system (HRIS) platforms, and agency management systems. Additionally, he has experience leading process improvement efforts leveraging technology to automate or reduce complexity in business processes and reduce costs. He has also led modernization initiatives around infrastructure and security with a cloud-first approach.

He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, which focuses on process efficiencies and project management. Mr. Dahman holds a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University.

Jack Dolan, P.E.

Group President, Built Environment Solutions

Jack Dolan, P.E.

Group President, Built Environment Solutions

Jack Dolan, P.E.

Group President, Built Environment Solutions

Mr. Jack Dolan has more than 25 years of experience in all phases of planning, design, and construction for a diverse list of projects ranging from business parks, to large-scale commercial and industrial facilities, to multi-family dwellings, as well as for bridge, infrastructure, and roadway projects at the federal, state, and municipal level. Individual project budgets were in excess of $20 million.

His experience has a strong focus on fast track, design/build projects, where he had complete project responsibilities including preparation of proposals, contracts, and cost estimates, generation of project schedules, awarding of subcontracts, and oversight of job site and office/engineering personnel. He is also trained and certified in construction safety and quality control programs.

Mr. Dolan’s experience also includes the structural design of reinforced concrete, steel, and wood buildings, bridge, and marine systems, design of water and sewer utility conveyance systems, design of commercial and residential marine facilities, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, and the design of roadways. He has also served as an expert witness on construction accident litigation and contractor standard of care assignments, as well as complex construction disputes. Additionally, he has investigated building settlement and collapse, fire, snow, earthquake, and wind damage evaluations, concrete failure analysis, concrete and masonry cracking, retaining wall and bulkhead distress, joist and truss failures, construction vibration analysis and monitoring, underground utility failures, moisture intrusion through building envelopes, roofing system failures, and tile floor failures.

Mr. Dolan is highly experienced in the application of the OSHA regulations, International Building Codes, ASCE for wind and seismic loads, and design specifications ACI for concrete, PCI for pre-cast concrete, AISC for steel, SJI for steel joists, SDI for steel decks, and NDS for wood.

James Funge

James Funge

Managing Director, APAC

James Funge

Managing Director, APAC

James Funge

Managing Director, APAC

Mr. James Funge, Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific Region, combines his corporate and major international project experience to manage and lead his team of consultants who provide best practice commercial management, expert witness, dispute resolution, and construction claims services. Mr. Funge’s leadership style involves engaging and mentoring all members of the team, regardless of title or years of experience. He is passionate about continued professional development and encourages all team members to continue on a path of life-long learning, which ultimately supports and strengthens the service provided to Rimkus’ valued client base.

Christopher Grubbs

Christopher Grubbs, P.E.

Executive Vice President, Forensics

Christopher Grubbs, P.E.

Executive Vice President, Forensics

Christopher Grubbs, P.E.

Executive Vice President, Forensics

As the Executive Vice President, Forensics, Mr. Christopher Grubbs oversees the Forensics group’s business operations and procedures to help ensure the efficient function of each district and operating unit. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in hydrology and hydraulics engineering.

Mr. Grubbs has a diverse background in all phases of planning, surveying, design, and construction for a wide range of projects. His experience includes the project management and design of large-scale, master-planned communities, as well as residential and commercial developments. He is well-versed in completing projects involving all facets of the land use entitlement process; roadway (including use of the MUTCD standards), parking lot, and utility designs; hydrology/hydraulic design and reports; mass grading designs; government affairs; survey; and drainage structure design and construction.

Mr. Grubbs has extensive experience with site and building layout design with respect to pedestrian and traffic flow, parking lot designs, accessibility, and slip, trip, and fall avoidance. He has reviewed and facilitated resolutions to disputes between contractors, owners, public entities, and designers. He is experienced in various aspects of construction claims and disputes related to construction defects, design errors or omissions, and general contractor issues.

Jonathan Higgins, P.E.

President and CEO

Jonathan Higgins, P.E.

President and CEO

Jonathan Higgins, P.E.

President and CEO

As Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s foremost forensic engineering and technical consulting firms, Mr. Higgins oversees operations across 100+ multi-national offices and leads the team in driving sustainable growth, ensuring efficiency, and supporting complex client needs across the organization.

Mr. Higgins’ true passion is leadership and creating working environments that facilitate high-performance teams, training, and employee empowerment. Drawing on his military background, Mr. Higgins has extensive experience in leadership and management roles and is focused on promoting a company culture and vision that encourages and inspires performance, dedication, and retention among employees.

Mr. Higgins is a licensed professional engineer and has 29+ years of technical experience in all phases of planning, design, and construction for a diverse list of projects. From design/build projects to fast-track construction to government contracting, he has served as leader of design and construction management of multistory commercial buildings, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, military industrial complexes, and nuclear facilities.

Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Built Environment Solutions

Erik Johnson, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Built Environment Solutions

Erik Johnson, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Built Environment Solutions

As Senior Vice President for the Rimkus Built Environment Solutions group in the United States, Mr. Erik Johnson oversees operations, procedures, and financial objectives. Working closely with the Group President and Regional Vice Presidents, he plays a vital role in charting the team’s financial and professional success. His extensive experience in technical and engineering services uniquely positions him in understanding and meeting the diverse needs of the company’s clientele.

Mr. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and holds professional engineering licenses across multiple states. With more than two decades of industry experience, he has established himself as an accomplished expert in the design and construction of building HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and control systems. His qualifications have led him to serve as an expert witness on numerous legal matters, specializing in construction defects, accident reconstruction, product liability, and industry standard of care.

Since joining Rimkus in 2013 as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant, Mr. Johnson has held multiple positions including Division Manager, District Manager, and Vice President of Technical Services, Built Environment Solutions, before he assumed his current role. As District Manager, Mr. Johnson’s leadership spanned four states across the Western United States, where he provided mentorship, training, and technical oversight. In his last position, he focused on contributing to providing clients with proactive engineering and construction solutions.

Mr. Johnson’s passion for individual team member development and collective teamwork success informs his leadership approach. His path from Mechanical Engineering Consultant to Senior Vice President underscores his exceptional leadership, technical acumen, and commitment to advancing the strategic goals of the organization.

Richard Koren

Richard Koren, J.D.

Head of Operational Excellence

Richard Koren, J.D.

Head of Operational Excellence

Richard Koren, J.D.

Head of Operational Excellence

Mr. Richard Koren joined Rimkus in 2016 and has more than 25 years of operations and management experience spanning the investigative, legal, and insurance industries. He has leveraged his successful leadership history, along with his degrees from Binghamton University and Hofstra School of Law, to foster successful client relationships, drive performance, and expand our business.

During his tenure with Rimkus, he has served as manager of the New York City and Newark forensic district offices, as well as interim leader for the Philadelphia, Boston, and Buffalo offices.

As Head of Operational Excellence, Mr. Koren optimizes Rimkus’ internal processes and executes improvement strategies. He leads cross-functional projects, drives strategic initiatives, implements best practices, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Phil Langille

Phil Langille

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

Phil Langille

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

Phil Langille

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

Mr. Phil Langille is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in sales, business development, and account management, primarily in the Canadian market. His career spans various industries, including engineering, consulting, beauty, beverage, and water sectors, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability in across diverse business environments.

Mr. Langille’s journey in the corporate world began at Advanced Beauty Systems in Halifax, where he served as a Sales Representative. His talent in sales and client management soon led him to L’Oréal Canada in Toronto, where he significantly contributed to the growth of key beauty brands. His position at L’Oréal evolved from Account Manager to National Account Manager, where he played a pivotal role in strategic business development and managing a large portfolio of products.

Further diversifying his experience, Mr. Langille worked with companies like Nestlé Waters Canada, Rage Beverages Inc., and RoofChek Inspection & Design Services, where he held key positions in national account management and sales consultancy. He joined Rimkus in 2015 as a Business Development Manager and currently serves as the Vice President, Business Development, for the Canadian market.

Mr. Langille prides himself on his ability to find solutions for clients, a testament to his client-centric approach in his professional endeavors. His extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset in the fields of sales and business development.

Simon Lowe

Simon Lowe

Managing Director, APAC

Simon Lowe

Managing Director, APAC

Simon Lowe

Managing Director, APAC

Mr. Simon Lowe, Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific Region, is a globally recognized construction expert witness with more than 33 years of experience across the Middle East, UK, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. His main area of focus is the provision of expert witness services on matters of quantum in formal dispute proceedings. Mr. Lowe’s considerable claim and dispute resolution experience offers the Asia-Pacific Quantum teams a wealth of knowledge. His clear and attentive mentoring style is an invaluable aspect of his approach to leading successful dispute resolution teams and businesses across multiple countries.

Debbie Myers

Debbie Myers

Senior Vice President, Sales Operations

Debbie Myers

Senior Vice President, Sales Operations

Debbie Myers

Senior Vice President, Sales Operations

As an experienced global sales operations executive, Ms. Debbie Myers joined Rimkus in August of 2023 to lead the newly formed Sales Operations Department. Together with other members of the executive team, Ms. Myers enables operational efficiencies that allow the frontline teams to grow the global Rimkus business. Combined with her in-depth knowledge of client relations and business operations, she focuses on utilizing technology and insights as a foundation for continued growth.

Prior to joining Rimkus, Ms. Myers spent 20 years at Logitech, where she defined the Global Sales Operations role across the Consumer and Enterprise business segments. Her areas of expertise reflect her tenure in the technology industry, encompassing organization and compensation design, business analytics and forecasting, and a deep understanding of variations in sales processes. Ms. Myers has been part of several business transformation initiatives that include ERP implementations, accelerating CRM adoption and governance, and establishing the data architecture for globally consistent business reporting.

As a key partner with cross-functional understandings of business processes and execution capabilities, she considers herself a strategic doer committed to inclusive leadership and mentorship. Ms. Myers holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, with a minor in chemistry from California State University, Chico.

Mickey Parker

Mickey Parker, P.E.

Vice President, Built Environment Technical Services

Mickey Parker, P.E.

Vice President, Built Environment Technical Services

Mickey Parker, P.E.

Vice President, Built Environment Technical Services

As Vice President, Built Environment Technical Services, Mr. Mickey Parker is responsible for developing and maintaining the standard procedures, resources, and deliverables utilized throughout the Built Environment Solutions group. Mr. Parker also oversees the internal certification program used to expand the skills of the Built Environment staff and to share knowledge amongst our professionals companywide.

His more than 25 years of professional experience include performing forensic evaluations of buildings, providing roof and building envelope consulting services, and preparing structural engineering and building envelope designs. He has broad experience in all aspects of contract negotiation, planning, design, and construction. Mr. Parker has been involved in projects ranging in size from small offices to a 947,000-square-foot building with a budget of more than $650 million.

Mr. Parker’s structural design experience includes wood (light frame and timber), light-gauge steel, structural steel, masonry, and reinforced steel. In the realm of building enclosures, he has been the engineer of record on numerous envelope repair/restoration projects, and he has provided building enclosure consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients. Mr. Parker has also been tested and certified as both a Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP) and a Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE).

Mr. Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and is a registered professional engineer in six states.

Peter Poland

Peter Poland, J.D.

General Counsel

Peter Poland, J.D.

General Counsel

Peter Poland, J.D.

General Counsel

Mr. Peter Poland graduated from The University of Texas School of Law (with honors) and received his undergraduate degree from Rice University (summa cum laude). Mr. Poland is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and specializes in transactional law, commercial litigation, and the various legal sectors intersecting the company’s services. His legal articles have been published in The Texas Bar Journal, The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, and the ABA’s national trial law journal, Litigation, and have been cited by respected judicial authorities including The Supreme Court of Virginia. He served as an attorney for The First Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas, for several years after law school.

Mr. Poland actively represented Rimkus as outside counsel from 2010 – 2017, then joined the company in late 2017 as in-house counsel. As General Counsel, he provides legal guidance to the company, oversees risk management, and applies his broad knowledge of Rimkus’s services, current and historical, in his strategies and solutions to upper management.

Dawn Riddle

Dawn Riddle

Vice President, Business Development

Dawn Riddle

Vice President, Business Development

Dawn Riddle

Vice President, Business Development

Ms. Dawn Riddle joined Rimkus in 2006 as a business development professional and has risen to the role of Vice President, Business Development, over the Forensics group. Leading a team through growth strategies and collaboration, she’s been instrumental in the success of her region and Rimkus as a whole. With a background in the insurance industry, Ms. Riddle understands and emphasizes providing value to clients through efficiency and excellent customer service.

A 1996 graduate of Louisiana State University – Shreveport, she discovered her passion for mentoring and guiding others during her professional journey, finding fulfillment in her career with Rimkus. Ms. Riddle is a trusted advisor who covets her relationships with her team and her clients.

Actively engaged in philanthropy, Ms. Riddle serves on the Board of Advisors for The Salvation Army Phoenix Division and supports various charitable causes that focus on fighting childhood cancer.

Peter Townsend

Peter Townsend, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Technical Services, Forensics

Peter Townsend, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Technical Services, Forensics

Peter Townsend, P.E.

Senior Vice President, Technical Services, Forensics

As Senior Vice President, Technical Services, for the Rimkus Forensics group, Mr. Townsend oversees the projects and training of Forensics team members, working closely with the directors and vice presidents of multiple disciplines to ensure work quality and client satisfaction.

Mr. Peter Townsend holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology and is a registered professional engineer in multiple states. Mr. Townsend’s professional experience includes the design of multi-story hotels, dormitories, shopping malls, apartment buildings, commercial and retail buildings, industrial warehouses, shipping facilities, government buildings, and residential buildings.

From early in his engineering career, Mr. Townsend was involved in the design of floors, elevated walkways, sidewalks, stairs, and industrial walkways that required slip-resistant surfaces. Since 2005, he has conducted multiple investigations of walkway accidents occurring at hotels, parking structures, restaurants, grocery stores, commercial buildings, and personal residences. In the course of his work, Mr. Townsend has developed a thorough knowledge of current walkway safety standards, protocols, building codes, and Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) design guidelines. He is an expert in the field of walkway slip resistance and is a certified Tribometrist and Walkway Auditor.

Mr. Townsend also has significant experience investigating structural damage to buildings from varying causes including fires, construction vibrations, explosions, tree impacts, and vehicle impacts. He has served as the lead consultant in construction defect investigations involving moisture intrusion through brick veneer, stucco, EIFS, windows and doors, and multiple types of roof systems. Additionally, Mr. Townsend is an expert in the evaluation of hail and wind damage to roof systems, having performed hundreds of inspections of individual residential and commercial roofs for storm damage.

Mike Turner

Mike Turner

Chief Human Resources Officer

Mike Turner

Chief Human Resources Officer

Mike Turner

Chief Human Resources Officer

Mr. Mike Turner joined Rimkus in December 2023 as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the company’s Human Resources and Health, Safety, Environment, and Security departments. As a member of the executive leadership team, Mr. Turner is responsible for developing and leading the people-focused strategy that enables and empowers our employees to help make Rimkus a great place to work.

Mr. Turner has more than 25 years of experience leading human resources and people strategies for firms through times of significant growth and transformation. He has served organizations in the finance, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and service industries. Mr. Turner has spent half of his professional life living and working in Europe in support of business efforts in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. He holds a master’s degree in human resources management and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

DeShaune Williams

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

DeShaune Williams

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

DeShaune Williams

Vice President, Business Development, Built Environment Solutions

Mr. DeShaune Williams leverages his experience in the insurance industry, along with his degree in economics from the University of California, Riverside, and MBA from Pepperdine University, to foster successful client relationships. As Vice President, Business Development, for the Built Environment Solutions group, Mr. Williams leads a team with an astute focus on the built environment and a deliberate commitment to enhancing asset longevity to contribute to the expansion of Rimkus services.

Mr. Williams is a seasoned professional with a profound understanding of economic and business principles that provide him with a unique lens through which to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of strategic business development. With a remarkable track record of selling to a wide range of industries, Mr. Williams has often surpassed sales targets with an innate ability to formulate and execute winning strategies. His approach extends beyond traditional metrics, placing a paramount focus on client satisfaction, forging enduring connections, and promoting sustainable growth.

Central to Mr. Williams’ accomplishments is his commitment to leadership that inspires greatness and autonomy. His ability to nurture a collaborative and innovative environment has led to the development of high-performance teams that consistently exceed expectations.

ABOUT US

Giving Back

We recognize the importance of giving back to the many communities in which we live and work. Whether through community service or donations of food and school supplies, we encourage Rimkus employees to participate in charitable endeavors. 

In the past, our company partnered with Habitat for Humanity, supporting home builds across the nation both financially and with volunteers on build sites.  

Since 2005, Rimkus has been a top supporter of Night Court, a charity show produced by Texas-based legal professionals that uses the proceeds to provide free legal services to Houston community members in need. 

Our US-based teams currently partner with the United Way, giving employees nationwide the opportunity to support their communities at the local level. 

Internationally, our teams are provided with resources to effect positive change in their communities. 

From golf tournaments to galas and food pantries to fundraisers, we are pleased to be a sponsor of many other charitable events worldwide.

Working with Rimkus

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rimkus will make reasonable accommodations to assist a person with a disability in the application process. If you need accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact careers@rimkus.com, hr@rimkus.com, or call 713-621-3550.

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AODA STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY

At Rimkus, we are committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities in a way that respects their dignity and independence.

Rimkus understands its responsibility to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone and is committed to ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation by incorporating it into our policies, procedures, employee training and best practices. The goal of creating a barrier-free workplace is a shared effort and we will work with the necessary parties to foster an accessible and inclusive environment for all.

AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards and Regulation Policy

AODA Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

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