Greg Palmer, Vice President of Business Development for Fenstermaker, recently announced the appointment of Gordon E. Nelson, Sr., P.E., as the firm's Transportation Market Leader. In this position, Mr. Nelson will champion Fenstermaker's efforts to promote the company's services to the transportation industry on a regional level.

Mr. Nelson is a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) veteran of 28 years. He joined LA DOTD in 1982 and rose through the ranks to become the Deputy Engineer Administrator. Prior to holding this position, Nelson served as the Assistant Secretary of Operations for eight years. He also held the titles of District Engineer Administrator, District Construction Engineer, District Maintenance Engineer and District Engineer Supervisor for LA DOTD.

Mr. Nelson is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. He is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Louisiana Engineering Society. Originally from Maine, Mr. Nelson graduated from the University of Maine in Civil Engineering and later received his Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University.
"As the transportation industry has evolved over the last 25 years, Gordon has been involved both with the technological development and operational aspects of the system in providing a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure for public benefit," said Dr. Kam Movassaghi, P.E., President of Fenstermaker. "His unique responsibilities as Assistant Secretary of the Operations Division with LA DOTD and his liaison experience with local officials, allows him to bring valuable insight and experience to Fenstermaker in better serving our clients. We are pleased to welcome Gordon to our team."

Fenstermaker is a regional company providing engineering, surveying and mapping, and environmental services to federal, state and local governments, the oil and gas industry and private enterprise. Fenstermaker's offices are located in Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, Louisiana and Houston, Texas.