Stantec appoints new regional business leaders for their Buildings practice

Global design firm Stantec recently announced the appointment of two new regional business leaders. Megan Holmes and Dean Kaardal have been promoted to regional business leaders for the US East and Canada West, respectively.

Megan Holmes, AIA, is transitioning from her seven-year role as managing leader for Stantec’s 100-person Philadelphia architecture/engineering practice. She is committed to effective collaboration and creative planning to achieve successful design and business outcomes, evidenced through a number of long-term client relationships throughout the region. Holmes is a Founding Board Member and Treasurer of the Professional Women in Construction’s (PWC) Philadelphia Chapter, and a recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2018 class of Forty Under 40 leaders.

Dean Kaardal, P.Eng, is a 30-year Stantec veteran whose most recent role was alternative project delivery sector lead for Buildings. He leads business development efforts for large multidiscipline opportunities focusing on client management, project delivery best practices, strategic planning and high-level design, and management support. Kaardal is a skilled communicator and has presented at many industry events including the World Health Conference and Canadian Design Build Conference.

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We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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