DGR Engineering recognized a record number of employee service award recipients during its fall gathering on October 3, honoring employees whose combined years of service reflect a longstanding commitment to the company, its clients, and the communities it serves.

Two employees received 40-year service awards: Christi Gilliland, Technician, Sioux Falls Office, and Blair Metzger, PE, Electrical Power Department and former President of the firm, Rock Rapids Office.

Honored for 30 years of service were Mike Carr, PE, Water/Wastewater Department, and Chad Rasmussen, PE, Department Head of the Electrical Power Department, both of the Rock Rapids Office.

Additional service award recipients include:

20-year Awards

Beau Daale, Technician, Sioux Falls Office.

Richard Johnson, Technician, Sioux City Office.

Dan McMahon, PE, Electrical Power Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Isaac Rinkenberger, Technician, Electrical Power Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Adam Wiersma, PLS, Civil/Survey Department, Rock Rapids Office.

15-year Awards

Craig Hoekstra, Accountant, Business Support Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Jarrod Luze, PE, Electrical Power Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Stan Metzger, Technician, Electrical Power Department, Rock Rapids Office.

10-year Awards

Tim Bents, GIS Specialist, Business Support Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Derek Chang, Water/Wastewater Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Travis Featherston, PE, Belle Fourche Office.

Brendan Metzger, PE, Electrical Power Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Lance Nolz, EI, Sioux Falls Office.

Riley Rinehart, PE, Sioux Falls Office.

Bjorn Sellner, PE, Water/Wastewater Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Jeff Sponder, PLS, Sioux City Office.

5-year Awards

Shayne Arrowood, Technician, Sioux Falls Office.

Josh Haken, LSIT, Water/Wastewater Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Joshua Laleman, LSIT, Sioux Falls Office.

Jennifer Miss, Administration, Business Support Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Brian Osterday, Technician, Master Electrician, Water/Wastewater Department, Rock Rapids Office.

Blake Schmidt, Technician, Sioux City Office.

Christian Stekl, PE, Sioux City Office.

Andy Wolters, PE, Sioux Falls Office.

The service awards recognize employees for their dedication, expertise, and contributions to DGR Engineering’s continued success over the years.