KAI Engineering Dallas-Fort Worth Office Expands with New Hires Sam Haddadin, Mark Steele and Singee Nguyen

Brad Simmons

 

 Dallas, TX -- KAI is pleased to announce the expansion of its Engineering Group in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas with the addition of Mechanical Designer Sam Haddadin, EIT and Electrical Designers Mark Steele and Singee Nguyen.

 “Our DFW-based MEP Engineering business continues on a rapid growth trajectory—and our demand for top talent is ongoing. KAI is fortunate to have another infusion of skilled industry people join our practice with the latest addition of Sam, Mark and Singee in our Mechanical and Electrical teams,” said KAI Managing Partner Brad Simmons, FAIA. 

 

“Not only do these individuals bring additional capabilities and skillsets, they are an energetic group of young practitioners that are aligned with the KAI culture and mission. We are thrilled to have Sam, Mark and Singee on board with us in DFW.”

Sam Haddadin

Sam Haddadin, EIT, Mechanical Designer

 

As Mechanical Designer, Haddadin will design the layout of project mechanical systems, including production lines, HVAC and plumbing. He will also coordinate designs with in-house and outside engineers and subcontractors as needed and review completed work on the jobsite.

 

With six years of experience, he boasts an extensive understanding of field conditions related to the pharmaceutical and food plant industries.

 Prior to KAI, Haddadin worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. where he designed mechanical systems and oversaw shop activities, including sheet metal, pipe fitting and mechanical repairs.

 

Mark Steele, Electrical Designer

Mark Steele

In Steele’s new role as Electrical Designer, he will be responsible for lighting and controls design, power distribution, photovoltaic design, fire alarm design, short circuit and fault current analysis, and network design.

 

Steele has an impressive 17 years of electrical design experience, having most recently worked as a Senior Electrical Designer for Eikon Consulting Group. 

He has worked on projects in a variety of sectors, most notably transportation, education, retail, food service, healthcare and government.

 

He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and he is a member of industry associations Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

 

Singee Nguyen, Electrical Designer

Singee Nguyen

In his new position, Nguyen will work closely with senior electrical team members to provide drafting and design support for project electrical systems and power distribution.

 

Prior to KAI, Nguyen worked as an Electrical Technician for IPDisplays in Allen, Texas. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

 

During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his parents, two older sisters and two dogs. He also likes to tinker with 3D printing/design and electronics, playing video games and building computers.

 

 CONTACT:

 Jennifer Beidle

314-607-9459

jennifer@jbeidlepr.com

 www.kai-db.com.

 

James Simmons Named to Expanded Board of Directors at Regency Centers

 

Lisa Palmer

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Regency Centers Corporation (“Regency” or the “Company”) announced its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed James (“Jim”) H. Simmons III as its newest member.

 Mr. Simmons is currently the CEO and Founding Partner of Asland Capital Partners, a private equity firm focusing on acquiring, repositioning, and operating best-in-class multifamily, mixed-use and retail assets in revitalizing sub-markets.

 

James (“Jim”) H. Simmons III

With the addition of Mr. Simmons as an independent director, Regency has expanded the size of the Board to twelve directors.

  “We are very excited to add Jim to our Board, and look forward to benefitting from his wealth of industry experience and breadth of relationships as we further refine our investment strategy and look ahead to new opportunities to create value,” said Lisa Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

Martin (Hap) Stein

“Jim’s appointment aligns with our efforts over the past several years to refresh our Board, as we strive to continuously expand and diversify the skills, experiences and competencies of our Board and its directors,” said Hap Stein, Executive Chairman of the Board.

 CONTACT:

 Christy McElroy Senior Vice President, Capital Markets 904 598 7616 ChristyMcElroy@RegencyCenters.com

 Jan Hanak Vice President, Marketing & Communications 904 598 7443