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T.Y. Lin International Hires Russell E. Tripp, P.E., as Chief Airfield Engineer

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T.Y. Lin International Hires Russell E. Tripp, P.E., as Chief Airfield Engineer

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Russell E. Tripp, P.E., has been named Chief Airfield Engineer, with responsibility for overseeing the planning, design, programming, and construction management of aviation infrastructure and facilities projects.

“We are pleased to welcome a seasoned industry professional of Russ Tripp’s caliber to the team”

Tripp comes to TYLI with more than 40 years of distinguished experience in civil engineering, working primarily on aviation projects, with consultants, contractors and the FAA. He has provided design and construction phase services on aviation projects at major hub airports throughout the USA and abroad. His recent work includes on-site support for several military airfield design-build projects in the Middle East. His international experience also includes support for the airport expansion program in Mumbai, India, design projects in Qatar and Bahrain and consulting assignments in Korea and the Philippines. Tripp served for 28 years as an officer in the Regular Army and Army Reserve, in a variety of engineer, special operations and other assignments, with service in Germany, Thailand, Vietnam and Panama.

“We are pleased to welcome a seasoned industry professional of Russ Tripp’s caliber to the team,” said Richard A. Waters, P.E., TYLI Vice President and Director, Aviation Line of Business. “His ability to communicate with clients and work with staff on all aspects of complex airport projects makes him a valuable addition to our Aviation group.”

Tripp is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Florida International University, and is currently a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society of American Military Engineers. Tripp is also a licensed commercial pilot with single and multi-engine airplane, seaplane, and helicopter ratings.

About T.Y. Lin International:

Founded in 1954, T.Y. Lin International is an internationally recognized, multi-disciplined full-service infrastructure engineering firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With more than 2,000 employees working in offices throughout the United States and Asia, the firm is able to provide support on projects of varying size and complexity.

TYLI’s Aviation Services practice has provided professional services for some of the busiest and fastest growing airports in the U.S. and abroad, including: Boston Logan International Airport; Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport; San Francisco International Airport; El Dorado Airport, Colombia; Puerto Peñasco Airport, Mexico; Guangzhou International Airport, China; Abu Dhabi International Airport; and, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates. In 2011, Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranked TYLI among the Top 100 Pure Designers and the Top 50 in Transportation. In addition, TYLI ranked among the Top 25 in Airport Design Firms. For more information about the company, please visit www.tylin.com.

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