HomeMy WebLinkAboutRECOGNITION Engineers of the Year 2025 JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley,County Administrator
DATE: June 16,2025
SUBJECT: Washington State Association of County Engineers(WSACE)2025 Awards:
Engineer of the Year and Project Manager of the Year
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June 11, 2025 the WSACE held their annual awards ceremony in
Everett, Washington.
ANALYSIS: Jefferson County swept the awards:
Monte Reinders,the County Public Works Director,was awarded the County Engineer of the Year award.
Monte Reinders brings over three decades of engineering and public works experience to Jefferson
County,where he has led numerous infrastructure improvements and championed sustainable,
community-focused planning. As Director,he has strengthened interdepartmental collaboration, advanced
transportation and utility projects,and ensured the County's infrastructure remains resilient and
responsive to changing needs.
Eric Kuzma,Deputy Public Works Director was awarded the County Project Manager of the Year award.
Eric Kuzma,with over 20 years in the field,has earned a reputation for delivering complex capital
projects with efficiency and precision. As Deputy Director, his leadership has been critical in managing
multi-phase construction efforts, streamlining project timelines, and maintaining strong communication
with local stakeholders.
Both honorees were recognized at the 2025 WSACE Annual Conference, where county engineers and
public works professionals from across Washington gather to share best practices and celebrate
achievements."It was a clean sweep of the awards by Team Jefferson County! These honors reflect years
of experience,technical skill,and a tireless dedication to public service,"Eisenhour added. "Our County
is fortunate to have such capable and committed leaders guiding our infrastructure and capital project
efforts."
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Recognize the two awardees.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCauifil,County Administrator Date