Throughout the years, Jennifer’s interests have given her a diverse range of experience, which is one reason she truly enjoys working here at A&A. The wide assortment of projects that she works on keeps the day-to-day fresh and helps prevent the rut in which some engineers find themselves after 12 years of doing the same thing.

Jennifer’s ability to quickly adapt, work closely with clients to solve their problems, and turn out quality work has allowed her to cross into many aspects of engineering, both close to home and far away. Her experience includes projects such as traffic analysis for Interstate 81 and structural planning and design for bridges on the Coalfields Expressway in Virginia, and extends to analysis and design of offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and off the shores of Gabon, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Although she is often working on transportation related projects, she always enjoys the opportunity to put her Structural Engineering specialization to good use.

While she finds working with clients and solving their problems most rewarding and enjoyable, working with contractors has proven to be the most interesting aspect of her job as Project Manager. "It is a different ball game and an exciting challenge to find the balance between a contractor who has to make a profit to be in business and a client whose best interests you have to look out for," she says.

At home, Jennifer does not slow down. Her husband, Kevin, is currently serving Giles County as the County Administrator, and with three children, Victoria (7), Chase (3), and Whitney (1), their spare time is quickly spoken for.

In August of 2003, the depot reopened with Phase One of its development complete. It now houses the Greensboro Transit Authority’s Transfer Center, Trailways Bus Station, and a taxicab stand. In addition, space is planned for the Model Railroaders organization to exhibit and have an office, as well as for social events for the Friends of the Depot and approximately 7,000 sf for commercial use.

Phase Two, which is currently underway, will include an Amtrak station, pedestrian tunnel, and a boarding platform. "I have worked on roadways, box culverts, and concrete buildings, and this project is a combination of all three. The project required the relocation of two active main line tracks," states Greensboro Project Manager, Michael Davis. "We are also working with NCDOT Railway Division to coordinate the stakeout sequence."

With more than 60 trains running through the station and the continuous growth of the Greensboro area, this depot will be a busy hub for everyday travelers. The completion date for this project is set for the winter of 2004.