Loesch of H2M named ACEC's 2011 Engineer of the Year at luncheon

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York named Gary Loesch, P.E., executive vice president of H2M architects + engineers (which includes Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, PC, H2M Labs, Inc. and H2M Associates, Inc.) as the 2011 Engineer of the Year. The award was presented to Loesch at the Awards Luncheon in conjunction with the ACEC New York's Annual Meeting at the Union League Club. Nominees were judged on their engineering achievements; examples of leadership; and their service to ACEC New York, the engineering profession and their local community. Loesch is an active member of ACEC New York for more than 20 years. He has held the position of president, board member and chairman of the Legislative, Environmental and Nominating Committees, and continues to serve on the Legislative, Scholarship committees and ad-hoc leadership committees. On the national level, he has chaired the ACEC Quality Management Committee, currently serves on the Risk Management and Environment & Energy Committees, served as an ACEPAC Trustee and is currently one of seven Trustees in the ACEC Business Insurance Trust. "It is an honor to be recognized by one's peers and in particular by such a great organization as ACECNew York where individual members are always willing to work tirelessly and unselfishly toward a common goal of improving ACEC, our businesses and the design professions" said Loesch. Mr. Loesch is known for his expertise in the water and wastewater fields and oversees the firm's activities in project and risk management helping the firm achieve its revenue, profitability and development goals. He holds two degrees from Cornell University including a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Master of Engineering degree, as well as a Masters degree in Business Administration from Adelphi University. He was an adjunct professor in the graduate program at Hofstra University from 2004-2007. For nearly 20 years, Mr. Loesch has managed / coached teams in both the Sayville Little League and the Baymen Soccer League, reflecting his commitment to the children within his community. He is married (Ann Marie), has six children and two daughter-in-laws and resides in Sayville, NY. About H2M From infrastructure to environmental issues, H2M offers a unique opportunity to its clients: the vast collective experience of its people. The company employs more than 250 architects, engineers (water supply, civil/site, structural, M/E/P, wastewater and environmental), planners, designers, inspectors, surveyors and scientists. H2M offers the most advanced and comprehensive services within its fields of expertise. The firm's employees keep abreast of new technologies, market trends, and governmental policy changes in order to better serve its clients. H2M has served various markets for nearly 78 years, throughout Long Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut and continually meets the challenges associated with the design/build aspect of constructing and improving communities and businesses. Recent projects include: Elmont Fire District Engine 4 Firehouse, new two bay, two story, state of the art fire station; South Huntington School District Vehicle Maintenance Facility, new state of the art vehicle repair facility; Locust Valley Sewage Pump Station Interceptor Sewer and Force Main, wastewater pump station design and 3-mile long force main; South Farmingdale Water District wellhead treatment project; Hicksville Water District air stripper and nitrate removal system; New York State Office of General Services (NYSOGS) commissioning of water treatment plan at Wallkill Correction Facility; Town of Clarkston Commuter Parking Lot; Northeast Branch of the Nissequogue River.