Making a Difference in Our Communities
 
Throughout our 35-year history, Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. has been actively involved in the growth and development of Fort Bend County, not only through our professional contributions but also through our financial and volunteer contributions.  BGE was one of the first to join community leaders in a plan to provide affordable and assessable higher education opportunities for the area students. 
 
We are proud to have been part of the University of Houston’s building campaign.  Our donation of $25,000 helped build this important educational facility in Sugar Land, Texas.

BGE was recognized by the University, along with other donors, on the donor wall in the George Building’s rotunda.  In addition, Brazos Hall’s Classroom 367 was named in honor of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.

Offering support in the community is a key facet of BGE’s culture.  We have demonstrated this in many ways, including organizing food drives, collecting clothing and school supplies, serving on boards and committees, promoting adult literacy, providing college scholarships, and volunteering in home repair projects. 

Brown & Gay Engineers recently competed in the large firm category at the Texas Council of Engineering Companies award competition.
Brown & Gay earned a 2010 Gold Medal Award for Engineer Navigates River Authority to GIS Solution, San Jacinto River Authority in Category D: Survey and Mapping Technology.

A breakthrough solution using GIS software to link a physical object to a permit system has streamlined the River Authority’s permit tracking activities. A cumbersome manual system caused them to miss out on
almost a quarter of their revenue potential from docks and on-site sewer facilities permits, which fund operations of Lake Conroe, a drinking water supply.

Implementing the new tracking system has enabled the Authority to recover revenues, identify new revenue sources, and spend more time inspecting for violations, hence preserving water quality. This innovative
solution can help other public entities improve workflow, better track assets, and be better stewards of taxpayer funds.

Brown & Gay Engineers announced the appointment of Jim Gregory to lead its newly formed department of Environmental Sciences. 
Mr. Gregory brings more than 25 years of experience in environmental permitting and document preparation.  His technical expertise is regulatory analysis for the permitting, construction and operation of a project.  Mr. Gregory’s experience with fast-paced permitting projects will bring added value to private and public clients.

The Environmental Sciences department provides ecological, cultural resource management and regulatory analyses to support permit applications, the development of environmental mitigation, and National Environmental Policy Act document preparation.

In lieu of client gifts this holiday, Brown & Gay Engineers made donations in honor of our clients to both the

Houston Food Bank

and

This donation provides gifts and hope to children and helps to feed our hungry neighbors. Our donation was accepted by these 501(c)(3) charities without any benefit, goods, or services accruing to our clients.

Brown & Gay Engineers announced that Mike Garrison, PE, was named to manage its transportation practice in North Texas.  Mr. Garrison brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the design and program management of major highway and toll road facilities.

Brown & Gay Engineers announced that Wesley Jasek, PE, was named to manage its transportation practice in the Central Texas region.  Mr. Jasek brings more than 25 years of specialized transportation experience, including 16 years with TxDOT.

Brown & Gay Engineers announces the addition of a specialized Economic Services division, which provides socio-economic and financial analyses as well as real estate appraisals to enhance our full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering and survey services for public and private clients.

Mr. Darrell Kelsoe, Economics Manager, will lead the division.  With more than 25 years of professional experience in economics, financials, and real estate appraisals, he offers extensive expertise in flood damage reductions projects with the USACE including feasibility and general reevaluation studies.  His technical expertise includes risk-based analysis using the HEC-FDA modeling program, financial analysis, real estate appraisals, land use analysis and social impacts.  He has computed inundation, location, and recreation benefits for urban flood damage reduction projects.  In addition, he is a Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.

BGE is proud to offer these new services that will assist clients with understanding and valuing the costs and benefits of future projects, helping them make smart financial decisions.

BGE Wins Sandcastle Honors

The Brown & Gay Engineers team won the “That’s Entertainment” category and received overall honorable mention at the 23rd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition in Galveston, Texas.  BGE's winning entry, Sand Formers, was a spin-off of the popular movie Transformers.  More than 40 BGE employees and their guests participated in the all-day event competing against 71 other teams.

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. announced the appointment of
Doug Dillon, PE, to the position of Chief Operating Officer. 

Mr. Dillon brings more than 24 years of engineering experience in all aspects of program and construction management.  He earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Louisiana Tech University and a master of business administration degree from Baylor University.

In lieu of client gifts this holiday, Brown & Gay Engineers made donations in honor of our clients to both the

This donation provides gifts and hope to children in our community and helps speed the recovery of the Gulf Coast area. Our donation was accepted by these 501(c)(3) charities without any benefit, goods, or services accruing to our clients.

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. has named Ronald L. Mullinax, PE, as President and Richard F. Gay, PE, as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Mullinax’s 40 years of engineering experience together with his professional and community participation characterize a career of service.  He is a recognized expert in the area of flood control and drainage.  He earned his civil engineering degree from the University of Houston and has served as chairman of numerous organizations and committees. 

Mr. Gay’s long tenure in the local engineering community includes his service in leadership positions in numerous committees, professional, and civic organizations.  One of the company’s founding members, Mr. Gay earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineers from Texas Tech University and a master of science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Houston.

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. announces the appointment of William D. (Doug) Dillon, PE; Lee C. Lennard, PE; and Randy Randermann, PE, to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Dillon earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Louisiana Tech University and a master of business administration degree from Baylor University.  With more than 20 years of engineering experience, his area of expertise is program and construction management. 

Mr. Lennard earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University.  He has more than 20 years of public works engineering experience and has developed specialized expertise in the area of hydraulics and hydrology.

Mr. Randermann earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University.  He has more than 20 years of civil engineering experience with numerous private development and public projects in the greater Houston area.

Brown & Gay Engineers competed in the large firm category and earned a 2008 Gold Medal Award from the Texas Council of Engineering Companies. 

2008 Gold Medal Award for Natural Living in partnership with General Growth Properties’ Bridgeland development

The centerpiece of the 11,400-acre Bridgeland development in northwest Houston is a system of interconnected lakes and streams. Adding to the complexity of planning for this waterway system, the Harris County Flood Control District was in the midst of adopting new regulations following Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. Our engineers worked closely with the District to achieve balanced compliance between the previous and proposed requirements, assuring that the project could continue without delay.

This one-of-a-kind waterway system is a beautiful amenity and provides added flood control protection and safety for residents. Residents and local wildlife, particularly the area’s vast array of migratory birds, thoroughly enjoy the peaceful surroundings.