Colorado Construction & Design magazine featured Swanson Rink’s 75th Anniversary and recent leadership transition in the 2024 Spring/Summer issue. The article shared the impact of legacy projects and the firm’s continued dedication to responsibility, quality, and innovation.
After 31 years of dedicated leadership, Gary Orazio, PE, is stepping down as company President of Swanson Rink. He will continue to support the new officer group in his role of Design Principal and Chairman of the Board. Succeeding Gary will be Rachel Barrett, who has been named the new President of Swanson Rink. Ms. Barrett has been with the company for 24 years and previously served as the Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Barrett will work closely with Tim Chiddix, P.E. ATD who will continue in his role as the Executive Vice President of Engineering. Barbara Krucke will maintain her position as Treasurer and Kisa Hanlon has been named the new Corporate Secretary (a position previously held by Ms. Barrett).
For 75 years Swanson Rink has focused on providing a positive impact to our employees, our clients, our industry, and our community. This year philanthropic efforts continued with a $25,000 scholarship donation to the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This is the fourth endowment fund to CU Boulder from Swanson Rink. In addition, the engineering firm also donated a special one-time $8,000 scholarship to cover a full semester of tuition for one lucky CU Engineering student.
Based in Denver since 1949, Swanson Rink has grown to become a top consulting firm as ranked by ENR Magazine for both Aviation and Data Center engineering design services. Their commitment to the local community and the future of the industry remains an integral part of the firm’s mission and values.
Swanson Rink, a 74-year-old consulting engineering firm based in Denver, Colorado, continues its philanthropic efforts with a $25,000 scholarship donation to the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
This is the third endowment fund to CU Boulder from Swanson Rink. “Investing in the engineering talent pipeline is critical to the success of our firm and the engineering industry,” said President, Gary Orazio.
“Having an industry partner who understands the importance of developing future engineers and investing in their success aligns with our college value of educating leaders,” said Dean Keith Molenaar, “When we can remove financial stress from our students, we open pathways for them to achieve their potential. I’m grateful to Swanson Rink for their support of our students – both the ones who are here today, as well as the ones who will matriculate for decades to come.”
Based in Denver since 1949, Swanson Rink has grown to become a top consulting firm as ranked by ENR Magazine for both Aviation and Data Center engineering design services.
Swanson Rink completed another successful fueling project, this time for the San Luis Valley Regional Airport. The fueling design for the installation of two new aviation fuel tanks (one for Jet A and one for AVGAS) helped the airport to comply with State codes and current industry standards. The airport’s transformation makes it a crucial tool for the region, giving the airport the resources to meet the standards of a Class 1 Commercial Service Airport, bringing both improved access and the potential for economic growth.
With more than 50 years of airport fueling system expertise, we engineer for JETA, MOGAS, AVGAS and CNG used for ramp vehicles; and our work has included design for tank farms and hydrant distribution systems as well as truck loading.
Earlier this week, Denver City Council approved Denver International Airport’s $1.3 billion proposed plan for the Great Hall Completion, the final phase of the Great Hall Project. DEN will immediately begin design work on the Completion Phase and plans to start construction later this year, with expected completion between spring 2027 and summer 2028, with sections opening along the way. Approval comes at a crucial time for the project, as DEN will move forward with the design work using personnel already working on the current project, including Swanson Rink!
The Great Hall Completion Phase will include:
Read more about the approval here.
An exciting milestone achievement as the future terminal facility at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) reaches 30% design. The 26,000 sf building includes two ticket counters, baggage and security areas, departure lounges, concession stands and airport offices in its first phase, with room to add a second story when needed. Swanson Rink is providing full MEP, Fire Protection, BHS, and Security Screening design for the project. Read more about our aviation services here.
Rendering courtesy: VFLA
Swanson Rink is thrilled the new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility at Casper/Natrona County International Airport is online and operational. Our team provided design for the training fuel storage, burner fuel delivery systems, and control system for this 100% diesel fuel ARFF facility.
Today, Casper/Natrona International Airport held a ceremony to dedicate its new $9.3 million state-of-the-art Airport Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF). Casper is among only a few airports in the western U.S. with facilities to train first responders responsible for extinguishing aircraft fires. All commercial airports are required by the Federal Aviation Administration to have trained ARFF personnel on-site and they must receive training annually.
Unlike other recently constructed ARFF facilities, the new Casper facility will continue to employ a diesel fuel system, which is the most similar in character and nature to jet fuel. The fueling systems, designed by Swanson Rink, allow for burns to be customized based on the needs of the first-responder training. This includes flexibility to adjust for varying amounts of fuel to simulating responses for different zones of the aircraft, from cockpit fires to auxiliary power unit fires in the tail, in addition to providing training opportunities for exterior engine and wheel fires. Learn more about our aviation expertise and services here.
Swanson Rink continues to be a recognized engineering leader in the mission critical industry. We are proud to be included in ENR’s Sourcebook rankings for top data center design firms of 2021.
Engineering News-Record (ENR)—a top news source for the construction, architecture, and engineering industries—has released its annual rankings for engineering, design, and environmental companies according to annual revenue. The rankings—found in the 2021 Engineering News-Record (ENR) annual sourcebook—recognize industry leaders in specific market subsets including data center, airports, sports, highways, retail, and more.
Check out the full article and top lists here.
Swanson Rink celebrated 70 years in business in 2019 and in order to keep the celebration going, is giving back to the next generation of engineers. Swanson Rink has established a $25,000 Endowed Scholarship at the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science. Check out this article for more information.
