BALTIMORE, MD – Jennifer Laning, PE, has been elected to the International Bridge Conference Executive Committee. The International Bridge Conference (IBC) is a leading arena for the bridge 
industry to share technical papers, participate in workshops, and network and is presented by the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania. The IBC annually attracts more than 1,000 bridge owners and engineers, senior policy makers, government officials, bridge designers, construction executives, and suppliers from throughout the United States and abroad. The Executive Committee organizes and runs the annual bridge conference, including reviewing the submitted papers, chairing the sessions, and coordinating with the featured state/entity.
Jen Laning is an Associate Vice President in the Transportation group with a primary focus in bridge inspections and project management. She serves Pennoni as a Bridge Inspection Practice Leader from the Baltimore, Maryland office. Her responsibilities include project management and quality management of NBIS Bridge and underwater inspection projects and coordination of relevant project requirements for local, state and federal clients. Her background experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers is in bridge program management, rehabilitation and repair of bridges, coordination of projects with multiple agencies, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and bridge inspection.
On her election, Jen said, “I am honored to be elected to an organization I have been interested in for a long time. Having participated in the IBC as an exhibitor and attendee for more than 10 years, it will be exciting to have an opportunity to shape future conferences and participate in the background. I am looking forward to elevating my standing as a Pennoni thought leader from a regional expert to a national expert in line with our Technical Excellence program. I currently hold a Level II certification and my goal is to achieve the Level III certification showing my national expertise in bridge inspection.”
Pennoni’s Technical Excellence Certification program allows us to recognize our exceptional employees who provide the skills sets that result in our success. The program creates opportunities for Pennoni to promote our thought leadership, locally, regionally, and nationally. It provides a more defined career track for technical experts, while valuing their skill set. Jen holds Level II certification in both Technical Excellence and in Project Management.
John Zarsky, Pennoni’s Regional Vice President of Transportation congratulated Jen, saying “This is another step in Jen’s growth as an industry leader. We’re proud to have her representing Pennoni on such a prestigious committee.”