September 14, 2025
CEADA welcomed six new inductees and announced eight scholarship recipients on Sept. 12.
Six Mizzou Engineers were inducted to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni at a ceremony Sept. 12.
CEADA has honored outstanding graduates and distinguished friends of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since 1998. Election to the Academy recognizes outstanding achievement, excellence and leadership in engineering and civic affairs.
“These six individuals’ achievements and leadership highlight the profound and lasting impact of civil and environmental engineering,” department chair Praveen Edara said. “Their dedication, guidance and example inspire our students and strengthen our future.”
“The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is growing and advancing in exciting ways, and the unwavering support of our alumni community is at the heart of this momentum,” Edara said.
Cory Clark, BS CiE ’95
Clark started his career managing transportation projects for GBA in Kansas City. In 2018, he joined Olsson, where he currently serves as senior vice president and transportation market leader, delivering services for transportation agencies, aviation and rail clients. He also contributes to Olsson’s strategic planning, staff development and risk assessment efforts.
Josh Doerhoff, BS CiE ’06
Doerhoff began his career as a project manager with Emery Sapp & Sons, where he had interned. Over the years, he has taken on increasing responsibility, playing a key role in the company’s significant growth. Today, he serves as executive vice president of the heavy highway branch, supporting the company’s employee-owners.
Heidi Eilers, BS CiE ’09
Eilers is a licensed professional engineer and associate vice president at HNTB, where she is the client service leader for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), overseeing complex projects in transit, tolling, highway and municipal transportation. Previously, she served as Oklahoma City practice leader, guiding the growth of a new office.
Brian Haeffner, MS CiE ’92
Haeffner spent 27 years with MoDOT before becoming the county engineer for Audrain County. He has held leadership positions with the Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri and the Missouri Association of County and City Transportation Officials, among others.
Charles “Chip” Touzinsky, BS CiE ’96
Touzinsky is a civil engineering leader with nearly 30 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and public service. He is currently Kansas City area manager and transportation division manager for Missouri, Illinois and Kansas at Lochmueller Group. He has also held leadership roles at Garver, CDM Smith, HNTB and MoDOT.
Ronnie Williams, BS CiE ’05
Williams is a professional engineer and an operations director and project manager at Burns & McDonnell, leading projects from corridor safety studies to highway and river crossing design. For more than 20 years, he has established himself as a regional leader in complete streets and traffic operations. He was named Engineer of the Year by the ASCE Kansas City Section in 2022.
Scholarships
CEADA also awarded CEADA Transfer Scholarships to eight Mizzou Engineering students: Emily Chadwick, Ty Jackson, Madisyn Kenworthy, Hallie Russell, Garrett Saldaña, Isabella Schramm, Jokiah Sewell and Jacob Tipton.