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Posted by AG&E
04/27/2026
AG&E joins ENR 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list
We are proud to announce that AG&E has joined the Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list for 2026, marking an exciting milestone for our team. Ranking No. 356, we are honored to be included among such a respected group of firms shaping the built environment. As the largest structural engineering firm in the United […]
AG&E is ranked No. 15 in the Top 80 Data Center Engineering Firms for 2025
The results are in! AG&E is ranked No. 15 in the overall Building Design+Construction (BD+C) Top 80 Data Center Engineering Firms for 2025, making us the largest data center focused structural engineering firm in the United States! This achievement would not have been possible without the support and trust of our clients and design partners […]
Roksana (Roxy) Taghizadeh, PE, FPCI, receives the Irwin J. Speyer Young Professional Engineer Award
Roksana (Roxy) Taghizadeh, PE, FPCI, has been recognized with the 2025 Irwin J. Speyer Young Professional Engineer Award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). This award recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to PCI early in their careers and who demonstrate the personal and professional qualities to continue advancing the precast concrete industry. Roxy […]
AG&E acquires precast, prestressed design and detailing assets of McCluskey Engineering Corporation based in Naperville, Illinois
AG&E Associates, PLLC (AG&E) is proud to announce the acquisition of the precast, prestressed design and detailing assets of McCluskey Engineering Corporation (MEC) based in Naperville, Illinois. This strategic move enhances AG&E’s capabilities in precast, prestressed services and positions the company for continued growth and innovation as the largest data center structural engineer in the […]
AG&E welcomes Jared Franz, CPA as Chief Financial Officer
AG&E is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team, Jared Franz, CPA, who joins as Chief Financial Officer. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, Jared has built a career across multiple industries including manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. A licensed CPA, Jared is known for his hands-on approach to […]
Holly Rigdon promoted to Chief Operating Officer
AG&E is pleased to announce the promotion of Holly Rigdon to the position of Chief Operating Officer. With more than 25 years of professional experience, Holly has been instrumental in leading initiatives that have contributed to the firm’s impressive growth and collaborative culture. Her leadership in operations and involvement in mergers and acquisitions have been […]
AG&E announces new partners
We are thrilled to announce the addition of 13 new partners at AG&E. These exceptional individuals have made remarkable contributions to the success and growth of our company. This milestone follows a recent strategic investment in AG&E by Liftout Capital, an investment holding company focused on accelerating growth in founder-owned businesses. AG&E is currently the […]