Schriner, Morrison Join NCMA Engineering Staff

Words: Randi HertzbergNCMA recently welcomed Craig Schriner as an engineering projects manager – geotechnical. Schriner graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. with Highest Distinction in civil engineering. Previously, he was an office engineer for Clark Construction, where his duties ranged from estimating to subcontract management and project oversight. Prior to Clark Construction, he was engaged in several internships which involved the research and design point of views on geotechnical engineering. At NCMA, Schriner will assist the engineering department with promoting the use of concrete masonry and SRWs in the transportation market.

Richard “Rick” Morrison has also joined the NCMA engineering department as an engineering projects manager. After graduating from Clarkson University with a B.S. in civil engineering, Morrison spent about a year working in special inspections and construction materials testing. Prior to joining NCMA, Rick also was a staff engineer/projects manager at Froehling & Robertson, Inc., a geotechnical and environmental engineering firm serving government and commercial clients. At NCMA, Morrison will assist the engineering department with various projects and manage association activities related to digital technology tools for architects and designers, including building.
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