Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. has named Carrie Stokes, PE, PMP, CHMM, as new Director of Energy and Environment. Ms. Stokes will be responsible for the development of growth strategies and business opportunities within the energy, water resources and environmental sectors that make up the business unit.
“Carrie brings great leadership and industry experience as a long-time employee at Barge Waggoner,” says Bob Higgins, President and CEO. “As Energy and Environment unit leader, she will develop markets and new opportunities for the firm to grow within.”
Ms. Stokes was previously a Senior Project Manager at the firm. She began her career at Barge Waggoner as a student assistant and started full-time in 1997. She holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University.
In addition to the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, Ms. Stokes holds a Professional Engineer license in Tennessee and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Management (ACHMM), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Carrie is also an active member in the community, having just completed her second term on the Board of the Junior League of Nashville.