April 2007

Sheth receives state-wide recognition

Rajan Sheth was recently honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies Wisconsin Chapter (ACEC WI) with the President’s Award.  He was nominated for the award for his efforts to earn a higher level of respect for consulting engineering firms in Wisconsin and his overall positive involvement in ACEC WI. 

Sheth is President and CEO of Mead & Hunt, a top architectural engineering firm as ranked by ENR magazine.  He was nominated by his peers within the industry.

“I believe strongly that you must be committed to the bigger picture.  I encourage not only the employees at Mead & Hunt but also the student groups to whom I speak — to become involved in the community around them,” said Sheth.  “You can’t work in a vacuum. It is critical that you look at the forces that affect our industry and then do something about it.” Sheth went on to say Mead & Hunt pays for employee involvement in professional associations and allows employees to use two days per year of paid time to take part in activities that better the communities in which they live.

The President’s Award recognizes an individual for his or her personal service made to or on behalf of ACEC WI.  Highlights of the award presentation included mention of Sheth’s involvement in ACEC WI in various committee leadership positions and as a member of the Board of Directors.  He has also been a frequent participant in the ACEC Consulting Congress Day.  It was his idea to generate greater goodwill with Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation by inviting their involvement in the engineering community.

“Raj Sheth’s willingness to step in and keep Wisconsin an active national player has benefited the industry and state,” said Carol Godiksen, Executive Director of ACEC Wisconsin.