Engineering Firm Announces New Vice Chairman

Bowman, Barrett & Associates, Inc. (BB&A) announces the promotion of John Barrett, PE, SE, from the position of President to Vice Chairman. BB&A is a full-service engineering firm founded in 1989 by John Barrett and Louis Bowman in Chicago, IL.

Bowman, Barrett & Associates, Inc. (BB&A) announces the promotion of John (Jack) Barrett, PE, SE, from the position of President to Vice Chairman. As the co-founder (along with Louis Bowman) of BB&A, Barrett has over 50 years of experience in the engineering industry and has earned accolades for his innovative and effective approach to railroad bridge design projects.

Barrett is an active member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association and was instrumental in establishing the Bowman, Barrett & Associates Outstanding Scholar Award, presented each year to an exceptional engineering student in either a transportation or structures discipline. He is a licensed structural engineer in Illinois and a registered professional engineer in 16 states, including Illinois. Barrett serves in leadership roles on many association committees including the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois.

Bowman, Barrett & Associates is a full service engineering firm founded by Louis Bowman and John (Jack) Barrett in 1989. With over 80 professionals on the team, BB&A provides professional services to the transportation industry, architects and builders.