Plano-based Quiddity Engineering has appointed David Kochalka as general manager for its North Texas region, bringing with him more than 27 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry.
David Kochalka [Composite image; source photo, Quiddity]
“Dave has served the Dallas and Fort Worth markets for his entire career, and we’re looking forward to the energy and expertise he will bring to our team,” President and CEO Clayton Black said in a statement. “Even better still, Dave is a great fit for the Quiddity culture. I’m excited to see the positive impact he will have on our local teams, and the value he will help deliver to our customers and communities we serve.”
With extensive engineering experience in site civil design, land development, real estate entitlements, public involvement, transportation planning and design, hydraulic analysis, and structural design for both private and public entities, Kochalka will play a pivotal role in strengthening Quiddity’s leadership and operational focus in North Texas, the company said.
In his role as general manager of Quiddity’s North Texas region, Kochalka will help to drive project delivery, customer service, and the mentorship and development of Quiddity’s growing team.
Kochalka’s career includes leadership roles in top engineering firms and development companies.
Before Quiddity, Kochalka was president of Medica Development LLC, where he led the development of hospital facilities from concept through construction. Before Medica Development, he spent more than 22 years at Kimley-Horn & Associates, where he served as vice president in the Frisco office.
Kochalka has an extensive background in delivering public infrastructure and land development projects in the North Texas region, and he has served in the region for his entire career.
Quiddity is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm providing innovative civil engineering solutions for public infrastructure and private sector land and site development projects.
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