HERO OF THE WEEK

Rich Thorsen
11/16/09 - 11/20/09

Mr. Richard Thorsen, P.E. is a Project Manager in the Programs and Project Management Division Business Process and Special Projects Branch (IIS). Rich professionally and capably manages one of the most challenging projects in the District, the East River Bridges Hazard Mitigation Project and shows exceptional devotion to duty to delivering the highest quality products to our customer, New York City. His hard work leading the project team has led to the recent approval to proceed with a $500 million construction contract. He also successfully coordinated his team on a visit to the project site for a tour by the Division Commander and the Deputy Commissioner from NYCDOT. Rich’s exceptional leadership, communication skills, and technical expertise demonstrated while managing this project results in a positive image of the New York District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to sponsors, stakeholders, media, and Congressional interests.

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