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Pare Corp. promotes Thies to vice president

Tim Thies, Pare Engineering Tim Thies, Pare Engineering

Lincoln, RI Pare Corp. has promoted Timothy Thies, P.E. to vice president.

Thies’ 14 years of experience at Pare covers a diverse field of civil and environmental engineering, including water, wastewater, solid waste, and hazardous waste projects. Thies is exceptional at fostering long-term relationships with Pare clients and colleagues, which has contributed to the success of countless projects. Some of his longstanding clients include Providence Water, the Bristol County Water Authority, Tiverton Municipal Landfill, and the town of Southborough, Mass. Among Thies’ notable projects are the Providence Water Hydraulic Model (serving 600,000+ customers), the Narragansett Bay Commission Phase III CSO Project, and the recent East Providence Water System Improvement Project which involved a 6 million gallon storage facility and 7,500 feet of large diameter transmission main.  

Thies holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He joined Pare soon after graduating. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Thies also serves as a dedicated volunteer and mentor for students who are developing their Capstone Projects at Brown University and the University of Rhode Island.

George Palmisciano, senior vice president and environmental division manager, said of Thies’ promotion, “Tim brings energy, technical excellence, and commitment to every project he leads. He is a great mentor to junior staff and has helped guide the growth of the environmental division. He is a trusted team player to both clients and colleagues. We are proud to promote Tim to vice president, and look forward to his continuing contributions to Pare’s success.” 

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