Pond Hires Senior Vice President to Continue Expansion of Energy Vertical
PRESS RELEASE
ATLANTA - (October 23, 2024) – Pond & Company (Pond), an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has hired Blake Evans as Senior Vice President of the firm’s Energy vertical.
In this role, Blake will focus on utilities and commercial service offerings, driving strategic growth in the power, renewables, and oil and gas midstream markets. Based in Denver, CO, he will support Pond’s offices nationwide, directing continued process improvement efforts, business development, and overall project performance.
Prior to joining Pond, Blake served as Senior Vice President, Unit General Manager, Energy Networks at Mott MacDonald, where he was instrumental in all aspects of the energy market, including oil and gas, and power and renewables. Within oil and gas, he primarily focused on pipeline, compressor station, pump station, gas processing, liquified natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and carbon capture projects. Within power and renewables, he focused on offshore wind, onshore wind, power transmission, substations, battery energy storage system (BESS), and renewable projects in North America.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Blake Evans join our growing utilities and commercial practice within Pond's Energy vertical,” said Pond Executive Vice President of Energy Bryan Evans. “His leadership brings value to a broad range of projects and clients through experience and forward-thinking solutions.”
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Blake has more than 30 years of experience and third generation long-standing relationships in the industry. He has successfully managed and led teams across various functions, including engineering, design, procurement, sourcing, logistics, operations, and construction spanning diverse field sites, facilities, and offices across multiple countries.
About Pond
Pond is a full-service consulting firm providing integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the U.S. and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions. Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture. We earn the trust that sets us apart.
