2025 Q4 Pinnacle Awards

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Announcing Our 2025 Q4 Pinnacle Award Winners!

As 2025 came to end, we took a look back at our year of accomplishments and recognize our newest batch of Pinnacle Award winners! Dedicated and talented employees, our winners are members of the Summit community dedicated to upholding our company values.

What is the Pinnacle Program?

The Pinnacle Program is our means of giving back to our employees. Each quarter, we recognize up to eight individuals from a pool of nominees put forward by their peers.

Any team member at any level can submit a nomination for someone they feel should be recognized. This ensures that every voice in the company has the opportunity to be heard and represented. Furthermore, our goal is for employees to feel gratified knowing that their coworkers see and appreciate their service.

Our 2025 Q4 Pinnacle Award Winners!

Katelyn D., Accounting/Payroll Clerk II

Katelyn has been an invaluable team player in the accounting department this year, demonstrating exceptional flexibility and commitment during a period of staffing challenges. She willingly stepped into multiple roles, quickly learning new responsibilities without hesitation or complaint. When the department needed support, she set aside other growth opportunities to focus on payroll, demonstrating true dedication to the team’s needs. Her growth, adaptability, and the knowledge she gained in billing continue to strengthen her impact in her current role.

Conner D., Vertical Structure Project Engineer II

Conner consistently goes above and beyond to deliver the highest quality work possible, driven by a strong sense of pride in his craft. Despite facing challenges in recent months, he has continued to work hard and tackle the tasks at hand. His grit, resilience, and determination are unmatched. Conner shows up every day with a positive attitude, ready to tackle challenges head-on and see them through.

Will T., Planner II

Will has embraced the evolving challenges of the department with an open mind and a solution-oriented approach. He consistently applies creativity and resourcefulness to his work, while continually learning and growing. Will has become an integral part of the team, providing excellent service to clients and representing Summit with professionalism. His contributions support Summit’s continued growth and expanding presence in the planning field.

Ed S., Senior Project Engineer

Ed has been a foundational member of the Traffic/ITS Systems Department since its inception in 2017, taking on expanded responsibilities as the department has grown. He consistently delivers high-quality work across traffic engineering analysis, signal design, broadband fiber networks, and ITS inspection and testing. Ed’s professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail have been instrumental in the department’s success in new markets. He is always willing to share his expertise and support others.

Leticia R., Civil Designer III

Leticia consistently goes the extra mile to help projects reach completion, especially during periods of peak workload. She is dependable, detail-oriented, and trusted to see tasks through to the finish. When deadlines are demanding, she willingly puts in extra time to support the team. Her reliability and dedication make her a valued contributor.

Jan W., Area Manager

Jan has demonstrated exceptional leadership while balancing his nuclear certification responsibilities, successfully integrating two CEI teams earlier this year. He stepped into this expanded role with professionalism, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and strong team support throughout the transition. Jan consistently prioritizes his staff by providing timely resources and being readily available for guidance. His dedication and people-first leadership strongly reflect Summit’s core values.

Adam K., Field Technician II

Adam recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with Summit and has become a highly trusted and valued member of our team. He consistently demonstrates a dedication to continuous quality improvement, taking full ownership of his work and supporting others without hesitation. Adam acts with integrity, honesty, and transparency, especially when addressing discrepancies with on-site project teams. His strong work ethic and commitment to quality have earned complete trust, and he exemplifies the standards Summit stands behind.

Sam L., Transportation Technician I

Sam has played a critical role in building success in Western North Carolina as part of the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Since October 2024, he has led the development of Field Map applications and trained staff on their use, record keeping, and Deltek entry. He has also taken on a leadership role managing pipe inventory assessments while continuing to support debris removal efforts. Sam’s work has significantly strengthened Summit’s reputation as a disaster recovery partner.

Congrats!

With so many talented members of our firm, it’s a real accomplishment to be recognized for a Pinnacle award. Please join us in congratulating these eight individuals for their exceptional contributions to our company which have led to our continued success. We’re proud to employ so many outstanding individuals and are honored to reward them for their service. Thanks to our winners for all that they do—after all, when our employees succeed, Summit thrives!

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