Vanessa McMahan Promoted to Vice President, Innovation
San Antonio, Texas (August 21, 2024) – Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Vanessa McMahan to Vice President, Innovation.
Ms. McMahan’s diverse knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics has contributed to the successful management of multiple projects and programs including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program, which administers funds for locally sponsored bicycle and pedestrian projects. Ms. McMahan has also developed applications to mine and transform data to support more efficient reporting tools and project estimate development.
Ms. McMahan has 25 years of experience in data analytics, product development, reporting, and pricing strategy in the private and public sectors at both the municipal and federal levels. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Science in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Texas A&M University.
“Considering the exponential expansion of available data and the rapid evolution of software tools, including AI, it is increasingly important that we proactively leverage our most valuable resource, our employees, by remaining at the forefront of analytics, automation, and innovation,” says Michael Preiss, P.E., Executive Vice President, Operations. “Vanessa’s background and knowledge make her an ideal fit for this role, and I am thrilled she is leading this area for Pape-Dawson as we further solidify our commitment to innovation in our business practices.”
Press Release: Vanessa McMahan Promoted to Vice President, Innovation