Dennis Corporation is proud to announce that Ross Travis, PE, has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the company. Over the past three years, Mr. Travis has worked for Dennis Corporation as a Project Manager for Aviation, Building Construction Management, Expert Witness, Structural Engineering and Roadway Design projects. Additionally, Mr. Travis has served on Dennis Corporation’s Board of Directors for two years.

With over twenty-six years of experience as a professional engineer and project manager, he has managed projects ranging from schools to airport development and has worked throughout the United States and in more than fifty countries throughout the world. His extensive industry experience encompasses all areas of design, construction and project administration. As a Dennis Corporation Project Manager and Member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Travis is intimately familiar with the inner workings of the company and will be able to lead the company with his industry and business expertise.

“Ross is a strategic thinker who has worked tirelessly to contribute to the growth of Dennis Corporation,” stated Dan Dennis, President of Dennis Corporation, “He has exhibited operational leadership and contributed to the growth and success of Dennis Corporation, and we are confident that his business expertise will allow us to sustain that growth into the future.” Mr. Travis will continue to serve as Project Manager for his projects, and will become more involved in the day-to-day activities of the company, working closely with managers on financial issues and assisting in executing the company’s strategic plan.

Mr. Travis stated, “I look forward to serving Dennis Corporation in this new capacity. I have enjoyed working here over the past three years and hope to contribute to the continued growth of the company.” Mr. Travis will officially begin as Dennis Corporation’s new COO on May 31, 2011.

Dennis Corporation is a South Carolina licensed civil engineering, surveying and construction management firm. Dennis Corporation’s specific fields of expertise include water, sewer, roads, bridges, buildings, airports and other infrastructure.