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Congratulations to Ray McGahey on his promotion to director of Barge’s CAD/BIM Solution Center! Ray has been a driving force at Barge since 1983, playing a pivotal role in every major advancement in how we produce and deliver our work. His deep technical expertise, decades of experience, and institutional knowledge have shaped the evolution of CAD and BIM throughout the company. In his new role, Ray’s leadership will be key as we continue to evolve our tools and workflows, enhancing quality, improving efficiency, and supporting project excellence across all disciplines.
At Barge Design Solutions, giving back isn’t a side story—it’s the heart of who we are. We’re excited to unveil Barge Gives Back, our new charitable brand that brings together everything we do to support communities and one another. Rooted in our values, BGB unites four powerful programs: 💚 Community Fund 🧡 CARES Funds 💜 Volunteerism 💛 Scholarships This brand brings cohesion, clarity, and even greater purpose to the generosity already flowing through our company.
For 70 years, Barge has helped shape the world around us—and we’re just getting started. Watch our 70th-anniversary brand video to see how we've built lasting infrastructures and strengthened communities since 1955.
Barge is ranked No. 160 on the 2025 Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms list! That's a seven-spot climb from 167 in 2024. #TeamBarge seized remarkable opportunities to thrive last year, fostering innovation and widening our geographic and market reach. Outstanding achievements were celebrated across diverse projects, including transportation, water treatment facilities, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and data centers.
#TeamBarge celebrated Barge Design Solutions Day in style on Monday! The Office of Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell has officially proclaimed April 21, 2025, as such in honor of our 70 years of service, innovation, and impact in the community. Across our offices, there was no shortage of Barge pride on display.
Our Birmingham team recently spent a Friday volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Bessemer, Alabama. We installed soffit, collected roofing nails, and spread hay around the construction site - small tasks that contribute to the bigger mission of building homes and hope. It was a great way to spend time together while giving back, especially as we celebrate our 70th anniversary this year. Beautiful weather and good company made the day even better.
It's Gopher Tortoise Day! Today we celebrate this remarkable keystone species whose burrows provide essential shelter for over 360 other wildlife species. Without these gentle, long-lived reptiles and their impressive underground homes, many of these creatures couldn't survive in their native habitats. hashtag#TeamBarge is on-location right now in Lakeland, Florida, performing a gopher tortoise survey for a transportation project that will serve as emergency staging for vehicles during critical events. We're proud of our specialized team that balances environmental conservation with critical infrastructure development across the Southeast, making sure they move forward responsibly. To learn more about this work, visit www.bargedesign.com.
Last week, our emerging project managers gathered in our Nashville office for an engaging training session focused on collaboration, growth, and leadership development. With new skills and insights, they are well-equipped to help bring projects to life for our clients and communities. We're looking for project managers to join our team! If you're ready to lead impactful projects and collaborate with a dynamic team, explore our opportunities at bargedesign.com/careers.
Adrian Ward, PE, CFM, CPESC, vice president, has been named director of storm water solutions! In this role, he will continue leading Barge’s Storm Water Solutions Team within our Civil Solution Center. This team plays a crucial role in supporting the firm by pursuing and executing projects that involve stormwater master planning, flood mitigation design, FEMA permitting, and stream and wetland restoration. A dedicated member of the Barge team for 18 years, Adrian is known for his collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence. His deep expertise in technical management, project delivery, and client relationships makes him a great fit for this role.
What better way to kick off Women's History Month than celebrating Carrie Stokes' first day as our new CEO? Carrie began her career with Barge as an intern nearly 30 years ago and is now at the company’s helm. We are excited about this next chapter under her leadership!
