About Us

EAC is a premier engineering consulting firm that provides services for infrastructure improvement and development projects to public and private sector clients. We are uniquely qualified with a diverse team of experienced engineers and other professionals who are committed to delivering engineering excellence and exceptional client service.

We have the proven performance to help with your future development projects

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Airport & Seaport Projects
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Leadership

We provide superior services that satisfy the needs of our clients and meet their budget and schedule requirements. Our leadership is committed to technical excellence and client service, the professional development of our personnel and involvement in promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

President & Founder
Senior Vice President
Technical Director
Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President
Transportation
Senior Vice President
Civil Engineering
Senior Vice President
Structures
Vice President
Transportation
Vice President
Program Management
Senior Project Manager
Construction Management (CEI)
Senior Project Manager
Civil Engineering
Senior Project Engineer
Construction Management (CEI)
Senior Project Manager
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Human Resources Manager
Engineering Services Manager

Awards

A History of Engineering Excellence

We have been recognized not only for our engineering excellence and efforts to incorporate innovative design solutions into our projects, but also for promoting the well-being of our community. We are proud to have been recognized and presented with the following awards:

Our Purpose

Core Values, Mission, & Vision

Since 1994, we’ve attributed our success and sustained growth to our diverse team of dedicated engineers and professionals who are committed to excellence through:

    One EAC: We succeed by collaborating as one unified team.

    Excel: We provide exceptional client service that retains, enhances, and builds trust.

    Innovate: We deliver quality and maintain safety through cutting-edge engineering.

    Inspire: We advance our colleagues and communities though our words, actions, and leadership.

    Integrity: We remain ethical and honest at all times.

    Respect: We value and embrace diversity, talent, and ideas.

Our Mission:

The advancement of our colleagues and community through engineering excellence and exceptional client service.

Our Vision:

To be the premier infrastructure consulting practice.

Community Impact

Our Engagement

We consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. We actively encourage our staff to participate in all community initiatives we undertake through civic and professional organizations.

Enrique "Rick" Crooks, PE

President & Founder

Mr. Crooks is an experienced professional with significant capabilities in the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure improvements. As a trusted advisor to EAC’s public and private clients, Mr. Crooks provides oversight for some of the company’s most complex and innovative projects. Mr. Crooks is also actively involved in the community, and has served in a leadership capacity for numerous organizations to advance the industry. 

Michael "Mike" Adeife, PE, ENV SP

Senior Vice President | Civil Engineering Technical Director

Mr. Adeife has extensive engineering design and management and construction experience. His capabilities encompass utilities, urban planning, stormwater and hydraulics design, transportation, and land development. Mike utilizes his proven expertise to provide technical direction for EAC’s Civil Engineering department.

Marie Chong, CPA

Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Chong is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience across various industries. Her expertise covers business operations, financial and tax management, auditing, and investment analysis. As CFO, Ms. Chong is responsible for directing all the financial functions within the firm, including managing financial operations, budgets, cash flow, audits, and taxes, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; she also oversees the administrative functions of the company.

Harold Desdunes, PE, CGC

Senior Vice President

Mr. Desdunes has over 36 years of civil engineering and management experience in transportation infrastructure. He is an accomplished transportation executive with experience in program management, transportation planning, public involvement, public transportation, project development, environmental management, roadway design, traffic operations, and right-of-way activities. Mr. Desdunes is a former employee of FDOT, where he held positions of increasing responsibility, from Roadway Design Engineer to Director of Transportation Development. In his director role with District 6, Harold oversaw all aspects of planning, project development, design, and contract procurement for a five-year, $4B work program, which was funded with local, state, toll, and federal revenues.

Huntley Higgins, PE, PMP

Vice President

Mr. Higgins has over 25 years of engineering infrastructure design experience. Specifically, his expertise includes the planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of stormwater management systems, water transmission and distribution mains, wastewater collection mains, force mains, reuse mains, and pump station projects. Mr. Higgins has held several engineering, management, and leadership roles in his career. As Department Manager, he leads, mentors, and oversees the work of project managers, engineers, and engineering interns. In addition, Huntley is responsible for the strategic planning, business development, client relations, quality management, and financial aspects of the department.

Kuo-Ting "KT" Lin, PE, PHD

Senior Vice President

Dr. Lin has 34+ years of experience in structural analysis and design for a wide variety of bridge structures, including concrete and steel grade separation structures, water crossing and viaduct structures, and segmental concrete bridges. He is adept in major bridge structural systems, including steel plate and steel box girders; concrete beams utilizing prestressing; continuous post-tensioned concrete structures; and segmental concrete box bridges. Dr. Lin has been involved in some of South Florida’s highly regarded structures, such as MIC (Miami Intermodal Center)/MIA (Miami International Airport) Interchange, MIC Earlington Heights Metrorail Connector, SR 826/SR 836 Interchange, Tamiami Trail/SR 90, and Brightline Miami Station Rail Infrastructures. He is familiar with the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), ACI (American Concrete Institute), and AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) design codes, as well as local and state criteria.

Ramon Borges, PE

Vice President

Mr. Borges has 30+ years of engineering experience, including work program management, design, construction management, maintenance, procurement support, contract negotiation, and contract administration. Ramon has provided electrical, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling, and roadway lighting engineering services to FDOT Districts 4 and 6, the Greater Miami Expressway (GMX) Agency, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). Mr. Borges leads EAC’s efforts associated with the next generation of ITS and tolling systems for national and international clients, to improve safety and mobility on major limited access facilities.

Mr. Borges’ main role is the Program Director for EAC’s GEC service to GMX. He is responsible for the delivery of GMX’s 5-year Work Program, including planning, design, and construction oversight of ITS, roadway and tolling projects.

Andrew Pierce, PE, PMP

Vice President

Mr. Pierce has over 35 years of diverse experience in the areas of rail, toll roads, water and wastewater, ports and airports design and construction. He has been responsible for overall management, staff direction, and technical guidance for large-scale transportation projects and programs for the last 25+ years. Andrew has strong leadership skills in the contractual, technical, and financial management of projects, budget development, business development strategies, and technical staff recruitment.

Jenner Alfaro, PE

Senior Project Manager

With more than 46 years of experience, Mr. Alfaro has managed multi-disciplinary teams nationally and internationally on numerous high-profile infrastructure projects. His experience includes oversight of mass transit, roadway, bridge, structures, and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) construction projects. Jenner has overseen the work performed by CEI (construction engineering & inspection) personnel for the Greater Miami Expressway Agency. He also oversaw the final design of the Metrorail extension to Miami International Airport for Miami-Dade Transit. As Senior Project Engineer on CEI teams, Jenner has provided FDOT LAP oversight for the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami. He has led CEI teams for FDOT District 4, District 6, and for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (District 8). Jenner was the Senior Project Engineer for one of the largest ITS projects in South Florida. Many of Mr. Alfaro’s projects have been award-winning or have received award nominations. 

Stephen McGrew, PE, PMP

Senior Project Manager

Stephen has over 40 years of experience in infrastructure projects, including a 35-year career working for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBC WUD) in significant supervisory and project management roles. Stephen served as Project Manager for capital improvements of wastewater lift stations, pipelines, and treatment plant improvements and expansions for PBC WUD. As Project Manager, he was responsible for the planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction of numerous large utility projects. 

Panagiotis "Pete" McRae, PE

Senior Project Engineer - Manager

Pete McRae has over 28 years of engineering experience in South Florida. His professional repertoire covers all aspects of highway construction, including design, construction management, contract administration, quality control testing, and construction scheduling. Pete is also well-versed in roadway design, civil design, report preparation for civil projects, PD&E (Project Development & Environment) studies, and resident engineering. Pete has provided services for FDOT’s District One, District Four, District Five, District Six, and for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.

Girish Thallapragada, PE

Senior Project Manager

Girish has 24 years of experience in civil engineering, specifically in the areas of transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O), intelligent transportation systems (ITS), tolling, signalization, and lighting. Girish successfully led numerous ITS projects and initiatives from inception to completion for South Florida clients. Some of these have earned awards from the Intelligent Transportation Society of Florida (ITS Florida) and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). Over the past decade, Girish has supported South Florida clients on major projects, like the MDC ATMS Upgrade Project, GMX Technology Plan, GMX Wrong Way Driving Countermeasures, City of Miami-Beach Lighting, I-95 Express Lanes, SR 826 Express Lanes, Alligator Alley ITS, ITS Device Replacements, SunGuide TMC Retrofit, PortMiami Tunnel, SR 826 & SR 836 Interchange and I-395 Interchange Reconstruction Projects, SW 8th Street and NW 119th Street ASCT Pilots, TMC Operations and Maintenance, and many more. Girish is one of the leading TSM&O practitioners in South Florida and supports clients in a Trusted Advisor role. He has actively managed and supported aspects of projects with Miami-Dade County DTPW, FDOT District Six and District Four, Greater Miami Expressway Agency, City of Miami-Beach, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and others.

Anna Perez

Human Resources Manager

Anna is an accomplished human resources professional, with generalist and management experience. As EAC’s Human Resources Manager, Anna leads the company’s employee lifecycle HR program—recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and compensation. 

 

Evelyn Rodriguez, PE, ENV SP

Engineering Services Manager

 

Ms. Rodriguez is a site civil specialist engineer leading the design and production of major land development projects and general civil projects and utilities in the Tri-County area. Evelyn’s responsibilities include planning and coordinating various project tasks during the pre-design, design, and post-design phases. Ms. Rodriguez has been instrumental in the development of numerous landmark projects, providing solutions to complex and challenging project conditions. Evelyn also serves as a technical advisor and mentor to junior-level staff. Her project teams have excelled consistently, resulting in new project opportunities and long-lasting client relationships. Evelyn is also a committed participant in EAC’s business development initiatives and has been instrumental in competitive proposal development efforts, new client acquisition, and project budget negotiations.