Lyle Silverman Joins Menard as Field Operations Manager

Pittsburgh, PA (October 29, 2004): Lyle Silverman has joined Menard as Field Operations Manager. In this position, he is responsible for field operations including the management of field-based employees, field productivity, schedule adherence and plant/equipment operations.

Silverman has 30 years of experience in specialty geotechnical construction, ground improvement and deep foundation construction. He started his career as a pile driver and was promoted over the years to foreman, superintendent, project manager, construction manager, senior construction manager and field productivity manager. Silverman has been involved with numerous earth retaining and foundation support systems nationwide including the World Trade Center Recovery project, 30 Hudson Street in Jersey City, the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel and the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He has also been involved with numerous vibro technology projects.

"Since the formation of Menard, through the merger of Drainage & Ground Improvement Inc. and Menard Soiltreatment, the company has experienced steady growth," says Seth Pearlman, president of Menard. "In response to the continuing growth of the company, we have hired Lyle Silverman as a senior manager to oversee field operations."

Menard is a ground improvement specialist headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Using innovative ground improvement techniques, Menard offers extremely economical solutions for ground improvement that can be attractive alternatives to deep foundations. The company's broad range of technologies and design/construct experience have been successfully used worldwide in the construction of commercial warehouses, port and airport platforms, heavy industrial storage areas, roads and railways.

Menard is affiliated with Reinforced Earth Company, the inventor and market leader of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth retaining wall industry. Menard, Reinforced Earth Company, Menard Soltraitement and Freyssinet, a specialist in prestressing and cable stayed structures, form the Freyssinet Group, the world's leader in specialized civil engineering and a division of VINCI Construction, one of the world's largest construction companies.

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