Parkhill Names Drew Hardin, PE, as Senior Vice President of Community Development and Growth

Parkhill is pleased to announce the key addition of Drew Hardin, PE, as Senior Vice President of Community Development and Growth. Drew joins the multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm with more than three decades of design, management, and organizational leadership experience, including delivering large civil infrastructure projects for the public and private sectors. As a member of Parkhill's Strategic Leadership Team, Drew will focus on business development and firmwide strategies to better serve communities across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.  

Drew most recently served as Vice President and Shareholder for Fort Worth-based Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI), leading all business development activities for their Central Texas Division. Prior to joining FNI, Drew was Vice President and Director for Lockwood, Andrews & Newman (LAN), where he led their Central Texas Infrastructure Group, which included six offices along the I-35 Corridor. His primary project experience included raw water conveyance and pumping, water/wastewater conveyance, wastewater treatment, drainage, and site civil design. 

“Throughout his career, Drew has exhibited tremendous integrity and a genuine passion for serving people. His values are consistent with how we go about our work here at Parkhill,” Parkhill President Jay Edwards said. “As a key member of our Strategic Leadership Team, I believe Drew’s vast experience and expertise within the industry will greatly benefit the communities we serve. I look forward to working directly with him to advance our mission and vision of Building Community and Enhancing Lives.” 

Drew earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and is a member of Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and the American Public Works Association (APWA). He currently resides in Dripping Springs, Texas, and will be based out of Parkhill’s Austin office.