Arvid Veidmark III, Named Damage Prevention Ambassador
November 4, 2009 – PHX, AZ Specialized Services Co. (SSC) announces that Arvid Veidmark, III was named Damage Prevention Ambassador 2009. Presented by the Public Service Committee of Arizona Blue Stake, Inc., this prestigious award was created to honor individuals who have made a difference in the underground damage prevention industry by exemplifying dedication, leadership, and passion for damage prevention and safety in the Arizona Excavation community.
Veidmark was honored publicly at the 2009 Flagstaff Damage Prevention Seminar in September, in addition to receiving special recognition from El Paso Natural Gas. This award is given to only one individual each year, making this a true honor for Veidmark to be selected among the statewide nominees.
Veidmark is Executive Vice President of SSC, a family business that specializes in trenchless construction, principally horizontal auger boring, drilling, and vacuum excavation.
With more than two decades of operational and technical experience, he works diligently with government agencies, municipalities, engineers and contractors to promote sound infrastructure management via self sponsored classes and webinars, and trade association conferences. He has authored numerous technical papers and articles and provides trenchless consulting services to the engineering community and local and state highway authorities.
November 4, 2009 – PHX, AZ Specialized Services Co. (SSC)
today announced that Michelle L. Walker was elected by its Board of Directors as Vice President of Finance & Administration and Corporate Treasurer effective September 24, 2009.
Walker, formerly Executive Manager, has been with the company since 1998, overseeing operational functions including administration, finance, and human resources. In her current role she is a part of SSC’s Executive Leadership Team and assists to develop strategy for the company’s future expansion.
In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Walker recently completed a two-year leadership & development program (Executive Leadership Forum)and is currently involved with the Construction Financial Managers Association – an alliance of local construction professionals that offers monthly development and networking. She is also a Certified Real Colors Facilitator through the National Curriculum Training Institute.
"Michelle’s promotion is well deserved," said Marcia Veidmark, President of SSC. "In her eleven years with the company I have watched her develop into an excellent leader, as well as invest in the formal education necessary for this promotion. She has played a significant role in the growth our company and is vital to our succession plan,” she said.
