MECO Engineering Company, Inc., adds two to board of directors

HANNIBAL, Mo. — MECO Engineering Company, Inc., has added Don Jenkins and Kevin Garnett to its board of directors effective April 1.

Jenkins lives in Ashland, Mo., with his wife, Samantha, and two sons — Cooper and Benson. He has extensive experience in varying projects under the scope of civil engineering. As the Jefferson City office manager, he has had his hand in every step of MECO’s project process, from initial project concept through construction.

Jenkins specializes in sanitary sewer projects, roads and streets, as well as being a certified Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot. His project experience includes waterline replacements and extensions, wastewater systems, MoDOT TAP sidewalks, site design, sports complexes and stormwater design. He brings 11 years of experience to his new position as a vice president.

Garnett lives in Winchester, Ill., with his wife, Barbara, their five children — Brianna, Elizabeth, Nathan, Austin and Haley — and two grandsons, Brantley and Maverick. He brings a broad skillset to his position as a civil engineer for MECO Engineering.

His background in industry from working for the federal government gives him practical knowledge, ranging from planning and permitting to site design and construction management. He specializes in site design, stormwater, mining, environmental planning and permitting. His project experience includes water main improvements, relocations and replacements, water system improvements, stormwater improvements, commercial space design, permitting and construction management, road and bridge replacements, intersection improvements and municipal fuel tax maintenance engineering.

Garnett is office manager in Pittsfield, Ill., and brings 23 years of experience to his position as a vice president.

MECO has offices in Hannibal, Jefferson City, Branson and Boonville in Missouri and Pittsfield in Illinois.