SOCOTEC’s Advisory Division Announces Leadership Promotions Across California, Georgia, and Texas Regions
Leadership Promotions of SOCOTEC's Advisory Division
Announcing and Celebrating Promotions: A New Chapter in SOCOTEC’s Growth
SOCOTEC is thrilled to announce the recent promotions of several exceptional team members and unveil an updated promotion plan designed to enhance career advancement opportunities at SOCOTEC. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to recognizing the hard work, dedication, and business-driven efforts of our team members.
"It is so rewarding to be a part of the continued growth and development of our Advisory Team. Congratulations to all our recently promoted colleagues. Your hard work and dedication to assisting our clients has not gone unnoticed. Thank you."
- Rodney Sowards, Managing Principal, Executive Director - Advisory Division
Honoring Our Recent Promotions
We are pleased to celebrate the following individuals for their remarkable contributions and performance:
- John Bailey (Dallas, TX) has been promoted to Senior Principal in recognition of his exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and significant impact on our revenue growth.
Phil Fetterman (Atlanta, GA) has been promoted to Senior Managing Director. Phil’s outstanding managerial skills and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving our business success.
Gerry Gentry (Aliso Viejo, CA) has earned the title of Senior Managing Director. Gerry’s unwavering commitment to our projects and exceptional leadership have significantly contributed to our growth.
April Parrish (Dallas, TX) is now a Senior Managing Director. April’s dedication and ability to lead with a clear strategic focus have made a lasting impact on our company’s achievements.
Cameron Poth (Dallas, TX) has advanced to the role of Senior Managing Director. Cameron’s strong management skills and commitment to excellence continue to push our projects toward success.
Jennifer Reynolds (Aliso Viejo, CA) has been promoted to Senior Managing Director. Jennifer’s relentless drive and strategic insight have played a crucial role in our ongoing business accomplishments.
Their outstanding managerial skills, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to our projects and business success have earned them this well-deserved recognition.
These promotions, effective as of September 1, 2024, are a testament to the relentless dedication and exemplary performance of these individuals. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of them and look forward to sustaining this positive momentum as we move into 2025.
Thank you all for your continued commitment to excellence and for playing a pivotal role in SOCOTEC’s ongoing success.
John BAILEY
Based at SOCOTEC’S US Dallas, TX location, Mr. Bailey now a Senior Principal has over 20 years of experience in construction scheduling and cost analysis. He has expertise in preparing and critiquing construction claims, analyzing project schedules, and estimating costs for troubled projects. His experience spans issues like design changes, weather impacts, material availability, labor productivity, and schedule delays. Mr. Bailey has consulted on various projects across the U.S. and internationally, including airports, power plants, refineries, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects.
We are thrilled to acknowledge Mr. Bailey's remarkable achievements with this well-deserved promotion. We are confident that his continued commitment to excellence will drive even greater success in his new role. As we continue to expand our Advisory division, Mr. Bailey's expertise and leadership will be a key asset.
Congratulations John Bailey!
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“It's incredibly rewarding to know that my contributions to advising clients and managing complex projects have been recognized. I'm excited for the new challenges and opportunities to continue growing, both personally and professionally, within the Project Advisory and Dispute Resolution field.”
Phil FETTERMAN
Phil Fetterman is a now a Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC's Atlanta, GA office, with over fifteen years of experience in civil and structural engineering design, construction management, program management, and project consulting.
Mr. Fetterman has provided consulting services for large-scale construction projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, heavy civil, environmental, institutional, industrial, wastewater, water supply, solar, wind, and hydropower. His expertise extends to construction management practices, with specialized skills in project scheduling, delay analysis, damage quantification, resource productivity evaluation, and dispute resolution assistance.
We proudly recognize Mr. Fetterman's outstanding contributions with this well-earned promotion. His unwavering dedication to excellence will undoubtedly lead to further success in his new role. As our Advisory division grows, his experience will be instrumental.
Congratulations Phil Fetterman!
“I’m grateful for being part of a strong team that helps share the workload and strives to provide quality work and value for our clients. It’s exciting to see the Atlanta office grow and I’m looking forward to new testimony opportunities.”
Gerry GENTRY
Based at SOCOTEC's US Aliso Viejo, CA office, Mr. Gentry is a Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC, bringing four decades of experience in the construction industry. He has collaborated with project and program teams across governmental and state agencies, school districts, utility companies, and private sector clients. Mr. Gentry specializes in troubled project turnaround, project controls, schedule analysis, and dispute resolution.
Certified as a Project Management Professional by PMI, Mr. Gentry has advanced proficiency in software platforms such as Primavera P6, P3, and Microsoft Project. His career began with a focus on project management and controls for large, complex design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction projects. Recently, he has concentrated on project advisory services, including claims and disputes. His expertise has been sought after for engagements both domestically and internationally.
We are pleased to honor Mr. Gentry's exceptional work with this well-deserved promotion. His continued pursuit of excellence is sure to bring even greater accomplishments in his new position.
Congratulations Gerry Gentry!
“Looking forward to the many challenges and opportunities the next years will bring. Our plans to grow the company from within and from outside will make for exciting times.”
April PARRISH
Based at SOCOTEC’s US Dallas, TX office, Ms. Parrish brings 15 years of expertise in consulting on construction, scheduling, and accounting matters. She has a robust background in preparing and analyzing claims related to defective work, schedule delays, change orders, cost overruns, productivity losses, weather impacts, disruptions, and terminations. Her proficiency extends to conducting detailed analyses of cost and schedule impacts, production and fabrication delays, productivity issues, and critical path scheduling.
Ms. Parrish has worked on a diverse array of projects, including airports, convention centers, stadiums, upscale condominiums, industrial facilities, light rails, highways, hotels, cell phone towers, and self-storage facilities. She has consistently provided valuable assistance to owners, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout her career.
In addition to her construction expertise, Ms. Parrish is experienced in evaluating financial damages associated with complex commercial disputes. She has supported clients by performing special purpose audits, assessing payment disputes, and conducting financial forensic investigations.
We are excited and celebrate Ms. Parrish well deserved promotion and career milestone. We look forward to her future contributions in expanding the Advisory team.
Congratulations April Parrish!
“I’m extremely proud to be named a Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC. I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for this new chapter in my career and I look forward to continuing to work with my outstanding coworkers to assist our clients with resolving their complex commercial construction matters.”
Cameron POTH
Mr. Poth, based at SOCOTEC's US Dallas, TX office, brings over 15 years of expertise in evaluating financial and economic damages associated with complex commercial disputes. His extensive experience includes analyzing, rebutting, and preparing damage claims for clients involved in litigation, arbitration, and various dispute resolution processes.
Mr. Poth has consulted across multiple industries on a wide range of dispute resolution matters, including bankruptcy, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, dealer termination, estate and trust disputes, financial forensic investigations, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property infringement, oil and gas disputes, personal injury claims, and white-collar fraud investigations.
In addition to his dispute resolution work, Mr. Poth has provided a variety of financial services, such as financial analysis, funds tracing, financial investigations, and oil and gas royalty examinations. He has conducted numerous financial investigations, leveraging his extensive experience in reviewing company financial records, including bank statements, financial statements, general ledgers, and tax returns.
We are delighted to celebrate Mr. Poth's significant achievements with this well-earned promotion. We look forward to his continued success and steadfast commitment to excellence in his new role.
Congratulations Cameron Poth!
“It is a privilege to be a part of an organization that prioritizes people, both clients and colleagues. SOCOTEC’s people-first approach and entrepreneurial mindset contribute to our development and success.”
Jennifer REYNOLDS
Ms. Reynolds, now a Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC's Aliso Viejo office, has over 20 years of experience in financial, economic, and accounting consulting. She has advised a diverse range of clients, including public and private entities, owners, contractors, and legal counsel, on matters involving litigation, arbitration, mediation, and non-litigation across industries such as construction, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, hospitality, and transportation.
In the construction and real estate sectors, Ms. Reynolds has tackled issues like cost and schedule impacts, lost profits, design defects, and delay and disruption. Her work in aerospace and defense includes consulting on False Claims Act lawsuits, defective specifications, and trade secret infringement.
Beyond litigation, Ms. Reynolds has conducted internal corporate and government investigations, audits, funds tracing, program cost reviews, and bid protests, offering clients strategic insights into complex challenges.
We are proud to acknowledge Ms. Reynolds impressive contributions with this promotion. Her unwavering dedication to excellence will undoubtedly propel her to new heights in her new role.
Congratulations Jennifer Reynolds!
“I am honored to have been promoted to the position of Senior Managing Director at SOCOTEC. My Advisory colleagues are dedicated, driven, and continually strive to provide our clients with amazing service. I am truly excited to work alongside this group as I continue to develop in my new role!”
