Hancock Associates promotes Peznola to vice president of engineering

Danvers, MA According to Hancock Associates, Joseph Peznola, P.E. has been promoted to vice president of engineering.

Peznola has nearly 35 years of industry experience and has been an engineer at Hancock Associates for over 20 years. He has extensive experience with complex, high density commercial and residential developments throughout Mass. and N.H. for private sector clients, non-profit organizations and municipalities. As vice president of engineering, Peznola will continue to be responsible for managing the engineering department across Hancock’s eight offices, project management and technical quality control and assurance. In his expanded role, he will assist in the strategic planning and evolution of the civil engineering department, daily operations, technology growth, business development, personnel growth and more.

“We couldn’t be prouder of Joe’s accomplishments at Hancock and his dedication to his field over the years,” said Hancock Associates President, Wayne Jalbert, P.L.S. “He has tremendous vision and with his new role, we’re certain that he’ll help chart the course of Hancock’s growth for many years to come.”

Peznola has been an engineer at Hancock for over two decades and works tirelessly with clients and staff to produce outstanding designs. He is also a resolute advocate for the civil engineering and land development world, working with organizations like Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association and N.H. Home Builders Association to advise and promote progress in the field and was recently part of a dedicated group of responders to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection proposed changes to stormwater regulations.

He is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a Massachusetts Certified Soil Evaluator and a Licensed Septic Designer in New Hampshire.