American Council of Engineering Companies of NC (ACEC/NC) Announces Young Professionals of the Year

STV’s Tiffany Preddy Named 2025 Young Professional of the Year

Multidisciplinary professional leads with passion for conservation

MORRISVILLE, NC – Tiffany Preddy, PE, is being honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies of NC (ACEC/NC) Young Professional of the Year award in recognition of her achievements and professionalism in support of the engineering industry in North Carolina. By way of this honor, she is also nominated as one of two representatives from North Carolina for the National Young Professional in Engineering honor awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington, DC.

“Working at the intersection of civil engineering and water resources, Tiffany leads STV’s drainage designs for transportation programs across North Carolina,” says Claire Brinkley, VP of Transportation South/Central at STV. “Early on at STV, Tiffany stepped up to assist our team through a leadership transition because she believed in their work and wanted to see this team grow exponentially,” continues Brinkley.

Preddy is also dedicated to the conservation of North Carolina’s waterfowl, participating in Ducks Unlimited, where she turns her passion for painting into fundraising for the organization. “Her colleagues here at STV are proud of this well-deserved recognition and honored to have Tiffany working alongside them,” shared Brinkley. “Recognizing superior young talent and witnessing their passion develop into successful projects and effective teamwork inspires us all,” commented Iona Thomas, 2025 President of ACEC/NC.

Bolton & Menk’s Matthew Vaughan, PE, Named 2025 Young Professional of the Year

Established mentor expands rich history of inspiring leadership

RALEIGH, NC – Matthew Vaughan, PE, is being honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies of NC (ACEC/NC) Young Professional of the Year award in recognition of his achievements and professionalism in support of the engineering industry in North Carolina. Through this honor, he is also nominated as one of two representatives from North Carolina for the National Young Professional in Engineering honor awarded by the American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington, DC.

“Matthew has played a crucial role in our expansion in North Carolina. He has spearheaded our Feasibility Studies contract, managed several private development projects, and overseen numerous municipal initiatives. His maturity and dedication to client service have been truly impressive,” said John Cock, AICP, Transportation Lead at Bolton & Menk. Vaughan is also recognized by his colleagues for his ability to develop project visualizations and significantly enhance client and public involvement, allowing all stakeholders to visualize and understand the impact of proposed projects.

Vaughan has been equally committed to inspiring youth leaders in the community through his role with the Summit Church. He mentors 25 youth boys each year, following their journey from fifth grade through high school. He also leads their Young Professionals group of 20, navigating the foundational years of adulthood and building professional careers. Vaughan currently serves on the ACEC/NC Junior Board of Directors and is the co-chair of the Business Practices Committee’s Business Development Subcommittee.

“He is just someone who has a lot of great qualities and experience to share,” says Tara Robbins, ACEC/NC Executive Director, “and he does so willingly and with passion.”

The ACEC/NC Young Professional of the Year Award strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. The campaign is designed to enhance and improve the image of engineering by recognizing young, diverse and talented engineers, thereby portraying engineering as an exciting profession open to everyone. Learn more about the ACEC/NC award at https://www.acecnc.org/young-professional-of-the-year-award. For more information, contact Tara Lightner Robbins, Executive Director, American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina, at 919-781-7934 or TRobbins@ACECNC.org.

About the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina

The American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) is the sole organization in North Carolina that represents the business interests of the engineering industry in our state. ACEC/NC also provides legislative advocacy for member companies and strives to build relationships between the private and public sectors of the engineering industry. ACEC/NC was founded in 1969. Today, member firms employ more than 11,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, scientists, and other specialists who are responsible for many millions of private and public projects annually.  Member firms range in size from a single registered professional engineer to corporations employing thousands of professionals. Learn more at https://www.acecnc.org/.

About STV

STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure. Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future. STV’s expertise includes architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management (PM/CM) and advisory services. Learn more at https://stvinc.com/.

About Bolton & Menk

Our goal is to help communities make progress by listening to what people want, finding the best solutions for their needs, and treating them right. Simply put, we’re people helping people. Today, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has more than 1,000 multiregional employees including a professional staff of more than 300 engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors, engaging in Municipal/Civil Engineering, Water/Wastewater Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Aviation Services, GIS Services, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning & Permitting, Project Communication, Structural Services, Construction Administration & Inspection, Project Funding Support, Planning & Urban Design, Land Surveying, and Creative Studio Services. Learn more at https://www.bolton-menk.com/.

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