Category Archives: Culture

What To Do When You Have a Cemetery on Your Project?

Whether a municipality or private developer, the realization that you may have an old cemetery on your property tends to create more questions than answers.  At CTL Engineering, we have the answers you are seeking.  Our staff has been involved in the reidentification and relocation of multiple cemeteries over the years.  From analysis of historic […]

A Letter From Hassan Zahran: Summer 2025

Dear Valued Clients of CTL Engineering and Employee-Owners As we get closer to one of the biggest milestones in CTL’s history, celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2027, I am excited to share some remarkable achievements in our company’s journey of growth and innovation. Since the beginning of the year, we have continued to strengthen our […]

Employee Ownership Across the Globe

This August, our very own Ali Jamshidi had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the 2025 Oxford Symposium on Employee Ownership. Held at the historic Sheldonian Theatre at Oxford University, widely regarded as the world’s oldest English-speaking university with records dating back to 1096, the Symposium has been organized annually for the past […]

GOOD THINGS FROM CTL! ACCOLADES AND WOW POINTS FOR SUMMER 2025

Accolades: We do some pretty good things!  We like to recognize our employee-owners.  Check out all of our accolades and wow points! WOW Points: Department and Branch Managers give WOW points to employees they feel deserve extra recognition. These employees go above and beyond their call of duty to provide excellent service to their clients […]

Paving the Way Forward: CTL Engineering Introduces Transportation Design Services in West Virginia

CTL Engineering is proud to announce the expansion of its transportation design services into the West Virginia market—a move driven by local expertise, a passion for infrastructure innovation, and a commitment to community-centered solutions. This strategic growth represents more than just a geographical milestone—it signifies CTL’s dedication to delivering tailored, high-quality transportation solutions across the […]

A Letter From Hassan Zahran: Spring 2025

Dear Valued Clients of CTL Engineering and Employee-Owners As we welcome the spring season, a time of renewal and growth, I am filled with pride and gratitude for all we’re building together as a family at CTL. Developing a strong family-oriented culture remains one of my top priorities. As Employee-Owners, our shared commitment to fostering […]

GOOD THINGS FROM CTL! ACCOLADES AND WOW POINTS FOR SPRING 2025

Accolades: We do some pretty good things!  We like to recognize our employee-owners.  Check out all of our accolades and wow points! WOW Points: Department and Branch Managers give WOW points to employees they feel deserve extra recognition. These employees go above and beyond their call of duty to provide excellent service to their clients […]

Safety First: Highlights from Allied’s 16th Annual Safety Days

CTL Engineering, Inc., is proud to spotlight the success of our 16th annual “Safety Days” event, held on February 27-28, 2025, at our Allied Environmental Services subsidiary in Lima, Ohio. The two-day event was a profound demonstration of our ongoing commitment to safety and employee well-being across all our operations.Organized by CTL’s Corporate Safety Officer, […]

A Letter From Hassan Zahran: Winter 2025

A letter from CTL’s new CEO Hassan Zahran for Winter 2025.  Each quarter the CEO of CTL Engineering addresses our clients and employee-owners. Dear valued clients of CTL Engineering: As we welcome the winter quarter 2025, and step into the new year, I am honored to write my first article in this newsletter as the […]

Jessica Donley: CTL’s 2024 Employee of the Year

 CTL proudly honors Jessica Donley as our 2024 Employee of the Year! With over two decades of dedication, innovation, and leadership, Jessica exemplifies the best of what CTL represents. Let’s get to know more about her journey, accomplishments, and contributions.   Background: Jessica grew up in Vandalia, Ohio, and attended Vandalia-Butler High School. Her pursuit […]