Our Team

Group photo of BEN|EN and friends at the start line for the walk.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2024

On October 27, 2024, the BEN|EN staff and friends took part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at California State University Sacramento, in partnership with the American Cancer Society. We’re thrilled to share that we exceeded our fundraising goal! And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and to those who showed up bright and early, ready to take steps in the fight against breast cancer!  

A collage of BEN|EN's picnic and events, including hula hooping and a three-legged race.
BENEN 2024 Picnic

BENEN had a blast this weekend at our annual picnic. We hosted food and fun for our employees and their loved ones! This year the theme was Carnival. We decked the park venue out with balloons and other decorations with all sorts of games! Some of the events BENEN hosted included face painting and games such as giant Jenga, can knockdown, and fish bowl toss. We also had a competition between three teams and did a sack race, egg-and-spoon race,…

Introducing BENEN’s Newest Hires: Dearra Schumichen and Samantha Hildebrandt

We’re excited to announce two new additions to the team! Bennett Engineering Services welcomes Dearra Schumichen and Samantha Hildebrandt. Dearra has joined our marketing team as a Marketing Assistant and Samantha is an Assistant Engineer for our Water Resources sector. Dearra graduated from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) with her degree in English. She began her marketing journey as an intern and then joined Shred City, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant and then became promoted to Social Media…

Six BEN|EN engineers posed and smiling in front of a Vitalant blood drive mobile, with a 7th engineer smiling from inside the mobile window.
Donating for Mothers in Need – Blood Drive 2024

Our team rallied together to host a blood drive in honor of mothers in need, and we’re thrilled to share that we collected nearly 20 pints of blood! We are incredibly proud to participate in this great cause and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us – taking time out of their busy schedules and donating. Your generosity will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a…

Firm group photo
BENEN Hosts Its 2024 Annual Gala

On Saturday, February 3rd, we had a blast at our annual Gala! We had food, drinks, raffles, and a whole lot of fun in our best dress. Leo Rubio, BENEN’s president, prepared a presentation thanking everyone at the firm for their hard work and dedication in 2023, and how excited he is to see the firm grow in the new year! Just in the past year we merged with Y+C Transportation Consultants and hired new Assistant Engineers, Engineering Interns, and…

Tony Ozanich
Tony Ozanich Joins Ownership at Bennett Engineering Services

We are excited to announce Charles “Tony” Ozanich, PE, has been named Associate | Director of Land Development Services and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after six years with the firm. With more than three decades of experience, Tony is leading the delivery of engineering services for several private clients, the Cities of Sacramento, Folsom, Vacaville, West Sacramento, and Williams, Yolo County, and the Southgate Parks and Recreation Department. “Tony has brought vast experience and excellent client service…

Head shot of Keith Rhodes
Keith Rhodes, PE, Joins Bennett+Y&C as Principal Engineer

Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants is pleased to announce Keith Rhodes, PE, joined our team as a Principal Engineer on Monday, March 13, 2023. “Keith brings additional depth and breadth of civil engineering experience to the firm,” said President and CEO Leo Rubio. “Keith will manage Caltrans on-call task orders and provide project delivery services for local agencies. In addition to project management, Keith will contribute to the firm’s quality management program and mentor our project engineers.” Keith…

Brandon Michel
Brandon Michel Named Associate | CAD Manager, Joins Owners at Bennett Engineering Services

We are excited to announce Brandon Michel has been named Associate | CAD Manager and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after 18 years with the firm. Brandon has extensive knowledge in the latest AEC software and is skillful with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infraworks. Brandon mentors and trains new engineers and participates in the development and design of roadway improvement, water, wastewater, and land development projects. He creates boundary, topographical, and ALTA survey drawings and his responsibilities include…

Jorge Renteria
Jorge Renteria Promoted, Joins Owners at Bennett Engineering Services

We are excited to announce Jorge Renteria, PE, has been named Associate | Transportation Operations Manager and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after seven years with the firm. With 15 years of experience, Jorge is leading the delivery of transportation engineering projects in the Cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, and West Sacramento. “Jorge’s clients admire his flexibility, communication skills, responsiveness, and quality design,” said Leo Rubio, president of the firm. “He has shown his ability…

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