To advance delivery capabilities in deep foundations and ground improvement, Forgen has hired Mark Ahrens as Director of Foundations.

Mark Ahrens has joined the Forgen team as Director of Foundations. Mark brings with him 34 years of experience in the deep foundations industry with roles in project delivery, management, and consulting. As Director of Foundations, Mark will serve at the helm of our foundations group, which is focused on delivering deep foundations and ground improvement services that represent the critical site preparation phase of vertical construction projects.

John Dudasch, Chief Operating Officer, said, “We are happy to have Mark join Forgen and further advance our delivery capabilities in the deep foundations, ground improvement, and specialty geotechnical construction sectors. Mark brings many years of successful project delivery experience in the industry and is constantly looking at ways to add value for our customers, improve our efficiency and execute our work safely. I have been particularly impressed with Mark’s focus on team building, talent development and people-focused leadership.”

As for Mark, he said, “I look forward to applying my knowledge of foundations techniques to support the growing number of Forgen customers with ground improvement needs. I’ve been fortunate to work with members of the Forgen team on past projects and am proud to be working alongside them as we expand the company’s service offerings. As Director of Foundations, I look forward to building a team that leads in all areas, beginning with safety and innovation.”

Mark is based in Forgen’s Houston office.