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GOTECH IN THE NEWS |
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| As Seen in Marquette University Alumni Magazine |
| Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr. is recognized in the Spring 2011 edition of Marquette's Alumni Magazine. |
| http://www.marquette.edu/alumni/newsletter/2010-13/april11.shtml?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=AlumniNewsletter_April2011&utm_medium=email |
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| Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., P.E., F. ASCE, Received State Engineering Award |
| Click here to read the press release submitted March 11, 2011. |
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| As seen in Sunday Advocate May 9, 2010 |
| Guillaume named LAPELS chairman. |
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| Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., P.E., F.ASCE Elected Chairman of LAPELS |
| Click here to read the press release submitted April 30, 2010. |
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| As seen in Marquette Spring 2010 edition |
| Mardi Gras students visit. |
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| As seen in The Advocate February 7, 2010 |
| Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. with three of the Marquette University Mardi Gras Students during GOTECH-hosted dinner in New Orleans. |
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 January 27, 2010
GOTECH, INC. WELCOMED MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY’S MARDI GRAS SERVICE GROUP
On Friday, January 15, 2010, GOTECH, Inc. welcomed the Marquette University Mardi Gras Service Group. This is a voluntary student service group whose members travel to New Orleans from Milwaukee, Wisconsin during school breaks to help in the New Orleans rebuild efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
GOTECH, Inc. wanted to thank the students for their kind service to our area and recognize their efforts. 85 students and one parent chaperone from St. Louis, Missouri drove in a 17-van caravan to New Orleans. During their week-long stay, students provided labor for demolition, painting, fence construction and other similar projects for New Orleans residents still recovering from Katrina damage. The group makes four trips per year to New Orleans.
19 GOTECH employees and spouses cooked and served a traditional southern meal for the 85 students. The menu included jambaya, crawfish pie, file’ gumbo, along with fried catfish, seafood slaw, french bread and king cake. GOTECH also provided door prizes, Mardi Gras music and Saints news! Fellowship and a good time was had by all.
Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., president of GOTECH, met several Mardi Gras group students in October during a visit to his alma mater Marquette University. He was honored as the
inaugural “Be the Difference” speaker. He told the group, “Being here to help in New Orleans illustrates your living the Marquette motto of ‘Be the Difference.’ “
Several photos of GOTECH serving and sharing with Marquette University’s Mardi Gras student service group. See additional photographs on GOTECH's scrapbook page!
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 December, 2009
The Rotary Club recognized Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr. for being selected to speak at Marquette University. This billboard message was posted on Interstate 10, westbound between Highland Road and Siegen Lane exits. |
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 December 7, 2009
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY SELECTED GOTECH’S GUILLAUME AS INAUGURAL ALUMNUS SPEAKER
Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., P.E., F.ASCE, a 1971 Marquette University (College of Engineering) graduate and President of GOTECH, Inc., a consulting engineering firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, served as the Inaugural Returning Alumnus Speaker at Marquette Univerity on October 28, 2009. Each year, beginning in 2009, Marquette University will invite a successful, accomplished alumnus to speak in the classroom and a themed public presentation in the auditorium. Marquette’s motto is “Being the Difference” and the University selects an alum who explifies this motto with the purpose of encouraging others to do likewise and illustrating to students how to best live the motto.
The highlight of the event was his evening speech entitled, “Being a Difference” given in the Alumni Memorial Union to approximately 200 guests including his fellow Sigma Phi Delta brothers, engineers from Milwaukee and interested public.
Guillaume also spoke to 100 construction management, engineering, business and communication students in Dr. Mark Federle’s classes. Federle is the McShane Chair in Construction Engineering and Management. Guillaume shared lunch with several Mardi Gras students, a volunteer group of Marquette students who travel to the New Orleans Ninth Ward each school break to assist with rebuild efforts.
Guillaume was accompanied by his two sons, Rhaoul, Jr. and Randy who work at GOTECH, Bruce Dyson, Engineering Coordinator and Jeff Floyd, Chief Engineer. GOTECH is a professional engineering and consulting firm established in 1981.
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Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., P.E., F.ASCE and OPUS Dean of Engineering, Stanley V. Jaskolski, Ph.D., Marquette University.
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 August, 2009
2009 LOUISIANA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING BOARD
Appointed by Governor Blanco in 2004 for a six-year term, Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr. continues service. |
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November 2007
GOTECH, Inc. Awarded GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract
GOTECH, Inc., a leading civil engineering and land surveying firm that provides quality engineering services in the specific areas of civil engineering, design, surveying, construction inspection and program management announced today it has received a U.S. General Services Administration (''GSA'') Federal Supply Schedule contract. This contract gives U.S. Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, as well as state and local government agencies, the ability to purchase GOTECH's services in a streamlined manner at negotiated rates. GOTECH's GSA contract number is GS-10F-0369T.
Under the GSA Schedule Program, the long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms are established to provide access to over 4 million commercial services and products that canbe ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors or through the GSA Advantage!® online shopping and ordering system. The increased visibility and ease or ordering provided by this contract is an important element of GOTECH's long-term strategy to further the use of its civil engineering design, surveying, construction inspection and program management services by government and military customers. In addition, as a small business with a GSA contract, GOTECH is a more attractive subcontractor for large organizations who by law are required to outsource a percentage of their government contract work to small business.
Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., GOTECH President and CEO, commented, ''We are very pleased to receive this award which will enable us to offer government customers a streamlined and efficient way to purchase our engineering related services. This contract provides us with access to thousands of buyers at all levels in government agencies and substantially increases our ability to market our solutions to these buyers.''
Contract Resources Group, Inc. was retained to assist GOTECH in preparing its application and related taskes to obtain a GSA contract. |
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| GOTECH, Inc. Awarded GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract |
| News release announcing awarding of GSA Contract. |
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 May 11, 2006
GOTECH, Inc. Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for John James Audubon Bridge in St. Francisville.
Below: GOTECH engineers participate in groundbreaking! |
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 April 20, 2006
May Kip Holden and Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. at the Grand Opening of North Blvd. in Baton Rouge, a long-term GOTECH road project.
The new stretch of North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, LA. |
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 March 2, 2006
GOTECH, Inc. supports the LSU Women's Golf Team. LSU President William Jenkins (far left) and Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. compose part of the GOTECH foursome.
GOTECH is proud to sponsor the hole and support LSU Women's Golf at the LSU Cleveland Golf Classic. |
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GOTECH Among Firms to Design-Build John James Audubon Mississippi River Bridge! |
As seen in The Advocate on April 16, 2006
Construction to begin May 11 on Audubon Bridge
"The state Department of Transportation and Development this month awarded a $347.9 million contract to Audubon Bridge Constructors Joint Ventures to design and build the John James Audubon Bridge that will replace the ferry linking St. Francisville and New Roads."
"To save money in later years, the department elected to four-lane more of the bridge structure as part of the initial construction project, DOTD spokesman Mark Lambert said."
"The new brigde is DOTD's first design-build project, which means the contractor will design and build the bridge. It is also included in the state's $4 billion Transportation Infrastructure Model for Economic Development program, also known as TIMED."
"The bridge will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America with a main span length of 1,583 feet that surpasses the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in South Carolina, which has 1,546-foot main span."
"The proposed bridge design is similar to the Mississippi River Bridge in Luling."
"In addition to the 2.44-mile-long bridge structure, the project will include approximately 12 miles of roadway approaches connecting La. 1 at New Roads east of Hospital Road and U.S. 661 south of La. 964 and St. Francisville."
GOTECH is among the Louisiana firms that the group plans to use in designing and building the bridge.
A ceremony to mark the start of construction of the $347.9 million John James Audubon Bridge over the Mississippi River linking St. Francisville and New Roads is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 11 on the Pointe Coupee side of the river. |
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February 11, 2006
GOTECH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GALA EVENT
February 11, 2006 marked the 25th anniversary of GOTECH, Inc. to the day. GOTECH, Inc., a professional engineering and consulting firm, was established in 1981 by Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., President. Guillaume, Sr. and his wife, Geretta, hosted a dinner and party for approximately 400 people at the Baton Rouge Marriott. The theme of the anniversary event was “Celebrating 25 Years – Thanks for Your Contribution.”
The event served as a forum to thank his guests for their contribution to GOTECH’s success. Guests included employees, clients, dignitaries, former employees, co-engineers, associates and family.
The event began with a cocktail hour, with music provided by Platinum Sound Orchestra. Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Jr., Assistant Project Engineer, served as Master of Ceremonies.
Fr. M. Jeffrey Bayhi, Diocese of Baton Rouge, gave the invocation. Dinner was served and the program continued, which included the highlight DVD presentation entitled, “The History of GOTECH.” The presentation reviewed GOTECH’s history, its clients, projects and employees over the two and a half decades.
GOTECH received three recognitions: One from the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge recognizing the company’s 25th anniversary; a proclamation from Mayor-President Kip Holden’s office proclaiming February 11th as GOTECH Day; and a third official statement from Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and the State of Louisiana acknowledging GOTECH’s 25 years of engineering services.
Next, Geretta Guillaume, Rhaoul’s wife, presented him with a silver engraved tray emblazoned with the anniversary event logo. Bruce Dyson, Engineering Coordinator, shared Employee Reflections and Jan L. Herrington, Positive Results Advertising & Public Relations, unveiled an oil portrait of Guillaume, Sr., which was painted by Glenn Bahm. Bahm is a fine artist and portrait painter born in Louisiana and currently residing in Houston, Texas. Painting since 1950, Bahm has completed over 500 portraits in oil, including Pope John Paul II.
Next on the program, Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. awarded employee service gifts. Those employees with 15 years of service received GOTECH watches. These included Ray Belmer, Georgina Boudreaux and Sandra Smith. Those employees with 5 years of service received GOTECH diamond pins, designed by Robert Roth. These individuals include: David Barnard, Jacob Belmer and Yekishia Harris. Special gifts were awarded to the Support Team members. They each received a crystal oak tree on a mahogany base. Recipients included: Harold Odom, principal of Pyburn & Odom, who planted the seed to begin GOTECH; Winston Decuir, attorney; Cherine Patin, GOTECH’s banker at Hancock Bank; Jan L. Herrington, advertising and public relations with Positive Results; Thayer Borel, CPA with Borel & Associates; Hank Braden, City of New Orleans; Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, New Orleans; Bruce Dyson, Engineering Coordinator; Sandra Smith, Administrative Coordinator; along with Geretta Guillaume, his mother Mrs. Anna Guillaume and Mrs. Betty Honore’, his mother-in-law. A final crystal oak tree was awarded to Diane Henderson, who has been with GOTECH for 18 years and is the longest serving employee.
Due to the event’s proximity to Valentine’s Day, Rhaoul presented each lady in attendance with a long-stemmed red rose to show his appreciation.
Randy Guillaume, Construction Management, led a special 25th anniversary toast. Guests received champagne flute keepsakes with the GOTECH 25th anniversary logo. Fr. Mike Collins, Pastor at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, gave the benediction prayer. Guests then enjoyed dancing to the music of the band, After Eight.
The head table was clothed in black and draped with greenery swags designed by Cole’s Florist. Silver accents and beading completed the anniversary décor. Guests tables, which were clothed in white, included centerpieces of tea lights on mirrored bases with vases of white hydrangea, fresh greenery and silver accents. Each place was set with a program, printed in black and silver inks and dinner mints wrapped in black mylar imprinted in silver with the theme logo.
Guests enjoyed perusing photograph albums, awards and banners identifying GOTECH clients, projects and employees during the past 25 years. |
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