Henderson Engineers recently announced the hire of Carlo Sechi as associate and senior program manager in the firm’s Houston office, and the news was shared by Facilities & Event Management. Sechi brings 23 years of industry experience and will concentrate on expanding Henderson’s presence in Houston. He spent nearly nine years as a partner and director of higher education with DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc./JonesDBR in Houston.

“Carlo’s addition to our Houston office takes us to the next level,” said Tom Simmons, director of Houston operations for Henderson. “For more than two decades, he has been a respected leader in the Houston engineering market. His experience is a great fit for our team and will help us continue to propel our office forward. We are happy to have Carlo on board.”

Sechi holds vast higher education, workplace, hospitality, venue, and healthcare engineering experience. He has worked on recognizable projects such as NRG Stadium, Marriott Marquis Houston, and the entire Corps of Cadets Dorm and Quad renovation at Texas A&M University, his alma mater.

“I’m thrilled to join Henderson because of its reputation for quality work and innovative thinking,” Sechi said. “I’ve been proud to call Houston home and have always admired Henderson. Their portfolio of nationwide work, focus on technical quality, and great culture was exactly the type of company I wanted to join. I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity.”

Henderson Venue Practice Director/Senior Vice President Kevin Lewis authored a column on venue design and operation trends for Facilities & Event Management in the F&EM 2016-17 Booking Guide.