NEWS

Congratulations to the Village of Fox Lake on the successful completion of its Lead Service Line Replacement Program—an achievement that will benefit the community well into the future . The project was completed at no cost to the Village, as the entirety of the Public Water Supply Loan provided 100% principal forgiveness from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Trotter and Associates served as the Village's engineering partner, leading the planning, design, administration of the IEPA loan program, and implementation of this major infrastructure initiative. As Bob Benson, PE, North Regional Manager, noted, "Projects like this leave a lasting impact long after construction is complete. It's rewarding to help communities make that kind of investment in their future." Congratulations to the Village's leadership, staff, contractors, and everyone who contributed to this important project.

Join us in welcoming Andrew Yerkes, E.I.T., back to Trotter and Associates, Inc. as a Staff Engineer. After earning his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and achieving his Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) designation, Andrew returns to our Oak Brook office, building on the experience he gained as a Trotter intern. His internship provided valuable insight into our projects, team, and culture, creating a seamless transition into his full-time role. We're proud to welcome Andrew back as he begins to build his career at Trotter and Associates, Inc. 

This summer, 16 interns are gaining experience where engineering starts—on the ground. Alongside experienced mentors and project teams, they're contributing to municipal infrastructure projects while developing technical, field, and professional skills that extend well beyond the classroom. Five returning interns are building on last summer's experience and sharing their perspective with new members of this year's class. Recruiting for Trotter’s 2027 Internship Class begins this fall! The 2026 Class L to R Back Row: Daniel Merino (University of Illinois), Delaney Foley (University of Iowa), Delsen Cherian (Iowa State), Kohl Winkle (University of Dayton), Ben Hein (UW-Madison), Logan Kottmeyer (UW Platteville), Jason Mann (University of Illinois), Esha Mehta (University of Illinois). L to R Front Row: Joe Volenec (UW Platteville), Patrick Connolly (Iowa State), Alex Bryner (University of Illinois), Sean Hogan (UW- Madison), Ernest Dubowski (University of Illinois), Matthew Hansen (Iowa State), Joseph Nolan (UW-Madison). Not Pictured: Erik Van Leer (University of Illinois)

Our engineers, technical staff, and interns recently gathered at the Oak Brook office for a deep dive into valves. From design considerations to real-world applications, the team had the opportunity to deepen their understanding and share insights across experience levels. Investing in training like this helps ensure we continue delivering practical, high-quality solutions for the communities we serve. Always great to see collaboration and curiosity driving our work forward! Thank you to LAI-Ltd. for helping coordinate this great session!