CARSTENS BRINGS WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO RIVER CONSULTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TEAM River Consulting has also announced the addition of Christopher Carstens as Manager, Business Development to its New Orleans office. With more than15 years of sales experience, he brings an innovative approach to managing and growing accounts.
Carstens brings extensive sales experience in engineered products and service environments. As a sales representative for a broad variety of companies, he has helped migrate accounts, increase sales, develop outreach programmes to target new customer bases, and build companies from start-ups to large successful organizations. In his new role, he will use this experience to lead business development activities along the Gulf Coast of the United States.
“We are excited about the new opportunities Chris will bring to River Consulting. Chris's engaging personality and depth of experience will allow him to foster relationships with our current clients, and establish partnerships with new ones,” stated John Strayer, senior vice president. “His work will be integral to River Consulting's growing footprint and will allow us to continue to provide world-class services and solutions to our clients.”
 
LORENCE ADDS DEPTH TO RIVER CONSULTING TEAM
River Consulting has announced the addition of Steven Lorence as a Senior Project Manager in its Columbus office. With more than 25 years of experience, he brings great industry knowledge
and adds depth and technical expertise to the firm. Acting as a Senior Project Manager, Lorence will play an integral part in nurturing client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and managing successful projects.
Lorence joins River Consulting with extensive experience in engineering and R&D for numerous industries both in the private and non-profit sectors. His most recent work focused on developing and implementing new processes and products for the energy and environmental market sectors. Additionally, his diverse background includes programme management, technical leadership, and business development experience. Lorence holds a Master of Engineering degree in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville.
“We are excited for someone of Steve’s calibre to join our team,” stated Gregory DiFrank, president. “His experience complements the markets and clients we serve and enhances our capability to deliver world-class expertise and solutions. Steve’s passion and energy is contagious, and we’re glad he has chosen River Consulting as the firm to continue his career with.”
River Consulting is a leading mid-major A/E to global energy, food, process and industrial clients, delivering multi-discipline engineering and project management solutions for major capital projects and facility and process expansions.The firm’s experience spans over three decades and 57 countries with offices in Columbus, Oh; New Orleans, La.; Pittsburgh, Pa; and Tulsa, Ok. It is recognized nationally by Engineering News- Record as a Top 500 design firm.