Walton Senior Project Manager Becomes Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector
March 17, 2009

ST. LOUIS, MO - Mike Leopold, senior project manager of Walton Construction-St. Louis, recently earned accreditation as a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI).  The CESSWI Program offers certification to individuals who are qualified to provide nationally consistent inspections of erosion, sediment, and storm water management practices.  Candidates must submit an application and complete a written examination.

Mike joined Walton-St. Louis in August of 2005 and has since managed numerous successful projects.  He currently is working on an Armed Forces Reserve Center in Seagoville, Texas and a storm sewer relocation project at Jefferson Barracks.  Mike also served as Walton’s senior project manager for the new construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenters in Harrisburg, Jacksonville and Marion, Illinois.  Mike completed Wal-Mart’s storm water program and is a trained Storm Water Professional. Walton Construction is a member of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).

Walton Construction St. Louis is a leader in pre-construction, general contracting, design-build and construction management services. As one of the top 15 contractors in the St. Louis area with average annual revenues over $100 million, the office serves federal and private markets including casino, healthcare, retail, distribution-Warehouse and commercial clients. Walton Construction ranks in the top quartile of the top 400 contractors by Engineering News Record. ENR also ranks Walton in the top 25 Hotel builders list, the top 25 Government builders list, the top 100 for new contracts, and the top 200 International Builders lists published in 2008. 

For more information, contact Judd Presley, Manager of Business Development, Walton Construction St. Louis at 636-594-2220 or visit www.waltonbuilt.com.