26 January 2023 – Pons & Associates, LLC is designated a “BEST Workplace for Commuters ^TM ” by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida for meeting the National Standard for Excellence for outstanding commuter benefits. 

Pons & Associates is proud to provide benefits to our employees including green commuter programs, alternate travel options and employee incentives that improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and that save our employees time, money and stress. Employee commuter benefits include:

5 April 2022 – Pons & Associates, LLC is re-certified until April 2024 as an approved Agency in the District of Columbia providing Special Inspections.

20 August 2021 – Above, Pons & Associates staff celebrate service and professional milestones.   Congratulations to Isabel (1-year), Tatjana (newly-minted P.E.), Madeline (2-year), Liz (10-year), Callam (3-year), Chan (5+ year).  Missing from the photo are Angela Tucker (5+ year service milestone) and Charles Mends-Cole.

1 March 2021 – Tatjana Berg joins Pons & Associates.  Tatjana’s distinguished career includes 18 years as a construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) practitioner in the metro Washington DC area delighting private-sector clients, park authorities, municipalities, counties, and transportation agencies.  Tatjana is known for her professional and enthusiastic approach to her engineering craft.  She will be a welcome contributor to the firm’s capabilities as we continue to meet our clients’ needs  with design- and construction-phase geotechnical services, construction materials testing, instrumentation, and Special Inspections for critical/complex structures.  Tatjana is a  graduate of the University of Zagreb where she obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Materials, a thesis in pre-cast concrete, and upper-level coursework in concrete technology, polymers, retaining wall design, rock mechanics, advanced foundation engineering, advanced mechanics of materials, and construction quality control and restoration.   We look forward to Tatjana’s continued journey at Pons & Associates! 

18 May 2020 –  Isabel Ledesma joins Pons & Associates.   Isabel is a proud graduate of James Madison University’s Department of Engineering (B.S., Engineering), a program known for a strong focus on sustainability, holistic design, and systems.  We look forward to Isabel’s contributions to our firm and our clients as we continue to provide sustainable geo-engineering solutions.  Welcome Isabel!

2 September 2019 –  Madeline David joins Pons & Associates as a Field Scientist/Professional after a successful internship with us this summer.  Madeline will work both in the field and in the office supporting our firm’s portfolio of geo-engineering, instrumentation, and geo-environmental commissions. She is expected to be an eloquent and strong technical contributor to our continued success.  Madeline is a graduate of Lehigh University where she obtained a B.A. degree (high honors) with a major in Earth & Environmental Sciences, a minor in English, and a keen interest in civil/environmental engineering after a one-year stint as an Undergraduate Researcher at Lehigh’s Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  Madeline holds a LEED Green Associate credential.  Welcome to the Team Madeline!

17 January 2018 – Callam Loughran joins the firm as a full-time member of our staff.  He will contribute and assist with environmental investigations and studies; geotechnical engineering projects; vibration, sound, movement and optical geo-instrumentation programs in historic and/or urban settings; and construction monitoring assignments.  Callam is a proud graduate from Virginia Tech where he obtained a B.S. in Environmental Science.  Welcome Callam!

3 June 2016 – Fernando Pons presents “Sustainability and Civil Engineers – Promoting Sustainable Development from our Nation’s Capital” at ASCE National Capital Section’s Centennial Celebration Conference at the National Press Club, Washington, DC. 

26 May 2016 – Firm celebrates five years at Open House.

5 May 2016 – Joel Carson, Executive Director of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA), visits Pons & Associates’ office in
Herndon, VA.

8 December 2015-Pons & Associates proudly joins GBA, an organization committed to helping its members and their clients confront risk and optimize performance. 

16 October 2015 –Pons & Associates becomes certified to conduct Special Inspections (TPIA Certification No. 2015115) under the District of Columbia Department of Consumer Affairs (DCRA) Special Inspections Program.

4 October 2015 -Pons & Associates turns five years old.   Many thanks to our employees, clients, vendors, and business partners!  We look forward to a continued journey!

16 May 2015 – Fairfax County opens Jones Branch Athletic Fields and Arbor Row Stream Valley Park in Tysons Corner, VA. The dedication of these facilities marks an important cornerstone in the transformation of Tysons as a new urban center. Pons & Associates is proud to have served as Geotechnical Engineer-of record (GER) and Special Inspections Engineer-of-record (SIER) during design and construction phases.

January 2015 – Chan Tin, P.E.,  joins Pons & Associates. Chan’s career spans over 17 years as a respected geotechnical practitioner in the metro Washington DC area.  He will focus on strengthening the firm’s field and instrumentation service offerings, as well as being a major technical contributor to our expanding geotechnical consultancy. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil and geotechnical engineering from The George Washington University (GW).  He also teaches introductory soil mechanics and graduate-level foundation engineering classes at GW. 

March 2014 – Angela Tucker joins Pons & Associates as Office Manager. Angela will assist professional staff with various administrative aspects of the firm’s work, and will interact closely with our vendor and subconsultant partners, clients, and public agencies as required. Angela brings to bear comprehensive past clerical experience and has previous work experience as a human resources specialist and customer service representative. 

January 2014 – Pons & Associates begins soil infiltration feasibility programs for 4- and 137-acre community and mixed-use developments in urban and suburban Washington DC metro.  Our work will inform sustainable stormwater management strategies and is being performed for one of the largest real estate companies in the metro area.

20 June 2013 – Virginia O’Meara wins Rising Star Award at Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), Washington DC Chapter.

1 May 2013 – Virginia O’Meara of Pons & Associates coordinates and participates in SMPS DC presentation at Montgomery College.

1 May 2013 – Liz Austin, P.E. is promoted to Associate.  Since joining Pons & Associates in 2011 as a Senior Engineer, Liz has been instrumental in developing the firm’s reputation as a provider of geotechnical engineering services for projects in redeveloped and particularly congested settings.  Her geotechnical work with the firm includes high-rise development, embassy buildings in DC, public school facilities, waste water treatment plant projects, and slope stability repair design and construction monitoring.  Liz holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering from Lehigh University and The Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively, with a master’s concentration in geotechnical engineering.  She previously worked at Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers and Law Engineering.

Earth Day, 22 April 2013 – Fernando Pons, P.E., gives sustainability talk to 3rd and 4th graders in Arlington, VA.

28 Feb. 2013 – Pons & Associates completes geotechnical study assignment at the Washington, DC waterfront redevelopment The Yards, formerly known as Southeast Federal Center. 

24 Aug. 2012 – Knowledge Universe Education engages Pons & Associates to provide environmental due diligence for multi-site portfolio at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA.

3 Aug. 2012 – Pons & Associates wins geotechnical investigation for Scotts Run Station, a significant part of the re-development of Tysons Corner, VA as an urban center.

24 May 2012 – Pons & Associates signs Master Services Agreement with PS Business Parks, Inc. (NYSE:PSB), a publicly-traded REIT with national building assets, to provide environmental, engineering, and facility consulting services.

3 March 2012 – Pons participates in Society of Women Engineers/ASCE-NCS “Bridging Skills from Engineer to Leader” Professional Development Seminar with segment “Entrepreneurship for Engineers” at Northrup Grumman Corporate Headquarters, Falls Church, VA (presented jointly with Jay Padgett, P.E., of GeoServices Corp).

22 Feb. 2012 – Fernando Pons delivers keynote talk to District of Columbia Council of Engineering & Architectural Societies, titled “Sustainable Approaches to Managing Underground Risks” Washington, DC 

2 Feb. 2012 – Pons & Associates wins Largo Town Center geotechnical investigation in Largo, MD.

22 Oct. 2011 – Pons & Associates is part of Panel Discussion “Sustainable Engineering – Making Vision 2025 Happen Now” at American Society of Civil Engineers Conference, Memphis, TN

September 2011 – Virginia O’Meara, Vice President of Pons & Associates, joins Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Washington DC Chapter.

22 Sep. 2011 – Fernando Pons delivers talk to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Headquarters, Baltimore, MD, titled “Sustainable Approaches to Managing Underground Risks” 

14 July 2011 – Pons & Associates becomes DBE/SWaM- certified with VDMBE for Engineering Services (NAICS 541330) & Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS 541620) 

14 March 2011 – Pons speaks at TD&I Chicago, IL Congress “Transportation and Development Sustainability” session

10 November 2010 – Pons delivers talk to COFPAES Forum in Washington, DC titled “Sustainable Infrastructure: Moving into the Future”