Karins Engineering Group (KEG), a structural engineering firm headquartered in Sarasota, has promoted executive engineer John Bonacci and hired Thomas Hagood and Jerome DiMercurio to expand on the firm’s stateof-the-art services and standards. As the Sarasota-Manatee region develops rapidly, the firm will focus on safety, durability and environmental integrity of new and restored structures in the community.

“Our region is expanding quickly, and it is crucial to invest in high-quality development. These men provide the firm an unmatched expertise in structural engineering, as evidenced by a wealth of repeat clientele and diverse, complicated structures,” said David G. Karins, CEO/President. “They are among the best structural engineers in the industry.”

A director at KEG since 2004, John Bonacci, PhD, PE, LEED AP has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering. As a LEED accredited professional, Bonacci will promote a higher standard of eco-friendly and sustainable standards to projects in the community through company-wide education and reinforcement.

“Pride of achievement comes from striving for excellence, and our sustainable success stems from insisting on exceptionally high standards in our daily goals,” said Karins.

Thomas A. Hagood, Jr., PE, SI joins KEG as Vice President of Design – Business Development and Jerome J. DiMercurio, PE, SI as the Sarasota Engineering Manager.

Hagood and DiMercurio hold a combined 80 years of experience in structural engineering and design.

About Karins Engineering Group - Karins Engineering Group, Inc. provides engineering design, building restoration and investigation and analysis services on projects of every size and level of complexity.

Founded in 1999, Karins Engineering Group is headquartered in Sarasota, with offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Naples/Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and Day