Kenny Freer

Kenny Freer has extensive work experience in the field of civil engineering and project management. Kenny has held various roles and positions throughout their career.

Freer started their career in 1991 with the Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) as a Graduate Civil Engineer. Kenny worked in the Design Bureau before transferring to the Construction department.

After their time at the Alabama DOT, Freer worked for the City of Fort Payne, AL as the City Engineer and Public Works Director. Kenny managed multiple departments and oversaw various projects, including maintenance, roadways, bridges, and inspections.

Freer then served as the County Engineer for the DeKalb County, AL Commission, where they administered and supervised state and federally funded projects, particularly related to bridges and roadways.

Next, Freer joined KHAFRA Engineering Consultants, Inc. as the Civil Department Manager. In this role, they managed civil engineers across multiple offices, overseeing projects in transportation, construction management, and other civil-related fields.

From 2011 to 2014, Freer worked at ARCADIS as a Senior Construction Manager. Kenny served as the Project Manager for government road and bridge projects and led a team of field inspectors.

Since 2014, Freer has been with RaganSmith, starting as a CEI Manager. Kenny subsequently held roles such as Vice President, Chattanooga Branch Manager, and Principal Associate. Currently, they are the Vice President and Principal Associate, as well as the Practice Leader for the CEI division.

Overall, Kenny Freer has gained extensive experience in civil engineering, project management, and leadership positions throughout their career.

Kenny Freer's education history begins with their high school diploma, which they obtained from Red Bank High School in Chattanooga, TN. Kenny attended Red Bank High School from 1981 to 1984, focusing on math and science.

After completing high school, Kenny Freer pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Kenny attended the university from 1984 to 1991, focusing on civil engineering.

In addition to their formal education, Kenny Freer has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include:

- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician- Grade 1 from the American Concrete Institute, obtained in August 2021.

- TNEPSC Level 2 Stormwater from the Tennessee Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Program, obtained in December 2015.

- Compaction and Density Testing certification from the American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association, obtained in October 2015.

- Hazmat Certification from the American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association, obtained in October 2015.

- CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control), obtained in March 2012.

- TDOT Local Programs CEI Course from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, obtained in March 2012.

- TDOT Soils and Aggregate Technician from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, obtained in May 2011.

- Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagging from the Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program, obtained in April 2011.

- TDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway Certification from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, obtained in December 2010.

- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course from ARCADIS, obtained in February 2010.

- GSWCC Level 1A Stormwater from the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission, obtained in January 2010.

- TNEPSC Level 1 Stormwater from the Tennessee Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Program, obtained in October 2009.

- Sitemanage Office Staff Class from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, obtained in June 2009.

- Texas Professional Engineering License from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, obtained in April 2009.

- GSWCC Level 2 Stormwater from the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission, obtained in March 2009.

- Florida Professional Engineering License from the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, obtained in December 2008.

- South Carolina Professional Engineering License from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, obtained in November 2007.

- Virginia Professional Engineering License from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, obtained in November 2007.

- Kentucky Professional Engineering License from the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors, obtained in February 2006.

- NCEES Record from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, obtained in November 2005.

Overall, Kenny Freer has a strong educational background in civil engineering, with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Kenny has also acquired numerous certifications related to their field of expertise.