Steve Twedt, PE, has been promoted to Vice President in charge of Neel-Schaffer’s South Mississippi operation.  A native of South Mississippi, Twedt joined Neel-Schaffer in 2010 as area manager and works out of the Biloxi office, coordinating work among the Neel-Schaffer offices in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Laurel and Pascagoula.  Prior to joining Neel-Schaffer, Twedt worked for 23 years as an engineer with the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

“Steve has been a great addition to our company,” said Hibbett Neel, President of Neel-Schaffer.  “With his engineering expertise, as well as his relationships in the community and throughout the transportation industry, Steve has provided creative solutions for communities throughout South Mississippi.  He has grown our offices in South Mississippi so that our employees can assist our clients further.”

Twedt’s work includes, state, county and municipal transportation projects throughout South Mississippi, aviation projects at the Gulfport/Biloxi Regional Airport, environmental and civil design, and more.

“Working at Neel-Schaffer has given me an opportunity to serve my native area,” said Twedt.

“Our team in South Mississippi is creative, innovative and efficient – all keys to providing great engineering projects.”

Twedt is a graduate of Mississippi State University.  He is a licensed professional engineer in Mississippi and Alabama.