TSPE Dallas Young Engineer of the Year 2025
Julio Olvera, PE
2025 Young Engineer of the Year RecipientJulio is a professional engineer and project manager with Kimley-Horn and Associates. He is a Texas Aggie and joined the firm after graduating in 2016. Since then, he's been an integral part of the Dallas water/wastewater team focusing on serving regional and municipal clients.
As a project manager, Julio understands big picture project goals and achieves those goals by effectively communicating with clients and managing production staff. He is praised for his technically accuracy and responsiveness to clients and partners.
Julio is an active member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the American Water Works Association. He sits on the Dallas TSPE board of directors and currently serves as Secretary. He chairs the Topgolf tournament committee and serves on the E-Week and awards committees. He routinely volunteers at various events including Shoreline Spruce Up, MATHCOUNTS and "So You Want to be a Professional Engineer..."
Julio married his high school sweetheart, Irene, and they have 2 children and are expecting their third this year! He is a "sports guy" and loves watching football, soccer and golf. He also regularly plays ultimate frisbee and golf.
Do you know someone who should be recognized? Deadline is November 30, 2025
Previous Recipients
| Year | Young Engineer of the Year | Year | Young Engineer of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tyler Huynh, EIT, CFM | 2025 | Katharine LeGrow, PE |
| 2022 | Corey Wirkman. P.E. | 2023 | Katharine LeGrow, PE |
| 2021 | Arthur Vidales, P.E. | 2020 | Kori McKenzie, EIT, CFM |
| 2019 | Mathew L. Busby, PE | 2018 | Matt Clark, PE |
| 2017 | James T. Morris, PE, MBA, MSE | 2016 | Adrianna Vandercook, PE |
| 2015 | Ardita Dushi, PE, APM | 2014 | Marc Sandhu, PE |
| 2013 | Miles Taylor Bullion, EIT, CFM | 2012 | Jennifer M. LaFoy, PE |
| 2011 | Jack Young, EIT, CFM | 2010 | Guy R. Bradley, PE |
| 2009 | Noelle Gaspard, PE, CFM, GISP | 2008 | Jessica D. Baker, PE, CFM, PMP |
| 2007 | Ignacio N. Herrera, PE | 2006 | Amy Kohls Buehler, PE, SE |
| 2005 | Athena Bolton, EI | 2004 | Payam Khashaee, EIT |
| 2003 | Faisal S. Syed, PE, PTOE | 2002 | Tom O. Grady, PE |
| 2001 | Rachel R. Hayden, PE | 2000 | Jeffrey S. Ground, PE |
| 1999 | Kimberlie W. Brasher, PE | 1998 | Kyle W. Stuckly, PE |
| 1997 | Monica Kelley, PE | 1996 | James Scott Young, PE |
| 1995 | Susan R. White, PE | 1994 | Terry W. Mitchell, PE |
| 1993 | Jean Blakney Maier, PE | 1992 | Gary C. Hendricks, PE |
| 1991 | David M. Schnurbusch, PE | 1990 | Mary E. Larko Nix, PE |
| 1989 | John W. Birkhoff, PE | 1988 | John R. Aughinbaugh, PE |
| 1987 | Saad M. Hineidi, PE | 1986 | Douglas K. Showers, PE |
| 1985 | Michael E. Grider, PE | 1984 | Ronald F. Reed, PE |
| 1983 | James L. Bell, PE | 1982 | Nathan D. Maier, PE |
| 1981 | Dudley H. Watson, PE | 1980 | Ronald V. Conway, PE |
| 1979 | George W. Perdue, PE | 1978 | Robert Lee Ewing |
| 1977 | Gerald J. Kettler | 1976 | Paul A. Lipscomb, PE |
| 1974 | Robert S. Patton, Jr., PE | 1973 | Henry Benjes, Jr., PE |
| 1971 | James T. Rankin, PE | 1967 | Glenn D. Houser |
