Nic Johnsen leads Fire Protection Engineering

Johnsen’s holistic approach adds value through performance-based design, informed by contracting and risk-management experience.

Steven Andersen promoted to National Laboratory Specialist

The new position establishes a national resource for all LEO A DALY studios and markets to offer best-in-class laboratory design

Ed Benes, PE, named President and Deputy CEO

Benes will work closely with Leo A. Daly III, the firm’s third-generation owner and CEO, to shape the future of LEO A DALY

Minnesota Army National Guard Division Headquarters wins SAME Grand Design Award

Recognized as one of the best works of federal architecture built this decade, the LEO A DALY-designed facility reimagines the National Guard readiness center for a new era of warfighting, peacekeeping and emergency response missions

LEO A DALY transforms Capitol Hill office building into mixed-use development

The $200 million project will add three stories, a new skin and a vibrant mix of uses to a former government building

Eric Beazley, PE, leads our food, distribution and manufacturing practice in Minneapolis

Beazley is a civil engineer with expertise in transportation processes and multi-disciplinary design team leadership

Eric Beazley, PE, leads LEO A DALY’s food, distribution and manufacturing design practice in Minneapolis

LEO A DALY is pleased to announce the hire of Eric Beazley, PE, as market sector leader for food, distribution and manufacturing (FDM) in our Minneapolis design studio.

Beazley is a civil engineer with expertise in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams on site development projects with a unique focus on industrial, brownfields and redevelopment. He has 24 years of experience in site planning & design, project management, land development, transportation infrastructure and information systems working with federal, state, local and private clients in a variety of market sectors.

Beazley is recognized as a business strategist skilled in project management, technical direction, recruitment and client relationship management. His design work has won local and national awards for innovation in engineering. He holds a professional engineer’s license in nine states, an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a BS in Environmental Sciences and Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

“We are excited to welcome Eric to the talented LEO A DALY team in Minneapolis. His unique combination of expertise in transportation processes/design, business development and multi-disciplinary team leadership will benefit both our food, distribution and manufacturing clients and our dedicated FDM group,” said Cindy McCleary, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, vice president and managing principal in our Minneapolis design studio. “Eric’s entrepreneurial style and thirst for innovation is a perfect fit with LEO A DALY as we continue to expand our FDM practice across disciplines, geographies and service lines.”