As a progression of VIKA Virginia, LLC’s dedication to our firm’s evolution, continued growth, and commitment to our clients, at the October 3rd Associates Meeting we promoted four staff members to new leadership roles.

These new roles will facilitate the firm’s future growth and management, while transforming these staff members’ responsibilities and enhanced leadership.

VIKA Virginia, LLC Names Vice Presidents and Associate

Lisa Goodwin, LS

Peter Rinek, PLA, ISA-CA, LEED AP

Michael Pinkoske, Jr., PTP

Antione Lunghi

Let us all take a moment to congratulate Lisa, Peter, Mike, and Antione on their promotions and wish them continued success in the future.

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.Lisa began her journey with VIKA in 1997, coming on board as an Administrative Assistant to our Survey Department with no prior experience in land surveying.  However, through Lisa’s remarkable work ethic, dedication, and an unyielding thirst for knowledge, she quickly developed into one of the most respected Land Surveyors in the area.  Lisa's path from administrative support to being a highly regarded professional is a true testament to her perseverance and passion for the field.

Her career growth within VIKA is an inspiring story of someone who fully embraced the challenges and opportunities before them.  Over the years, Lisa immersed herself in the intricacies of land surveying, mastering complex technical skills while fostering a deep understanding of the industry.  Her relentless pursuit of excellence has not only shaped her own career but has also significantly contributed to the success and reputation of VIKA’s Survey Department.  “Lisa has a singular drive and work ethic that is unequaled.  Her knowledge of surveys and her passion to provide contributions to all the VIKA divisions and our clients is unparalleled,” said John Amatetti, Founding Principal.

Simply put, Lisa has excelled at VIKA and has earned her position.  Lisa is a steadfast example of the VIKA culture and attitude, seizing every opportunity presented in our team environment.

In addition to her technical expertise, Lisa is passionate about giving back to the profession.  She has become a tireless advocate for educating and mentoring the next generation of surveyors.  Her commitment to nurturing young talent within VIKA has helped cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of the field.  Lisa's involvement with the Virginia Association of Land Surveyors further highlights her dedication to advancing the profession at large.  Through her work with the association and as its current President, she actively engages in initiatives to uphold the highest standards of surveying practice, while advocating for the profession’s future.

Lisa’s influence on both her colleagues and the wider surveying community is undeniable. Her daily contributions continue to elevate the quality of our work, and her leadership and mentorship ensure that the legacy of excellence in land surveying will endure for years to come.

Peter joined VIKA seven years ago, first as a Senior Landscape Architect and then Senior Division Planning Manager and Landscape Architect and now our Director of Planning.  A passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental design, Peter brings more than 35 years of award-winning experience to our clients, further enhancing the strength of our Planning and Landscape Architecture Team. He is a licensed Landscape Architect in both Virginia and Maryland, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).  In his current role, Peter actively directs and contributes to many planning, entitlement, and landscape architecture projects, guiding the team toward the successful completion of complex initiatives across VIKA.

In addition to leading these projects, Peter continues to collaborate closely with the landscape architects, civil engineers, and other professionals within VIKA.  His leadership spans large and small-scale projects, from innovative landscape design to intricate civil engineering and construction developments.  Peter is deeply involved in overseeing project execution, ensuring that all designs and plans meet the highest standards, remain within budget, and delivered on schedule.

Most importantly, the value he brings to enhancing VIKA’s culture is commensurate with his established longstanding experience.  His constant desire to share his knowledge, in a team environment, with all the staff he works with reinforces his reputation.  “I’m extremely enthusiastic about Peter’s promotion to Vice President and Director of Planning at VIKA Virginia.  Peter is an industry leader in urban planning.  He has a unique ability to creatively solve difficult project issues and successfully guide projects through the approval process.  I look forward to his continued leadership of the Planning Department,” said Bob Cochran, Principal Director.

Peter’s extensive portfolio includes projects across various sectors, including multi-family residential communities, corporate offices and complexes, mixed-use developments, parks and recreation facilities, institutional and academic buildings, and civic and municipal structures.

During his time at VIKA, Peter has consistently demonstrated remarkable dedication, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership.  He has successfully managed high-profile projects, significantly contributing to the company's planning and landscape architecture efforts.  His ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration within the team has been instrumental in advancing our initiatives and services.

As the Vice President and Director of Planning, Peter leads our planning initiatives, oversees project execution, and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders.  His leadership continues to play a crucial role in ensuring that VIKA delivers high-quality planning and landscape architecture solutions that meet the needs of our clients and the community.

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Mike joined VIKA four years ago as the head of our newly established Transportation Department, and since then, he has successfully grown the department into one of the most respected in the region.  His leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping its reputation for excellence.  Prior to joining VIKA, Mike was a Senior Traffic Engineer at a local transportation firm, where he frequently collaborated on projects with VIKA.  It was during these collaborations that we recognized his exceptional skills and knew he would be a valuable addition to our team.

Mike’s extensive background in transportation engineering and planning has had a significant impact on our operations.  He consistently leverages his experience to enhance collaboration across entitlement processes, ensuring our clients receive the most innovative and effective solutions.  His commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends has been essential in helping VIKA deliver cutting-edge, innovative transportation solutions.

Chris Champagne said, “Mike’s ability to clearly communicate the most intricate details is astonishing.  He can take what often is a complex transportation network and simplify the solution for all.  This skill is one Mike leverages for all our clients as he works with the entire design team to ensure the traffic generated by a proposed use is improved with development.  In his new role with VIKA, Mike can and will continue to use this skillset to benefit more of our projects.”

Throughout his career, Mike has specialized in identifying sustainable multimodal infrastructure strategies that address both current and future transportation needs.  His work with regional transportation agencies has focused on mitigating existing traffic challenges while planning for future demands, always with an eye on sustainability and efficiency.  Mike’s forward-thinking approach and dedication continue to drive improvements for VIKA and our clients, reinforcing the strength of our Transportation Department.

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With over 12 years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services and Test Holes, Antione has been an integral part of VIKA for more than two years.  His expertise has been vital in expanding our SUE/Test Hole Department and the services it offers to our clients.

Since joining VIKA, Antione has developed new procedures, training, and techniques to ensure both our field and office teams can consistently deliver high-quality results, paving the way for VIKA's continued growth and success.  In addition, Antione brought his professional skills and experience to the internal team that updated VIKA’s SUE Operational and Field Safety Procedures, which ensures the safety of our employees.

Antione’s leadership played a key role in shaping the department and its success.  His dedication and commitment have helped us secure key personnel and major projects such as the Georgetown Utility As-builts and Schematics projects.

“Antione has been a great addition to the VIKA family, he has brought his years of SUE experience and hit the ground running. He was instrumental in our success with the Georgetown University project and our continued expansion with the University.  He is just getting started and I am looking forward to his continued growth and expansion of the SUE services.” said Frank Jenkins, Vice President and Director of Land Surveying.

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Let us all take a moment to congratulate Lisa, Peter, Mike, and Antione on their promotions and wish them continued success in the future.

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