Forty years after graduating from the University of Arizona (UA), Sundt CEO Dave Crawford has received a top honor from his alma mater. At a ceremony last Friday evening he received the 2012 Alumnus of the Year award from the UA Alumni Association and the UA College of Engineering. Dave graduated from the UA in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
The Alumnus of the Year Ceremony honors the alumnus or alumna nominated by each University of Arizona college who has uniquely demonstrated a commitment to the college’s success and mission through professional achievement, service or support.
“He (Dave) was chosen for the award because of his distinguished career and in sincere appreciation for his ongoing support of UA students and programs,” said Nancy Daru Yaeli, Senior Vice President of Campus and Global Partnerships for the UA Alumni Association.
Dave joined Sundt in 1968 as a concrete laborer and rose through the ranks to become Chief Executive Officer in 2011. He was an active participant in the legislation permitting alternative project delivery methods for public construction projects in the state of Arizona. He has also held numerous professional and community affiliations over the years.
Congratulations, Dave! Sundt prides itself on being a company of exceptional people. The UA Alumnus of the Year Award is more evidence that our people really do make the difference.