McKinney Joins Barge Design Solutions

Barge Design Solutions (Barge) welcomes Mark McKinney, PE, who has joined the firm as Water Practice Leader

With two decades of experience in consulting and public utilities, Mark will oversee all aspects of Barge’s water and wastewater services, focusing on strategy and growth of the practice.

Based in Knoxville, TN, Mark is actively involved in Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee as its current Tennessee Vice President and participates in the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, and Kentucky/Tennessee Section of the American Water Works.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in environmental engineering. He also holds a professional engineer license in Tennessee and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.

Mark enjoys serving as a board member for Solea Water and Knox ProCorps, two nonprofit organizations focused on improving the health and welfare of communities in East Tennessee and abroad.

“Over the past decade at a water utility district, I have witnessed Barge become one of the best consultants in the water sector. Their team’s combination of knowledge, integrity, and superior client service aligns with the level of excellence I desire for the industry. I am both thrilled and humbled to be joining Barge to lead the Water Solutions Center team.” – Mark McKinney, Water Practice Leader.