New Magazine Editor DFI is excited to introduce Barbra Rodriguez as the new executive editor of Deep Foundations magazine. Rodriguez has 20 years of editing experience, a Master’s degree in biology and biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis, and certificate degrees in science com- munication (UC, Santa Cruz) and in copyediting (UC, San Diego). She has written for publications such as Science and Nature, and she has edited and proofread for university magazines, publishing houses and self-published clients. Rodriguez replaces Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., M.B.A, P.E., who has returned full time to his consulting practice, V2C Strategists, after serving as editor for three years. Deep Foundations is published bi- monthly and relies on information from members to keep readers up-to-date on the deep foundations industry. If you are working on a project or recently completed a project involving deep foundations that might interest readers, have an idea for a guest editorial, or have organizational or professional news to share, please reach out. Feature topics can range from applied theory, to the practice of deep foundation development and case histories. News items for the People and Companies section include new hires, individual promotions and awards, acquisitions and mergers, upcoming industry events, recent publi- cations, new products, as well as news about projects awarded. Contact Rodriguez with story details and photo possibilities at [email protected]. DEEP FOUNDATIONS • MAR/APR 2020 • 59
