Gil Whitacre, P.E., P.L.S., LEED AP, Principal is retiring after more than 20 great years of service at Bayer Becker. Gil is a licensed civil engineer, land surveyor, and LEED Accredited Professional. Gil began his distinguished career with Bayer Becker in 1985 as a co-op on one of our field survey crews. During his 20 years of increasing responsibility with Bayer Becker, he earned his civil engineering degree while working full time and raising a family. He advanced from draftsman to project manager, and earned professional licensing in both Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. In 2008, Gil became a Principal and Vice President overseeing Civil Engineering and Planning for our Kentucky office.
Through the years, Gil made a significant impact on the greater Cincinnati landscape with his leadership in the design process for many exciting projects, including: Crestview Hills Town Center, Rookwood Commons, St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Covington, Cold Spring Crossing and many more. Gil possesses the unique talents and creative skills of a planner as well as the technical eye of an engineer. His leadership and mentoring have, and will continue to be, a great influence on Bayer Becker.
Gil and his wife Dana live in Lakeside Park with their three children, Andrew, Allison and Grace.
Everyone at Bayer Becker wishes Gil the very best and we profoundly realize how blessed we have been having Gil as part of the Bayer Becker family.