Urban is pleased to announce that Carol Martsolf, PE, PMP, CPTD, LEED AP, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE).Ms. Martsolf serves as the chief learning officer and vice president in Urban’s Philadelphia headquarters.
"ASCE is very honored to have Carol become a Fellow, representing one of the most respected and esteemed membership grades in ASCE,” said Lisa M. Black, Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE, ASCE’s director of Cultural Belonging & Social Ethos. “From her commitment to the profession, to her being a past president of the Philadelphia Section and a current Region 2 governor, to her tireless leadership efforts with ASCE’s MOSAIC to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are very proud!"
“I am truly honored to be taking on the responsibility of Fellow of ASCE,” Ms. Martsolf said. “The organization has helped shape and grow my career. As a Fellow, I plan to promote the benefits of ASCE membership and help guide the organization toward its goals.”
Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment. ASCE Fellows are recognized for having made celebrated contributions and developed creative solutions that change lives around the world. It is a prestigious honor held by only 3% of ASCE members.
A graduate of Temple University and a Professional Engineer with 27 years of experience, Ms. Martsolf has utilized her technical expertise and career knowledge to create the Urban Training Institute and develop dynamic training programs. Under her leadership, the Institute quickly evolved into an award-winning and highly-respected institution. In 2008, Urban became an Accredited Provider with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, and received the National Exemplar Award for Internal Training in 2010. The program has since evolved to become a dynamic business for Urban, offering professional development opportunities for the entire A/E/C community, who can now participate in the Institute’s classes from anywhere in the world through an online connection. Since its inception, the program is responsible for awarding more than 15,000 professional development hours to its participants.