E. Holdings starting two new project for SPC

Project Update New Projects Back to All News E. Holdings Inc. is excited to announce that we are working on two exciting projects with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC): the region’s first ever Climate Action Plan and an update to the Public Transit Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan.    Southwestern Pennsylvania Public Transit Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan … Read more

ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Public Meeting

Recent Events Project Outreach Back to All News E. Holdings, Inc. staff helped facilitate a public information meeting for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s Ohio River Tunnel Project. The meeting consisted of a presentation followed by open house style information boards. The boards showed details of the project construction sites, project timeline, tunnel facilities diagrams, … Read more

SMARTer Mobility Study Public Meetings

Recent Events Project Outreach Back to All News E. Holdings, Inc. Has just completed a series of public meetings for the SMARTer Mobility Plan project in southeastern Michigan. In partnership with MBI, our team completed 7 in person and 4 online meetings to engage with residents of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties in Michigan about … Read more

Signage Design/Fabrication Wins Award

Awards Estes Park Downtown Wayfinding Back to All News DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. has been awarded first place in the Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Non-Illuminated category for 2023 by Signs of the Times. Our team is proud to have been a part of the design of this signage system. Congratulations to DaVinci Sign System and … Read more

ALCOSAN Regional Tunnel Project Contractor Outreach Event

Recent Events Project Outreach Back to All News E. Holdings, Inc. staff helped facilitate a recent contractor outreach event for the ALCOSAN Regional Tunnel System Project. The event was held to provide information to contractors about construction opportunities starting next year. Local firms were invited to attend and network with local, regional, national, and international … Read more

Estes Park Downtown Signage Installed

Project Update Estes Park Downtown Wayfinding Back to All News We are excited to share that installation of phase 1 of the Estes Park Downtown Wayfinding plan has begun! It always exciting to see finished products that were once design and sketches. We are very proud to have been a part of this project and … Read more

Lower Hill Redevelopment Bid Meeting

News Company Happenings View All News Posts The Lower Hill Redevelopment Project officially opened bidding on it’s Block E: Parking Garage Project at a pre-bis meeting hosted by the Buccini/Pollin Group, Carl Walker Construction, and E. Holdings Inc. on Thursday June 22, 2023.  The Block E: Parking Garage Project is the second construction project of … Read more

PWSA Board Approves Projects

News Awards Back to All News The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors has approved seven (7) construction projects to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure.  These projects included a $59.1million loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for the 2023 – 2025 Small and Large Sewer Rehabilitation programs. This round of … Read more

Dave Broniecki
Data Engineer, Associate Project Manager

Dave is a NASSCO certified Mechanical Engineer. Specializing in retrieving and analyzing data from various sources to support condition assessment and capital improvement planning activities. Utilizing data to coordinate and track progress on key organizational performance indicators, he assists stakeholders in making decisions related to strategic planning. He has been integral in establishing data management programs essential for planning the future repair and management of large-scale sewer networks.  David works with clients to develop training programs and SOPs that address current maintenance needs and future Capital Improvement Planning.

Contact: dave.broniecki@eholdingsinc.com

Christine Barton, PE, PLS
Project Engineer

Christine Barton is a registered civil engineer and land surveyor with expert experience in site design, land development, water resources design for civil/site projects including layouts, utility plans, and permitting, and coordination/management of field survey work.  She has successfully held positions as project manager, project designer, and office manager to serve the needs of the clients within the residential, commercial, military, industrial, and healthcare industries. Core proficiencies include coordination with local land development planning agencies, county conservation districts, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the  Pennsylvania Department of Environment.

Contact: christine.barton@eholdingsinc.com

Irvin Williams, President

As the President and founder of E. Holdings, Irvin is currently focused on the company’s succession, strategic growth, and development. He has both a professional and personal interest in Pittsburgh’s success.  A Pittsburgh native and founder of several development companies, he has an extensive understanding of finance and business, which are vital to the success of this company. He has served in numerous management positions including financial advisor, senior vice president, project manager, general contractor, developer, and construction manager. Active in the local community, he made the decision to dedicate his expertise to rebuilding economically sustainable communities with the approval of their existing residents. In 1996, he and his wife became the first African Americans in Western Pennsylvania to develop and own a commercial office building, Williams Square. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with an AAS in Mathematics.

Contact: irvin.williams@eholdingsinc.com | 412-434-6290

Amy Wiles, AICP
Manager of Planning & Design

Amy’s professional experience crosses a variety of disciplines, ranging from county and multi-municipal comprehensive plans and land use ordinances (zoning and subdivision and land development) to specialized planning studies, such as wayfinding master plans and parks, recreation, trails and greenways plans. She has been employed by E. Holdings for two years and has 20 years of professional experience.

Contact: amy.wiles@eholdingsinc.com | 724-448-0286

Alexis Meier, MPP
Director of Communications

Alexis is the Director of Communications at E. Holdings. There she has worked as the Municipal Coordinator for an in-depth municipal assessment project for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN). She oversees all of E. Holding’s public relations and public outreach efforts. She also brings experience as a Government Affairs Manager for Duane Morris Government Strategies. She worked on community development projects and developing and executing government relations strategies as well as fundraising efforts. She has also spent time navigating our political system in Washington D.C. as the Legislative Staff Assistant for U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. Her understanding of legislation and politics gives her a unique viewpoint when collaborating on civic projects. 

Contact: alexis.meier@eholdingsinc.com | 412-656-8850

Janai Williams Smith, MCP
Managing Director and EVP

Janai Smith is the Managing Director and Principal of E. Holdings, Inc. Janai is a versatile, goal-oriented Program Manager with 20+ years of experience supporting the strategic direction of large-scale programs, setting budgets and managing risks while achieving overall company goals and exceeding customer expectations. As a planner and economist, Janai has been involved in a diverse array of projects, among them master plans, urban revitalization plan, visioning studies, brownfield and infill redevelopment projects, strategic planning and infrastructure improvement programs.

Janai’s interest in urban planning, design and infrastructure programs is rooted in a passion for the creation of sustainable communities that deliver equity in planning and implementation by making connections with people and their built environment. Her affinity for complex problem-solving can be seen in the diverse array of projects in which she’s been engaged from revitalization plans for depressed urban neighborhoods to brand new communities and programs. Leading a process-oriented, multidisciplinary team, Janai’s dedication to achieving consensus in her client’s goals and stakeholders’ vision has made a significant contribution to the successful development of numerous projects. 

Contact: janai.smith@eholdingsinc.com | 412-728-5726