MARLTON, N.J. and PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL - News), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that Shawn L. Pressley, PSP, Vice President with the company, was recognized as a 2009 Minority Business Leader by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pressley was selected as one of 31 inaugural Minority Business Leaders, recognized as top level corporate executives who have achieved exceptional success in business and within their community. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
Pressley is based out of Hill's Marlton, New Jersey headquarters office and is responsible for project management systems and software. He is a civil engineer with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Pressley earned both his B.S. in civil engineering and M.E. in civil engineering and engineering management from Widener University and his M.B.A. in management from LaSalle University. He is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional.
"We are extremely proud of Shawn and his professional accomplishments," said David L. Richter, Hill's President and Chief Operating Officer. "He has been a valuable part of our team for many years and we extend our congratulations to him for receiving this prestigious award," Richter added.
Hill International, with 2,300 employees in 80 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 8th largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
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