CRITERIUM-DUDKA - Key Persons


Adelaide Dykstra

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  • Field Engineer Read More

Andrew J. Dudka - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Bruce Dykstra

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  • Lead Field Technician Read More

Chad Smutzer

Job Titles:
  • Professional Engineer in the State of Massachusetts
Chad Smutzer is a licensed, Professional Engineer in the state of Massachusetts.

Christopher C. Benda

Chris is a licensed, Professional Engineer in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Michigan, and a licensed Property Inspector in the State of Vermont. Chris specializes in structural, geotechnical and civil engineering. Chris holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont, where he was a member of two engineering honor societies. Additionally, Chris holds an Associate of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Vermont Technical College. Chris joined Criterium-Lalancette & Dudka Engineers in 2005 and conducts residential and commercial building inspections for real property owners, buyers, and sellers. He also specializes in structural, geotechnical, and civil engineering. Chris has 40 years of structural design, construction, materials and geotechnical engineering experience. In addition to his engineering background, Chris has experience in all phases of new building construction and renovation. Chris was also employed by the Agency of Transportation with the State of Vermont, where he continued his work as a civil and structural engineer in the Agency's structural design and materials engineering sections. Chris was also the geotechnical engineering manager in responsible charge of foundation design and analysis, land slide investigations, materials testing, and retaining wall assessment. Chris has co-authored several papers for technical publications including the American Society of Civil Engineers' Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering and for the Transportation Research Board. He is also a member of the board of directors of the New England Transportation Technician Certification Program and is on a number of Federal Highway Administration Technical Working Groups. Chris has built and renovated several homes and fabricates custom furniture.

Laura Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Coordinator
  • Operations Assistant
  • Operations Assistant & Client Services Coordinator Read More
Laura is a bilingual individual, fluent in both English and Korean, with a background in sales, customer service, and business management. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked in various roles, including sales associate and management, business owner/operator, and professional makeup artist. In addition to her career with Criterium-Lalancette & Dudka Engineers, Laura is also co-owner of a contracting company, where she manages billing, invoicing, and financial record-keeping. Throughout her career, Laura has shown exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and excellent multitasking abilities. She has a positive attitude that she brings to every team she joins and has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, building client relationships, and providing high-quality service. Laura is a dedicated team player who can lead and motivate her team to achieve their goals while maintaining a positive work environment. Some of Laura's responsibilities as Operations Assistant include customer service, coordinating field techs, engineers, and transcriptionists, managing the inspection schedule, and assisting clients through the building inspection process.

Morgan Haynes

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  • Digital Marketing Manager Read More

Patrick J. Grady

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  • Field Engineer Read More

Richard Michalewich

Job Titles:
  • Chief Engineer Read More

Stephanie Senecal

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director of Operations
  • Senior Director of Operations Read More
Stephanie holds an Associate's Degree in Business Management from Johnson and Wales University and went on to several highly successful years in retail management. She began her career with Criterium-Lalancette & Dudka Engineers in 2007 as Operations Assistant and quickly moved up the ranks to her present position as Senior Director of Operations of our Vermont and Massachusetts offices. Stephanie manages the operations of the organizations.