Ronald M. Colas, PE, SI, FES Fellow
President, Florida Engineering Society

Ron Colas, PE, SI, is the Jacobs Vice President for Transportation Strategic Growth and Business Development Manager for Florida and the Caribbean. Ron brings three decades of experience at the forefront of transportation infrastructure, focusing on markets from aviation, highways & bridges, ports & marine, and rail & transit.

Ron supports Florida’s Transportation Clients and Owners to advance their transportation solutions to become more innovative, connected, equitable, cost-effective, and safe.

He is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida, California, other US states, and the Caribbean. In 2021, he was inducted into the Academy of Civil Engineers of the Missouri Science & Technology University.

President’s Message: October 2023

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear FES members, Thank you again for your contributions and efforts to help Meridith Glass and her family. As I mentioned in my previous President’s message, I am very proud that our FES members and ACEC Florida colleagues have collectively exceeded the $100,000 goal to provide stability and…

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President’s Message: September 2023

A Message From FES President Ronald Colas Dear FES members, At the beginning of my tenure, I had planned to discuss the goals for the upcoming year in my monthly communications. We will begin that series in October. This month, I would like to pause to reflect on the overwhelming support of our community to…

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