Parsons MENA+ President appointed to Amcham Abu Dhabi Board

Mr. Mehula is the President of Parsons' MENA+ regional business unit, and he is responsible for the company's operations throughout the region, which includes the Middle East, North Africa, and the northern Mediterranean Sea border countries.

Mr. Mehula joined Parsons in January 2010, and he was appointed to his current position in April 2011. He has 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including 25 years in the United States Navy.

"I'm looking forward to serving on the AmCham board and to exploring how our two organizations can strengthen relations between the United States and the United Arab Emirates," said Mehula.

Mr. Mehula is a registered professional engineer and a LEED-accredited professional. He holds a bachelor's degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida.

Parsons was recently selected by AmCham Abu Dhabi as the recipient of its Falcon Award, which is given annually to an organization that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to sustainable US-UAE business relations.

Parsons has been working in the MENA+ region for more than 60 years and has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Rome, Istanbul, and Athens. Parsons' portfolio of ongoing projects in the MENA+ region includes major highways, bridges, rail and transit, airports, ports, water infrastructure, plus hospitals, public schools, universities, mosques, and other public buildings.

Parsons, celebrating more than 65 years of growth in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries, is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental/sustainable energy, and defense/security. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.