Recognition
We are the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions, which further illustrates our commitment to our clients, community and our profession.
Awards
2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner
ACEC Texas
Project: 45 Southwest
2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award
North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Awards
More Info2017 Employer of the Year Award
Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter
More Info2013 Women-Owned Business, Ranking 38
Austin Business Journal
2014 Women-Owned Business, Ranking 29
Austin Business Journal
2011 National Recognition Award, Water/Wastewater Small Firm Gold Medal
ACEC National
Project: LCRA/West Lake Hills Wastewater Collection System
2012 Women-Owned Business, Ranking 39
Austin Business Journal
2011 Engineering Excellence Award
ACEC Texas
2011 Consultant of the Year Award
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR)
Testimonials
"At KFA, more than half of our professional staff are women, and that’s in a State where 9.4% of Texas Professional Engineers are women. So while we may be woman-owned, more importantly, we are powered by diversity."
Karen A. Friese, PE, Founder + President
K Friese + Associates (KFA)
"KFA has shown outstanding attention to detail in the quality of their contract documents, their budget management, and their aggressive schedule and project management. Their design work has mitigated potential problems, resulting in successful construction projects."
Wayne S. Watts, PE, City Engineer
City of Leander
"I was very impressed with the professional service provided by KFA and its employees. They provided great attention to detail and met the sometimes difficult deadlines imposed by LCRA."
Mr. Kelly D. Payne, PE, VP of Water Operations
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
"KFA has consistently designed projects for the city with a deep appreciation of our needs and a commitment to deliver the most constructible and cost-effective solutions to our engineering challenges."
Darwin R. Marchell, PE, Director of Engineering
City of Cedar Park
More Than Titles
As a service-oriented firm, our team fosters a collaborative environment based on quality solutions centered around you. We're committed to providing clients with our depth of capabilities and our depth of commitment.