Nashville-based civil engineering firm, Barge Civil Associates (BCA), specializing in site planning, design and land development, announces several key additions to its leadership team. Anna Maddox, P.E., and Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM, are promoted to full partners, and Matt Ellenberger, P.E. is promoted to associate. These promotions align with BCA’s long-term strategy to strengthen stability, ensure continuity, and support the development of future firm leaders. Maddox, Woodson and Ellenberger join principals John Gore, P.E., and Jeff Hooper, P.E., in guiding the firm’s continued growth, client service, and commitment to engineering excellence.
“Anna, Ryan and Matt have each played essential roles in our firm’s success, leading some of our most complex projects and strengthening our reputation for creative, collaborative, and community-minded design,” said Gore.
“These promotions recognize their contributions and reflect our commitment to the next generation of leadership.”Hooper noted, “We’re proud to see all three step into these roles. Adding them to our leadership team not only recognizes their individual achievements but also reinforces the continuity of our leadership culture – one built on collaboration, client trust, and solid relationships.”
Hooper added that BCA is also growing to meet increasing demand, recruiting additional licensed civil engineers in land planning and stormwater management, as well as graduate engineers and engineer interns, to support an expanding portfolio of higher-profile and large-scale work.
With more than two decades of experience – 18 of those with BCA – Maddox leads civil design for a variety of academic, civic, and commercial projects. A few key education and academic projects include Vanderbilt University’s new Engineering & Science Building, several new buildings for MTSU, and led projects with both Metro Nashville Public Schools and Rutherford County Schools.
Notably, Maddox has played a key role in MDHA’s Cayce Transformation master plan which included replacing aging housing with new affordable and market-rate projects and adding in greenspace throughout the development. She also served on the project team for the redevelopment of the John C. Tune Airport following the March 2020 tornado, and on the new 253,600 sq. ft. Tennessee State Library and Archives facility. She earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University.
Woodson has more than a decade of experience leading civil design for high-profile projects in Middle Tennessee. His ability to navigate complex urban sites has made him a trusted partner to developers and architects. During his seven years at BCA, he has directed numerous large-scale mixed-use and urban infill projects including Asurion Gulch Hub Headquarters, a 551,000-square-foot, mixed-use complex connecting The Gulch and Capital View neighborhoods, and the Peabody Union mixed-use development, with office, retail and restaurant, multi-family housing and a connector to the Cumberland River Greenway.
Several of Woodson’s notable projects are on behalf of AJ Capital (AJC), including the 15.5-acre mixed-use Belle Meade Village and several projects as part of AJC’s Wedgewood—Houston master planned developments including Wedgewood Village and Nashville Warehouse Co. In addition to his local experience, Woodson lived and worked overseas with Engineering Ministries International, serving projects in Cairo, Egypt, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University.
Ellenberger brings 29 years of experience, including 23 years with BCA, where he has established a strong specialty in higher education and athletics projects. His expertise in sports field design and turf systems is reflected in projects completed for the University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, and Duke University. He recently delivered the MTSU Student Athlete Performance Center and is currently leading multiple projects at Tennessee State University.
His largest and most high-profile work includes GEODIS Park. In addition to the stadium itself, he oversaw infrastructure improvements, park development, fairgrounds enhancements, and adjacent mixed-use components. Ellenberger holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.
The firm currently has 31 employees, including 10 licensed Professional Engineers, and is recognized by industry peers for its collaborative approach, thoughtful urban development with an emphasis on connectivity and walkability, and its ability to implement creative solutions for incredibly tough sites while successfully navigating these challenges through regulatory and review processes. Its portfolio spans more than 7,000 projects across Middle Tennessee, including GEODIS Park, Hill Center Green Hills, Vanderbilt University’s West End Neighborhood, the Tennessee State Library and Archives, and Austin Peay State University’s Health Professions Building.
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