Gerry Benson, PE, BCEE, PMP, PgMP
What inspires you? It’s both invigorating and fulfilling to play a part in crafting solutions and solving complex problems by incorporating expertise from across the CDM Smith enterprise.
Why CDM Smith? We manage the most complex technical and delivery programs in our industry, and our teams of professionals are the most admired in the business. We have an environment that allows everyone to participate in the improvement of client service, productivity and the delivery process. This provides a continuous sense of engagement and fulfillment—that each person’s ideas matter and that we can make a difference—individually and together.
What’s something people might be surprised to know about you? As a high school senior, I attended basketball camp in West Point, NY under Coach Bobby Knight and his assistant coach Mike Krzyzewski. Though brief, it was a thrilling and memorable experience with many lessons that I’ve carried through life.
What’s your personal motto? Enjoy what you do or change it.


The right solution is one that successfully meets the needs of the client.
Under Gerry's leadership, the City of Columbia's Clean Water 2020 Program earned an Honor Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

