Kase Poling, ENV SP

Transportation and Resilience Engineer / Lead of West Virginia Operations

Kase is a life-long resident of Beckley, West Virginia and leads toXcel’s West Virginia operations. Kase holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and is a certified Envision Sustainability Professional. He is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at WVU Tech. Kase is a trained charrette facilitator and enjoys working alongside community stakeholders to find solutions that fit each project. He specializes in transportation and resilience engineering, with expertise in infrastructure policy, grant writing, flood mitigation, and disaster recovery. His project experience includes developing high-water monitoring systems, federal grant writing, research on private access bridges, and flood recovery in rural communities.

Q&A

What is your dream vacation?

A two week tour of historic cities in Europe.

What’s a fact about you many people don’t know?

I love to read about the intersection of science and religion.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

Golfing, followed by dinner and board games, wrapping up with conversation by a fire.

What’s your favorite project that you’ve worked on?

Studying the disaster recovery process in West Virginia following the 2016 floods.

Who or what inspires you in your career?

“To whom much is given, much is expected”. I have been given much, so I am determined to give back to my community and other rural communities.