Richard G. Rawlings

Richard G. Rawlings, PE, PLS, joined the firm in 1971 to lead the streets/highways department. Dick had a very active role in the Illinois Professional Surveyor’s Association. Dick played a key role in mentoring the growth of many employees and served as a Vice-President for many years. He also spearheaded efforts to form the Corridor 67 committee that advocated for expanding U.S. 67 from two to four lanes between the Quad Cities and metro St. Louis.  His leadership efforts with that committee culminated in a stretch of the highway being named after him in 2016. Dick was essential in growing Benton & Associates, Inc. in our general civil role within the central Illinois area. Dick retired December, 2002-after 31 years of service. Dick passed away on July 15, 2014.