sentences:  Bob Gomes was appointed president and CEO.Like the Stantec's previous three presidents, Gomes is a licensed engineer who earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Alberta and joined Stantec in 1988.Between 2008 and 2011, gross revenue increased from $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion, Stantec team grew from 8,000 staff to over 12,000 staff, the Company acquired 16 firms, and has strengthened its presence in markets across North America and internationally.