Tudor Named New Director of Arkansas Department of Transportation
Following the announcement of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) director’s retirement, the Arkansas Highway Commission quickly convened to name his replacement. In a letter dated February 19, current ArDOT director Scott Bennett announced his intention to retire in March 2020. His final day is set to be March 20. The Arkansas Highway Commission held a special meeting on Feb. 20 to determine Bennett’s successor. The commission announced that Lorie Harris Tudor will serve as...
Michael Flatt Joins WSP USA as Tennessee Transportation Manager
Veteran regional transportation leader brings 37 years of highway design experience to new role with the firm. NASHVILLE — Michael Flatt has been named Tennessee transportation client services manager at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role, Flatt will provide leadership for transportation business operations in the Nashville office and collaborate with the transportation community on multiple projects in the region, including the Tenne...
ARTBA Names Transportation Veterans to Chair Two Safety Groups
(WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Association (ARTBA) has named two safety experts to chair its two primary safety panels, the Transportation Safety Advisory Council (TSAC) and the ARTBA Safety Committee. Jim Burnley, a partner at Venable LLP, has been named chair of the TSAC, which creates the policies that guide the association’s legislative, regulatory and member services efforts on safety. Burnley was secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation from 1987 to 1989. He...
Jason Majzoub Named WSP USA Senior Area Manager in Southern California
35-year engineering veteran will lead transportation efforts in the Inland Empire/Orange County region. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA — Jason Majzoub has been named senior area manager for the transportation team in the Inland Empire and Orange County regions at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. As a vice president and senior area manager, Jason will lead and expand all markets in transportation, support diversification and growth, drive strategic dire...
Kevin Reigrut, Former Maryland Transportation Authority Executive Director, Joins AI-based Predictive Maintenance Startup Dynamic Infrastructure
The company is implementing the world's first deep-learning solution which creates visual “medical records” for critical assets and their defects, allowing operators and owners to claim control over future risks and unexpected maintenance events Former Maryland Transportation Authority Director Kevin Reigrut has joined the board of advisors of New York based startup Dynamic Infrastructure. The company is implementing the world's first deep-learning solution which creates visual “medical recor...
Gov. Reynolds appoints Scott Marler to serve as Director at IDOT
DES MOINES– Today, Gov. Reynolds announced the appointment of Scott Marler to serve as Director at the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). His appointment is effective Monday, February 17th, 2020. “Scott will do an outstanding job leading the Iowa Department of Transportation because of his depth of experience and effective management style,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Iowa DOT plays an instrumental role in the safe transportation of goods, services, and people across our state and we know he w...
Miles joins Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies
HOUSTON – Steven Miles, an attorney who has spent 35 years focusing on natural gas, electric power and renewable energy, has been named a nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the institute announced today. Miles, who is based in Washington, D.C., serves as senior counsel at Baker Botts LLP, where he headed the LNG team for much of his career. While a partner at Baker Botts, he chaired the firm’s Energy Sector Committee...
Rosendin Promotes Mike Holmes and Ron Wilson at San Jose Headquarters
San Jose, CA – Rosendin, the electrical contracting industry’s largest employee-owned firm, is pleased to announce it has promoted Mike Holmes and Ron Wilson to Vice Presidents at the San Jose corporate office. Rosendin is a $2 billion firm which provides electrical installation on large scale builds including AT&T Park and San Jose Int’l Airport ConRAC. Mike Holmes has been promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction - West, where he will lead the preconstruction efforts in Northern Califo...
AECOM names Todd Musterait senior vice president of strategy and growth for its environment practice in the Americas
LOS ANGELES — AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure firm, announced today it has named Todd Musterait, P.E. as its new senior vice president of strategy and growth for its Design and Consulting Services, Americas, environment practice. Leveraging over 25 years of leadership experience within the environment business industry, Mr. Musterait will provide strategic direction and help drive critical growth initiatives for the company. “We are pleased to have Todd’s strong track record in dir...
Michael Baker International Positions for Growth in Southeast Region with a Trio of Promotions
Norcross, Ga. - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, today announced a trio of promotions in the firm’s Southeast Region. Tommy Montgomery, P.E., was named Regional Director of the Southeast Region and will be responsible for accelerating growth while ensuring project delivery excellence throughout the entire Southeast Region, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee....