HNTB Welcomes Daniel Loftus as Senior Transit Project Manager
CHICAGO – Daniel Loftus, PE, joined HNTB’s Chicago office as senior transit project manager, continuing a decades-long civil engineering career that has advanced critical transit, rail and roadway projects across the region. Loftus develops and proactively manages major transportation project scopes, schedules, budgets and teams to deliver projects to HNTB clients. He also assists with proposal development and mentors newer project managers as the firm grows in the Midwest and nationally. ...
Transit and Rail Expert Thomas Jenkins Joins HNTB in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – Thomas Jenkins, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a national transit/rail consultant. He is based in the firm’s Santa Ana, California, office, focusing on advancing growth of HNTB in the transit industry while providing strategic advice to the firm’s transit team and clients in Southern California and nationwide. “Tom’s broad experience, diverse set of skills and reputation in the industry offers a unique perspective to our practice as we continue to grow as a trusted adviser and p...
HNTB Hires Public Involvement and Communications Professionals in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – HNTB Corporation added two communications professionals to its growing public involvement practice. Andy Fobes and Darcy Foster, MPA, joined the firm’s Tampa office as public involvement managers. “Both Andy and Darcy bring great passion and enthusiasm for their work. They are talented communicators who can tell stories visually and clearly present information that resonates with our clients, government officials, civic leaders and the audiences they serve,” said HNTB’s Bill Jon...
New Chair, Vice Chair for Highways and Transportation Commission
JEFFERSON CITY – Michael B. Pace, West Plains, is the new chair of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, and Gregg C. Smith, Clinton, is the new vice chair. The commission rotated the leadership positions at its monthly meeting today in Jefferson City. Pace and Smith were both appointed to the commission by former Gov. Jay Nixon – Pace in January 2015 and Smith in June 2013. Pace is a retired brigadier general in the Army National Guard and also served nearly 33 years in the...
EMEX, LLC Expands Executive Team, Names Rad Brannan as Chief Information Officer
HOUSTON, March 7, 2019 - EMEX, LLC, one of the largest energy solutions and consulting firms in North America, announced today the addition of Rad Brannan as Chief Information Officer. Brannan joins EMEX as an executive leader to the company's development team and will provide critical oversight to EMEX's ever expanding information technology initiatives, as well as offer further expertise to the executive board. Brannan's unique IT experience within the energy sector will be a significant v...
Growth Prompts New Leadership Appointments for Jacobsen Construction Company
Salt Lake City, March 6, 2019 — To facilitate recent growth, Jacobsen Construction Company (Jacobsen) is pleased to announce three new appointments in executive company leadership. Gary Ellis Gary Ellis, who successfully led Jacobsen as its chief financial officer (CFO) for the last 18 years, will now be leading the company as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Sales. As CFO, Ellis’ leadership abilities played a crucial role in driving profitable growth across Jacobsen’s...
Evelyn Lim Sworn in as Regional Administrator for HUD's Rocky Mountain Region
DENVER– Evelyn Lim was sworn in to serve as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator, serving the six states in HUD’s Rocky Mountain Region which includes the States of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. She is one of 10 HUD Regional Administrators appointed by the Trump Administration throughout the United States. “I am thrilled that such an accomplished and well-respected public servant is joining HUD,” said HUD Secretary Ben...
Jeff Watson Named HNTB Northern California Office Leader
OAKLAND, Calif. – Jeff Watson, PE, PMP, has been named HNTB Corporation’s Northern California office leader, based in the firm’s Oakland office. A vice president, Watson brings more than three decades of technical and leadership experience in the engineering field, including the last 15 years working in various positions of increasing responsibility and leadership with HNTB in the Eastern, Central and Western Regions. Most recently, Watson served as Northern California office operations manager,...
PennDOT’s McAuley Tapped to Lead AASHTO Innovation Initiative
George McAuley, deputy secretary of highway administration for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, has been appointed to serve a two-year term as the chair of the steering committee guiding the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Innovation Initiative, known as A.I.I. [Above photo by PennDOT.] Formerly called the AASHTO Technology Implementation Group, the A.I.I. aims to advance state DOT innovation. The program invests time and money to accelerate...
Michael Baker International Strengthens Water Practice with Appointment of Suad Cisic, P.E., as National Water Practice Lead
Los Angeles - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Suad Cisic, P.E., has joined the firm as National Water Practice Lead. Based in Los Angeles, Calif., Mr. Cisic will facilitate the ongoing growth of the firm's Water practice through extensive client outreach and close collaboration with lead Water staff throughout the Company. "We are pleased to welcome Suad to lead Michael Baker's thriving Water practice," said ...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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