Brian Buchanan Joins HDR as Transit Principal Project Manager
(OMAHA, Neb. ) - HDR is pleased to welcome Brian Buchanan to the firm’s transit practice as a transit principal project manager and transit section manager. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he will focus on planning, directing and monitoring multi-discipline transit programs, while introducing emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and their associated infrastructure. Prior to joining HDR, Buchanan served as senior vice president of development for VIA Metropolitan Transit. As a member...
Woolpert Announces Corporate Restructure to Accommodate Growth
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert has announced a corporate restructure to reflect the trajectory and scope of its sales and revenue growth over the last few years, to better align project teams and deliver for clients, and to better position the firm for future organic and acquisitive growth. The restructure includes seven corporate positions and three sector leaders, and will go into effect in January. Scott Cattran will remain as chair of the board of directors, president and chief executive officer...
Tunnel Experts Kenneth Xu and Raghu Bhargava Join HNTB’s National Tunnel Group
NEW YORK – Kenneth Xu, Ph.D., PE, and Raghu Bhargava joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel group, serving on complex tunnel and underground projects nationwide. “Kenny and Raghu are recognized global leaders in tunnels and underground structures and well-suited for critical leadership positions with the tunnel practice,” said Sanja Zlatanic, PE, HNTB chair national tunnel practice, senior vice president and HNTB Fellow. “As our nation grows, reliable, connected transportation systems are...
Mary Siroky Appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner of DOT&PF
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Commissioner John MacKinnon has appointed Mary Siroky acting deputy commissioner. “Mary’s experience and knowledge of the department, and of state government, is essential as we work through the budget process,” said Commissioner MacKinnon. “Her leadership will be a considerable asset.” Siroky’s extensive legislative, budget, and management experience is rooted in her 30 years of state service. Before retir...
Ulysses Koutsogiannis Joins HNTB’s Pennsylvania Team as Structural Manager
PHILADELPHIA – Ulysses Koutsogiannis, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as structural manager, Pennsylvania operations, in the firm’s Philadelphia office. He brings nearly 20 years of experience managing, designing, constructing, rating and inspecting a variety of transportation structures across the region for several owners, including Amtrak, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, the Delaware River Port Authority, Norfolk Southern, CSX, PennDOT, PA Turnpike and others. At...
FAA Appoints Shaffer Associate Administrator of Airports
Effective Dec. 17, the Federal Aviation Administration will appoint D. Kirk Shaffer to be associate administrator for airports; overseeing the agency’s Airport Improvement Program as well as national airport planning, airport safety, standards, airport design engineering, and regulatory compliance. [Above photo by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.] In a Dec. 12 statement, the FAA said that Shaffer – who holds a private pilot’s license – is returning to the agency’s ranks from...
Transportation Expert Susan Taylor Joins Gannett Fleming as Southeast Region BD&M Manager
Raleigh, NC - Gannett Fleming, a global engineering and infrastructure firm, announced that Susan Taylor has joined the firm as the Southeast Region business development & marketing (BD&M) manager. Located in the Raleigh, North Carolina, office, she will focus on BD&M support services with a strategic emphasis on Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.“Susan’s key role will be to assist with BD&M support services for DOTs/Tolls, Construction Services, Water, and Facilities in the region,” s...
Michael Baker International Appoints Thomas Ritz, P.E., as Regional Bridge Practice Lead for the Firm's Mountain Region
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that Thomas Ritz, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Mountain Regional Bridge Practice Lead. In this role, Mr. Ritz leads the Region's efforts to align the firm's Bridge Practice's technical capabilities and processes and support quality standards for the delivery of services in the Company's core businesses. He also focuses on the growth of the Bridge Practice in new markets and...
The Vortex Companies Hires Karl Bissinger to Run Its Quadex Europe Division
HOUSTON - Quadex LLC, a division of the Vortex Companies, has hired Karl Bissinger to develop and grow its newly formed Quadex Europe Division. Bissinger will focus on building a certified applicator base and expanding Quadex equipment and repair material sales throughout Europe. "We are excited to have Karl on board. His notable industry experience and knowledge of the European market will make him a valuable asset," states Mike Vellano, CEO Vortex Companies. "With some of our products passing...
Highview Power Builds Energy Dream Team to Drive Global Development of its Liquid Air Energy Storage Solution
LONDON and NEW YORK – Highview Power, the global leader in long-duration energy storage solutions, announced today that it has added two industry veterans to its deep bench of executive leadership; former InterGen managing director Mark Somerset joins as director of business growth and will own go-to-market and global growth strategy and execution. NeuConnect director and Greenage Power co-founder Mathew Brett joins as business development director. The pair brings over 45 years of energy indus...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
