Reyes to Serve as FRA's Chief Counsel
Juan Reyes has been appointed chief counsel of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), according to a press release issued by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a law firm where Reyes has served as partner. As the principal legal adviser to the FRA, Reyes will manage a legal department of 50 attorneys and provide executive direction to the general law and safety law divisions, Seyfarth officials said. At Seyfarth, Reyes concentrated his practice on land use, development and permitting, with particular expe...
CFSEI Announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee Members
WASHINGTON, DC —The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2017-2018 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for two years. The 2017-2018 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chairman – Georgi Hall, P.E. – California Expanded Metals Products Co....
Barko Announces Loader Contest Winners
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Attendees at the recent Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo in Escanaba, Mich., had the opportunity to participate in the Barko Strong-Arm Skill Challenge. Operators ran a Barko 295B trailer mount loader equipped with a brand new Barko 4850 Strong-Arm Grapple to race against the clock in a log stacking competition. The five forestry professionals awarded prizes for the fastest finishing times were: Bill Zellar – 1st Place – 1 minute, 59 seconds (1:59)...
Saud Memon Joins HNTB in Houston as Program Manager
HOUSTON – Saud Memon, PE, ENV SP, joined HNTB Corporation as program manager and associate vice president, based in the firm’s Houston office. As program manager, he provides project management duties including document and drawing review and approval, status reporting, schedule monitoring, and other oversight services for HNTB’s general engineering consultant contract with the Texas Department of Transportation. Memon has nearly 20 years of management and engineering experience on large-scal...
Urbahn Architects Promotes Ranabir Sengupta to Associate Principal
New York, NY – New York City-based international architecture and planning firm Urbahn Architects has promoted Ranabir Sengupta, AIA, LEED AP from Senior Associate to Associate Principal. The value of the firm’s current U.S. and international projects exceeds $500 million. Building Design & Construction magazine ranks Urbahn as the 89th largest architectural firm in the U.S. The firm’s recent projects include the New York City Transit (NYCT) subway station flood mitigation resiliency pro...
Association Recognizes Transportation Leaders for Outstanding Achievements
AASHTO presented special-recognition awards Sept. 27, during its annual meeting in Phoenix, to former U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Victor Mendez and 10 other individuals, teams and programs for outstanding achievement in the field of transportation. "Every year it is AASHTO's privilege to recognize the extraordinary people, projects and programs that are making transportation safer and more reliable for everyone," said AASHTO Executive Director Bud Wright. "These honorees are truly...
Michael Baker International Drives Technological Growth with the Appointment of Martin J. Miner as Chief Technology Officer
Pittsburgh (October 2, 2017) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Martin J. Miner has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In the newly created CTO role, Mr. Miner will serve as a member of the Michael Baker’s Executive Leadership Team and lead all facets of the firm’s technology, including the Information Technology Services (ITS) organization. Based in Michael Baker’s Alexandria, Va., office,...
William Siegel Joins RJN Group's Board of Directors
WHEATON, Ill., Oct. 2, 2017- RJN Group, Inc. announces that William Siegel, P.E., past President and Chief Executive Officer of Kleinfelder, has been elected to RJN's Board of Directors. Siegel was instrumental in the growth of Kleinfelder over his 30-year career, helping the firm become a leader in the engineering consulting marketplace with 60 offices around the globe. "Bill is an industry leader, and we are excited to welcome him to RJN's Board of Directors," said Jeff Plymale, RJN's Presi...
Secretary Elaine L. Chao Names Newest FAA Management Advisory Council Members
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven new members to the Federal Aviation Administration's 13-member Management Advisory Council (MAC). The MAC advises the FAA's senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning, and regulatory matters. The MAC's newest members continue to represent a cross section of public and private sector transportation and business leaders. They include: Philip Trenary, former C...
President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: James Blew of California to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education. Mr. Blew is the director of Student Success of California, an affiliate of 50CAN (the 50-state Campaign for Achievement Now), and the former president of Students First, the national advocacy organization founded by former DC Chancellor Mic...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
