Michael Baker International Promotes Bonnie D. Shepherd to EVP and Chief Practice Officer
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Bonnie D. Shepherd has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Practice Officer. In this role, Ms. Shepherd is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and leads the firm’s strategic planning process. She also oversees Michael Baker’s overall practice leadership, spearheads communication and collaboration across practices, and engages practice leaders in...
Increasing Population and Infrastructure Demands Spur HNTB Growth in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure firm celebrating more than a century of service to clients, is growing in Tallahassee to help meet the state’s infrastructure needs. The recent hiring of three professionals adds valuable capabilities to the firm’s portfolio. “These new hires boost our team’s expertise and will help bring creative and efficient solutions to our clients who are working to improve the state’s multimodal transportation network,” said Len Becker, PE,...
Michael Baker International Promotes Dwain Hathaway to Lead Growing Operations in Firm’s North Carolina Region
Cary, N.C. – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Dwain Hathaway, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive to oversee operations of the firm’s North Carolina offices. He will help to bring Michael Baker’s full continuum of services and expertise to clients across the state. Mr. Hathaway has been with Michael Baker for 14 years and brings more than 23 years of experience in transportation...
Kary Witt Joins HNTB as National Toll Market Practice Leader
SAN FRANCISCO (April 10, 2017) – Kary H. Witt, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national toll market practice leader and vice president. Witt is based in the firm’s San Francisco office and works with toll clients nationwide. Witt is well-known in the transportation industry, bringing more than 27 years of diverse experience, most recently as manager of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, an internationally recognized infrastructure landmark that’s regarded as one of the greatest civil engine...
Cardno Appoints New President of U.S. International Development Division
Cardno has appointed Mr. Joseph Lowther to the position of President of Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. He is a leader with more than 18 years in managing complex economic growth activities in developing countries and 11 years as a commercial lawyer. Mr. Lowther will leverage the skills and expertise across Cardno’s International Development division and offices in 10 countries. He brings to the position extensive experience throughout Europe, Africa and Asia in numerous management and...
Toll industry Expert Samantha Soules Joins HNTB
OAKLAND, Calif. – Samantha Soules has joined HNTB Corporation’s growing West Division toll team as deputy practice leader for the toll market and associate vice president. She is based in the firm’s Oakland office and works with clients throughout the nine-state division. Soules has a dozen years of experience implementing tolls as a consultant for project delivery, program and policy development, technology selection and strategic planning. She will play a key role in serving HNTB’s clients,...
Michael Baker International Grows Railroad and Transit Practice with Hiring of Ted Coffey as Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead
Chicago – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Ted Coffey, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice. In this role, Mr. Coffey will oversee Michael Baker’s East Coast railroad and transit operations, leading business and strategic development. Based in Michael Baker’s Chicago office, Mr. Coffey will work directly with current and potential...
Scott Oppelt Joins Stantec as Environmental Principal
San Francisco, CA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Scott Oppelt has joined Stantec’s San Francisco office as a senior project manager and principal in the firm’s Environmental Services practice. He has more than 22 years of experience permitting complex utility projects, mostly in Northern California. Oppelt will lead environmental permitting business development and project delivery efforts focused on utility clients. He has managed the permitting and environmental compliance for utility and infrastruct...
Bluewater Appoints New Chief Financial Officer To Help Drive Water Purification Expansion Globally
Stockholm, Sweden – Bluewater, a global leader in innovative water purifying technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Larsson as Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect. Marcus brings wide experience of financial management in the private sector. He will be responsible for the overall management of finance, investments, procurement, business engagement, internal audit and corporate systems. Marcus joins Bluewater from Ernst & Young, where he worked for seven ye...
Michael Baker International Appoints Elese (Lisa) Roger EVP and Chief Information Officer
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Elese (Lisa) Roger has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. She will be based in the firm’s Pittsburgh headquarters and will report to Michael Baker’s CEO, Brian A. Lutes. As a member of the executive leadership team, Ms. Roger will align her department’s skills and capabilities to make sure the most cost-efficient and eff...
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