ENR California People Showcase Archive
Photos of people working in California's A/E/C industry. These photos can be of personnel appointments and promotions, workers in action on a job site -- or otherwise caught doing their jobs!
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Peter Aarons
Peter Aarons, HNTB Corp. West Division aviation director & associate vice president, has been appointed by Airports Council International–North America to the 2017 Business Information Technology Committee Steering Group. Bringing more than 26 years of industry experience, Aarons joins a distinguished group of aviation professionals in leading the ACI-NA committee that addresses significant issues affecting airports.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Corinne Dutra-Roberts
Corinne Dutra-Roberts has joined Stantec’s Walnut Creek office as a principal in its transportation practice, focusing on mobility management projects, which includes all aspects of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Smart Cities applications. With more than 25 years of transportation planning experience, Dutra-Roberts will help expand the firm’s active transportation team. In her role as TDM program manager, she will oversee Contra Costa County’s TDM and Safe Routes to Schools programs.
Thursday , December 15, 2016
Enrique “Hank” Alonso, PE
Enrique “Hank” Alonso, PE, joined HNTB's SoCal team as construction management program manager & vice president. He will be the lead construction manager for the I-405 Improvement Project and support the firm’s work on major infrastructure projects. Alonso’s extensive experience includes serving as Caltrans District 12 Deputy Director. He brings over 33 years of technical expertise in construction management and is a well-respected industry professional with excellent leadership skills.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Khalil Saba, PE
Khalil Saba, PE, HNTB Inland Empire area manager and vice president announced that HNTB Corporation was selected by San Bernardino Associated Governments to perform program management/construction management services for the Interstate 10 Corridor Express Lanes project in San Bernardino County, CA. “We welcome the opportunity to bring our firm’s innovative design-build and tolling experience to SANBAG’s I-10 project which will enhance the region’s transportation options in the future."
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Ken Loncharich, PE
TranSystems names Ken Loncharich, PE, QSD/P, of the company's Lake Forest, Calif., office Senior Associate. He has 24 years of experience on various transportation projects serving as a client manager, project manager and quality reviewer for clients. He also has expertise performing risk analysis and constructability reviews, in contract administration and construction inspection. He joined TranSystems in July 2016 as part of a merger with Athalye Consulting Engineering Services.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Andy Cheah, PE
TranSystems names Andy Cheah, PE, of the company's Lake Forest, Calif., office Vice President/Senior Associate. Cheah is a recognized practice leader in the transportation consulting industry having worked for over 26 years in Southern California. He has significant experience in the program/ project management, planning, design, and construction management of complex transportation projects. He joined TranSystems in July 2016 as part of a merger with Athalye Consulting Engineering Services.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Ayman Salama, PhD, PE
TranSystems promotes Ayman Salama, PhD, PE, of the company's Santa Ana, Calif., office to Principal. Ayman is currently a senior vice president in the Santa Ana office and serves as the regional vice president for the West region overseeing five offices in both northern and southern California. He has 28 years of experience specializing in engineering management and structural analysis/design of highway and rail bridges.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Ashok Athalye, PE
TranSystems names Ashok Athalye, PE, of the company's Lake Forest, Calif., office Principal and Senior Vice President. Ashok is a highly respected bridge design specialist with expertise in the seismic design of bridges located in high seismic zones. He joined TranSystems in July 2016 as part of a merger with his firm Athalye Consulting Engineering Services, which he founded in 1991.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Michael Volk
Architect Michael Volk has joined Gensler, the leading global design firm.
Volk has been appointed to the role of Design Director where he will serve as a thought and design leader, leading urban-scale projects across multiple industries including arts and culture, commercial office building and hospitality.
In his new role, Volk brings a design-led, collaborative approach reconsidering the built environment through a contemporary lens.
Jeffrey Marrs
ACCO Engineered Systems (ACCO), an employee-owned family of companies dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, electrical and building automation systems, announces the election of Jeffrey R. Marrs as president and CEO, effective Jan. 2, 2017. Marrs, a 33-year firm veteran, was most recently president of ACCO’s Mechanical Construction Group. He succeeds John Aversano, who served in the role for 25 years and remains board chairman.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Daniel Dumke
Daniel Dumke joins Sundt Construction as the new District Manager for the California region, overseeing the operations of Sundt’s four California offices—Irvine, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Diego.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Bala Sivakumar, PE
Bala Sivakumar, PE, HNTB Fellow & director of special bridge projects, authored two white papers on Accelerated Bridge Construction and stated that ABC projects are completed or underway in 44 states, and ABC technologies are changing the way departments of transportation do business. Construction moves away from traffic and much of a new bridge is built off-site. Activities are performed concurrently to quickly and efficiently design, procure, fabricate and erect replacement bridge systems.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Greg Timmerman
ISEC, Inc. announces the promotion of Greg Timmerman to Executive Vice President of ISEC, Inc. He has been with ISEC for 28 years holding positions at all levels of management, most recently as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of the Southern California Region where he has overseen large scale projects such as LAX Tom Bradley West Concourse & Core. As Executive Vice President, Greg will be overseeing the Southwest, San Diego and Southern California regions for the company.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Susan Schruth
Susan Schruth joined HNTB Corporation as national transit practice consultant, focusing on advancing the growth of HNTB’s profile in the transit industry while providing strategic advice to the firm’s transit team and clients. Schruth has nearly 30 years of experience in the transportation industry in both the public and private sector. Previously, she served in the Federal Transit Administration Senior Executive Service with responsibility for leading some of FTA’s largest programs.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Steven Greene, PhD
Steven Greene, PhD, joined HNTB Corporation’s West Division transit practice as group director, planning, and associate vice president. At HNTB, Greene will be responsible for the development and support of the firm’s expanding multimodal transit planning practice, focusing on transit and corridor studies, and work with clients to advance projects from early feasibility studies to delivery. He is based in the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Daniel Sandoval, PE
Daniel Sandoval, PE has joined Stantec’s Van Nuys office as a principal in the electrical engineering practice. With more than 22 years of electrical power and engineering experience, he will manage daily operations of the electrical group while guiding business development across engineering disciplines for Stantec’s Western US buildings practice. Currently, he is working on the One Beverly Hills 7-star hotel resort project which will be one of only a handful of 7-star hotels around the world.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
David Hansen
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), a Santa Rosa-based architecture firm providing master planning, design and construction administration services for K-12 education facilities, announces David Hansen’s promotion to associate. He was previously a project architect.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Matt Trenary
Matt Trenary, a proven Sacramento area landscape construction leader with more than 13 years of industry experience, joined San Jose-based Jensen Landscape. Trenary will lead the Sacramento Region as Branch Manager of its construction division. Sacramento’s strong construction market provided an opportunity for Jensen to open a new construction branch, which has yielded more than $2 million in new bookings. The company is part of Monarch Landscape Holdings.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Arturo Vasquez, AIA
Arturo Vasquez, AIA, recently relocated from Miami, Fla., and was named Stantec’s West Coast architecture and urban design lead. Vasquez is a senior architect focusing on developing the firm’s commercial architecture sector. He has 30-plus years of experience on mid-rise and large scale mixed-use projects. Vasquez has worked with private and public sector clients, developers, institutions, community-based organizations and city regulatory agencies. He will work from San Francisco.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Jeff Fugelsang
Jeff Fugelsang recently joined Stantec as a senior environmental planner in its Fresno office. He has extensive experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Fugelsang has a decade of experience with land use, environmental planning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in both the public and private sectors of the Central Valley. He has managed more than 200 urban and rural development projects.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Thomas Grassi, AIA, PMP
Thomas Grassi, AIA, PMP, has joined HNTB Corporation as senior project manager for infrastructure & transportation architecture. He comesfrom the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey where his efforts included leading the reconstruction and restoration of the World Trade Center’s transit facilities following 9/11. Grassi is working on multiple high-profile transit and intermodal station planning and design projects for the firm’s transit clients as well as pursuits throughout the country.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Darlene K. Gee, PE
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association honored HNTB Northern California district leader Darlene K. Gee, PE, with the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award for her 35-year-plus commitment to the transportation industry, including the advancement of female leadership. The presentation took place at the ARTBA National Conference in Tucson, Arizona. Over her career, Gee has been involved in many high-profile Bay Area transportation projects.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Andres Ocon
HNTB Corporation has been awarded the Bronze Member of the Year award by the Southern California Chapter of Construction Management Association of America. The award was presented to HNTB vice president Andres Ocon at the CM Industry Recognition Banquet in Los Angeles.
“HNTB is proud to maintain its commitment to industry standards and improvement by being a model of success in the implementation of best construction management practices."
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Kevin Dobson, AIA
Kevin Dobson, AIA, has joined Stantec’s San Francisco office as a senior architect. With more than 19 years of experience, Dobson will focus primarily on construction administration throughout California. He will monitor construction on a number of projects within the California prison Healthcare Facility Improvement Program, focusing on nearly two dozen concurrent projects. Dobson is a registered architect in California and a graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Elena Nuno
Elena Nuno recently joined Stantec as a senior air quality scientist and associate in its Fresno office. She has extensive experience with CEQA and has worked for years in the region. Nuno has more than a decade of experience managing the preparation of environmental impact statements for federal and state compliance. Her technical specialty is preparing thorough and legally defensible air quality and greenhouse gas impact assessments.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Marc L’Italien
HGA Architects and Engineers has announced Marc L’Italien has joined the firm as a principal in the San Francisco office. He joins HGA with numerous award-winning projects throughout the US comprising museums, science centers, aquarium and zoo planning and design, learning environments, civic buildings, urban design and community engagement projects and will serve as a leader of the firm’s ACE practice to further strengthen the group nationally and support HGA’s growing West Coast presence.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Sanja Zlatanic
HNTB Corporation expanded its national leadership team by naming Sanja Zlatanic as chair, national tunnel practice. In this role, Zlatanic, PE, a senior vice president of the firm, directs the firm’s tunneling and underground projects and leads HNTB’s global marketing and business development for tunneling and underground within transportation and water resources market sectors. She will be supporting the firm's California clients.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Kevin Hoeflich, PE
HNTB Corporation expanded its national leadership team by naming Kevin Hoeflich, PE, as toll services chairman. In his new role, Hoeflich, a senior vice president of the firm, will oversee growth and daily management of the toll practice, provide clients across the country, including California, with expert resources as they look to operate existing toll facilities, implement tolling in future projects, and represent HNTB to the toll industry.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Robert Bonar
Robert Bonar has joined Burns & McDonnell as regional global practice manager in San Francisco, where he leads planning, design and construction projects for the company’s mission-critical projects around the world. He is the first of a planned expansion of at least 50 additional team members during the next 18 months, strengthening the company’s offerings in the rapidly growing market for data centers. His focus will include projects and people in the Bay Area, Seattle and Portland.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Alberto Vela
Alberto Vela has joined Heery International, a full-service architecture, interior design, engineering, commissioning, construction management and program management firm, as Senior Vice President and California Area Manager headquartered in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
In his new role, Alberto will manage the company’s operations in California, providing leadership and strategy, as well as developing new business opportunities and ensuring client satisfaction.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Andrew Dohrmann
T.Y. Lin International, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, has hired Andrew Dohrmann as Governmental Relations Director, Northern California District. His primary focus will be transportation policy and transportation infrastructure project development and funding.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Anthony “Tony” Lee
Anthony “Tony” Lee, a national leader in transit and environmental planning, has joined HNTB’s Northern California leadership team as associate vice president & senior project manager. He previously served as HNTB’s Northeast Division planning lead in New York. Prior to joining HNTB, he worked as a city planner for the City of Berkeley. “Tony’s expertise is an invaluable asset to our expanding rail and transit teams,” said Darlene K. Gee, HNTB vice president & Northern CA District leader.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tracey Trexel
Tracey Trexel joined HNTB Corporation’s national toll technology consulting practice as toll technology consultant. She is based in the firm’s San Diego office. With expertise in tolling and transit revenue collection technology and operations, Trexel has more than 15 years of experience in software and systems engineering, product management and business development, including software development, product development and human factors engineering.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Khalil Saba, PE
HNTB joins Inland Action economic growth organization as it continues to expand its leadership role in Southern California. Khalil Saba, PE, HNTB vice president, has been accepted for membership by Inland Action, a non-profit, non-partisan corporation of public spirited leaders who serve as catalysts for the economic well-being of the Inland Empire region. “I welcome the chance to work with top regional leaders who are focused on improving the economic well-being of the Inland Empire.” he said.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Richey Madison
A registered architect, Richey Madison joined Stantec's Irvine, CA office as project director for the firm’s Western US buildings practice. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in building planning and design, stakeholder engagement, master planning and client service, he will guide business development and project efforts for clients primarily working in the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Jennifer Lee
DAR Holdings USA, a group of globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firms, announces that Jennifer Lee has been appointed General Counsel. As a key member of the executive management team, Lee will be responsible for leading DAR Holdings USA’s legal and compliance matters, both domestic and international.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Alfonso Rodriguez
Stantec recently appointed Alfonso Rodriguez as vice president and operational leader of its Pacific Region encompassing California and Hawaii. With more than 30 years of industry leadership experience, Rodriguez is responsible for client development and support, operations management, and service delivery in all business lines within the region. Based from the company’s Sacramento office, he will lead the Pacific Region which includes 22 offices and more than 1,200 professionals.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Chip Williams
Gensler, the leading global design firm, has appointed Chip Williams as Co-Managing Director of the Newport Beach office. With nearly three decades of experience in architecture and interior design across a wide range of project types, Chip Williams is a respected project manager and client leader. He joined Gensler in 1989.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Kim Graham
Gensler, the leading global design firm, has appointed Kim Graham as Co-Managing Principal of the Southwest Region. Working together, Rob Jernigan and Kim Graham will be responsible for driving design innovation across the Southwest region, overseeing six offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver. With over 30 years of experience, Kim Graham joined Gensler in 1989.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Nick Stephenson
Nick Stephenson, an associate with education industry planning, design and construction management firm Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, earned the Accredited Learning Environments Planner designation, a mark of excellence developed to reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities of a competent educational facility planner. The ALEP credential was designed to identify those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of educational facility planning
Monday, August 8, 2016
Loy Warren, PE
Loy Warren, PE, rejoined HNTB Corporation as a senior vice president in the new position of national aviation program management and airfield engineering leader. He is a nationally-recognized expert who brings nearly 35 years of aviation leadership to the firm. He previously worked at HNTB from 1991 to 2003. Warren’s areas of specialty include airport development, planning, sustainability and environmental mitigation, program management, design and construction for terminal, and more.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Aaron Marx
Aaron Marx joined HNTB Corporation as project manager, Positive Train Control systems. He is a technical resource for the firm and works with public- and private-sector clients across the United States. Marx has 15 years of experience providing design, PTC and signaling solutions for the private and public sectors. He has worked on high-profile projects nationally.
Monday, August 8, 2016
David Nolle, PE
David Nolle, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as senior project manager – rail and transit systems. Nolle is a professional engineer with nearly three decades of experience as a systems engineer in the transportation and telecommunications industry and is responsible for working with clients nationwide on Positive Train Control and intelligent transportation systems projects.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Matt Granlund
Matt Granlund joined HNTB Corporation as senior project architect. He has more than 20 years of experience in large, complex aviation and transportation projects that include the Los Angeles International Airport Midfield Satellite Concourse, Salt Lake City Terminal Redevelopment Project, and the Orlando International Airport automated people mover station that will connect the north terminal to the new south terminal. Granlund earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Kara Lentz, PE
Kara Lentz, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a senior program manager. She has 16 years of professional experience in program, project and construction management. She has significant experience in the aviation infrastructure market sector, having managed major aviation programs that include gate concourses, airport train stations and mass excavations. Lentz will lead HNTB’s program and construction management contract with DFW Airport.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
James Parsons, AICP
James Parsons, AICP, joined HNTB Corporation as a director of national transit programs and vice president, focusing on the delivery of transit planning and engineering projects. He is a senior technical resource for the firm and works with transit clients across the United States. He has more than four decades of experience planning, analyzing and providing engineering for transportation facilities in both the private and public sectors.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Art Hadnett
"Preparing to meet the present and future infrastructure needs in the region, HNTB Corporation continues to attract a number of key industry talent in top leadership positions and to offer that talent throughout Southern California," said Art Hadnett, West Division president. As part of this expansion, HNTB opened a new Inland Empire office to better serve regional transportation clients. HNTB, national infrastructure solutions, now operates five offices in Southern California.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Katherine "Katie" Nees
Recognized transportation expert Katherine "Katie" Nees joins HNTB as growth officer and senior vice president. A former TxDOT division director, she is a nationally recognized leader who brings more than 35 years of transportation leadership to the firm. Prior to joining HNTB, Nees served as the director of the Strategic Projects Division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Jack Allen
Jack Allen joined HNTB Corporation as environmental planning professional services leader and vice president. In his professional services role at HNTB, Allen will be responsible for collaborating with division presidents, office leaders, & division planning leaders to grow HNTB’s planning services. Allen is an experienced program director and National Environmental Policy Act practitioner who has led interdisciplinary impact analysis, social and natural sciences & strategic regulatory planning.
Wedneday, July 20, 2016
Diana Mendes
Diana Mendes joined HNTB Corporation as senior vice president and national transit/rail practice leader. She brings 30 years of comprehensive experience in transportation and public transit. Mendes works with transit clients across the country. As national transit/rail practice leader, Mendes is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, industry representation, business development, service delivery & client satisfaction.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Kelli Van Pelt Jurgenson
Kelli Van Pelt Jurgenson has been named regional vice president at Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS). In this capacity, Ms. Jurgenson will oversee multiple project teams throughout California. She will also continue her responsibilities leading the firm's marketing efforts and contributing to strategic business development operations.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Eric Van Pelt
Eric Van Pelt has been named regional vice president at Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS). As RVP, Mr. Van Pelt oversees project teams on numerous academic and healthcare structures, including a $255 million expansion at NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield, California. He directs the firm's IT efforts and is considered the in-house expert on OSHPD regulations.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Marty Glaske
Gafcon -- a program and construction management firm which provides services for a wide range of public, private, and education projects -- announced today the promotion of Marty Glaske to Vice President of Labor Relations, effective immediately. He holds a BS in Business, along with multiple executive certifications in Labor Relations, Labor Law, and Management.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Yvonne Colacion
Gensler, the leading global design firm, announces interior designer Yvonne Colacion, has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Design Director.
An accomplished and award-winning lifestyle design leader, Colacion brings expertise in the luxury yachting, residential, hospitality and commercial marketplaces creating intellectually stimulating spaces focused on the guest experience.
Monday, June 13, 2016
David Wemmer, P.E.
Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announced the opening of its new office in Oakland, Calif. The firm’s new office at 1901 Harrison St, Suite 1100, Oakland, will offer water and transportation services to LAN’s clients in and around the region. David Wemmer, P.E., who recently joined the firm as its California rail and transit director, will be responsible for leading the office.
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Matt Click
HNTB's Matt Click explains that new ways are needed to pay the costs of maintaining and building our transportation infrastructure and a recent America THINKS survey shows Americans understand the fundamental shifts in funding infrastructure are happening. More and more people realize that road-usage fees options, such as vehicle miles traveled or price managed lanes, are needed to fill the gaps resulting from declining ability of federal gas taxes to provide needed funds.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Andres Ocon, PE
Andres Ocon, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as SoCal office leader, based in the firm’s downtown L.A. office. Ocon has over 30 years of experience in business development, program management, construction management, planning and design. He leads 100 multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure & architecture professionals in the firm’s four SoCal offices that deliver aviation, toll, highway, transit, rail, planning, construction management, tunneling & other services to clients in this region.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Khalil Saba
HNTB Corporation hired Khalil Saba as new Inland Empire office leader where he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s operations to better serve regional transportation clients, including the California Department of Transportation – District 8, San Bernardino Associated Governments, Riverside County Transportation Commission, the City of Ontario, and other cities/agencies regionally. Saba brings over 37 years of transportation industry experience.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Kathryn Cahill
Cahill Contractors LLC has announced the appointment of Kathryn Cahill as their new CEO. Kathryn joined Cahill Contractors in 2007, becoming the fourth generation of the Cahill family to work in the construction business. While at Cahill, Kathryn has worked in project management and estimating for projects spanning affordable housing, market rate condominiums, senior housing, and religious facilities. She is also involved with company operations including marketing, recruiting, and technology.
Monday, May 23, 2016
David Wemmer, P.E.
David Wemmer, P.E., joins planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as California rail and transit director. In this role, Wemmer will be responsible for expanding the firm’s rail and transit practice in California. Wemmer has more than 36 years of experience in the railway industry.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Kelly Hart
The Orange County Business Journal recognized Kelly Hart, program manager for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), at its 2016 Annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon and Program. Nominated by HNTB, Hart was acknowledged for her leadership, business achievements and dedication to the community. She has managed the OC Streetcar project from its infancy, when the transit concept was just plans on paper. It is expected to start construction in 2018 and be operational by 2020.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Kevin Haboian
Kevin Haboian joined HNTB Corporation in the new position of chief business development officer and senior vice president, where he will support the firm’s growth within the transportation sector across the United States. Haboian brings more than 30 years of transportation industry experience leading and growing major lines of business – including highways, bridges, transit and aviation – and serving in key roles on numerous complex public transportation programs.
Friday, May 6, 2015
Melinda Hepp
Blattel Communications, a leading public relations and marketing agency specializing in professional services and business-to-business communications, has elevated Melinda Hepp to vice president. Hepp was previously account supervisor and has long led the agency’s real estate, architecture and construction industry campaigns.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Maureen “Mo” Hayes
HNTB Corporation has tapped transportation expert Maureen “Mo” Hayes as government relations and business development leader for the West Division. Hayes brings more than 24 years of experience in managing public policy and business development for complex infrastructure programs and projects throughout California and the western United States. She is responsible for coordinating interactions with government officials and key stakeholders to achieve the firm’s strategic goals in the West.
Thursday, April 28, 2015
Karl Kreutziger
Karl Kreutziger has been promoted to president of C.W. Driver Companies, a premier builder serving the Western United States since 1919. Having served in leadership roles on behalf of C.W. Driver Companies for more than five years, the 29-year industry veteran will be responsible for leading the overall direction of C.W. Driver Companies as well as spearheading project teams in the preconstruction and planning phases, and overseeing client relations.
Friday, March 15, 2016
Laddie Irion
Laddie Irion, HNTB aviation market sector leader and senior vice president, was appointed to the AAAE Corporate Committee board during the ACC/AEEE Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium in Salt Lake City.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Brandon Potts
Kitchell has promoted Brandon Potts to Project Director. Brandon, based in Kitchell’s San Diego office, oversaw construction of the award-winning UC San Diego Jacobs Central Utility Plant and is currently overseeing projects including El Centro Regional Medical Center (central plant upgrade), Sharp Memorial Metropolitan’s Kidney Pre & Post Transplant Services & Human Leukocyte Antigens Laboratory (design-build remodel) and various remodels for Scripps Healthcare. Brandon joined Kitchell in 2003
Tuyet Le
Tuyet Le has been appointed Executive Director, Business Development Level 10 Construction. Le will expand business opportunities for the rapidly growing firm throughout California, including its regional offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Kitchell CEM
Corrections building industry veteran Ross Cooper recently joined Kitchell CEM as operations manager in the company’s San Jose office, bringing more than 40 years of experience in overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction projects.
Gafcon
Gafcon has promoted Sean Olcott to Technical Director - Virtual Design and Construction. In this role, Olcott will implement Gafcon’s strategy for applying BIM and other technologies to improve how project owners design, construct and manage assets.
Alex Cox
Introducing Alex Cox — now joining the Walter P Moore San Francisco office. He will lead the building enclosure practice in Northern California.
Mete Sonmez, Associate Principal / Design Director
Page is pleased to announce that Mete Sonmez, Associate Principal / Design Director, has accepted the opportunity to lead the Architecture Studio in our San Francisco office. His transfer from Houston to San Francisco is effective January 18, 2016.
Clint Laaser
HNTB Corporation's Clint Laaser was named as a “Top 40 Under 40” award recipient by Airport Business Magazine. The award recognizes 40 nationwide aviation industry professionals under age 40 for academic, professional and community achievements.
Sampath Goolla, P.E.
Sampath Goolla, P.E., joins planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a senior project manager. In this role, he will be responsible for managing municipal infrastructure projects in California.
Quinlan Tom
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP, one of the largest law firms in the East Bay representing businesses throughout the region, welcomes Quinlan S. Tom to its Construction Practice Group. Tom has more than 25 years of construction litigation experience.
Jim O'Reilly Named VP for Parsons
Parsons recently appointed James D. O’Reilly as vice president and West Region manager of the Buildings Division for its Commercial Technology group, based in Pasadena.
Parsons
Pasadena, Calif.
Deborah Ballati
Deborah Ballati, a partner at Farella Braun + Martel's construction and insurance coverage practice groups, has been elected president of the American College of Construction Lawyers.
William Blessing
Emeryville's Ratcliff has named William Blessing a principal.
Thomas Patterson
Emeryville's Ratcliff has named Thomas Patterson principal.
Chief Financial Officer
Gary Wohl has joined Harris & Associates as chief financial officer. Wohl will be responsible for the financial and administrative management of Harris and its projects throughout the western United States.
Construction Management, Engineering
Concord, Calif.
aecKnowledge's Michael Strogoff, FAIA, Receives AIACC Presidential Citation
Michael Strogoff, FAIA, President and Founder, aecKnowledge, received a Presidential Citation from the AIA California Council for his vision in facilitating knowledge sharing and creating opportunities for collaboration within the design and construction community.
According to Anne Laird-Blanton, President, AIA California Council (AIACC), “Michael is to be commended for creating such an important resource and innovative technological solution for online learning. As a platform for idea sharing, continuing education, and best practices, aecKnowledge will have a significant impact on the building industry.”
Strogoff founded aecKnowledge in 2009 with the mission to transform how architects, engineers and construction professionals collaborate with and learn from one another. “aecKnowledge was created to encourage design, engineering and construction professionals to share knowledge that will enable all of us to create better and more sustainable built environments. We are grateful to AIACC for their ongoing support.” Strogoff stated.
Michael Strogoff, FAIA
Mill Valley, CA
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Vice President of Operations
Joel Wallis has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at The PENTA Building Group. Wallis is responsible for ensuring the successful management of all PENTA construction projects company-wide. He has over 20 years of experience, having worked most recently as PENTA's Southern California Area Manager. Joel joined PENTA in 2002 and has a degree in Construction Management from Chico State University.
General Contractor, Construction Manager, Design-Build
Palm Desert, CA
Western USA Business Director at Hardesty & Hanover, LLC
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:
Raj Bharil Joins Hardesty & Hanover as Western USA Business Director
New York, NY (March 23, 2012) – Raj Bharil, PE, SE has joined Hardesty & Hanover as Western USA Business Director. In this role, he will focus on expanding the business development and project operations in the western United States.
Mr. Bharil is a licensed civil and structural engineer with over 25 year experience as a designer, inspector, project engineer, project manager and project principal on a wide variety of roadway and bridge projects. He previously served as a Vice President and Principal with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in the Puget Sound Region and was one of the founding principals of a bridge specialty firm CES, Inc. Notable projects that Mr. Bharil has lead include several design-build and major infrastructure improvement projects such as: I-5 Columbia River Crossing, SR-520 and I-405 design-build for Washington and Oregon State DOT's, the Puyallup Avenue Cable-Stayed Bridge and the historic Murray Morgan Vertical Lift Bridge Rehabilitation, both for the City of Tacoma.
Mr. Bharil will be based in the firm’s Lacey, Washington office, and can be reached at 360.943.4139 or rbharil@hardesty-hanover.com.
Hardesty & Hanover (H&H) is a renowned engineering firm with 125 years of experience delivering comprehensive solutions to some of the most unique engineering challenges. With 13 offices worldwide and over 250 employees, Hardesty & Hanover delivers structural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to a variety of clients and markets around the world, including complex bridges, roadways and expressways, tunnel systems, railroad structures, and other heavy movable structures.
For more information, please visit our website at www.Hardesty-Hanover.com or follow @HardestyHanover on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Architects, Contractors, Consultants, Facility Owners, Government Agencies, Departments of Transportation, Railroads
West Coast, California and Washington
Nick Oberts, Project Manager
Nick Oberts, PE has joined Tobolski Watkins Engineering as a Project Manager to lead the development of their blast mitigation services. Nick brings a wealth of knowledge in the design of new and existing buildings for mitigation of blast effects, perimeter defense and progressive collapse analysis. Prior to joining Tobolski Watkins Engineering, he was a managing engineer at the DC office of Hinman Consulting Engineers. Nick has over 10 years of experience in design, project management and program management and holds a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering Mechanics and Materials, from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of California.
Engineer
San Diego, CA
M.Jude Morrison
Company Football Game
M.Jude Morrison Executive VP HAR Construction
Qualcomm Stadium
LeRoy Ginn, ACCO Engineered Systems
ACCO Engineered Systems, the largest mechanical contractor in the Western United States, recently named LeRoy Ginn Vice President of Business Development.
LeRoy leads business development efforts for ACCO's Northern California project, service, and plumbing groups, and works closely with ACCO's subsidiary building automation company - Sunbelt Controls.
LeRoy brings roughly 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry to his role with ACCO.
LeRoy Ginn
San Leandro, CA
Nathan Burgess, PE
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 28, 2011) – HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure firm, has announced promotions and professional additions to its Southern California office. The firm has a long-standing presence in Los Angeles and was recognized earlier this year as the leading firm in the Engineering News-Record California 2011 Transportation market sector list.
Nathan Burgess, PE, has joined HNTB as a senior project manager in Los Angeles with a strong background in transit. He previously managed several large design-build projects in Salt Lake City, including the Mid-Jordan and Draper design-build projects, 10.6-mile and 3.8-mile extensions, respectively, of the Utah Transit Authority’s existing light rail system. He also was the design manager on the Bay Area Rapid Transit Oakland Airport Connector, a 3.2 mile automated people mover. He currently is working on the I-405 project as well as the Antelope Valley Line Infrastructure Improvement Strategic Plan.
HNTB Corporation
Los Angeles
Joseph Quitter, PE
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 28, 2011) – HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure firm, has announced promotions and professional additions to its Southern California office. The firm has a long-standing presence in Los Angeles and was recognized earlier this year as the leading firm in the Engineering News-Record California 2011 Transportation market sector list.
Joseph Quitter, PE, PMP, PTOE, has been named associate vice president. He joined the firm in 2008 and currently serves as the deputy project manager on the Interstate 405 project, where he manages the business, change management and claim management teams on behalf of LA Metro. His work on the I-405 project has included developing the approved document that allowed construction to start on the design-build project, marshalling the first design package through the design-quality-submit-review-approval process, and planning a 53-hour full closure of the Interstate – the much publicized “Carmageddon.” He regularly coordinates with contractors, partners and clients – teams of civil, structural and traffic engineers, transportation planners, and bridge and landscape architects – while also making numerous public presentations in support of the project.
HNTB Corporation
Los Angeles
Victor Martinez, PE
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 28, 2011) – HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure firm, has announced promotions and professional additions to its Southern California office. The firm has a long-standing presence in Los Angeles and was recognized earlier this year as the leading firm in the Engineering News-Record California 2011 Transportation market sector list.
Victor Martinez, PE, has been named vice president and Southern California office leader. Martinez has 32 years of project design, oversight, engineering and management experience. Previous experience includes project principal for the SR 79 Realignment Project in Riverside, Calif., as well as the development of final design plans for the ARRA-funded improvements to U.S. 101/SR 23 for the City of Thousand Oaks, Calif. He graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.
HNTB Corporation
Los Angeles
RBB Architects at Meals On Wheels 2012
RBB Architects support the St. Vincents Meals on Wheels annual Run-Walk-Bike fundraiser for low income seniors in L.A.
Gina Yang, Melissa Keiser
Santa Monica, CA
New Hire at CRA - Vibhav Mankad
Vibhav Mankad has joined CRA as a Senior Engineer/Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area (Emeryville office). Vibhav’s expertise is in soil and groundwater remediation with a focus on bioremediation, natural attenuation studies, and vapor intrusion risk evaluation, and he is a registered civil engineer in California. Before joining CRA, he worked with CDM Smith. Vibhav looks forward to expanding CRA’s business with industrial clients throughout California and the western states.
Project Manager
Emeryville, California
SCS Engineers Promotes Chris Crosby to Project Professional
SCS Engineers, an award-winning environmental consulting firm, has promoted Chris Crosby to Project Professional. Crosby focuses on assessment and remediation of underground storage tanks and brownfield sites out of SCS’s San Diego office.
As a Project Professional, Crosby will oversee a variety of projects in the SCS Southwest division including Phase II environmental site assessments associated with commercial property transactions and redevelopment projects; planning and implementation of remedial strategies for brownfields sites; and construction remedial oversight.
“Chris is a proven asset of our company, assisting in a wide range of environmental projects,” said Dan Johnson, SCS Engineers Vice President and Southwest Environmental Services Director. “His expertise and ability to address diverse environmental challenges to assist SCS’s clients is his strength in his new position as a Project Professional.”
His experience includes soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations; installation of groundwater monitoring wells; and construction and implementation of remediation systems. Crosby earned a bachelor’s degree in both environmental studies and geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from National University.
Environmental Engineer
San Diego
Skanska Promotes Kenny Herrera to EHS Director of California
Skanska USA announced that its building business unit has promoted Kenny Herrera to Environmental Health & Safety Director for California. In his new role, Herrera will oversee all safety initiatives on Skanska’s project sites throughout the state. Additionally, he will have statewide oversight of Skanska’s ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, which aims to address construction’s impacts to the natural environment wherever projects are taking place.
Herrera has been with Skanska since 2002 in various roles in support of EHS. He has been active in the rollouts of many of Skanska’s signature safety programs, including the Injury Free Environment® program, the Choose to Save a Life fall protection effort and the certification of Skanska’s safety management system to OHSAS 18001 standards.
“Kenny has a personal conviction to safety, working to ensure that we all go home safely every night,” said Skanska USA Building Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Holms. “His passion sets a great example for every employee, showing how every one of us is responsible for the safety of our coworkers.”
Herrera earned an MBA from George Fox University in addition to an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. He served six years in the United States Air Force and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Construction, EHS Director of CA
California
Jeff Robinson Joins Skanska
• Jeff Robinson comes to Skanska after 28 years of work with major contractors throughout California, with a significant focus on work in the Bay Area. His career has included work on hundreds of millions of dollars in projects, ranging from large-scale aviation and education projects to smaller special projects and commercial interiors.
Construction Project Executive
Oakland, CA
Andrew Holden Joins Skanska
• Andrew Holden joins Skanska after a six-year tenure leading operations for five business units of a major West Coast contractor. In total, Holden has more than 35 years of corporate real estate and construction industry experience across the region. He has significant experience in a variety of market sectors, including tenant improvements.
Construction Project Executive
Oakland, CA
Skanska USA Promotes Tony Taddeo to Senior Vice President of Civil operations in the Northwest
Skanska USA has promoted Tony Taddeo to senior vice president and general manager of Skanska USA Civil in the Northwest. In his new role, Taddeo will oversee all civil construction operations in the Northwest and Northern California.
Skanska has been a fixture in west coast construction since 1919. In the Bay Area, it is currently under way on the VTA/BART Silicon Valley Extension, which will bring BART service to Milpitas and San Jose. It has also been contracted to erect structural steel for San Francisco’s new Transbay Transit Center. Additionally, Skanska has been recognized by Caltrans for its efforts in partnering on many of its highway projects. The builder of many Bay Area commercial, industrial and healthcare facilities, Skanska is currently under way on the new San Carlos Center for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation among other building projects.
“Tony has been involved in Skanska’s west coast business since we pursued and executed the seismic retrofit of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge project 13 years ago,” said Mike Aparicio, Executive Vice President Skanska USA Civil West. “He will bring a new creativity, business savvy and a passion to the northwest that will benefit our customers and their goals.”
Taddeo has been with Skanska for over 27 years, previously as Senior Vice President of Estimating for Skanska Koch, which specializes in bridges and structural steel.
He is a 1984 graduate of The City College at the City University of New York, with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Engineer
Oaqkland, CA
McCarthy Building Companies Hires Michael W. Benford as Director of Business Development for Commercial Projects
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., one of California’s preeminent builders, recently hired Michael W. Benford as business development manager, commercial services for the firm’s Southern California Division.
Based in McCarthy’s Newport Beach office, Benford will lead the initiatives for the commercial business unit, focusing on Fortune 500, entertainment, transportation, science and technology and other markets in the commercial building sector.
Benford has over five years of construction industry experience in roles ranging from project engineer to business development. Prior to joining McCarthy, he served as business development manager for another large, national general contracting firm.
“Mike is a great addition to our team as McCarthy continues its momentum and growth in the commercial market,” said Jim Madrid, McCarthy vice president, business development. “He will apply his construction industry background to focus on new opportunities in the Los Angeles market including entertainment, parking structures and the many mixed-use projects developing from the rebounding economy.”
A resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, Benford has bachelor’s degrees in communication and psychology from the Dornslife College of Arts, Letters and Sciences and a minor in business management from Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California. He serves as a board member for the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Society of Marketing Professionals and Design Build Institute of America.
Michael Benford
Newport Beach, California
Morley Builders Welcomes Jan Karl
Santa Monica, CA – Morley Builders (http://www.morleybuilders.com) is pleased to announce that Jan Karl has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Development.
Jan joins Morley to continue their success in providing outstanding general contracting services throughout Southern California. Jan comments, “I am excited to start a new challenge with Morley Builders, and look forward to working with the team to further develop their diverse portfolio of projects and services. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on innovation, collaboration, integrity and delivering quality projects.”
Charles Muttillo, President said, “Jan’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge will make her a key addition to the Morley Builders family. We view her appointment as a sign of our commitment to being the leading builder in our industry. Our vision for the future led us to look for an addition to our team who will fit in with our ethos of collaboration and integrity, and we are very fortunate that we were able to find Jan to fulfill this role. I’m confident that Jan will play a key role in providing and implementing innovative solutions for our clients building needs.”
Jan comes with a wealth of experience within the build community. Previously, she was at Rudolph & Sletten Construction Company. Jan has an MBA in Real Estate from Villanova University, is a LEED Accredited Professional, California Real Estate Licensed Professional, Board Member and Vice President of the Los Angeles Headquarters Association, member of the Los Angeles Business Council, CoreNet, Urban Land Institute, and Board Vice President of ISPE.
About Morley Builders
Morley Builders is one of the largest Southern California-based general contractors. The company builds major civic structures; educational and research facilities; parking structures; commercial and retail buildings; and multi-family residential complexes. Morley is experienced in design-build, seismic retrofit, historic preservation, and LEED® certified/sustainable projects.
Morley Builders
Santa Monica, CA
SCS Engineers Vice President Dan Johnson Joins The Maritime Alliance Board of Directors
The Maritime Alliance, the nonprofit organizer of the San Diego maritime technology cluster that fosters maritime business and technology innovation, has elected Dan Johnson, SCS Engineers’ Vice President and Southwest Environmental Services Director, to its Board of Directors. Johnson joins five other recently-appointed board members, who will together help guide The Maritime Alliance’s maritime advocacy efforts in San Diego, California and nationally.
“We are very pleased that Dan has agreed to join the board of The Maritime Alliance,” said The Maritime Alliance President Michael B. Jones. “Dan’s contacts, energy, and experience will be a great addition to the board as we promote the Blue Economy and the fast growing BlueTech cluster in the San Diego region.”
Johnson applies his extensive knowledge of environmental issues to develop practical solutions for SCS Engineers, an award-winning firm with offices nationwide. Johnson, who managed or led teams on more than 3,000 projects, was the Project Director for environmental protection elements of East Village and the Ballpark, as well as the development of 100 city blocks of downtown San Diego.
Johnson also was recently accepted into membership of Lambda Alpha International, an honorary society for the advancement of land economics. Membership to this prestigious group is by invitation only, and limited to members who have contributed to the field of land economics, and are distinguished in the community through public service with high ethical standards.
Vice President and Southwest Environmental Services Director
San Diego, CA
HNTB names Mark Ramsey as West Division tunnel practice leader
Mark Ramsey joins HNTB Corporation in its national tunnel office as West Division tunnel practice leader and associate vice president. He will support and pursue projects in the western United States and Canada from his office in Santa Ana, Calif.
Prior to joining HNTB, Ramsey was sponsor of the underground northeast area office in the underground district for Kiewit Infrastructure Group, where he was responsible for underground projects and pursuits in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
Ramsey is HNTB’s fifth tunnel leadership hire since mid-2013. He joins other recent additions Raymond Sandiford, PE, F.ASCE, Thomas Richardson, PE, Ruben Manuelyan, PE, and Heiner Sander in meeting the tunneling and underground needs of HNTB’s national and international infrastructure clients.
Ramsey’s experience includes tunnel engineering, construction engineering and management, planning, scheduling, cost control and cost projections, procurement, overseeing handling of materials, estimates and negotiations, administration of contract documents and owner relations.
Infrastructure, Tunnels, Underground projects, Engineer
Santa Ana, West Division
Graham Christie, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as rail and transit leader in Southern California
HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm with five offices in Southern California, is expanding its rail and transit practice to meet the increased demands of the region. Graham Christie, PE, joins the firm as associate vice president, Southern California rail and transit leader, bringing more than two decades of project management, design and construction management experience working with various transportation agencies on rail and transit projects throughout Southern California. He is located in the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office.
"HNTB is the No. 1 consultant to transportation agencies in the nation and the firm currently is working on some of the most visible infrastructure projects in Los Angeles,” said Vic Martinez, PE, Southern California district leader and Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project manager. “Graham’s insight and diverse experience working with regional transportation agencies will greatly enhance our projects with clients throughout Southern California.”
Engineer, Architect, Design, Transit, Rail
Los Angeles, Southern California
HNTB Corporation names Tony Gonzales as Los Angeles-area office leader and West Division, architectural practice leader
Tony Gonzales, AIA, LEED AP, has rejoined HNTB Corporation as vice president, Los Angeles-area office leader and architectural practice leader for the West Division. He is located in the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office.
In his new role at HNTB, Gonzales uses his considerable architecture, engineering and construction management expertise to develop strategic business objectives promoting the firm’s growth in the region. He also leads the design performance and operation management divisions for the firm’s architectural practice in the West.
Architect, Engineer, Construction Management, Project Management, Design-Build
Los Angeles, West Division
Vic Martinez Accepts Proclamations In Honor of HNTB's 100th Anniversary
In honor of HNTB Corporation’s 100th anniversary of service in Southern California, Vic Martinez, PE, vice president and Southern California office leader accepted proclamations for the firm’s contributions to regional infrastructure solutions. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn recognized HNTB’s work which can be seen among the largest, most complex bridges, highways, airports, public buildings and public works projects in southern California. HNTB has five offices and employs approximately 250 full-time, multi-disciplinary professionals who are dedicated to shaping the region and improving transportation infrastructure.
Vic Martinez, PE, Kevin Reed, PE
Southern California
Ed McSpedon, PE, HNTB board member accepts LA City Council Resolution
Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar (CD14) presented Ed McSpedon, PE, HNTB board member and CEO Advantage Business Unit, with an L.A. City resolution commemorating HNTB’s 100-year history of providing infrastructure solutions that improve transportation, create jobs and contribute to the region’s economic vitality.
Originating as a small business in 1914 and surviving the Great Depression, HNTB’s landmark design of Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Viaduct led to a century of notable projects including work on the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening, University of Southern California Galen Center, Sixth Street Viaduct and new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors, including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles World Airports and the City of Los Angeles.
With roots in the design of innovative railroad bridges, the firm’s capabilities have grown to include a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program delivery and construction management. From five offices in Southern California, the firm employs approximately 350 multi-disciplinary professionals who continue to help transform the city’s transportation and infrastructure, providing a full scope of design and engineering services.
Across the country, HNTB has built a reputation as trusted consultant to public agencies, toll authorities and the financial community. The firm’s contributions can be seen among the largest, most iconic and complex bridges, highways, airports, public buildings and public works projects across the country. Today HNTB is the No. 1 consultant to state departments of transportation, and serves as the general engineering consultant to more U.S. toll agencies than any other firm. Engineering News-Record recently ranked HNTB among the top three firms for highways and bridges.
Ed McSpedon, PE, Tony Gonzales, AIA, LEED, AP, Avygail Sanchez
City of Los Angeles Council Chambers
Skanska hires McMullen as Western Region VP for Environment, Health & Safety
Skanska USA announced that it has hired Jennifer McMullen as Vice President – Environment, Health & Safety for its western region building operations. In this role, she will oversee EHS for Skanska USA Building in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. She will be based in the company’s Oakland office.
A Certified Professional Ergonomist, McMullen comes to Skanska with more than 15 years of experience in EHS with Fortune 500 firms, most recently with Intel, where she served as Construction EHS Manager. Additionally, McMullen’s resume includes eight years as an EHS consultant, and Safety & Ergonomics Manager for John Deere. She writes and speaks frequently on safety and ergonomics issues, both for businesses and consumers.
“Jennifer’s experience in areas such as Lean Construction and Six Sigma demonstrate a skill set and innovative spirit that will empower our western EHS group with the tools needed to provide industry-leading service to our project management teams and craft workers,” said Skanska USA Chief EHS Officer Hendrik Van Brenk. “We are excited for her to join our team.”
McMullen holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Tennessee. She and her three children are relocating to the Bay Area from Portland, Ore.
Skanska is under way on projects throughout the region, with projects within markets such as healthcare, higher education, aviation, transportation, commercial office, industrial and K-12.
Construction
Oakland, CA
Skanska Promotes Julie Hyson to Business Development Director of Northern California
Skanska USA announced that Julie Hyson has been promoted to Business Development Director. In this role, she will join the office’s executive management team and lead Northern California business development efforts. The former Marketing Manager has a strong history of sales and marketing excellence in professional services.
A customer-focused strategist, Hyson brings more than a decade of sales and marketing experience to the position. Prior to Skanska, Hyson led proposal development and project pursuit strategies for Degenkolb Engineers, MIG, and Ingraham DeJesse Associates.
“Julie has an infectious amount of energy and a strong network that has already proven to bring in opportunities for us,” says Skanska USA Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bruce Holms. “Her sales background coupled with marketing in AEC firms informs her relationship-driven and client-focused approach to business development. This strategic promotion is one critical part of our overall growth in California.”
Construction
Oakland, CA
HNTB Corporation announces promotion of Eugenio Bonet in Southern California
HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm with five offices in Southern California, has promoted Eugenio Bonet to associate vice president of the firm.
“Eugenio has made significant contributions to the growth of our Southern California infrastructure practice,” said Phil Petrocelli, HNTB president, West Division. “He understands the industry, our clients and the services required to strengthen the region’s infrastructure for the long-term.”
Bonet joined the firm’s Dallas office in 2005, and served as district business manager, then deputy director. In his current position as business manager for the West Division, he implements financial strategies to manage business operations for several offices and onsite project locations.
Bonet currently is located in the firm’s Santa Ana office.
Celebrating a century of service, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs. In addition to its current work on I-405, HNTB is providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports and the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement for the City of Los Angeles.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from nine office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineering, Architecture, Construction management,
Orange County, CA
HNTB Corporation announces promotion of Tamara Werkmeister in Southern California
HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm with five offices in Southern California, has promoted Tamara Werkmeister to associate vice president of the firm.
“Tamara has made significant contributions to the growth of our Southern California infrastructure practice,” said Phil Petrocelli, HNTB president, West Division. “She understands the industry, our clients and the services required to strengthen the region’s infrastructure for the long-term.”
Werkmeister joined HNTB as director of marketing 15 years ago. In addition to her role as Southern California sales officer, she serves as the firm’s client service leader for the Orange County Transportation Authority. She is responsible for developing client and business development strategies for the firm’s Southern California practice.
Celebrating a century of service, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs. In addition to its current work on I-405, HNTB is providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports and the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement for the City of Los Angeles.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from nine office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architecture, engineering, infrastructure, construction management
Oarange County, CA
Michael Palacios, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as West Division operations officer
HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm with nine offices in California, has hired Michael Palacios, PE, as vice president and West Division operations officer, responsible for HNTB’s offices in California, Utah, Oregon and Washington state. Palacios brings nearly 20 years of experience in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure, as well as operations and strategic business development, from prior work in California. He is based in the firm’s San Diego office.
“HNTB is committed to delivering more to our clients for their program dollars,” said Phil Petrocelli, HNTB president, West Division. “Michael’s business acumen combined with his technical expertise in project management, planning and design will further enhance the firm’s growth and work with clients throughout the West.”
In his most recent role as vice president and San Diego area manager for Parsons Brinckerhoff, Palacios managed an office of more than 70 multidisciplinary professionals, working on various rail, transit and aviation projects with numerous transportation agencies throughout the region. Palacios is a registered professional engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
He is actively involved with the San Diego chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar, serves as co-chair of the Transportation Committee for the American Council of Engineering Companies California San Diego Chapter, and is a member of the California Department of Transportation District 11 Calmentor Steering Committee.
Celebrating a century of service, HNTB recently completed work on the first Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum-certified commercial airport terminal in the world, the San Diego International Airport Green Build, also known as Terminal 2 West. Today the firm is providing engineering and design services on some of the most complex and highly visible transportation infrastructure projects in California, including the positive train control program management for the North County Transit District, the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement for the City of Los Angeles and the Interstate 405 Improvement Project for the Orange County Transportation Authority.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from nine office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, construction management, infrastructure
Southern California
HNTB Corporation announces Kevin Reed as San Diego office leader
HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm with five offices in Southern California, has promoted Kevin Reed, PE, to associate vice president and San Diego office leader.
Reed joined HNTB more than 12 years ago as an aviation project engineer and has made significant contributions to HNTB’s aviation market sector, working on signature projects in the region, including the Green Build at San Diego International Airport. In his new role as San Diego office leader, he is responsible for operations, business development, management of the office, and staff and client development.
“Kevin has a long history of achievements with the firm and his considerable experience will further enhance our work with clients in San Diego,” said Phil Petrocelli, HNTB president, West Division.
Celebrating 100 years of service, HNTB has been involved in San Diego’s most complex infrastructure projects, including the Green Build, Terminal 2 West, which is the first commercial airport terminal in the world certified Platinum in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design ; the I-15 Express Lanes; and traction power substation installation for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s Orange and Blue trolley lines. HNTB currently is working on multiple Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency double track projects for SANDAG and the Positive Train Control Program for the North County Transit District.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from nine office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Kevin Reed, Phil Petrocelli, engineering, architecture,
San Diego, CA
Peter Schlosser Joins Stantec's San Francisco Office
Stantec hired Peter Schlosser as a senior principal in the San Francisco office. An award-winning designer with more than 30 years of experience leading in the design and delivery of projects for healthcare, wellness, research, higher education, and commercial sector clients, Schlosser will play a significant role in continuing to grow the firm’s West Coast design practice.
Architect
San Francisco
John Passanante Named Senior VP for Syska Hennessy Group, San Diego
John Passanante to head up operations for Syska Hennessy Group San Diego location.
Engineer
San Diego
McCarthy Building Cos. Adds Nicholas Sandersfeld as Director of Business Development to Newly Opened San Jose Office
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.’s Northern Pacific Division welcomes Nicholas Sandersfeld as director of business development in Silicon Valley. With 10 years of construction experience in Santa Clara, Calif., Sandersfeld joins a growing team in McCarthy’s newly opened San Jose office.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
San Jose, CA
Carl Haines Named Director of Special Projects for Level 10 Construction
Mike Conroy, Vice President of Operations for Level 10 Construction’s San Diego office, announced today that industry veteran Carl Haines has been named Director of Special Projects.
Haines will focus on special projects throughout San Diego, including tenant improvements renovations and modernizations within Level 10 Construction’s core markets: corporate, healthcare, education, entertainment, hospitality, technology and life sciences.
“We welcome Carl Haines to Level 10 Construction,” Conroy said. “Carl has many years of experience in building signature projects in San Diego, and is known for his expertise in tenant improvements and renovation.”
Haines, formerly Managing Director of Construction Services for Johnson & Jennings General Contracting, has over 27 years of experience in TI/Special Projects throughout the Southern California region, with over 23 years working on San Diego projects. Some of his previous high-profile projects while at other firms include the multiple build-outs for EDF Renewable Energy, Rancho Bernardo; tenant improvements for TaylorMade Adidas Golf, Carlsbad; build-outs for law firms Jones Day LLP, Knobbe Martens and Sheppard Mullin Richter Hamilton LLP, San Diego; multiple tenant improvements for JMI Realty and the San Diego Padres, San Diego; re-imaging for Allianz Global Investors, San Diego; build-out for Time Warner Cable, San Diego; and tenant improvements for Provide Commerce, San Diego. Haines attended San Diego State University and is a graduate of the California State Apprenticeship Program.
Level 10 Construction’s special projects teams, known for their successful on-budget and on-time delivery, specialize in renovating commercial projects that have tight site constraints or are currently occupied facilities. Level 10 Construction provides special project services within all its California offices, including Sunnyvale and San Francisco. Budgets for special projects typically range from $500,000 to $10,000,000.
In addition to the special projects area, the Level 10 San Diego office is currently working on projects for the San Diego Zoo as well as upgrades to three existing single-story buildings at Summit Rancho Bernardo, a corporate campus with Class A office space located on 105 acres in Rancho Bernardo. Improvements to the buildings include upgrades to the exterior façade, ADA improvements, a mechanical conversion, electrical service upgrade and other building improvements.
The Summit Rancho Bernardo project is being developed by Jay Paul Company, one of California’s leading real estate developers and owner of over five million square feet of prime commercial real estate throughout the state. Summit Rancho Bernardo has a development potential of up to 3.2 million square feet and is ideally suited for companies seeking expansion or relocation opportunities in a strategic San Diego location adjacent to the 1-15 business corridor.
About Level 10 Construction
Level 10 Construction is a full-service general contractor with offices throughout California, including Sunnyvale, San Francisco and San Diego. Level 10 is focused on providing innovative facilities to the corporate, healthcare, education, entertainment, hospitality, technology and life sciences markets. Level 10 offers a full range of services, including preconstruction, self-performed concrete work, design/build, MEP and commissioning, green construction, sustainability evaluations and LEED certified building. Level 10’s core mission is to build at the highest level, consistently providing excellent customer service while delivering quality projects on time and on budget. For more information visit www.level10gc.com.
Genreal Contractor
San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA
Vic Martinez of HNTB Recognized at Pasadena Heritage Bridge Celebration
HNTB-designed Colorado Street Bridge celebrated by Pasadena Heritage
The bridge engineering firm of Waddell & Harrington — a forerunner to HNTB Corporation which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary — designed the Colorado Street Bridge dedicated in 1913. This 101-year old landmark is being celebrated by Pasadena Heritage on July 12, 2014 with its signature Colorado Street Bridge party which draws local officials, business leaders, sponsor partners and thousands of residents for a festive evening on the bridge.
“As part of HNTB’s 100th anniversary activities, we are honored to be a part of this exciting event for the Colorado Street Bridge, which was our company’s first design project in Southern California,” said Vic Martinez, PE, vice president and Southern California District Leader as he was recognized at the event. “We congratulate Pasadena Heritage for its ongoing dedication to preserving and protecting historic architectural and cultural resources, including the Colorado Street Bridge.”
The landmark structure, also referred to as the Arroyo-Seco Viaduct, carries Colorado Boulevard (then called “Colorado Street”), the major east-west thoroughfare connecting Pasadena with Eagle Rock and Glendale to the west, and with Monrovia to the east. It spans 1,486 feet and is notable for its distinctive Beaux Arts arches, light standards and railings. The concrete bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
A century later, HNTB was selected by the City of Los Angeles to design the new Sixth Street Viaduct, which includes a modern interpretation of arches that echo and respect the original bridge.
In Southern California, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region. In addition to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, HNTB is providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports.
Architect, engineer, infrastructure, bridges
Pasadena, CA
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Elevates Evan Cory to Chief Estimator
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. announces the promotion of Evan Cory to chief estimator. Cory will lead the Sacramento team in delivering and expanding a full spectrum of estimating and preconstruction services to clients throughout Northern and Central California.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
Michael Baker International Promotes Susan Harden to National Practice Lead - Planning
Pittsburgh, PA - Michael Baker International has announced the promotion of Susan Harden, AICP, LEED AP, CNU-A, CMSM, to Vice President and National Practice Lead – Planning. Harden was selected for this position based upon her extensive experience spanning over 20 years with a focus on public participation and community-based planning, including downtown and neighborhood revitalization, comprehensive planning, mobility plans, and urban design projects. The appointment of Harden as National Practice Lead coincides with Michael Baker International’s strategic reorganization and new operations-centric structure, based on office level business units supporting seven corporate regions nationally and internationally. Ms. Harden will play a significant role as a leader of technical knowledge and capabilities and aid in developing the firm’s practice on a national and international scale.
Michael Baker International
Irvine, CA
Michael Baker International Promotes Anna Lantin to National Practice Lead - Water Quality
Pittsburgh, PA - Michael Baker International has announced the promotion of Anna Lantin, P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ, to Vice President and National Practice Lead – Water Quality. She was selected for this position based upon her extensive experience spanning over 20 years of storm water management engineering, including the development of storm water programs and watershed studies and design projects in the southwestern region of the United States. The appointment of Lantin as National Practice Lead coincides with Michael Baker International’s strategic reorganization and new operations-centric structure, based on office level business units supporting seven corporate regions nationally and internationally. Ms. Lantin will play a vital role in the consolidation of the company’s technical expertise and capabilities and its dissemination nationally in each region, and internationally.
Michael Baker International
Irvine, CA
Michael Baker International Promotes Michael Rudinica to National Market Lead - Water
Pittsburgh, PA - Michael Baker International has announced the promotion of Michael Rudinica, P.E., to Senior Vice President and National Market Lead – Water. Rudinica was selected for his position based upon his extensive experience spanning over 35 years of water and wastewater engineering initiatives. His reputation as an industry professional with substantial experience in all facets of water resources engineering will provide Baker with the capacity to effectively address the growing need for innovative solutions to today’s complex water and wastewater engineering problems. The appointment of Rudinica as National Market Lead coincides with Michael Baker International’s strategic reorganization and new operations-centric structure, based on office level business units supporting seven corporate regions nationally and internationally. Mr. Rudinica, a registered Civil Engineer, will lead the expansion of the firm’s water engineering capabilities in response to domestic and international market needs.
Michael Baker International
Irvine, California
Heery Names Rob Brykalski as Area Manager for Southern California
Heery International has named Rob Brykalski as area manager for Southern California. Rob is responsible for business development, operational excellence and advocating for our clients in the firm’s program management and design-build practices for Southern California.
Program Management, Construction Management, Design-Build
Los Angeles
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Adds John Dybczak as Associate
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), a Santa Rosa-based architecture firm providing master planning, design and construction administration services for K-12 education facilities, announces the addition of John Dybczak as an associate. He joins the firm from TLCD Architecture in Santa Rosa. Boasting almost 20 years of education design experience, Dybczak has managed the successful completion of numerous modernization and new construction projects for public schools in Northern California.
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
Santa Rosa, CA
Christopher Roe Joins Gilbane Building Company in Los Angeles
Christopher Roe, a 20+ year veteran of the AEC industry and real estate development arena, joins Gilbane Building Company to lead business development in the greater LA and OC markets. His professional expertise spans the Aviation, Transportation, K-12, Higher Education, Civic, Hospitality, Corporate/Commercial and Healthcare markets. Chris graduated from the University of Washington.
Construction
Los Angeles and Orange County
S.D. Deacon Promotes Jamey Tabata to Division Manager
S.D. Deacon is pleased to announce that Jamey Tabata has been promoted to the role of Division Manager for Special Projects/Multifamily Rehab of our Irvine office.
Division Manager
Irvine, CA
HNTB Expands Transportation Infrastructure Practice with Hiring of Shahram Vahdat in L.A.
HNTB expands transportation infrastructure practice with hiring of two highway and bridge experts
Vahdat and Tiberi fill new positions in the firm’s West Division
HNTB Corporation has expanded its West Division transportation infrastructure practice and construction management capabilities by adding two leaders in California. David Tiberi, PE, PMP, CCM, and Shahram Vahdat, PE, have joined the firm’s growing highway and bridge planning, design and construction practices.
“David and Shahram not only bring invaluable expertise to our transportation practice, they also possess exceptional talents for building and maintaining client relationships,” said Victor Martinez, PE, HNTB Southern California district leader. “The addition of these two leaders builds our portfolio of transportation infrastructure proficiency, expands our construction management expertise and more closely aligns our services with what transportation agencies in the region need.”
David Tiberi, PE, PMP, CCM, has joined HNTB as regional construction leader and vice president. In this role, he will oversee the construction of public works and infrastructure projects and maintain his already strong relationships with the California Department of Transportation, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Bernardino Associated Governments, and the Orange County Transportation Authority. In addition to these responsibilities, he will provide technical knowledge of highway, bridge, building and rail-grade separation construction. Tiberi will work from HNTB’s Santa Ana, California, office.
Tiberi has nearly three decades of diverse industry experience leading cross-functional units in several aspects of transportation engineering consulting. Most recently, he served as construction services practice manager and executive vice president for another consulting firm. His many achievements include providing planning, engineering, construction and program management for California infrastructure projects in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Bernardino.
Tiberi also has served as a structure representative for Caltrans and an assistant resident officer in charge of construction for the U.S. Navy. He is involved in several industry organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Management Association of America and the Society of American Military Engineers. Tiberi earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his master’s degree in civil engineering-structures from California State University, Northridge.
Shahram Vahdat, PE, has joined HNTB as group transportation director and vice president. Based in HNTB’s Los Angeles office, he will lead highway planning and design projects, specifically using his expertise in roadway and interchange design and arterial access improvement projects. Vahdat will use his extensive knowledge of roadway geometry, drainage, signals, lighting and application of various engineering software.
Vahdat has devoted more than 30 years of his career to serving the infrastructure construction industry. Most recently, he was an office manager in Los Angeles for another engineering firm and, throughout his career, has provided leadership for numerous infrastructure projects in Pasadena, Irwindale, Vernon and Los Angeles.
Vahdat is a member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Project Management Institute and the Construction Management Association of America. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Shiraz University – formerly known as Pahlavi University – in Shiraz, Iran.
HNTB is currently working on several multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in California, including the Presidio Parkway Doyle Drive replacement; the Bay Area Rapid Transit Warm Springs Extension Project, track station and systems contract; the Alameda Corridor-East San Gabriel Trench grade separation; the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; the BART Earthquake Safety Program; the Caltrain Jerrold Avenue Bridge Replacement; Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement; Doran Street grade separation; and the Kraemer Boulevard railroad grade separation project.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architecture, engineering, infrastructure, construction management
Los Angeles
HNTB Expands Transportation Infrastructure Practice with hiring of David Tiberi in L.A.
HNTB expands transportation infrastructure practice with hiring of two highway and bridge experts
Vahdat and Tiberi fill new positions in the firm’s West Division
HNTB Corporation has expanded its West Division transportation infrastructure practice and construction management capabilities by adding two leaders in California. David Tiberi, PE, PMP, CCM, and Shahram Vahdat, PE, have joined the firm’s growing highway and bridge planning, design and construction practices.
“David and Shahram not only bring invaluable expertise to our transportation practice, they also possess exceptional talents for building and maintaining client relationships,” said Victor Martinez, PE, HNTB Southern California district leader. “The addition of these two leaders builds our portfolio of transportation infrastructure proficiency, expands our construction management expertise and more closely aligns our services with what transportation agencies in the region need.”
David Tiberi, PE, PMP, CCM, has joined HNTB as regional construction leader and vice president. In this role, he will oversee the construction of public works and infrastructure projects and maintain his already strong relationships with the California Department of Transportation, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Bernardino Associated Governments, and the Orange County Transportation Authority. In addition to these responsibilities, he will provide technical knowledge of highway, bridge, building and rail-grade separation construction. Tiberi will work from HNTB’s Santa Ana, California, office.
Tiberi has nearly three decades of diverse industry experience leading cross-functional units in several aspects of transportation engineering consulting. Most recently, he served as construction services practice manager and executive vice president for another consulting firm. His many achievements include providing planning, engineering, construction and program management for California infrastructure projects in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Bernardino.
Tiberi also has served as a structure representative for Caltrans and an assistant resident officer in charge of construction for the U.S. Navy. He is involved in several industry organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Management Association of America and the Society of American Military Engineers. Tiberi earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his master’s degree in civil engineering-structures from California State University, Northridge.
Shahram Vahdat, PE, has joined HNTB as group transportation director and vice president. Based in HNTB’s Los Angeles office, he will lead highway planning and design projects, specifically using his expertise in roadway and interchange design and arterial access improvement projects. Vahdat will use his extensive knowledge of roadway geometry, drainage, signals, lighting and application of various engineering software.
Vahdat has devoted more than 30 years of his career to serving the infrastructure construction industry. Most recently, he was an office manager in Los Angeles for another engineering firm and, throughout his career, has provided leadership for numerous infrastructure projects in Pasadena, Irwindale, Vernon and Los Angeles.
Vahdat is a member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Project Management Institute and the Construction Management Association of America. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Shiraz University – formerly known as Pahlavi University – in Shiraz, Iran.
HNTB is currently working on several multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in California, including the Presidio Parkway Doyle Drive replacement; the Bay Area Rapid Transit Warm Springs Extension Project, track station and systems contract; the Alameda Corridor-East San Gabriel Trench grade separation; the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; the BART Earthquake Safety Program; the Caltrain Jerrold Avenue Bridge Replacement; Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement; Doran Street grade separation; and the Kraemer Boulevard railroad grade separation project.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architecture, engineering, infrastructure, construction management
Los Angeles
HNTB's Kevin Reed Discusses How Transportation is Changing
As HNTB celebrates a century of providing infrastructure expertise to federal, state and local agencies, it’s striking how much California transportation has changed since 1914.
Over the next two decades, we can expect the face of California transportation to change once again. Our vehicles will communicate with each other and smart roads, bridges and highways, giving vehicles 360-degree awareness and an ability to sense impending crashes and conflicts.
These advanced systems will make most vehicle crashes a thing of the past. They also open up important opportunities to better connect our various modes of transportation, get more out of the systems we already have, and move toward true user fees.
This evolution has been decades in the making, but really has moved from science fiction to fact over the last 10 years as engineers and planners have worked actively with the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with auto manufacturers and state agencies. More recently, actual drivers in live test bed settings have been in the mix as experts have gathered their input and a better understanding of the potential real-world return on investment.
Having cars that can “talk” to each other and the roadway – that inform drivers of potential risks and enable new mobility options for travelers – far outweighs the costs of implementation. Perhaps most importantly, we can do something to address the leading cause of death among young drivers and to drastically reduce the 35,000 people annually who currently die in traffic accidents. These “cars of the future” ultimately will do a better job of protecting the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.
Intermodal connectivity will allow seamless transfers between modes of travel, from bikes to cars to buses and ships to trucks to trains and airplanes. Information will be presented to vehicle occupants to help them navigate congested urban environments as well as the most isolated rural areas.
Imagine express lanes with vehicles traveling at high rates of speed only inches apart in automated platoons carrying people and goods. Road capacity will expand by as much as 300 to 500 percent, and since vehicles will seldom – if ever – crash, highway geometric standards will need revamping. As vehicle electrification becomes more prevalent, the roads will dynamically recharge vehicle batteries or provide direct power for vehicle propulsion systems.
We already have the I-15 Integrated Corridor Management pilot site in San Diego, priced managed lanes in Los Angeles, all-electronic tolling on the Golden Gate Bridge, and bus rapid transit rolling out across the state.
The need for infrastructure maintenance and expansion will still be present, but these disruptive forces will change how that infrastructure will look and be utilized. Consequently, the services that transportation agencies provide will evolve, as will the way transportation services are provided and paid for.
For example, smart phones already are changing the way people interact as well as the way they travel. In the near future, more accurate differential GPS, high-speed LTE communications, and dedicated short range communications capabilities will be integrated into smart phones. As a result, related apps will allow transportation agencies to get more out of existing infrastructure and transit services through active transportation and demand management. Travelers will be more empowered with information and travel choices involving all roads and all modes.
Surface transportation will indeed change dramatically over the next two decades as disruptive innovations change the way that transportation systems are designed and transportation services are offered.
Communities across California, transportation agencies and their partners – as well as firms like HNTB – should be ready to not only adjust to such changes, but capitalize on them and better serve the traveling and commuting public, which should be ready to ask what kind of modern, multimodal transportation system they want.
Kevin Reed, PE, Associate Vice President/San Diego Office Leader, HNTB Corporation. Reach Kevin Reed at kreed@HNTB.com
Architect, Engineer, Construction Management,
San Diego, CA
HNTB's Vic Martinez on Facing California’s transportation transformation
As HNTB celebrates a century of providing infrastructure expertise to federal, state and local agencies, it’s striking how much California transportation has changed since 1914.
Over the next two decades, we can expect the face of California transportation to change once again. Our vehicles will communicate with each other and smart roads, bridges and highways, giving vehicles 360-degree awareness and an ability to sense impending crashes and conflicts.
These advanced systems will make most vehicle crashes a thing of the past. They also open up important opportunities to better connect our various modes of transportation, get more out of the systems we already have, and move toward true user fees.
This evolution has been decades in the making, but really has moved from science fiction to fact over the last 10 years as engineers and planners have worked actively with the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with auto manufacturers and state agencies. More recently, actual drivers in live test bed settings have been in the mix as experts have gathered their input and a better understanding of the potential real-world return on investment.
Having cars that can “talk” to each other and the roadway – that inform drivers of potential risks and enable new mobility options for travelers – far outweighs the costs of implementation. Perhaps most importantly, we can do something to address the leading cause of death among young drivers and to drastically reduce the 35,000 people annually who currently die in traffic accidents. These “cars of the future” ultimately will do a better job of protecting the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.
Intermodal connectivity will allow seamless transfers between modes of travel, from bikes to cars to buses and ships to trucks to trains and airplanes. Information will be presented to vehicle occupants to help them navigate congested urban environments as well as the most isolated rural areas.
Imagine express lanes with vehicles traveling at high rates of speed only inches apart in automated platoons carrying people and goods. Road capacity will expand by as much as 300 to 500 percent, and since vehicles will seldom – if ever – crash, highway geometric standards will need revamping. As vehicle electrification becomes more prevalent, the roads will dynamically recharge vehicle batteries or provide direct power for vehicle propulsion systems.
We already have priced managed lanes in Los Angeles, all-electronic tolling on the Golden Gate Bridge, the I-15 Integrated Corridor Management pilot site in San Diego, and bus rapid transit rolling out across the state.
The need for infrastructure maintenance and expansion will still be present, but these disruptive forces will change how that infrastructure will look and be utilized. Consequently, the services that transportation agencies provide will evolve, as will the way transportation services are provided and paid for.
For example, smart phones already are changing the way people interact as well as the way they travel. In the near future, more accurate differential GPS, high-speed LTE communications, and dedicated short range communications capabilities will be integrated into smart phones. As a result, related apps will allow transportation agencies to get more out of existing infrastructure and transit services through active transportation and demand management. Travelers will be more empowered with information and travel choices involving all roads and all modes.
Surface transportation will indeed change dramatically over the next two decades as disruptive innovations change the way that transportation systems are designed and transportation services are offered. Communities across California, transportation agencies and their partners – as well as firms like HNTB – should be ready to not only adjust to such changes, but capitalize on them and better serve the traveling and commuting public, which should be ready to ask what kind of modern, multimodal transportation system they want.
Victor Martinez, PE, Vice President/Southern California District Leader, HNTB Corporation. Reach Victor Martinez at vmartinez@HNTB.com
Architect, Engineer, Construction Management,
Los Angeles, CA
HNTB Hires Jim de la Luza as Vice President West Division
James de la Loza joined HNTB Corporation as regional business development leader and vice president in the West Division. He brings 32 years of experience in planning and implementation of transportation projects in California and across the United States, including a decade-long tenure as chief planning officer for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
De la Loza is based in HNTB’s Los Angeles office. He will work closely with division management on pursuing opportunities for long-term expansion of the firm’s California market with railroad, transit, highway, bridge, tunnel, toll, aviation, construction management and other infrastructure clients.
“Jim’s knowledge of California’s transportation market and big-project experience is a tremendous fit for infrastructure clients who expect the highest levels of expertise from HNTB,” said Phil Petrocelli, president HNTB West Division. “His prior experience confirms his reputation as a transportation leader and demonstrates his ability to make important contacts in the industry, bring solutions and win major projects.”
Prior to joining HNTB, de la Loza served with a consulting firm as transportation manager for California business development. Also, in his previous role as chief planning officer for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, he oversaw an annual budget of $800 million and up to $3 billion in regional capital improvement projects. At Metro, his responsibilities included executive oversight and coordination of all plans, policies, funding programs and corridor planning/environmental impact analyses for the agency’s transportation program. During de la Loza’s tenure as chief planning officer, Metro more than doubled its rail system, implemented highway HOV lanes and the Metro Rapid Bus, and build the Metro Orange line (bus rapid transit).
De la Loza earned a master’s degree in architecture and urban design from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental design form California State University, Long Beach.
HNTB is currently working on several multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in California, including the Presidio Parkway Doyle Drive replacement; the Bay Area Rapid Transit Warm Springs Extension Project, track station and systems contract; the Alameda Corridor-East San Gabriel Trench grade separation; the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; the BART Earthquake Safety Program; the Caltrain Jerrold Avenue Bridge Replacement; Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement; Doran Street grade separation; and the Kraemer Boulevard railroad grade separation project.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
architecture, engineering, construction management,
Los Angeles, CA
Joshua Englander Joins HNTB as West Division Government Relations Manager
Former LA Metro federal affairs representative brings unique understanding of perspectives of elected and appointed officials to the firm
Joshua Englander has joined HNTB Corporation as West Division government relations manager. He brings more than 15 years of experience in managing policy and government relations in public, private and nonprofit sectors, including tenure as federal affairs representative for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Englander will assist with the development of the firm’s government relations strategies and messages to government officials, the media and public in California and throughout the region. He will be located in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Prior to joining HNTB, Englander served as southern Pacific regional political director at the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee. Also, in his previous role as federal affairs representative for LA Metro, he was based in Washington, D.C., and helped secure funding, worked with Congress and the administration on long-term projects, and worked with Los Angeles County’s congressional delegation on issues impacting transportation projects within their districts.
Englander earned a master’s degree in political management from The George Washington University. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Davis.
HNTB is currently working on several multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in California, including the Presidio Parkway Doyle Drive replacement; the Bay Area Rapid Transit Warm Springs Extension Project, track station and systems contract; the Alameda Corridor-East San Gabriel Trench grade separation; the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; the BART Earthquake Safety Program; the Caltrain Jerrold Avenue Bridge Replacement; Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement; Doran Street grade separation; and the Kraemer Boulevard railroad grade separation project.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architecure, engineering, construction mangement, Government relations
Los Angeles
HNTB Taps Terry Nash as Transit and Rail Leader
HNTB Corporation is pleased to announce that Terry Nash, PE, has joined the firm as a transit and rail leader. Nash will focus on the Southern California transit and rail market. He will be engaged as a senior project manager on transit projects and also participate on client leadership teams throughout the West region. During his career, Nash has served in a variety of management and technical roles on a wide variety of transit planning, analysis, design and construction projects for street car and light rail transit delivery with clients such as LA Metro, Sound Transit in Washington, Valley Metro in Arizona and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. He has been responsible for all aspects of design, from conceptual layout, alternatives development, capital and operating costs, and impact analysis to final plans, specifications, estimates and bidding documents.
Nash graduated from the University of Arizona with his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He is a professional engineer (civil) in Arizona and Washington.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, rail, transit
Santa Ana, CA
Sima Vajdani Joins LAN as Vice President and Business Group Director for California
Sima Vajdani, P.E., joins planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as vice president and business group director – California. Vajdani will lead LAN’s practice in California and oversee and coordinate the business development efforts, production activities and operations in the state.
Vajdani has more than 30 years of engineering, project delivery, construction and management experience. Previously, she served as president, CEO and founder of McInfra, a company that provided consulting services to the water and transportation infrastructure community. Prior to McInfra, she worked as director of engineering for Samsung Engineering and Construction in the Americas where she focused on alternative delivery methods for major transportation projects.
Vajdani has served public and private sector clients throughout the western United States on a range of water and transportation infrastructure projects, including mass transit, water/wastewater, highways, ports, airports, bridges and special structures. Some of her notable projects include the California High Speed Rail, Segment 1, Port of Long Beach Pier T Container Terminal Improvement, Michelson Water Reclamation Plant (Phase II Upgrade) for Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, Calif., and Water Recycling Plant Expansion for West Basin Municipal Water District, El Segundo, Calif.
“Sima Vajdani is a strong leader and manager with exceptional technical skills, along with an enviable track record of success,” said LAN president Dennis Petersen. “With her addition, we are looking forward to further improving our service to our California clients.”
Vajdani also is actively involved in various organizations, including the Women in Transportation, Construction Management Association of America and Design/Build Institute of America. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from California State University, Long Beach, and City University of New York, respectively. Vajdani is a registered professional engineer in California, New York and Washington.
LAN
Los Angeles
Peter Aarons Tapped by HNTB as West Division Aviation Director
Infrastructure expert Peter Aarons joins HNTB as West Division aviation director
Former San Diego County Regional Airport Authority program manager brings unique understanding of private sector solutions and public agency needs
Peter Aarons has joined HNTB Corporation as West Division aviation director and associate vice president. He brings more than 25 years of experience in planning, development, design, program and project management, and construction, including a tenure as program manager for the “Green Build” terminal development program at San Diego International Airport.
Aarons will lead development and implementation of the firm’s aviation strategy in the West Division. He will work on the development of targeted client service action plans, project pursuits and industry representation. He will be located in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
“Peter’s knowledge of the aviation transportation market and big-project experience is a tremendous fit for infrastructure clients who expect the highest levels of expertise from HNTB,” said Laddie Irion, national aviation market sector leader and senior vice president. “His extensive experience with West Coast airports and industry engagement confirms his reputation as an aviation leader and demonstrates his ability to make important contacts in the industry, bring solutions and win major projects.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Aarons served with a consulting firm as a senior manager for aviation business development in Southern California. Also, in his previous role as program manager for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, he assisted in the management of the airport’s more than $800 million capital improvement projects. At SDCRAA, his responsibilities included management oversight and coordination of plans, policies, funding programs and analyses for the agency’s terminal development program and related facilities.
Aarons earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco. He is active in Airports Council International – North America, the American Association of Airport Executives and Airport Consultants Council. He currently serves on the leadership team for the Business Information Technologies Committee at ACI-NA as an associate members officer.
HNTB was recently ranked as the No. 1 airport design firm in Roads & Bridges magazine’s 2014 Go-To List, as preferred by the publication’s readers. The firm’s many signature aviation projects include design of the “Green Build” expansion at San Diego International Airport; engineering and design services at Los Angeles World Airports; design and construction management of runway status light implementation at airports across the country; and design of the runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, engineer, infrastructure, aviation, design and construction
Los Angeles, CA
Skanska hires Vetrone as Co-Chief Operating Officer
Skanska announced Len Vetrone as Co-Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of the company’s building operations in California. Vetrone will sit on Skanska USA Building’s senior leadership team, succeeding Bob Babitsky, who will retire January 1, 2015.
Vetrone joins Skanska after more than 30 years in the industry, most recently with a major west coast builder where, as Senior Vice President, he led national and international business units in design-build, CM-at-Risk, integrated project delivery and more. He has project experience across numerous market sectors such as commercial, multi-family, federal, healthcare, education, and mission critical. Vetrone will work closely with Executive Vice President and Oakland General Manager Bruce Holms to continue to grow Skanska’s California building construction business.
“Len’s experience aligns perfectly with our customers’ needs in the state and should enable a seamless transition as Bob retires,” said Skanska USA Building President and CEO Bill Flemming. “Bob has been a tremendous asset for our clients and our company through the years and we thank him for all he has done.”
Babitsky will retire after 36 years with Skanska. He was instrumental in the success of Skanska’s Seattle office before moving to California in 2011 to serve as Co-COO. Over this time, he oversaw the transformation of Skanska’s building business in the Golden State, with Skanska’s Oakland office growing rapidly and the establishment of a new office in Los Angeles. Babitsky will continue to work with Skanska in a consultant role.
“It has been an honor to work with a talented group of people committed to creating new possibilities for communities and customers,” Babitsky said. “I am looking forward to helping ensure a smooth transition for Len over the next three months and know that our California team is poised for a prosperous future.”
Contractor
Oakland, California
Kelly Eastman, Skanska's New Marketing Director
Eastman has more than 12 years experience in the AEC industry and will oversee all marketing efforts for Skanska USA Building in California, based in the company’s Oakland office. She will work closely with operations and business development teams to support the needs of clients.
Contractor
Oakland, CA
Raj Turun Joins Skanska as Project Executive
Turun will support Skanska's growing portfolio in the aviation sector. With more than 25 years of experience, Turun joins the LA office and will help lead a recently-awarded project at LAX. Additionally, he will collaborate with Skanska’s California operations staff on aviation sector pursuits throughout the state.
Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
Mark Montoya Joins Skanska as Vice President
Mark Montoya joins Skanska’s Los Angeles office as a Vice President/Account Manager. Montoya has been in the construction business 30 years and has significant experience in mixed-use and multi-family residential work.
Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
David Selna Joins Skanska as Vice President
David Selna joins Skanska’s Los Angeles office as a Vice President/Account Manager. Selna has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and has spent the last 12 leading design-build efforts for a major southern California general contractor.
Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
Deborah Shepley, Gensler's New Director of Higher Education
An accomplished and award-winning higher education design leader, Shepley has successfully collaborated with more than 40 California community colleges on a variety of planning and design projects.
As Director of Higher Education, Shepley joins the Gensler team of higher education planners, architects, and interior designers and will partner with community college districts throughout the State of California. She brings strategic leadership and experience in master planning, capital outlay planning, and programming for a variety of building types. Working hand-in-hand with community college leaders and user groups, Shepley facilitates successful planning and programming efforts that address program specific needs based on solid planning principles.
Architect
Los Angeles, CA
Ken Sletten of Level 10 Construction Named Legacy Award Winner
Level 10 Construction's Kenneth G. Sletten, the Managing Director of its Advisory Board, has been named to receive ENR California’s inaugural Legacy Award for Northern California. The award from ENR honors industry veterans with many years of experience who have made lasting contributions to their profession and their community.
Managing Director - Advisory Board
Sunnyvale, CA
HNTB's James Long Honored with Top 40 Under 40 Award by Airport Business Magazine
Airport Business Magazine honors James Long, PE, with “Top 40 Under 40” Award
Long stands out for his professional achievements, community and industry involvement, and passion for aviation.
The annual award recognizes 40 aviation industry professionals under the age of 40 for their academic, professional and community achievements. HNTB was the only company that had two award winners on this year's list.
Long is an integral member of HNTB’s aviation infrastructure team on the West Coast. He joined the firm in July 2009 as a civil engineer after serving as an aviation intern. Appointed project manager in July 2014, he works closely with clients and contractors as the primary engineer on successful airfield projects at major commercial, private and military airfields. His notable projects include the San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment; Los Angeles International Airport Tom Bradley International Terminal Modernization, Runway 07L-25R Safety Improvements and United Airlines Terminal Redevelopment; and the Van Nuys Airport Runway 16R Rehabilitation. He is a private pilot and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he currently assists with student recruitment and mentoring projects. He also plays an active role in HNTB’s college recruiting program.
“As a company and as individuals, HNTB is truly honored to be recognized by one of our nation’s leading aviation industry publications,” said Laddie Irion, HNTB national aviation market sector leader and senior vice president. “James has demonstrated exceptional job commitment, industry involvement, and personal and professional achievement and we are proud to have such amazing young professionals on our aviation team.”
Airport Business Magazine is the most widely circulated and audited business publication that targets professionals who manage airports, airport-based businesses and corporate flight facilities in North America. Its more than 17,000 subscribers are critical to the safe operation of the North American air transportation system.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. Celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure. Aviation
Los Angeles, CA
Infrastructure Expert Timothy Lane joins HNTB as Bridge Department Manager
Former supervising engineer for King County, Washington will focus on project management for bridge projects in the West
Timothy Lane, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as bridge department manager. He brings more than 30 years of experience in project management, structure appraisal, design engineering, contract administration and community relations.
In his role at HNTB, he will focus on project management and leading pursuits of new transportation structure projects in the West and Pacific Northwest. Additionally, Lane will work on planning, project identification, fee estimation and project reviews.
“We are pleased to add Tim to our bridge group leadership team as we continue to deliver transportation structures projects to clients in the West and across the nation,” said Rob Turton, HNTB national bridge practice leader. “Tim’s diverse array of expertise will serve as a solid foundation for HNTB as we tackle these complex and ambitious projects.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Lane worked with the Department of Transportation for King County, Washington on a number of bridge design and repair projects in Seattle, including as project manager on the design phases and deputy project engineer on the construction phase of the South Park Bridge Replacement Project. Additionally, Lane served as project manager for the Dockton Road Seawall in Seattle, where he managed the project from preliminary design through construction.
Lane has been a registered member of the American Society of Civil Engineers for more than 30 years and is a certified nondestructive testing inspector. He earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering – structures from The Ohio State University.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. Celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, Architect, Infrastructure, Bridges
California, Western Division
Nikki Jeffery joins HNTB as Track Engineer
Transit expert to focus on light rail and commuter rail projects in Northern California
Nikki Jeffery, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation’s Northern California rail and transit practice as a track engineer based in the firm’s San Jose, California office. She brings seven years of experience in a variety of public and private sector projects, including light and heavy rail track design, specialty track work and transit station improvements.
At HNTB, Jeffery will serve Northern California transportation clients as design lead for rail improvement projects. Her responsibilities include all aspects of track design, including conceptual layout, alternatives analysis, final plans, specifications and estimates.
“Nikki’s previous experiences as a design engineer on California transportation projects make her an excellent addition to our Northern California rail and transit team,” said Dominic Spaethling, HNTB Northern California rail-transit market sector leader. “As rail transit becomes increasingly important in the region, her knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable to our transportation clients.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Jeffery gained expertise in track design while working on projects for San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District and Sound Transit, among others. She has served as the design lead on a variety of high-profile transit projects, including San Diegui to River Double Track and Special Events Platform, in Del Mar, California; San Diego Trolley Station Low Floor Improvements; and Mid-City Rapid in San Diego.
Jeffery earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from San Diego State University.
HNTB, a leader in the California rail and transit industry, is currently preparing engineering and environmental studies for the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 800-mile rail program, which will eventually extend from Sacramento to San Diego. HNTB performed program-level environmental and engineering studies on the Los Angeles-to-San Diego segment of this high-speed rail program, developing a project management plan for the segment.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, Architect, Rail and Transit, Infrastructure, Construction Management
San Jose, CA
Rail Expert Christopher Coffman joins HNTB's Southern California Rail and Transit Practice
Former Amtrak Western Division project manager will provide leadership and technical support for HNTB clients in the region.
Christopher Coffman, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as senior project manager of transit and rail. He brings 25 years of experience in the management, planning, design and construction management of major civil works projects, including rail and transit, facilities, highways and harbors.
Coffman will manage the rail and transit team in the firm’s Santa Ana, California office. Additionally, Coffman will provide technical support as a leader for rail design in HNTB’s West Division.
“It is encouraging to see the continued development of HNTB’s Southern California rail and transit team propelled by the addition of an excellent leader such as Chris,” said Graham Christie, HNTB Southern California director of transit and rail. “He will be an invaluable asset as the firm continues to serve as trusted advisor for our valued clients.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Coffman served in a variety of project management positions on rail projects throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor program management services for the San Diego Association of Governments; project management and technical support for the North County Transit District; and management of project designs for Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BNSF, California Department of Transportation, Port of Long Beach and other agencies. He previously served as senior project manager for another California-based transportation consulting firm, and as project manager at Amtrak Western Division.
Coffman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and structural engineering from Vanderbilt University.
HNTB, a leader in the California rail and transit industry, is currently preparing engineering and environmental studies for the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 800-mile rail program, which will eventually extend from Sacramento to San Diego. HNTB performed program-level environmental and engineering studies on the Los Angeles-to-San Diego segment of this high-speed rail program, developing a project management plan for the segment.
In Southern California, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region. In addition to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, HNTB is providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. Now celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, Rail, Infrastructure, Construction Management, Architecture
Los Angeles, CA
HNTB's Jennie Santoro Named 40 Under 40 by Airport Business Magazine
Airport Business Magazine honors HNTB aviation expert with
“Top 40 Under 40” Award
Jennie Santoro, AIA, NCARB stands out for her professional achievements, community and industry involvement, and passion for aviation.
Jennie Santoro, AIA, NCARB, was named as a “Top 40 Under 40” award recipient by Airport Business Magazine. The annual award recognizes 40 aviation industry professionals under the age of 40 for their academic, professional and community achievements.
HNTB was the only company to have two award recipients this year. Santoro is an integral members of HNTB’s aviation infrastructure team on the West Coast.
Santoro joined HNTB in 2006 as an architect, participating in all phases of design and documentation while working on convention centers and aviation projects in the Washington, DC office. She then relocated to San Diego, California, where she was successfully promoted to positions of increased responsibility. Appointed project architect in July 2014, she was involved in all phases and design of the San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 West Expansion including programming, design, documentation, stakeholder engagement and construction administration. While working on this “Green Build” project, she became actively involved in an architecture, construction and engineering mentorship program for local high school students. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from The Catholic University of America.
“As a company and as individuals, HNTB is truly honored to be recognized by one of our nation’s leading aviation industry publications,” said Laddie Irion, HNTB national aviation market sector leader and senior vice president. “Jennie has demonstrated exceptional job commitment, industry involvement, and personal and professional achievement and we are proud to have such amazing young professionals on our aviation team.”
Airport Business Magazine is the most widely circulated and audited business publication that targets professionals who manage airports, airport-based businesses and corporate flight facilities in North America. Its more than 17,000 subscribers are critical to the safe operation of the North American air transportation system.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. Celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, Engineer, Infrastructure, Construction Management
Los Angeles, CA
Greg Miller Joins Skanska as a Project Executive
Greg Miller joins as a Project Executive and brings more than 36 years of experience in project management, construction management, and general contracting for hospitality, gaming, bio-pharm, manufacturing, and medical industries.
Construction
Oakland, CA
Lindsay Corotis Joins Skanska as Project Executive
Project Executive Lindsay Corotis brings more than fourteen years of experience managing projects and developing business in the Bay Area for a large construction firm. She has managed projects from small tenant improvement projects, to large laboratory spaces to ground up high-rises and corporate campus buildings.
Construction
Oakland, CA
Todd Cozolino Joins Spire Consulting Group as Associate Principal
Spire is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Cozolino as an Associate Principal in the Los Angeles office. In this role, he will lead Spire’s Capital Advisory, Project and Construction Management, Project Controls and Dispute Resolution Practice in Southern California.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Cozolino is a seasoned construction engineering professional with a diverse background in program and construction management, design management, contracts and claims, progressive project delivery, process management and dispute resolution. He specializes in budget management, schedule oversight and analyses, personnel management, risk assessments, productivity evaluations and claims avoidance.
Prior to joining Spire, Mr. Cozolino was with URS Corporation where he led the Claims Management and Dispute Resolution Practice and Facilities Program, Project and Construction Management business line for the Los Angeles Basin. He also has extensive experience as a program and project manager for educational capital programs which total more than $30 billion in value.
Construction Consulting, Project and Construction Management, Project Controls and Dispute Resolution
Los Angeles, CA
Brian Stieritz Joins Skanska as Executive Vice President, West Region
Brian Stieritz is joining Skanska as Executive Vice President, West Region. In this role, Stieritz will provide executive oversight of Skanska’s Northern California, Northwest and Rocky Mountain Districts and its offices in Oakland, Seattle and Cortez, Colo. Stieritz has more than 30 years of experience nationwide in heavy civil engineering, construction, design-build transportation and heavy civil infrastructure projects. In previous roles, he had executive positions for other national contractors and was responsible for all facets of transportation design-build construction, including safety, quality and more.
Civil
Riverside, CA
Skanska Promotes Tim Wilson to Senior Vice President
Tim Wilson has been promoted to Senior Vice President of the newly-formed Southern California District, covering San Diego, the high and low desert areas of California and all paving operations.
Civil
Riverside, CA
Skanska Promotes Don Fusco COO West
Skanska announced a series of promotions within its western heavy civil operations effective immediately. The move positions Skanska to continue its aggressive growth throughout the region.
Headlining the moves is the appointment of Don Fusco to the position of Chief Operating Officer, West. A 25-year industry veteran – 12 with Skanska – Fusco will relocate to Skanska’s Riverside, Calif. office and oversee all Skanska USA Civil Operations in the western region, including offices in Riverside, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oakland, Seattle and Cortez, Colo.
Fusco has consistently demonstrated operational and financial acumen while serving as a role model for Skanska’s culture and values. As Senior Vice President & General Manager of Skanska’s Northeast Region, Fusco oversaw the construction of some of Skanska’s most complex projects, including the 2nd Ave. Subway and No. 7 Line expansions. He set the path for Skanska’s growth into Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. and has been a champion for Skanska’s outreach to certified disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) and compliance efforts.
Civil
Riverside, CA
Skanska Promotes Mike Aparicio to Executive Vice President for the Los Angeles Region
Aparicio will focus his efforts on overseeing Skanska’s significant portfolio of work in the city and county of Los Angeles: the Westside Subway Extension, the Regional Connector, the completion of Exposition Line Phase 2 Extension and more. Aparicio was instrumental in growing Skanska’s heavy civil presence in the west and will collaborate with COO, Don Fusco to plan Skanska’s overall western strategy.
Civil
Riverside, CA
Skanska Promotes James Bailey to Senior Vice President
James Bailey has been promoted to Senior Vice President and will relocate from Phoenix to Riverside to lead Skanska’s Riverside Hub. The Riverside Hub will house all project support units for the western region, such as estimating, project controls, accounting and more. Previously, Bailey was Phoenix District Manager.
Civil
Riverside, CA
Balfour Beatty Names David Holland as Project Executive
Balfour Beatty Construction Names David Holland Project Executive in Northern California Division
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed David Holland as project executive in the company’s Northern California Division. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in preconstruction, operations and risk management, Holland joins Balfour Beatty as the company continues to grow in Northern California.
Balfour Beatty Construction
Emeryville, Calif.
Transit Expert Michael Townes Joins HNTB as National Transit Market Sector Leader
Michael Townes has joined HNTB Corporation as senior vice president and national transit market sector leader. Townes brings 35 years of experience in transportation and public transit. Townes works with transit clients across the country.
He has served in the public transportation industry’s top policy position as chair of the American Public Transportation Association Executive Committee, representing more than 400 public transit organizations in the United States and Canada. Townes also has held other national industry leadership positions, including chair of the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee as well as chair of the Mineta Transportation Institute board of trustees. Additionally, he is recognized as one of the transit’s top legislative advocates and has testified numerous times before Congress and other legislative bodies.
“As someone who has delivered multimillion dollar projects and helped shaped policy, Michael is a nationally recognized transit leader with a unique understanding of both the opportunities and challenges within our industry,” said Rob Slimp, PE, CEO of HNTB Corporation. “Michael will lead our team of transit professionals and ensure the firm’s commitment to addressing the growing needs of today’s transit agencies, ranging from bus rapid transit to intercity passenger rail to high-speed rail, and other forms of public mobility.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Townes worked as national transit services leader for CDM Smith. Previous to that, he was president and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit in Virginia, where he led an organization of more than 900 employees with an annual capital budget of $85 million and transitioned the organization from a 130-bus operation to a 260-bus/multimodal operation. He also implemented a highly successful major merger of two transit systems located in Hampton-Newport News and Norfolk, Virginia.
As national transit market sector leader at HNTB, Townes is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, industry representation, business development, service delivery and client satisfaction.
In addition to his leadership roles with APTA, TRB and the Mineta Transportation Institute, Townes has been active with leadership positions in a number of industry associations and organizations, including the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Transportation Cooperative Research Program, Virginia Transportation Association, Virginia High Speed Rail Development Committee, Governor’s Commission on Climate Change, Eno Transportation Foundation and the Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance.
Townes holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University.
HNTB is currently involved with many of the nation’s most high-profile transit programs, including the Los Angeles Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor, Charlotte Area Transit System’s LYNX Blue Line in North Carolina, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit Warm Springs Extension in San Francisco.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, construction management
California
Infrastructure Expert Leonard Sequeira Joins HNTB Corporation as Group Director Transportation
Leonard Sequeira, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and group director transportation for Southern California. He brings more than three decades of experience in planning and designing highways, bridges and infrastructure facilities.
In his role at HNTB, Sequeira will focus on delivering highway projects for the firm’s Southern California clients. Sequeira has been involved in successful projects throughout the region, including the Interstate 5 Gateway Project, the Interstate 405/Interstate 605 West County Connectors, the State Route 22 Design-Build, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Interstate 710 Utilities Corridor. He is based in the firm’s Santa Ana, California, office.
“We are pleased to add Leonard to our transportation leadership team as we continue to grow and meet the needs of clients throughout Southern California,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “His diverse array of expertise will continue to build on the solid foundation HNTB has in Southern California as we pursue and deliver the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Sequeira worked with another engineering firm as senior program director in the company’s road and highway division. Additionally, he previously owned his own engineering firm, where he led multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.
Sequeira is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Women's Transportation Seminar. He earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology (Pakistan). He is a registered professional engineer in California.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, highway projects, architecture
Santa Ana, CA
HNTB Corp. Welcomes Ananth Prasad, infrastructure expert, as leader of National Transportation Practice and Senior Vice President
Former Florida Department of Transportation secretary joins HNTB
Ananth Prasad, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation, assuming a national role as leader of the firm’s transportation practice. Prasad will develop and direct strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country.
“Having Ananth share his understanding of the immense challenges facing transportation agencies today will translate well to other DOT and transportation agencies around the country,” said Rob Slimp, PE, CEO, HNTB. “Our firm is proud to be a leading infrastructure solutions provider to DOTs – central to our 100-year legacy. Ananth’s understanding of the impact of emerging technologies on the transportation system will be especially critical to transportation agencies as they prepare for the future of our transportation system.”
Prasad departed the Florida Department of Transportation’s top position Jan. 2, 2015, following his four-year appointment by Gov. Rick Scott. In a December 2014 statement, Gov. Scott praised Prasad saying, “Secretary Prasad has been part of my administration since the very beginning, and he has been pivotal to making sure we could make a record investment of over $10 billion in our transportation system this year (2014).”
Prior to his becoming secretary of FDOT, Prasad served as assistant secretary for engineering and operations for the agency. Prasad rejoined FDOT in July 2010 after a two-year position as a vice president with HNTB.
As FDOT secretary, Prasad led the agency with a budget of $10 billion and 6,500 employees responsible for providing a safe and efficient transportation system to the fastest growing state in the country. His forward-looking leadership resulted in financial close of state’s largest public-private partnership, the $2.4 billion I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project in Orlando; delivering SunRail commuter rail service in Central Florida; creating a system of managed lanes in South Florida; securing funding for the new intermodal center at Orlando International Airport; and completion of Tampa International Airport’s master plan.
Prasad has more than 24 years of experience in the transportation industry, including 22 years with FDOT, where he previously held the positions of chief engineer and director of construction. He was responsible for implementing various innovative contracting techniques, including public-private partnerships, and he has been a proponent of advanced technologies to improve safety and mobility.
Engineering News-Record, the top trade magazine for the transportation construction industry, named Prasad one of the Top 25 Newsmakers for 2013 and recognized FDOT as the Southeast Owner of the Year.
Prasad completed his undergraduate studies at National Institute of Technology in Rourkela, India, and earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, construction management
California
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects' Principal Aaron Jobson Earns Certified Educational Facility Planner Designation
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), a Santa Rosa-based architecture firm providing master planning, design and construction administration services for K-12 education facilities, congratulates Principal Aaron Jobson on receiving the Certified Educational Facility Planner (CEFP) designation through the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI). The CEFP credential was designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and identify those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of educational facility planning.
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Zafer Mudar Joins LAN as Senior Project Manager
Zafer Mudar, P.E., joins planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a senior project manager. As part of LAN California Transit/Transportation, Mudar will be responsible for managing and developing projects.
Mudar has more than 20 years of project management and technical experience in various areas of civil engineering with special emphasis on light rail design, public works projects and highway design. Previously, he served Parsons Brinckerhoff for 13 years as a project manager and project engineer.
Some of his notable projects in California include the Metro Gold Line EastSide Extension, Westside Subway Extension, Regional Connector Transit Corridor, North County Combined Highway Corridor (I-5/State Route 14), I-710 Corridor Study, SR-126/Commerce Center Drive Interchange, and the Anaheim Street Transportation Improvement Project.
“Zafer is a strong leader and manager with exceptional technical skills,” said Sima Vajdani, LAN’s vice president and business group director – California. “With his addition, we are looking forward to further improving our service to our California clients.”
Mudar also is actively involved in various organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey and a master’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University. He also has an International Baccalaureate Diploma in liberal arts from the Armand Hammer United World College, Montezuma, N.M. Mudar is a registered professional engineer in California and Engineering Intern in Louisiana.
LAN
Los Angeles
HNTB Named to "World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 in Live Events" by Fast Company
HNTB ranked No. 3 for its design of Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium; Fast Company calls home of 49ers “most environmentally friendly and connected stadium in the world.”
The March 2015 issue of Fast Company magazine named HNTB Corporation as one of the World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 in Live Events. The firm ranked No. 3 on the list for its design of Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. The issue is on newsstands today.
“Fast Company including our firm among this prestigious list of companies is both an honor and a demonstration of HNTB’s expertise, creativity and commitment to delivering the very best in infrastructure solutions,” said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB CEO. “Levi’s Stadium sets the standard for all future outdoor entertainment venues. The combination of fan experience, sustainability, multimodality and state-of-the-art technology helped HNTB solidify its place among the most innovative companies in the world.”
According to Fast Company, the “Live Events” category where HNTB appears focused on changing the way we organize and experience live, shared events. In the article, the magazine calls Levi’s Stadium “the most environmentally friendly and connected stadium in the world” while recognizing its solar energy features and powerful stadium app.
“Many years in the making, HNTB-designed Levi’s Stadium is the first of a new generation of stadiums, influenced by the innovations of Silicon Valley and the food and wine culture of the region,” said Tim Cahill, HNTB national director of architecture design. “We put a primary focus on open spaces, terraces and glass-enclosed lounges that combine with advanced technological solutions to keep the fan constantly connected to the action.”
Completed for the start of the 2014 National Football League season, Levi’s Stadium will be the site for Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Sustainable features of the stadium include photovoltaic panels, a green roof, convenient bicycle parking, walking path access, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, sophisticated building control systems and recycled materials. It’s within walking distance to various transit options and features stadium-wide Wi-Fi, mobile connectivity and high-definition video boards.
In July 2014, the stadium was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council.
“Our goal is to illuminate the state of innovation as it exists right now within the rapidly changing global landscape,” said Robert Safian, Fast Company editor. Most Innovative Companies is one of the magazine’s most significant and highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. The magazine’s editors spend months gathering and analyzing data on companies around the globe. The resulting package emphasizes the breadth of companies with progressive, nimble business models, an ethos of sustainability and a culture of creativity.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the world’s leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, ethical economics, leadership and design. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, one of the leading media companies in the United States.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architecture, infrastructure, engineering, project management
Oakland, CA
Victor J. Martinez, PE Appointed to Mobility 21 Advisory Board
HNTB Vice President Victor J. Martinez has been appointed to the Mobility 21 Advisory Board, joining a distinguished group of dedicated individuals representing a wide cross section of Southern California’s transportation professionals.
Mobility 21 is a coalition that brings together public, business and community stakeholders to pursue regional solutions to the transportation challenges facing Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. A nonpartisan alliance, Mobility 21 delivers a unified voice for the region’s transportation priorities and seeks to improve mobility in the region for 21 million residents in Southern California.
Mobility 21’s Board of Directors is comprised of the leaders of Southern California’s transportation agencies and business organizations, tackling complex regional transportation issues facing Southern California. The Board works in close coordination with the Advisory Board that includes associate partners from both the public and private transportation industry.
Engieer, architect, construction managment, project managment
Los Angeles, CA
Joshua Englander Named to Valley Industry & Commerce Association Board of Directors
Joshua Englander, West Division Government Relations Manager for HNTB Corporation, has been named to the Valley Industry & Commerce Association’s (VICA) Board of Directors for 2015.
VICA is widely considered one of the most influential business advocacy organizations in Southern California. With its knowledge of the legislative process and economic issues, VICA's access to public officials ensures that the San Fernando Valley's business perspective will be heard in the interest of improving our business climate and quality of life.
With input and guidance from its members, VICA maintains a regular presence at all levels of government to effectively represent Valley businesses.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Government relations, architect, engineer, infrastructure, construction management
Los Angeles, CA
Infrastructure expert Greg Hulsizer joins HNTB Corporation as toll market practice leader in West Division
Hulsizer is well-known as chief executive responsible for SR91 Express Lanes in Orange County and SR125 South Bay Expressway in San Diego.
Greg Hulsizer has joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and toll market practice leader in the West Division. He brings more than 30 years of executive and board-level experience in leading high-profile public- and private-sector organizations.
In his role at HNTB, Hulsizer will focus on toll client service, strategic planning, recruiting and growing the toll practice. Although concentrating on operations in the west, he also will provide counsel for toll services that HNTB provides nationwide, including program management, managed lanes, public-private partnerships and the emerging area of road usage charges as a potential replacement of the gas tax. He is based in the firm’s Santa Ana, California, office.
Hulsizer is well-known in the toll industry as the chief executive responsible for leading the construction, start-up and operations of California’s two innovative public-private partnership toll facilities – the SR91 Express Lanes in Orange County and the SR125 South Bay Expressway in San Diego. He also started up and served as CEO of Cofiroute USA, Orange County Transportation Authority’s operations contractor for the SR91 Express Lanes.
Additionally, he was a founding member of the California Toll Operators Committee. He also authored legislation and advised the California governor’s and legislative analyst’s office and legislative leadership on tolling and road usage charge-related issues. Hulsizer’s experience also includes serving on the board of directors of the Chicago Skyway Toll Road System.
“We are pleased to add Greg to our toll leadership team as we continue to grow and meet the needs of clients throughout the west,” said Jim Ely, HNTB chair toll services and senior vice president. “His diverse array of toll and P3 expertise will continue to build on HNTB’s role as trusted advisor to toll agencies and state DOTs across the nation.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Hulsizer worked with another consulting firm as vice president. In addition to his consulting, toll industry and public-private partnership experience, his career also includes 18 years in public administration, serving as city manager and other positions for three southern California cities.
Hulsizer is a frequent speaker and moderator at International Bridge, Turnpike and Tunnel Association national events, including serving as a faculty member for the IBTTA Leadership Academy. He earned a master’s degree in public administration from California State University-Long Beach.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, tolling, highways,
Santa Ana, CA
Skanska Promotes Raul Rosales to Vice President/Account Manager
Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development groups, announced the promotion of Raul Rosales to Vice President/Account Manager.
Rosales is an industry veteran with 29 years of experience, most recently leading the team that completed the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s (PAMF) San Carlos Patient Center. He will now serve as the primary Skanska liaison for a variety of Skanska USA Building’s customers in California.
“Raul has proven his operational excellence on multiple projects since joining Skanska in 2006, said Skanska USA Building Executive Vice President & General Manager Bruce Holms. “He is one of the primary drivers of Lean methods on our projects and his experience with integrated project delivery allows him to deliver exceptional value to his clients.”
With extensive experience managing large, complex healthcare construction projects with demanding schedules, Raul is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As a result of his work on the PAMF San Carlos project, Raul also leads Skanska’s Lean Project Delivery Committee in California. Additionally, he is actively involved in the Center for Innovation in Design and Construction Industry and the Lean Construction Institute.
Rosales has degrees in architecture and construction management from Florida International University.
Construction
Oakland, CA
Sylvia Botero Named New President of RBB Architects Inc
Ms. Sylvia Botero is promoted to President of RBB Architects this year, replacing the recently retired Deneys Purcell. Ms. Botero has been an owner and Principal at RBB for 14 years, and has worked at the firm for 31 years. Her professional career has focused on health and higher education facilities, managing all aspects of institutional projects from planning through design and construction.
RBB Architects Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Richard Holzer Joins Southland Industries as Managing Principal Engineer
Southland Industries recently welcomed Richard Holzer as the managing principal engineer of the company’s Southern California Division.
MEP Building Systems Experts
Garden Grove, California
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HNTB Corp. Guest Lecturers Address Students in Airport Planning Course at California State University, Los Angeles
Office setting and real-time project examples enhance the learning environment for students interested in aviation careers.
HNTB aviation professionals recently delivered a guest lecture as part of the California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA/Cal State LA) Airport Planning course. The session was held at HNTB’s new office near Los Angeles International Airport.
Supplementing the airport planning curriculum developed and presented by adjunct professor Joshua Wussick, HNTB guest lecturers Justin Bychek, PE, Jean-christophe Dick, Tony Fermelia, PE and James Long, PE, referenced notable airport planning topics, projects, and case studies covering the following topics:
• Airport layout plans
• Runway safety area improvements
• Airfield geometry study at Long Beach Airport
• Aircraft gate parking
“We appreciate the willingness of industry partners like HNTB to serve as guest lecturers and provide our students with real-world experiences,” said Keith Mew, PhD, CM, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Technology.
“Guest lectures from aviation professionals enhance the learning environment and provide our students with unique insights, understanding and perspectives.”
Offered by the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, the course covers concepts of airport planning and construction; community surveys related to social, economic, and physical characteristics; political influences and phases of airport construction. The course is part of the Bachelor of Science Aviation Administration degree program offered at CSULA for college freshman and transfer students.
“With a long history of delivering a wide range of airside and landside services and projects — including terminals, runways, advanced financial services and airport planning — to the largest airports in the United States, HNTB’s aviation professionals are committed to bringing their valuable and relevant project expertise to university students who plan to pursue aviation careers,” said Peter Aarons, HNTB West Division aviation director and associate vice president.
“Aviation engineering and planning is experiencing a tremendous need for talented professionals,” said Bychek. “It’s our pleasure to share with these students the passion we have for this exciting industry. This was a great way to demonstrate what we do and how we do it in an office setting rather than a typical classroom.”
HNTB was recently ranked as the No. 1 airport design firm in Roads & Bridges magazine’s 2014 Go-To List, as preferred by the publication’s readers. The firm’s many signature aviation projects include design of the “Green Build” expansion at San Diego International Airport; engineering and design services at Los Angeles World Airports; design and construction management of runway status light implementation at airports across the country; and design of the runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineering, architecture, designer, planner
Los Angeles, CA
RBB Architects Inc, Los Angeles Team photo
RBB Architects celebrated kicked off Spring with a team photo - over 50 strong in our Los Angeles office.
RBB Architects
Los Angeles, CA
HNTB’s Small Business Partner V&A, Inc. a Finalist in Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2015 Latino Business Awards
V&A, Incorporated, one of HNTB’s long-standing MBE/DBE firms was recognized as a top finalist at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2015 Annual Latino Business Awards.
CEO Jose Valle founded V&A, Inc. in 2008 as a MBE/DBE civil engineering consulting firm specializing in large and complex roadway, traffic, infrastructure, transit, and third-party coordination projects.
V&A, Inc. has been involved from concept to completion in many of the largest public works and design-build projects in Southern California. An entrepreneur at heart and passionate about his work, Valle’s experience now includes ten design-builds and a thriving company employing 50 individuals in two offices.
Clients include the City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Southern California Gas, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County Flood Control, San Gabriel Valley cities, San Fernando Valley, the Exposition Authority, and the Gold Line Foothill Extension Authority.
Presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal, the annual Latino Business Awards recognize and honor businesses within the Latino community who are setting the example for excellence and making significant economic contributions throughout L.A. County.
“I am humbled and honored to be among this distinguished group representing our Latino business community,” said Jose Valle, CEO of V&A, Inc. “Our entire team welcomes the opportunity to continue working on our region’s infrastructure to ensure this city is a better place for everyone.”
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineering, architecture, construction management, consultants
Los Angeles, CA
Infrastructure Expert Patricia McColl Joins HNTB as Rail Group Director in San Diego
McColl is well-known for her work on the Interstate 15 Bus Rapid Transit Stations
in San Diego
Patricia McColl, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as group director - rail in the West Division. She brings more than 30 years of civil engineering design experience in Southern California.
In her role at HNTB, McColl serves as business development lead and mentor to the rail group for both planning and final engineering, as well as project manager for major regional project pursuits to further develop the rail practice. She is based in the firm’s San Diego, California, office.
McColl is recognized in the transit industry for her work on the recently completed Mid City Rapid Bus Project; the I -15 BRT Transit Stations at Rancho Bernardo and Del Lago; and the Del Mar Bluffs Trackbed Stabilization project.
“We are pleased to add Tricia to our rail leadership team as we continue to grow and meet the needs of clients throughout the West division,” said Kevin Reed, PE, HNTB San Diego office leader. “Her broad range of experience in all phases of civil engineering will help support HNTB’s role as trusted advisor to key agencies including the San Diego Association of Governments, Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District.”
Prior to joining HNTB, McColl worked with another consulting firm as senior transit engineering project manager and California business development leader. In addition, McColl is active in professional organizations including Women’s Transportation Seminar, American Public Works Association and the American Planning Association mentor program. She served two terms as president of the San Diego chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and received a Mayor’s commendation for the Bernardo Center Drive Emergency Landslide Repair.
McColl earned her Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from San Diego State University.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure, transportation
San Diego, CA
HNTB Recognized With Outstanding Performance Award for Calmentor Mentor-Protégé Program in San Diego
Mentorship program increases the pool of small architectural and engineering businesses for participation in regional transportation projects
HNTB Corporation was honored earlier this month with an Outstanding Performance Award by the Calmentor Mentor-Protégé Program in San Diego, California, for architectural and engineering mentoring for protégé firm, Davy Architecture.
The Calmentor mentorship program — overseen by the California Department of Transportation District 11 and the San Diego Association of Governments in coordination with the American Council of Engineering Companies and City of San Diego — is designed to encourage and support small businesses through voluntary partnerships with mid-size and larger firms. In addition, the program is intended to increase the participation of small architectural and engineering firms in public transportation projects in the San Diego region.
“This program is a great way for HNTB to share knowledge with talented smaller firms that are aspiring to grow and do business with Caltrans, SANDAG and other public agencies,” said Kevin Reed, PE, HNTB San Diego office leader. “Being paired with protégé firm Davy Architecture has been a mutually rewarding experience as both firms had the opportunity to learn from each other.”
“Being involved in the Calmentor program is one of the best opportunities we've had to grow our business,” said Eric (Ric) Davy, principal of Davy Architecture. “HNTB’s expertise and ongoing support have further enhanced our capabilities and helped to position our firm for greater future success. After 28 years in practice, we still had much to learn. Our 29th year was our best year ever, and our 30th was even better.”
HNTB and Davy Architecture were paired together following an application process that included interviews of prospective partners and an agreement on areas of support and development. Following a memorandum of understanding, both partners worked together on achieving the goals and objectives and filed progress reports with Caltrans and SANDAG.
About Davy Architecture
Founded in 1984, Davy Architecture initially provided services targeted to the speculative office, industrial and hospitality development communities. In 1991, the firm expanded services into the public sector with projects for the U.S. Navy and the Coronado Unified School District. An education design studio was firmly established by 1998 when the firm won the Award for Outstanding Design and Planning for Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2012, healthcare and acute care design studios became an addition to its portfolio. For more information, visit www.davyarchitecture.com.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
architec, engineer, designer, project managers
San Diego
Level 10 Construction Names Danielle Douthett Vice President Of Operations
Level 10 Construction announced today that veteran Project Executive Danielle Douthett has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations.
General Contractor, Construction Managment
Sunnyvale, California
HNTB's New Survey Shows Many Southern Califrornians Ready to Turn Towards Transit
New survey from HNTB Corporation shows convenience, choice are primary motivators
A new survey from HNTB Corporation finds many Southern California residents hungry for a more efficient multimodal transportation system, including better scheduling and improved transferability from one mode to another.
“California is the most populated state in the nation, and we love our cars, so it’s no wonder our roads are extremely crowded,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader.
According to the HNTB survey, 91 percent of Southern California residents drive on freeways, highways or toll roads, on average, four days a week. Looking back at the unofficial start of the summer travel, AAA expected 2.31 million people in Southern California would hit the road Memorial Day weekend, and 37 million Americans would do so overall. These numbers were the highest estimates since 2005 as consumer confidence is buoyed by an improved economy and lower gas prices.
“Rising congestion has put up a number of roadblocks to the Golden State’s love affair with the automobile,” said Palacios. “It’s to the point that we must address, particularly in Southern California, our historical public transportation deficit.”
In recent years, Los Angeles has been doing just that, insisting on better bus service and expanding its transit network through Measure R, a half-cent sales tax that took effect in July 2009.
Southern California residents want a more accessible and efficient local transit system. The HNTB survey showed more than 4 in 5 (84 percent) would like to have greater access to local transportation options.
Many Southern Californians already choosing transit.
Today, just more than half (51 percent) of Southern California residents use local public transportation. Sixty percent of those who use public transportation use it at least once a week. Still, residents are hoping for more ways to get around, such as walkways (37 percent), bike paths (36 percent) and highways (29 percent).
“It’s about choice,” Palacios said. “We can’t necessarily build our way out of congestion any more. But we can make the most of the systems we do have by getting them to work better together.”
Southern California residents ages 18-54 are more likely than those 55 and older to desire greater access to public transit (52 percent versus 39 percent), rails (42 percent versus 31 percent), walkways (40 percent versus 28 percent), bike paths (43 percent versus 21 percent) and highways (33 percent versus 20 percent).
More residents in urban areas than those in suburbs would like additional access to rail (42 percent versus 35 percent) and bike paths (39 percent versus 32 percent).
Improving efficiency seen as worth the money
Three in 4 (75 percent) Southern Californians would fork over their own money to have a better travel experience. “In fact, we found if local multimodal mobility choices were smoother, traffic congestion might be reduced, as many said they would switch to public transit,” Palacios said. More than one-third (34 percent) of this group would be most willing to spend more to use rail for this reason, while buses come in second (15 percent).
More than 8 in 10 (83 percent) Southern California residents think local modes of transportation need to be improved in order to run more efficiently. Among those residents, better scheduling (62 percent), easier access and transferability from one mode of transportation to another (59 percent) and more frequent arrival and departure times (58 percent) top the list of improvements. Nearly half (49 percent) say a more cohesive single payment system would help.
Palacios said Southern California might be able to leverage lessons being learned in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is moving toward such a system with Clipper®, a renewable, stored-value transit card designed to encourage intermodal travel and incentivize ridership.
Switching transportation gears long term
Seamless local mobility would result in nearly 9 in 10 (87 percent) Southern Californians changing their transportation behaviors. More than half (55 percent) of those who would change their behavior predicted they would go more places. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) would reduce their driving, some would hop onto public transportation (63 percent) or walk (55 percent) more often. And 26 percent would even encourage more people to visit.
“We have much to look forward to,” Palacios said. “With the transportation and transit projects now in the pipeline, Southern Californians will see a more connected transportation system in their future.”
HNTB is currently working on or has completed a variety of transportation projects in Southern California designed to improve the multimodal system, including the Alameda Corridor-East San Gabriel Trench grade separation; the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; the Caltrain Jerrold Avenue Bridge Replacement; the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement; and the Kraemer Boulevard railroad grade separation project. It also serves as lead designer to Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors for the planned Crenshaw/LAX Line will connect the existing L.A. Metro Green Line with the Expo Line and integrate Los Angeles International Airport into the regional rail network.
More than one-third (35 percent) of Southern California residents believe they will be using local public transportation more often in the next five years. Southern Californians also think they will be driving vehicles (40 percent) more in the next five years, while some think they will walk (30 percent) and ride bikes (22 percent) more to their destinations.
There may be a boost in carpooling or ride-sharing as well, as 17 percent think they will do so more often. And 1 in 10 (10 percent) thinks he or she will take advantage of car sharing more often.
About the survey
The HNTB Southern California transportation survey was conducted May 4-11, 2015, among 1,037 Americans who live in Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Imperial counties, using an email invitation and online survey. It was conducted by Kelton, which set quotas to ensure reliable and accurate representation of total Southern California population ages 18 and over. The margin of error is +/- 3 percent.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, engineer, project management, transit,
Los Angeles
Roger Liu, Of Counsel
Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP adds construction attorney Roger Liu as of counsel to its San Jose and Newport Beach offices.
Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
San Jose and Newport Beach, California
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Elevates Nick Stephenson to Associate
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), a Santa Rosa, Calif.-based architecture firm providing master planning, design and construction administration services for K-12 education facilities, announces the promotion of Nick Stephenson to associate. He was previously a project manager for QKA. Stephenson has been with QKA since 1997 and has worked in all phases of architectural services for education projects, including master planning, programming, schematic design, design development and construction documentation.
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
Santa Rosa, Cailf.
Mansour Aliabadi joins Kitchell as Executive Vice President
Industry veteran Mansour Aliabadi, a program and construction management expert with strong private and public sector experience, has joined Kitchell as Executive Vice President
Mansour Aliabadi
Sacramento, Calif.
HNTB’s Small Business Partner FPL and Associates honored at Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women Making a Difference Awards
Irene Lee Wyatt recognized for leadership and outstanding achievements in business
FPL and Associates, Inc. — one of the long-standing disadvantaged business enterprise firms with which HNTB partners — was recognized at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2015 Annual Women Making a Difference Symposium and ceremony in downtown Los Angeles.
Honoree Irene Lee Wyatt is an associate of the family-owned company founded by her father, Fong-Ping Lee, PE, TE, in 1988. FPL is a small business enterprise and DBE firm specializing in traffic and civil engineering design for federal, state, municipal and private clients.
In its 23rd year, the annual awards celebrate Los Angeles County women who lead by example, demonstrate effective business vision and positively impact the world of business and their communities.
“Irene and her firm have worked in close partnership with HNTB for the past 24 years on many of the region’s largest and most important infrastructure projects, including the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “A dedicated professional, Irene serves as an excellent role model and mentor to women in business and we congratulate her on receiving this award.”
FPL and Associates, Inc. is a privately held corporation that provides comprehensive civil and traffic engineering services in Southern California and across the western United States. The firm currently employs 20 professionals and provides services for every Caltrans district and many municipal agencies in Southern California, as well as for a variety of private developments. For example, FPL is the engineer-of-record for street improvements for the $2.5 billion L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles.
“I am humbled and honored to be included among such a distinguished group of dedicated and talented women,” said Irene Lee Wyatt, FPL and Associates. “This recognition underscores the importance of the role of mentoring our women colleagues in business to position them for future success.”
According to Matthew A. Toledo, Los Angeles Business Journal’s publisher and chief executive officer, the annual Women Making a Difference Awards recognize and honor Los Angeles County women who are setting the example for excellence, leading by example and working toward improving their communities.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, project management, transit
Los Angeles
Mike Silvey Reelected as Business Manager, Ironworkers Local 433
Ironworkers Local 433 elects new leaders
Ironworkers Local 433 Business Manager Mike Silvey was re-elected to a second three-year term to oversee business and financial operations. Other key officers and leaders, elected by the membership for three-year terms, are:
• President: Piedmont Brown
• Vice President: Ernie Penuelas
• Business Agents: Paul Moreno, David Osborne, Martin Rodriguez, Keith Harkey, Robbie Conway and Mitch Ponce
• Conductor: Paul Schoeppner
• Executive Board: Louie Lopez, Jesse Garner, Jose Villarreal, Martin Barrett, and Enrique Mejia Jr.
• District Council: Keith Harkey
Local 433 represents more than 5,000 highly skilled ironworkers in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the surrounding area. Local 433 and its partner contractors are commitment to creating the best-trained and safest ironworkers in the industry by investing in a world-class apprenticeship program, continuing education and safety training.
More information about Local 433: ironworkers433.org
• President: Piedmont Brown
• Vice President: Ernie Penuelas
• Business Agents: Paul Moreno, David Osborne, Martin Rodriguez, Keith Harkey, Robbie Conway and Mitch Ponce
• Conductor: Paul Schoeppner
• Executive Board: Louie Lopez, Jesse Garner, Jose Villarreal, Martin Barrett, and Enrique Mejia Jr.
• District Council: Keith Harkey
Local 433 represents more than 5,000 highly skilled ironworkers in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the surrounding area. Local 433 and its partner contractors are commitment to creating the best-trained and safest ironworkers in the industry by investing in a world-class apprenticeship program, continuing education and safety training.
More information about Local 433: ironworkers433.org
Ironworkers Local 433
Los Angeles
Arya Rohani Joins Stantec as Senior Principal in its Irvine Office
Stantec hired Arya Rohani as senior principal in its Irvine, CA, office. With more than 30 years of experience in technology, strategic planning and program management, Rohani will assist in advancing the firm’s Southern California transportation practice while supporting Stantec’s international intelligent transportations systems (ITS) practice. Among his immediate areas of focus is the Walnut Creek, CA-based GoMentum Station Connected Vehicle/Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) program led by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. This is a project for which Stantec is currently serving as program manager and is the leading platform for testing, development and commercialization of CV/AV technologies.
Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Stantec
Irvine, CA
Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes HNTB's Carmen Suero at Women Making a Difference awards
The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized three HNTB leaders at the 2015 Women Making A Difference Symposium and Awards ceremony
Carmen Suero, Tamara Werkmeister and Liz Young, were honored for outstanding achievements in business
In its 23rd year, the annual awards celebrate Los Angeles County women who lead by example, demonstrate effective business vision and positively impact the world of business and their communities.
“We are very proud that Carmen, Tamara and Liz have been acknowledged for their outstanding professional and community accomplishments by the Los Angeles Business Journal and congratulate them on this well-deserved honor,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “They are talented professionals and serve as role models for other women in our industry.”
HNTB honorees include:
Carmen Suero, LEED AP BD+C, is a senior designer at HNTB with responsibility for the development of transit station architecture. She is currently working on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, which is an 8.5-mile light-rail line through southwest Los Angeles with eight stations.
As HNTB associate vice president, Tamara Werkmeister is a dedicated professional with over 25 years of Southern California business development experience. She led the development and implementation of the pursuit strategy for the City of Los Angeles’ Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, which is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles.
Liz Young, AICP, is associate vice president and principal transportation planner with 17 years of diverse technical experience in corridor and regional planning, alternatives analysis and evaluations, and multimodal transportation planning studies. Her unique combination of proven technical experience, strong leadership and project management skills are an asset to major infrastructure projects currently underway in the region.
According to Matthew A. Toledo, Los Angeles Business Journal’s publisher and chief executive officer, the annual Women Making a Difference Awards recognize and honor Los Angeles County women who are setting the example for excellence.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, engineer, infrastructure, program management
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes HNTB's Liz Young at Women Making a Difference Awards
The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized three HNTB leaders at the 2015 Women Making A Difference Symposium and Awards ceremony
Liz Young, Carmen Suero and Tamara Werkmeister, were honored for outstanding achievements in business
In its 23rd year, the annual awards celebrate Los Angeles County women who lead by example, demonstrate effective business vision and positively impact the world of business and their communities.
“We are very proud that Liz, Carmen and Tamara have been acknowledged for their outstanding professional and community accomplishments by the Los Angeles Business Journal and congratulate them on this well-deserved honor,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “They are talented professionals and serve as role models for other women in our industry.”
HNTB honorees include:
Liz Young, AICP, is associate vice president and principal transportation planner with 17 years of diverse technical experience in corridor and regional planning, alternatives analysis and evaluations, and multimodal transportation planning studies. Her unique combination of proven technical experience, strong leadership and project management skills are an asset to major infrastructure projects currently underway in the region.
Carmen Suero, LEED AP BD+C, is a senior designer at HNTB with responsibility for the development of transit station architecture. She is currently working on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, which is an 8.5-mile light-rail line through southwest Los Angeles with eight stations.
As HNTB associate vice president, Tamara Werkmeister is a dedicated professional with over 25 years of Southern California business development experience. She led the development and implementation of the pursuit strategy for the City of Los Angeles’ Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, which is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles.
According to Matthew A. Toledo, Los Angeles Business Journal’s publisher and chief executive officer, the annual Women Making a Difference Awards recognize and honor Los Angeles County women who are setting the example for excellence.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, project management, infrastructrure
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes HNTB's Tamara Werkmeister at Women Making a Difference Awards
The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized three HNTB leaders at the 2015 Women Making A Difference Symposium and Awards ceremony
Tamara Werkmeister, Carmen Suero and Liz Young were honored for outstanding achievements in business
In its 23rd year, the annual awards celebrate Los Angeles County women who lead by example, demonstrate effective business vision and positively impact the world of business and their communities.
“We are very proud that Tamara, Liz and Carmen have been acknowledged for their outstanding professional and community accomplishments by the Los Angeles Business Journal and congratulate them on this well-deserved honor,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “They are talented professionals and serve as role models for other women in our industry.”
HNTB honorees include:
As HNTB associate vice president, Tamara Werkmeister is a dedicated professional with over 25 years of Southern California business development experience. She led the development and implementation of the pursuit strategy for the City of Los Angeles’ Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, which is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles.
Liz Young, AICP, is associate vice president and principal transportation planner with 17 years of diverse technical experience in corridor and regional planning, alternatives analysis and evaluations, and multimodal transportation planning studies. Her unique combination of proven technical experience, strong leadership and project management skills are an asset to major infrastructure projects currently underway in the region.
Carmen Suero, LEED AP BD+C, is a senior designer at HNTB with responsibility for the development of transit station architecture. She is currently working on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, which is an 8.5-mile light-rail line through southwest Los Angeles with eight stations.
According to Matthew A. Toledo, Los Angeles Business Journal’s publisher and chief executive officer, the annual Women Making a Difference Awards recognize and honor Los Angeles County women who are setting the example for excellence.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Project management, infrastructure, engineering, aviation, architecture
Los Angeles
Stantec's Autumn Glaeser Appointed President of American Society of Civil Engineers' Santa Barbara/Ventura Branch
Stantec is pleased to announce that Autumn Glaeser has been appointed president of the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) Santa Barbara-Ventura Branch for the 2015-16 year. A senior civil engineer in the firm's Santa Barbara office, Glaeser was appointed following her tenure on the board as vice president.
Stantec
Santa Barbara
Litigation Attorney Reid Shannon Joins Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP adds litigation attorney Reid Shannon as an associate to its Construction; Real Estate; Business and Labor & Employment practice areas. Mr. Shannon’s commercial litigation practice focuses on representing clients in contract, business tort and construction matters in state and federal courts and in private arbitrations.
Miller, Morton, Caillat & Nevis, LLP
San Jose, Calif.
McCarthy Building Cos. Adds Alice Nguyen as Estimating Director for its Northern Pacific Division.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (“McCarthy”) announces the addition of Alice Nguyen as estimating director for its Northern Pacific Division. Working out of its San Francisco office, Nguyen will lead the estimating team, bringing 25 years of experience working in design and construction cost planning and management.
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Infrastructure Expert Daniel Louis Joins HNTB Corporation
Daniel Louis, internationally experienced infrastructure expert, joins HNTB Corporation and will help grow firm’s PM/CM practice in Southern California and assist national tunnel efforts
Daniel Louis, PE, GE, has joined HNTB Corporation as Southern California project management and construction management director, director of tunnel practice – West, and vice president. Louis will be based in the firm’s Santa Ana, California office.
Louis has 30 years of experience in tunneling, heavy civil construction, program management and construction management services. He has served on major projects worldwide, including East Side Access in New York, the Antamina Mine in Peru, West Rail Line in Hong Kong and several Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority programs.
“Dan’s expertise and technical skills are a great addition as we continue growing our tunneling and underground engineering practice,” said Nasri Munfah, PE, HNTB chair tunnel services. “His range of experiences, both in the United States and internationally, will help solve our clients’ complex problems creatively and effectively.”
In his new position at HNTB, Louis will focus on the growth and development of PM/CM projects in Southern California, as well as supporting tunneling and underground projects nationally.
Prior to joining the firm, Louis served as vice president and head of North America civil infrastructure for an international construction company.
His professional affiliations include the Underground Construction Association of the Society of Mining Engineers, Construction Management Association of America, Design-Build Institute of America and the Associated General Contractors of California.
Louis earned a Master of Science in geotechnical engineering and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
In Southern California, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region.
In addition to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, HNTB is providing design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, engineer, tunnel, infrastructure, project manager, construction management
Santa Ana, CA
John Trautmann Joins HNTB as Transit Architecture Studio Leader for the firm’s West Division
John Trautmann, RA, AIA LEED AP, has joined HNTB Corporation as transit architecture studio leader for the firm’s West Division. He brings 25 years of experience in design and design management as a licensed architect that includes all phases of development for a wide range of complex public and private project types, including rail transit and other transportation-related facilities. He is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Trautmann provides architectural services for the firm’s major public transit projects in the region, including work with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the San Diego Association of Governments.
“We are pleased to add John to our architecture leadership team as we continue to grow and meet the needs of clients throughout the west,” said Michael Palacios, HNTB Southern California district leader. “In addition to John’s diverse and extensive design background, his global experience brings international creative perspective to our region’s infrastructure projects.”
Prior to joining the firm, he worked for another engineering firm where he led design projects for SANDAG and other California transit agencies.
A licensed architect in California, Trautmann earned a Master of Architecture from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Institute of Architects, Women’s Transportation Seminar, and the Society of Fellows, American Academy in Rome, Italy.
HNTB is a leader in the California rail and transit industry and has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region, including providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Architect, engineer, project management, construction management, infrastructure
Los Angeles, CA
Walter P Moore Congratulates Outstanding Engineer Patti Harburg- Petrich on Her Recent Young Engineer of the Year Award from SEAOC
Walter P Moore Congratulates Outstanding Engineer Patti Harburg- Petrich on Her Recent Young Engineer of the Year Award from SEAOC
Walter P Moore congratulates Patti on her outstanding Young Engineer of the Year award from the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC). A structural engineer and LEED® accredited professional at Walter P Moore’s Los Angeles office, Patti received SEAOSC’s inaugural Young Engineer of the Year award for “the outstanding contributions by a young engineer to the Association, the engineering profession, and the community.” Patti is an avid community advocate and enjoys mentoring middle school and high school students through the ACE Mentoring Program, where she was awarded Mentor of the Year in 2013. A long-standing member of SEAOSC, Patti has served on the Communications Committee and the Sustainable Design Committee, which she chaired from 2009-2013.
Patti Harburg-Petrich
Los Angeles, California
Walter P Moore Congratulates Outstanding Engineer Laura Whitehurst
Walter P Moore Congratulates Outstanding Engineer Laura Whitehurst
International engineering firm Walter P Moore congratulates Laura Whitehurst for being honored by her local chapter of the Structural Engineer Association of California (SEAOC). Laura also received the Edwin G. Zacher service award and the Community Involvement award from the Northern California (NC) chapter.
Also a structural engineer and LEED® accredited professional at the firm’s San Francisco office, Laura recently received two SEAONC awards and was elected to the Board of Directors, where she’ll serve a 2-year term. Laura earned the Edwin G. Zacher award “in recognition for the outstanding contribution to the Association, the engineering profession, and the community,” and won the Community Involvement award for her active participation and leadership in numerous community initiatives. Laura has been volunteering with Engineers Alliance for the Arts (EAA) since 2010 and is now the Co-Vice President in charge of the Student Impact Project. She has also been the Chair of the Disaster Emergency Services (DES) committee, is the current Seismology Steel Subcommittee Chair, and is training to be an Urban Search and Rescue Structures Specialist. Laura has a passion for seismic safety of buildings and was recently deployed to Napa, California and Kathmandu, Nepal to assess buildings in the wake of major earthquakes.
Laura Whitehurst
San Francisco, California
HNTB Names Infrastructure Expert Art Hadnett President of West Division
Well-known transportation professional with long-standing ties to California with extensive experience with LA Metro, OCTA, LAWA and SCRRA among others joins HNTB.
Art Hadnett joined HNTB Corporation as senior vice president and president of the firm’s West Division, overseeing vital and complex infrastructure programs in growth markets, including rail/transit, tolling and aviation. Hadnett brings more than 30 years of infrastructure and transportation experience gained on high-profile megaprojects in the West and throughout the United States.
“Art Hadnett is an accomplished and well-respected leader in our industry,” said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB CEO. “He has been personally involved in project planning and management throughout the West, and has been at the forefront of thought leadership and policymaking, particularly in California where he holds leadership positions in several forward-thinking industry groups.”
As West Division president, Hadnett is responsible for leading the operations of the nine-state division, including 10 offices and more than 400 employees. He will oversee strategic planning and operation, represent HNTB in civic- and industry-related associations, help recruit top talent to the firm, and foster relationships with clients and thought leaders. He is based in Los Angeles.
HNTB is a leading infrastructure solutions firm in the U.S., with roots to the West since beginning work on Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Bridge in 1914, the firm’s first year of operation.
Before joining HNTB, Hadnett most recently served as vice president and practice leader for Stantec’s transportation division where he was responsible for managing major assignments with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Orange County Transportation Authority, Los Angeles World Airports and Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
Hadnett earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. He also holds a System Management Certificate from the University of Southern California.
He is association director for the California Transportation Foundation and immediate past president of the Los Angeles County Chapter of American Council of Engineering Companies.
Additionally, serves as director for Move LA. He’s also a member of Women’s Transportation Seminar and Construction Management Association of America.
HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the West. The firm’s many signature infrastructure projects in the region include: the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium, the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements project, Seattle’s Sound Transit University Link light-rail and tunnel project, the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports, and the “Green Build” expansion at San Diego International Airport.
Currently, HNTB is working with the City of Los Angeles to deliver final design and construction support services for the Sixth Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River between downtown and Boyle Heights. Additionally, the firm is providing design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Artchitect, engineer, construction management, infrastructure
California
Infrastructure Expert Jimmy Thompson Joins HNTB as Principal Tunnel Engineer
Jimmy Thompson has joined HNTB Corporation as principal tunnel engineer in its national tunnel practice. He is based in the firm’s Oakland office.
Thompson has 30 years of experience in the design and construction of large infrastructure projects, and specializes in tunnels and underground facilities.
His industry experience from around the world includes design, program management, estimating, planning and programming, contract documentation preparation, site supervision and construction management for transit, highway and water tunnel projects.
“Jimmy is a highly qualified tunnel and construction expert with leadership experience on important and high-profile underground projects,” said Nasri Munfah, PE, HNTB chair tunnel services and senior vice president. “As HNTB continues to provide solutions for complex tunnel programs in California and around the world, his knowledge, expertise and leadership abilities are invaluable to our clients.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Thompson served another consulting firm as underground design lead for the project management team on the Red Line Light Rail Transit Project in Tel Aviv, Israel. His international experience also includes serving as tunnel design manager for the Eurasia Tunnel in Istanbul; team leader on the Shatin to Central Link project in Hong Kong; and a design engineer on the Channel Tunnel project between England and France.
Additionally, Thompson has served in high-level positions on California projects, including as lead tunnel engineer for the California High-Speed Rail project; lead tunnel engineer for the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor project in San Jose; and senior tunnel engineer for Sacramento’s Lower Northwest Interceptor Pipeline.
Thompson is affiliated with the Institution of Civil Engineers in the United Kingdom and a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Civil Discipline.
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering with a focus in civil and structural engineering from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, tunnel engineer, construction management, Project management
California
HNTB continues high ranking among top 100 majority employee-owned U.S. companies
HNTB Corporation ranks No. 38 among the largest majority employee-owned companies in the United States. This is the 11th consecutive year the firm is included on the Top 100 list, compiled by the National Center for Employee Ownership.
The NCEO 2015 list, “The Employee Ownership 100: America’s Largest Majority Employee-Owned Companies” ranks companies based on number of employees. To be included on the list, companies must have at least 50 percent of their shares owned by an employee stock ownership plan or similar program.
According to Art Hadnett, West Division President for HNTB Corporation, “Enabling HNTB employees the opportunity to realize the value they are creating was one of the primary reasons for establishing an ESOP in our company. At HNTB, our business success equals our employee owners’ success.”
HNTB’s employee stock ownership plan was established in 2000. The total value of employee accounts has grown from $13 million in the first year to $304 million.
ESOPs, the most common form of employee ownership for companies on the list, are an employer-sponsored benefit plan. Companies contribute stock or cash to buy stock to an employee stock ownership trust. According to the NCEO, ESOP companies grow about 2.5 percent per year faster after an ESOP is set up.
Additionally, ESOP participants average about 2.5 times more in total retirement assets than do employees in non-ESOP companies.
About NCEO
The National Center for Employee Ownership is a non-profit information, and research organization on all forms of broad-based employee ownership. Details about the NCEO and employee ownership are available at www.nceo.org.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
architecture, engineering, construction management, stadium design
California
Jim Barbaresso of HNTB says Americans expect transportation technologies to improve travel safety
Vehicle-to-vehicle technology offers great promise, but personal privacy is significant concern
Travel safety is the single most important issue emerging transportation technologies must address, according to the findings of a new national public opinion poll.
The latest America THINKS survey by HNTB Corporation, “Technology-driven transportation innovation — demand for safety, concern for personal privacy,” finds Americans want and expect new technologies and emerging innovations, such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and smart roads, to improve travel safety. That expectation, however, is tempered by significant personal privacy concerns about access and use of information generated by those very technologies.
“With human errors accounting for nearly 90 percent of all highway crashes — and between 30 percent and 50 percent of all peak-period delays being caused by crashes — minimizing the human influence in driving performance can have a two-fold benefit. Not only can smarter infrastructure and vehicles save lives and reduce injuries, they also can lead to improved mobility of the traveling public,” said Jim Barbaresso, HNTB’s national practice leader for intelligent transportation systems and 2014 chairman of the ITS World Congress.
Privacy concerns surround the technology, too. At a June 2015 press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Barbaresso joined Khaliah Barnes of the Electronic Privacy Information Center to discuss connected vehicle technology and related privacy questions. Both agreed standards and guidelines concerning data capture and its management will need to be carefully crafted. But Barnes also stated standards and guidelines are not substitutions for strong, baseline federal privacy protections.
Barnes said, “The public will not tolerate government agencies’ unfettered access to the information their cars collect and share.”
Safety first
The survey confirms the belief in a direct relationship between travel information and safety.
More than half (52 percent) of those surveyed agree the single most important use of transportation technology – for every means of transportation – is to reduce accidents or make travel conditions safer. Americans are far less likely to prioritize technology’s ability to enhance personal convenience, such as guaranteeing travel time or accurate route planning (10 percent), improving the environment (10 percent), enhancing the ability to use the best transportation option (8 percent) or reducing congestion (8 percent). Improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists is the most important use of technology to 6 percent, and increasing traffic capacity is most important to 4 percent.
As new transportation technologies emerge, more than seven in 10 (71 percent) Americans believe they should be used to improve safety on highways, while 53 percent feel this way about providing traffic condition information. Fifty percent want new technologies to reduce congestion, and 42 percent desire information about alternative routes or modes of travel.
The HNTB survey found most people are optimistic about transportation innovations, such as connected vehicle technology. They believe this technology will lead to increased safety (65 percent), fewer traffic accidents (61 percent) and reduced fatalities (58 percent).
“Evolving connected and autonomous vehicles will make travel on our cities’ streets, on our nation’s corridors and in our vehicles more reliable, predictable, faster and safer,” Barbaresso said. “The full benefits of this transformation won’t be realized overnight, but cities can start now to incrementally create a safer world for future generations of travelers.”
Who wants to know?
Connected vehicles have the potential also to generate a great deal of data and information that Americans are hesitant to share. In fact, four in five (80 percent) admit they would be worried about their personal privacy if they did have a connected vehicle, and almost one-third (32 percent) believe driver privacy will be reduced with the emergence of connected vehicle technology.
Nevertheless, Americans might re-evaluate their privacy concerns if connected cars positively impacted their safety or budgets. The top reasons Americans would consider granting access to their travel information via connected vehicles are the guarantee of safer roads (59 percent), lower gas prices (57 percent), and real-time notifications of key safety issues, such as impending collisions (47 percent).
A majority of Americans who think the data collected should be released believe that it should remain with the vehicle owner (65 percent) or driver (56 percent). Far fewer are willing to share information with organizations, such as law enforcement agencies (34 percent), departments of transportation (32 percent), automobile insurance companies (30 percent), vehicle manufacturers (25 percent) and the federal government (19 percent).
“While vehicle-to-vehicle technology could become standard in our cars and trucks within the decade, educating the public now is key,” Barbaresso said. “Drivers will need to understand where their personal information is going and how it will be used. Currently, private- and public-sector stakeholders are working closely to develop standards for the use of connected vehicle technology and data in our cars and on our roadways.”
The more you know…
For many Americans, information about general road issues and transportation safety are closely related and are driving interest in popular technology applications available in today’s vehicles. Among them, blind spot notifications are most likely to be desired (65 percent) followed by expected traffic condition information (62 percent) and “sudden stop” warnings (61 percent). The ability to reroute a trip is of interest to 59 percent, and alerts to keep their eyes on the road is desired by 56 percent of Americans. Interestingly, women express more interest than men in each of these applications.
“With a goal of moving toward zero traffic fatalities, automated and connected vehicles will help reduce human error and reshape America’s cities, putting traffic accidents in the rearview mirror,” Barbaresso said.
About the survey
HNTB’s America THINKS 2015 transportation technology survey polled a random nationwide sample of 1,007 Americans between June 29 and July 13, 2015. It was conducted by Kelton, which used an e-mail invitation and online survey. Quotas were set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S. population ages 18 and over. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percent.
Engineer, architect, transit, infrastructure, construction management, planning, design
California
HNTB-designed San Onofre segment of coastal rail corridor adds over four miles of new double track
In another major milestone for the 351-mile Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor, Stage 1 of the HNTB-designed San Onofre to Pulgas stretch of 4.2 miles of double track was recently opened. The new section brings the San Diego segment of the LOSSAN corridor double tracking project to more than two-thirds completion.
The HNTB team provided the final design for Stage 1 and Stage 2 for the San Onofre to Pulgas Double Track Project, which will add a total of 5.8 miles of second mainline rail track within the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, north of Oceanside. The project spans from San Onofre State Park to Las Flores Creek just south of Las Pulgas Road in the North County Transit District railroad right-of-way.
The project also includes a link that allows trains to cross between the two tracks, and the replacement of a wood timber trestle bridge with a modern concrete structure.
“This is an exciting milestone for the ongoing LOSSAN corridor enhancements,” said Christopher Hahn, PE, HNTB project manager. “Design work has been completed for the project’s second stage of construction, which will add a 1.6-mile segment of double track from north of Las Pulgas Road to Las Flores Creek on Camp Pendleton.”
HNTB also is working on double-track designs for Eastbrook to Shell, Batiquitos Lagoon, and San Dieguito Double Track and Special Events Platform projects. The projects encompass planning, environmental, drainage, track design, civil engineering, as well as positive train control integration.
“Every double-tracked mile on the San Diego-to-Los Angeles rail corridor continues to improve capacity, reliability and efficiencyon one of the nation’s busiest intercity passenger rail system in the United States,” said Kevin Reed, PE, HNTB San Diego office leader.
During the next 30 years, the San Diego Association of Governments plans approximately $1 billion in improvements in the 60-mile San Diego segment of the LOSSAN corridor, including a primary effort to double track the corridor from Orange County to downtown San Diego.
To date, more than two-thirds of the San Diego corridor has been double tracked. Other infrastructure improvements include bridge and track replacements, new platforms, pedestrian under crossings, and other safety and operational enhancements.
For more information on planned LOSSAN improvements, visit KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/LOSSAN.
As trusted adviser and provider of innovative rail and transit solutions to the nation’s largest transit authorities, HNTB’s expertise spans many of the most complex and innovative transit projects in the country. Encompassing every component of rail transportation systems, projects include the LAX/Crenshaw Transit Corridor; Seattle’s Sound Transit Commuter Rail; San Francisco BART Station Airport Extension Line, Track and Systems; and Amtrak Chicago Yard, among others.
Engineer, architect, infrastructure, rail, project management
San Diego, CA
Laura Mohr Joins HNTB as Rail and Transit Group Director for Southern California
Transit project manager returns to Southern California following international experience as deputy project director for the Abu Dhabi Metro
Laura Mohr joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and rail and transit group director in the Los Angeles office. She brings more than 25 years of industry experience in the planning, design and construction of public transportation projects, including light, heavy, commuter and intercity rail and bus rapid transit. In addition, she has led analysis, design and implementation of safety improvements for existing and new at-grade rail crossings.
At HNTB, she will be responsible for managing rail and transit projects for clients such as Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Metrolink.
“Laura comes to HNTB with a wide array of experience and leadership in the rail and transit industry,” said Michael Palacios, PE, HNTB Southern California District leader. “Her industry expertise and leadership experience will serve as vital assets to HNTB as the firm continues to lead infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.”
Throughout her career, Mohr has worked on Southern California infrastructure projects in varying capacities, including as director of civil engineering for the Regional Connector Transit Project in Los Angeles, manager of crossing designs for the extension of the Metrolink Commuter Rail Service to Riverside and Perris, and engineering project manager for Metro Red Line Universal City Station surface works.
Immediately prior to joining HNTB, Mohr served another consulting firm as deputy project director for the preparation of preliminary engineering and design-build tender documents for Phase 1 of the Abu Dhabi Metro Project in the United Arab Emirates, a 19-kilometer heavy rail transit system with four underground and eight elevated stations. It will be the city’s first passenger rail system.
Mohr earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Northwestern University and is a registered civil engineer in California.
In Southern California, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region. In addition to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, HNTB is providing lead design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports.
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, construction management, rail and transit
Los Angeles, CA
Mike Concannon Named General Manager of LendLease's Project Management and Construction Business
He is responsible for leading Lendlease’s Southern California Project Management & Construction (PM&C) operations, pursuing new business ventures, fostering relationships across multiple business sectors, and forging new partnerships for Lendlease in southern California.
Lendlease Project Managment Construction
Los Angeles
John Ogoshi Promoted to Manager of Estimating and Business Development for Nordic PCL
John Ogoshi has been promoted to manager, Estimating and Business Development, for Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. He will focus on building relationships, creating strategies for new work, and directing estimating procedures. John will oversee the estimating, business development, and marketing departments for Nordic PCL.
Nordic PCL Construction
Honolulu, HI
HNTB-designed Sixth Street Bridge commemorated by Art Share L.A. with major exhibition and panel discussion
‘Ode to the Bridge’ pays tribute to landmark’s historical significance and looks ahead to the future of its replacement
Art Share L.A.’s “Ode to the Bridge” multi-media group exhibition commemorates the historic Sixth Street Bridge that is being replaced because of a chemical condition that is weakening the bridge’s concrete. It is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles.
The art show, co-curated by fine art consultant Dale Youngman and Art Share L.A. board member Tanner Blackman, features over 30 local artists’ renditions of this landmark’s architecture through paintings, photographs and video installations. As part of the design and construction team for the Sixth Street Viaduct replacement project, HNTB Corporation hosted a private VIP reception for elected officials, city executives and artists, which was followed by a panel discussion.
“We are honored to be part of this special exhibition at Art Share L.A. that not only celebrates the historical significance of this beloved 83-year-old bridge, but also showcases the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project’s world-class iconic design and construction,” said Vic Martinez, PE, HNTB vice president. “Serving as a unique addition to L.A.’s skyline and the river, the new signature Sixth Street Bridge is a transformative opportunity for the community that will improve mobility, enhance safety and connect communities.”
Tanner Blackman opened the panel discussion and reiterated that the new bridge itself will become a Los Angeles destination. The panel discussion featured Vic Martinez alongside City Engineer Gary Lee Moore; Tim Williams from Michael Maltzan Architecture; Conceptual Artist Glenn Kaino; and Omar Brownson from the L.A. River Revitalization Corp. Each panelist shared their unique insights on the new structure’s potential impact on the City of Los Angeles, including the bridge’s design, enhanced safety, sustainability and resulting improved access to the Los Angeles River.
“Art Share L.A. was so excited to bring artistic perspective to the history of the bridge by showing 40 artists works of art,” says Cheyanne Sauter, executive director, Art Share L.A. “We were overjoyed by the attention this show brought to our organization and hope to host another gallery exhibit in 2018 when the new bridge is complete.”
When completed in 2018, the new Sixth Street Viaduct will be a world-class, iconic piece of architecture that will continue to serve the residents of the City of Los Angeles, create its own legacy and draw aspiring artists and others to its ‘ribbon of arches.’
As a leading infrastructure solutions firm in the U.S., HNTB traces its roots to the West since beginning work on Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Bridge in 1914, the firm’s first year of operation.
In Southern California, HNTB has been involved in some of the region’s most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the region. In addition to the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, HNTB’s signature infrastructure projects include: the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium, the Interstate 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements project, Seattle’s Sound Transit University Link light-rail and tunnel project, the Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion for Los Angeles World Airports, and the “Green Build” expansion at San Diego International Airport. Currently, the firm is providing design and engineering services for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
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Engieer, architect, construction management, bridge, transit
Los Angeles, CA
Infrastructure Expert Kevin Nelson Joins HNTB as Chief Growth Officer
Well-known transportation professional with extensive experience with LA Metro, TxDOT, Sound Transit among others joins HNTB Corporation
Kevin Nelson, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as senior vice president and chief growth officer, responsible for exploring potential growth opportunities in new markets and services and developing the plan to optimize these opportunities across all five of HNTB’s geographic divisions.
“This is a new position within HNTB, and Kevin is the perfect addition to our growing team of infrastructure experts. He brings strong credentials to our firm and will add an enhanced level of sophistication to our ongoing growth plan,” said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB CEO. “Kevin will work closely with clients to help uncover what’s important to them and to help them do more with less in this difficult funding environment.”
Nelson brings more than 30 years of experience in leading sales programs, developing new markets and providing financial management of consulting businesses.
Before joining HNTB, Nelson served as the vice president for strategic initiatives for another infrastructure firm. He specializes in managing billion-dollar complex infrastructure programs and has managed multi-office regions of up to 1,100 people. He has worked closely with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Texas Department of Transportation, Chicago Transit Authority, Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority and other top transportation agencies.
Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of California, Davis. He is a registered engineer in 10 states and a past chairman of the board of directors for American Council of Engineering Companies Texas.
About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
Engineer, architect, construction management, civil engineer
California
Stantec's Joy Bhattacharya Appointed Chair of East Bay Traffic Engineers
Stantec is pleased to announce that Joy Bhattacharya has been appointed co-chair of the East Bay Traffic Engineers (EBTE). A principal in the firm’s Walnut Creek office, Bhattacharya will be responsible for organizing and moderating transportation events in the East Bay area and collaborating with other professional organizations.
Stantec
Walnut Creek, CA
Laser Scanning Services Leader Joins Stantec's Bakersfield Office
Matthew Byrd has joined Stantec’s Bakersfield office as a 3D services manager. Byrd brings nearly a decade of land surveying experience, with his primary emphasis on 3D technology, laser scanning, and more. At Stantec, Byrd will build and lead a team of 3D specialists, supporting sectors across the Western US using 3D laser scanning technologies to provide models, animations, and other deliverables.
Stantec
Bakersfield, CA