Tunnel Experts Kenneth Xu and Raghu Bhargava Join HNTB’s National Tunnel Group
NEW YORK – Kenneth Xu, Ph.D., PE, and Raghu Bhargava joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel group, serving on complex tunnel and underground projects nationwide. “Kenny and Raghu are recognized global leaders in tunnels and underground structures and well-suited for critical leadership positions with the tunnel practice,” said Sanja Zlatanic, PE, HNTB chair national tunnel practice, senior vice president and HNTB Fellow. “As our nation grows, reliable, connected transportation systems are...
Mary Siroky Appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner of DOT&PF
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Commissioner John MacKinnon has appointed Mary Siroky acting deputy commissioner. “Mary’s experience and knowledge of the department, and of state government, is essential as we work through the budget process,” said Commissioner MacKinnon. “Her leadership will be a considerable asset.” Siroky’s extensive legislative, budget, and management experience is rooted in her 30 years of state service. Before retir...
Ulysses Koutsogiannis Joins HNTB’s Pennsylvania Team as Structural Manager
PHILADELPHIA – Ulysses Koutsogiannis, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as structural manager, Pennsylvania operations, in the firm’s Philadelphia office. He brings nearly 20 years of experience managing, designing, constructing, rating and inspecting a variety of transportation structures across the region for several owners, including Amtrak, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, the Delaware River Port Authority, Norfolk Southern, CSX, PennDOT, PA Turnpike and others. At...
FAA Appoints Shaffer Associate Administrator of Airports
Effective Dec. 17, the Federal Aviation Administration will appoint D. Kirk Shaffer to be associate administrator for airports; overseeing the agency’s Airport Improvement Program as well as national airport planning, airport safety, standards, airport design engineering, and regulatory compliance. [Above photo by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.] In a Dec. 12 statement, the FAA said that Shaffer – who holds a private pilot’s license – is returning to the agency’s ranks from...
Transportation Expert Susan Taylor Joins Gannett Fleming as Southeast Region BD&M Manager
Raleigh, NC - Gannett Fleming, a global engineering and infrastructure firm, announced that Susan Taylor has joined the firm as the Southeast Region business development & marketing (BD&M) manager. Located in the Raleigh, North Carolina, office, she will focus on BD&M support services with a strategic emphasis on Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.“Susan’s key role will be to assist with BD&M support services for DOTs/Tolls, Construction Services, Water, and Facilities in the region,” s...
Michael Baker International Appoints Thomas Ritz, P.E., as Regional Bridge Practice Lead for the Firm's Mountain Region
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that Thomas Ritz, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Mountain Regional Bridge Practice Lead. In this role, Mr. Ritz leads the Region's efforts to align the firm's Bridge Practice's technical capabilities and processes and support quality standards for the delivery of services in the Company's core businesses. He also focuses on the growth of the Bridge Practice in new markets and...
The Vortex Companies Hires Karl Bissinger to Run Its Quadex Europe Division
HOUSTON - Quadex LLC, a division of the Vortex Companies, has hired Karl Bissinger to develop and grow its newly formed Quadex Europe Division. Bissinger will focus on building a certified applicator base and expanding Quadex equipment and repair material sales throughout Europe. "We are excited to have Karl on board. His notable industry experience and knowledge of the European market will make him a valuable asset," states Mike Vellano, CEO Vortex Companies. "With some of our products passing...
Highview Power Builds Energy Dream Team to Drive Global Development of its Liquid Air Energy Storage Solution
LONDON and NEW YORK – Highview Power, the global leader in long-duration energy storage solutions, announced today that it has added two industry veterans to its deep bench of executive leadership; former InterGen managing director Mark Somerset joins as director of business growth and will own go-to-market and global growth strategy and execution. NeuConnect director and Greenage Power co-founder Mathew Brett joins as business development director. The pair brings over 45 years of energy indus...
Paresh Patel, Transit Expert, Joins HNTB
NEW YORK – Paresh Patel, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as project director in the firm’s New York transit/rail practice and associate vice president. Based in the firm’s Empire State Building offices, he has more than 30 years of diverse transit design and construction experience with New York City Transit. “Paresh is a recognized leader in the management of complex transit/rail construction programs as well as the design and implementation of core operating systems,” said Stephen Dilts, HNTB’s...
Stantec Grows Water Engineering Team in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC, NYSE, TSX: STN : Global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm Stantec welcomes two professional engineers to its growing water practice in the US Southeast. Civil and environmental engineer Hayden Hoggard, PE joins the firm’s Charlotte, NC office. Hoggard brings expertise in pipeline infrastructure, water resources, and project management for utility, industry, and municipal clients. He is a member of the office’s versatile 50-person team of planners, designers, engi...
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