Dan Juntunen Elected Chairman of Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
CHICAGO – Members of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) have elected Dan Juntunen as their 2017 chairman. Juntunen is President/CEO of Wells Concrete, Albany, Minn. “Dan brings a wealth of financial and business acumen to the role of PCI chairman and we are fortunate to be able to benefit from his leadership,” said Bob Risser, PE, PCI’s president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to his guidance as we move ahead with our goals of growing the precast concrete in...
Michael Baker International Promotes Michael J. Conaboy, P.E. to SVP and National Water Practice Lead
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced the promotion of Michael J. Conaboy, P.E., to Senior Vice President and National Water Practice Lead. In this position, he is responsible for the implementation of the firm’s water strategies and works in collaboration with the regional water and management teams to expand the firm’s water practice related to the areas of water/wastewater, water treatment, distribution/coll...
Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group Elects Four New Board Members
RESTON, VA. – The Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group (UVIG) has elected four new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals serve as industry ambassadors for UVIG and collectively oversee and ensure the association’s operations and strategic growth plan. The newly elected board members are: Mike Casper, President and CEO, Jo-Carroll Energy; Will Kaul, Vice President and Chief Transmission Officer, Great River Energy; Bruce Rew, Vice President of Operations, Southwest...
Transportation Expert David Speirs Joins HNTB
SANTA ANA, Calif. – David Speirs, PE, joined HNTB Corporation’s growing Southern California team as project director, based in the firm’s Santa Ana office. He directs the SR 241 Toll Road Extension environmental documents process for Transportation Corridor Agencies, and plays a key role in expanding the firm’s growing transportation practice. Speirs has more than three decades of experience in transportation including major highway improvement projects located in the counties of Orange, Los...
James Ford Joins HNTB as Senior Roadway Project Manager - Engineering
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – James Ford, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as senior roadway project manager–engineering, based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Ford has nearly three decades of experience in highway design and plan production with the Florida Department of Transportation District 4. His experience includes team leadership, project management, quality assurance and design support services. “James is a proven leader with capabilities to balance multiple priorities and project deli...
HNTB Hires Positive Train Control Expert Francesco Cantatore
LOS ANGELES (April 13, 2017) – Francesco Cantatore, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as senior program director, rail systems. He is a technical resource for the firm, based in Los Angeles, who works with public- and private-sector clients across the United States. “We’re pleased to welcome Francesco to HNTB’s expanding transit team,” said Ian Choudri, HNTB national rail and transit business development director and senior vice president. “He has an established track record of leadership and techn...
Timothy Bond Joins HNTB as Senior Aviation Program Manager
SEATTLE – Timothy Bond, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as senior aviation program manager and vice president. Bond is based in Seattle and works with aviation clients nationwide. Bond is well-known in the aviation industry, both internationally and in the United States, bringing more than 34 years of experience in planning, design, construction management and program management. He has experience in a variety of project delivery methods, including design-build. “Tim’s extensive technical...
Michael Baker International Promotes Bonnie D. Shepherd to EVP and Chief Practice Officer
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Bonnie D. Shepherd has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Practice Officer. In this role, Ms. Shepherd is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and leads the firm’s strategic planning process. She also oversees Michael Baker’s overall practice leadership, spearheads communication and collaboration across practices, and engages practice leaders in...
Increasing Population and Infrastructure Demands Spur HNTB Growth in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure firm celebrating more than a century of service to clients, is growing in Tallahassee to help meet the state’s infrastructure needs. The recent hiring of three professionals adds valuable capabilities to the firm’s portfolio. “These new hires boost our team’s expertise and will help bring creative and efficient solutions to our clients who are working to improve the state’s multimodal transportation network,” said Len Becker, PE,...
Michael Baker International Promotes Dwain Hathaway to Lead Growing Operations in Firm’s North Carolina Region
Cary, N.C. – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Dwain Hathaway, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive to oversee operations of the firm’s North Carolina offices. He will help to bring Michael Baker’s full continuum of services and expertise to clients across the state. Mr. Hathaway has been with Michael Baker for 14 years and brings more than 23 years of experience in transportation...
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