Kary Witt Joins HNTB as National Toll Market Practice Leader
SAN FRANCISCO (April 10, 2017) – Kary H. Witt, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national toll market practice leader and vice president. Witt is based in the firm’s San Francisco office and works with toll clients nationwide. Witt is well-known in the transportation industry, bringing more than 27 years of diverse experience, most recently as manager of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, an internationally recognized infrastructure landmark that’s regarded as one of the greatest civil engine...
Cardno Appoints New President of U.S. International Development Division
Cardno has appointed Mr. Joseph Lowther to the position of President of Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. He is a leader with more than 18 years in managing complex economic growth activities in developing countries and 11 years as a commercial lawyer. Mr. Lowther will leverage the skills and expertise across Cardno’s International Development division and offices in 10 countries. He brings to the position extensive experience throughout Europe, Africa and Asia in numerous management and...
Toll industry Expert Samantha Soules Joins HNTB
OAKLAND, Calif. – Samantha Soules has joined HNTB Corporation’s growing West Division toll team as deputy practice leader for the toll market and associate vice president. She is based in the firm’s Oakland office and works with clients throughout the nine-state division. Soules has a dozen years of experience implementing tolls as a consultant for project delivery, program and policy development, technology selection and strategic planning. She will play a key role in serving HNTB’s clients,...
Michael Baker International Grows Railroad and Transit Practice with Hiring of Ted Coffey as Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead
Chicago – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Ted Coffey, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice. In this role, Mr. Coffey will oversee Michael Baker’s East Coast railroad and transit operations, leading business and strategic development. Based in Michael Baker’s Chicago office, Mr. Coffey will work directly with current and potential...
Scott Oppelt Joins Stantec as Environmental Principal
San Francisco, CA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Scott Oppelt has joined Stantec’s San Francisco office as a senior project manager and principal in the firm’s Environmental Services practice. He has more than 22 years of experience permitting complex utility projects, mostly in Northern California. Oppelt will lead environmental permitting business development and project delivery efforts focused on utility clients. He has managed the permitting and environmental compliance for utility and infrastruct...
Bluewater Appoints New Chief Financial Officer To Help Drive Water Purification Expansion Globally
Stockholm, Sweden – Bluewater, a global leader in innovative water purifying technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Larsson as Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect. Marcus brings wide experience of financial management in the private sector. He will be responsible for the overall management of finance, investments, procurement, business engagement, internal audit and corporate systems. Marcus joins Bluewater from Ernst & Young, where he worked for seven ye...
Michael Baker International Appoints Elese (Lisa) Roger EVP and Chief Information Officer
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Elese (Lisa) Roger has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. She will be based in the firm’s Pittsburgh headquarters and will report to Michael Baker’s CEO, Brian A. Lutes. As a member of the executive leadership team, Ms. Roger will align her department’s skills and capabilities to make sure the most cost-efficient and eff...
ITD Director Ness Named National Transportation Innovation Chairman
BOISE - Idaho Transportation Director Brian Ness was recently named chairman of a research and innovation committee by the national transportation organization American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). “This honor is a direct reflection of the efforts of our employees,” Ness said. “They have stepped up to the task and made ITD a model state agency. Every one of them is an ambassador of this program. They consistently come up with great ideas and new and bett...
Michael Baker International Grows Transportation Practice in Texas with Appointment of Frank Holzmann, P.E. to Transportation Services Leader
San Antonio, TX – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Frank Holzmann, P.E., has joined the firm as an Associate Vice President and Transportation Services Leader for the state of Texas. Michael Baker will rely on Mr. Holzmann’s nearly three decades of transportation design, construction, planning and alternative project delivery experience to procure new transportation improvement projects in response to the state’s...
Silver Bullet Water Treatment, LLC Selects David Lisle as CEO and President
DENVER - Silver Bullet Water Treatment, LLC is pleased to announce that David Lisle has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. Lisle will oversee the strategic direction, sales expansion and corporate operations of Silver Bullet's innovative and environmentally safe water commercial treatment solutions. With more than 1000 water treatment systems operating on multiple continents, Silver Bullet has set a new standard for safe treatment of water in a wide range of...