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PITTSBURGH (August 31, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Susan Howard, CISSP, has joined the firm as Vice President, National Industrial Control Systems Lead. In this role, Ms. Howard will lead Michael Baker’s integrated Operational Technology (OT) and related cybersecurity services across all sectors, markets, disciplines, geographies and project life cycles as part of the company’s infrastructure, environmental, community and Federal projects.

“As we Reimagine Michael Baker International and further expand our capabilities to serve our clients, we identified the need for this newly created position, which will play a central role in the strategy and growth of Michael Baker’s Industry 4.0 cybersecurity ecosystem,” said Niek Veraart, Senior Vice President and National Practice Lead – Planning at Michael Baker International. “The national profile of our Operational Technology services enables us to integrate and optimize our services across our organization and incorporate innovative technologies, while expanding our local, regional, national and international expertise. Leveraging her impressive leadership and experience, Susan will integrate these OT services across markets in a way that is cyber-secure, agile and cost-effective, while contributing to sustainability and resilience for our clients in government and industry.”

Ms. Howard brings to her new role more than 30 years of industry experience across a broad range of sectors, including healthcare and health sciences, telemedicine and medical devices, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), light rail systems, autonomous vehicles, semiconductor factory automation, electric utilities, water and wastewater utilities, building automation systems and federal facilities. She has supported private sector clients such as Intel and Microsoft, municipal and state water and transportation agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, including the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

Prior to joining Michael Baker, Ms. Howard held business management, technology development and partnership engagement roles at Jacobs, most recently serving as Director ICS Cybersecurity, Federal and Environmental Solutions. She also held private sector roles with PGE, LTK Engineering Services, the University of New Mexico and Intel Corporation, where she was Intel’s first External Connectivity Security Services Technology Manager. Ms. Howard served six years in the U.S. Air Force in Cryptography and Telecommunication capacities.

Ms. Howard holds a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Engineering and Cybersecurity from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Quantitative Analysis from Portland State University.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services and Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The firm’s more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (August 23, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Eric Ostfeld, P.E., has been named President, Design-Build Services. In this role, Mr. Ostfeld joins the firm’s Executive Committee and will oversee all aspects of how the firm pursues, partners and delivers Design-Build projects. He will work closely with leaders from Michael Baker’s Operations, Federal and Legal teams, as well as Design-Build colleagues across the country, to ensure effective design management and continuous collaboration with Design-Build partners to build quality and value into every step of the project.

“Michael Baker is committed to pursuing innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that efficiently address the needs of our clients,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “As we Reimagine Michael Baker by broadening our capabilities, services and solutions to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm, Eric will play a critical role in growing our firm’s Design-Build Services Vertical and providing innovative, start-to-finish Design-Build solutions.”

Mr. Ostfeld joins Michael Baker with nearly 25 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Parsons, where he most recently served as Vice President, Integrated Delivery Business Development for the western U.S. In this role, he expanded the firm’s services across bridge, highway, rail, aviation, tunneling and connected communities, strengthened existing business ties and built pursuit teams to win new work. Earlier in his career, he served as Alternative Delivery Manager for WSP USA, where he focused on establishing a successful Design-Build practice in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Ostfeld also has extensive experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Construction Manager and Design-Build Manager for many state and federal projects that span the U.S., Canada and Guam. Mr. Ostfeld holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (July 28, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today the promotion of Kirsten Compitello, AICP, to National Broadband Digital Equity Director. In her new role, Ms. Compitello will leverage more than 15 years of experience in the urban planning industry, as well as building community-oriented systems through public engagement, visual storytelling and smart policy, to enhance digital equity and inclusion in the Broadband industry.

“Kirsten has been with Michael Baker for more than four years, working to advance healthy, safe, equitable and people-oriented urban design,” said Jeremy Jurick, GISP, Vice President and National Broadband Services Director at Michael Baker International. “Michael Baker’s Broadband services are designed to facilitate digital inclusion and enable access to underserved communities. As Digital Equity Director, Kirsten will further this mission by drawing on her experience in urban planning, creativity and passion for delivering equitable solutions to communities. Her work will be critical to closing the digital divide in the communities that we serve.”

As the National Broadband Digital Equity Director, Ms. Compitello will act as a vital link to ensure Michael Baker’s Broadband Technology Solutions align with the equity goals of local, state, and regional clients and their constituents. Ms. Compitello and her team will act as client advocates and trusted advisors to evaluate resident needs, tailor outcomes to best suit the communities impacted, and build local stewardship and capacity to support both short-term improvement and long-term sustainability of their broadband programs.

Prior to being promoted to National Broadband Digital Equity Director, Ms. Compitello served as a Senior Urban Designer and Planning Associate at Michael Baker. As lead Broadband Planner for the Connectivity Roadmap for Southwestern Pennsylvania, she helped to innovate Michael Baker’s unique approach toward digital connectivity solutions through a multidisciplinary collaboration of infrastructure planning, smart data tracking and management, engineering applications and community advocacy. She also served as an Urban Design Fellow and Senior Urban Designer for Urban Design Associates.

She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Arts degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Columbia University.

Michael Baker’s nationwide Broadband planning and implementation work is completed under the firm’s Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) Vertical, which combines the firm’s technology offerings, including National Broadband Development, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Next Generation 9-1-1, and Light Detection and Ranging. The CTS team is comprised of nearly 200 technology experts focusing on technology differentiation and innovation to support Michael Baker’s growth initiatives, identifying and incubating technologies and maximizing opportunities with consulting and technology-based solutions.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (June 27, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of new leadership roles in the firm’s Southern Region. Ruben Guerrero, P.E., has been promoted to Office Manager for Michael Baker’s San Antonio, Texas, office, and Michael Weeks has been named Office Manager for the firm’s Austin/Round Rock, Texas, office. In their new roles, Mr. Guerrero and Mr. Weeks will lead their respective office’s growth and client engagement efforts while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm’s Southern Region

“Both Ruben and Michael bring decades of experience to their new roles,” said Tommy Montgomery, P.E., Senior Vice President and Southern Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “They are seasoned leaders with extensive background in managing both people and complex infrastructure projects. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our San Antonio and Austin/Round Rock offices under Ruben and Michael’s leadership.”

Mr. Guerrero joined Michael Baker in 2021 with more than 30 years of experience in transportation design engineering, project delivery, construction and operations and maintenance throughout California and Texas. Most recently, Mr. Guerrero served as Department Manager – Transportation in Michael Baker’s San Antonio office, where he worked with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the Texas State Highway 358 Reconstruction in Nueces County, Texas, which entails the design and construction of braided ramps at the US 286 interchange.

Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Guerrero was a Senior Construction Manager at Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC). Earlier in his career, he served as the Assistant City Engineer for the City of San Antonio Capital Program. He was also a Federal Programs Engineer for TxDOT and a Senior Transportation Engineer for the California Department of Transportation. He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Mr. Guerrero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Weeks brings nearly 25 years of industry experience to his new position, including the last seven with Michael Baker. He has a proven track record of assessing and managing aquatic resources in both freshwater and marine ecosystems and leading numerous projects related to environmental compliance, transportation planning, coastal planning and management of coastal restoration. Most recently, Mr. Weeks served as Department Manager – Environmental in the firm’s Austin/Round Rock, where he managed roadway, rail, flood control and reservoir projects, and led the environmental team.

Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2015, Mr. Weeks was a Coastal Project Manager for the Texas General Land Office. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Scientist at Atkins North America and a Coastal Conservation Biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Mr. Weeks is a member of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and Central Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (CTAEP). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology from the University of Texas.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (June 20, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected as part of the design-build team delivering a new F-35B aircraft maintenance hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. The firm is serving as a subconsultant to Walsh Federal LLC and the project marks the team’s second F-35 maintenance hangar project at the installation. This project includes the design and construction of a two-story low-rise two squadron module Type 1 maintenance hangar for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, including a high bay space, crew and equipment space and administrative space. Michael Baker will provide design services through April 2023 and construction administration support through 2025.

“Michael Baker has a legacy of service to the U.S. federal government dating back to 1940 and our work on this project, in conjunction with our partners at Walsh Federal LLC, represents our latest effort in supporting the U.S. military’s stateside and global missions,” said John Alberghini, P.E., National Market Lead – Navy at Michael Baker International. “With the addition of this aircraft maintenance hangar to the installation, MCAS Cherry Point continues their progress in transitioning to the 5th generation capability F-35B Lightning II aircraft and securing U.S. air supremacy moving into the coming decades.”

The hangar’s special design and construction features will include aircraft maintenance workstations, hangar workstation kiosks, alarm systems, communication connections at aircraft parking locations, seismic construction, hazardous material storage areas, explosive material storage areas, sound attenuation and vaults. The project also will also include taxiway remarking and the renovation of existing aircraft parking aprons to provide electrical grounding, workstation kiosks and sunshades. Other primary facilities will include an aircraft parking apron and cybersecurity features, and the project will also include a parking structure for approximately 1,700 vehicles.

Michael Baker’s services for this design-build project include design management and execution of interior design, structural, mechanical/plumbing, and electrical engineering; telecommunication and security system design; fire protection engineering and life safety analysis; sustainability; cybersecurity and anti-terrorism/force protection compliance; as well as site/civil and landscape architecture. The project complies with UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements with third-party certification for GBCI Guiding Principles Assessment.

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PITTSBURGH (June 9, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of new leadership roles within the firm’s Western Region. John Tanner, P.E., has been named Vice President and Director of Land Development. In this role, he will support the continued expansion and growth of Michael Baker’s Land Development practice in the Western Region. Additionally, Peter Minegar, AICP, has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive for Michael Baker’s Temecula, California, office. He will lead the Temecula team’s growth and client engagement efforts while collaborating closely with colleagues across the Inland Empire and Western Region.

“During their time at Michael Baker, John and Peter have exemplified what it means to be a trusted partner to clients and colleagues alike,” said Malcolm Dougherty – Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “I look forward to their continued success as they work to strengthen our company and revitalize our nation’s infrastructure.”

Mr. Tanner brings 28 years of experience, including 24 years with Michael Baker, to his new role as Director of Land Development. He previously served as Vice President and Office Executive for Michael Baker’s Temecula, California, office, and since joining the firm in 1998, he served in roles of increasing responsibility including Land Development and Civil Engineering Department Manager and Office Manager – Temecula. Mr. Tanner began his engineering career in 1994 as an Assistant Traffic Engineer for the City of Campbell, California. He serves on the Board of Directors for both the Riverside and Baldy View Chapters of the Building Industry Association. Mr. Tanner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University.

Mr. Minegar joined Michael Baker in 2014 and most recently served as Department Manager – Planning, a role in which he was responsible for leading the Planning and Environmental team in the firm’s Temecula, Ontario and Palm Desert, California, offices. He also held additional roles including Project Manager – Planning, Assistant Project Manager – Planning and Environmental Associate. Mr. Minegar is a member of the American Planning Association and Association of Environmental Professionals. He holds of Master of Science degree in Environmental Management and Policy from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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PITTSBURGH (June 2, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected to provide cost consulting services for the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The Master Service Agreement Contract is a multi-year contract for future services, including cost engineering, cost estimating, value engineering and project management services across all phases of the project lifecycle, beginning in Spring 2022 through Spring 2027.

“Michael Baker has more than 30 years of experience developing independent cost and schedule estimates for all stages of project lifecycles, as well as extensive laboratory cost management support,” said Kevin J. Owens, Vice President at Michael Baker International. “Our firm’s proven cost management services will support every phase of the project lifecycle, as well as budget development for long-term Capital Planning projects and a variety of other cost management services that assist APL in its important mission.”

With an expert team that brings a history of successfully completing similar projects for science and technology facilities, including laboratories, Michael Baker will address project challenges and areas of significant interest using innovation and industry best practices while maintaining APL’s budget and schedule. The firm will provide the technical expertise in all aspects of cost management services during the design and construction project lifecycle, including:

Cost Estimating
Market Surveying
Project Scheduling
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Cashflow Forecasting
Construction and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA)
Project Scheduling/Analysis
Value Engineering (VE) Studies
Bid Evaluation and Analysis
Construction Administration support
Earned Value Management
Request for Information (RFI)/Change Order Analysis and Management

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (May 18, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that the firm has been selected to support the U.S. Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) rebuild of the National Broadband Map. Specifically, Michael Baker will support the FCC Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (BSLF) project as a subconsultant to CostQuest Associates (CQA). Under Michael Baker’s Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) vertical, the firm will partner with CQA to support, extend and enhance the BSLF as part of the Broadband DATA Act of 2020.

“Throughout the country, there is the need for more universal broadband access,” said Jeremy Jurick, GISP, National Broadband Services Director at Michael Baker International. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides billions of dollars for broadband planning and deployment. Michael Baker is committed to Making a Difference in the communities that we serve and the BSLF project is an important step in identifying the geographic needs related to offering increased broadband access to close the digital divide. We are thrilled to be part of such a historic broadband investment that will be unmatched in this generation.”

The BSLF project is a national initiative involving all 50 U.S. States, U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia. The project’s goal is to map all broadband serviceable locations nationwide and will be used to match broadband provider submissions of service availability, and associated technology attributes, to build more granular broadband location maps. The project will assist with the collection of more accurate data and unify geocoding across the broadband industry.

Michael Baker’s scope of work to support CQA on the BSLF includes:

Pre-release quality assurance testing
Application Programming Interface (API) development, hosting, support and maintenance
Help Desk support
Ad-hoc support

“Michael Baker has substantial experience in broadband program management, mapping, and planning at the federal, state, regional and county levels,” said David Price, GISP, Broadband Program Manager at Michael Baker International. “We look forward to supporting CQA and the FCC with this important mapping initiative that sets the stage for the distribution of billions of dollars of IIJA broadband funding.”

Michael Baker has extensive experience in supporting governmental organizations in planning for and helping manage the rollout of broadband services and programs for its clients’ unserved and underserved constituencies. The firm delivers broadband projects across the country by identifying unserved locations, developing the framework for affordability programs, engaging stakeholders to identify users, uses and usage, implementing connected smart city technology and coordinating broadband implementation on surface transportation improvement projects.

Michael Baker’s nationwide broadband planning and implementation work is completed under the firm’s newly announced Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) Vertical, which combines the firm’s technology offerings, including Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) and GIS; DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker; Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Pavement Technologies; and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The CTS team is comprised of nearly 200 technology experts focusing on technology differentiation and innovation to support Michael Baker’s growth initiatives, identifying and incubating technologies and maximizing opportunities with consulting and technology-based solutions.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Disclaimer: This disclaimer is required by CostQuest’s Contract No. 273FCC22C0001. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has not reviewed or approved any statement in this document for accuracy or validity. The FCC and its employees do not endorse goods or services provided by the Contractor or any other contractor.

Contact: Julia Covelli

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PITTSBURGH (May 10, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a series of new hires and promotions within its Federal Programs and Services Vertical. These staff updates support the company’s goal of maximizing its portfolio and capabilities in Federal markets. Benjamin Matthews, P.E., has joined Michael Baker as National Market Lead – Federal Civilian Programs and promotions from within the firm include Angela Nocera, P.E., to National Market Lead – Army, Jade Rung, P.E., PMP, to National Market Lead – Federal Agencies and Kevin Owens to National Market Lead – Federal Agencies.

“As we Reimagine Michael Baker, we are focused on growing our Federal portfolio and making a greater impact on complex projects that require innovative solutions where we can bring together our planning, design, construction management and program management talents to satisfy the client’s needs,” said James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E. President, Federal Programs and Services, at Michael Baker International. “With this new hire and three well-deserved promotions, we are continuing a legacy of service to U.S. Federal agencies dating back to 1940 and expertly supporting our Federal clients to meet their stateside and global missions.”

As National Market Lead – Federal Civilian Programs, Mr. Matthews will manage client relationships for more than 30 Federal Civilian agencies and partner across the organization to develop both tactical plans and strategic positioning for key Federal Civilian opportunities. He will collaborate closely with Operations teams to ensure client satisfaction around key cost, schedule and quality measures and build teaming arrangements to address each client’s unique challenges. Mr. Matthews is a Fellow and National Board of Direction member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). He holds a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy.
In her new role as National Market Lead – Army, Ms. Nocera will focus on managing the firm’s projects with the U.S. Army, including strategy, business development and client relationships, to ensure successful capture, project execution and growth of the Army program. She brings 16 years of experience providing environmental and civil engineering consulting services to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies to her new role. She joined Michael Baker in 2017 and has helped grow the firm’s Federal portfolio through capture and execution of Design-Build projects and AE Services task orders with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast and U.S. Air Force (USAF). She holds a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Alabama.
Mr. Rung, National Market Lead – Federal Agencies, joined Michael Baker in 2021 and brings more than 27 years of experience in the delivery of commercial building and heavy civil infrastructure projects. With experience in capital acquisition, planning, design, construction and program management, his new role will leverage his previous business development experience to help identify and capture Federal Civilian (non-DoD) opportunities, including those with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering – Structural from Louisiana State University.
In Mr. Owens’ new role as National Market Lead – Federal Agencies, he will work with Regional and Office leadership to capture and pursue opportunities with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of State and Cost Engineering. He joined Michael Baker in 2016 and has nearly 20 years of experience providing program/project management to U.S. DoD and DOE. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army serving as a Nuclear Operations Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Mr. Owens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Economics from Auburn University.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 19, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., has been named Senior Vice President and Regional Director for the firm’s newly formed Western Region. As the firm Reimagines Michael Baker to better position the company for accelerated growth and to broaden its capabilities, services and solutions over the next five years to execute its vision of evolving to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm, it is uniting its former West and Mountain Regions to form the Western Region. As Western Regional Director, Mr. Dougherty will lead more than 800 employees and be responsible for overseeing all engineering, business and financial operations for 21 offices across eight states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Washington. He continues to report to Kent Zinn, President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International and is based out of Michael Baker’s Santa Ana, California, office.

“Throughout his 30-year engineering career, Malcolm’s experience, leadership, recognition of client needs, technical knowledge and dedication to mentoring the next generation of engineers have set him apart. He is an established industry thought leader and has built a legacy based not only on identifying the best technical engineering solutions to solve the complex challenges of his clients, but also on improving the lives of those in the communities he serves,” said Kent Zinn, President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International. “Since joining Michael Baker more than four years ago, Malcolm has expertly led teams both throughout our firm’s footprint in the Western United States and across the country. As he assumes the new role of Western Regional Director, I am confident that he will continue to expertly deliver outstanding service for our clients.”

The firm’s strategic decision to form the Western Region provides much greater opportunity for collaboration and growth across its core practices, Federal Services and the Design-Build sectors. The new Western Region will allow Michael Baker to further leverage four of its Federal Centers of Excellence (Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and San Diego), as well as the region’s significant Design-Build delivery expertise. This includes award-winning work on I-15 in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as the firm’s role as lead designer for the I-10 Corridor Express Lanes Design-Build project in San Bernardino County, California, among others.

Mr. Dougherty joined Michael Baker in 2018 as the National Practice Lead for Transportation. In this role, he drove the strategic direction, growth and performance of the practice and led an integrated team of regional transportation and management professionals in all aspects of transportation. He was promoted to National Practice Executive in 2020, overseeing the strategic direction for the company’s national practices, and in 2021 assumed the position of West Regional Director.

Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Dougherty spent 26 years in progressive leadership roles with Caltrans, culminating in the position of Director. In this role, he was responsible for the maintenance and operations of more than 50,000 lane miles of roadway in the State Highway System and the delivery of an $11.4 billion construction portfolio. He also had overall fiscal responsibility for the Department’s budget of more than $10 billion and 20,000 employees.

Prior to his appointment to Director, Mr. Dougherty served as Chief Deputy Director and Chief Engineer at Caltrans, where he honed his leadership skills by advising the Department Director on all aspects of policy and operations. He represented the department at meetings and hearings and with the executive team on administrative priorities related to the state transportation system.

Mr. Dougherty holds numerous affiliations and certifications, including: member of the Board of Directors for the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America, member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), as well as past positions such as Chair of the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Executive Committee, Chair of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee on Construction, Chair of the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee, AASHTO Board of Directors, President of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) and past member of the California Public Works Board.

Mr. Dougherty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

Email: [email protected]