BATON ROUGE, La. (February 4, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Daniel Thornhill, P.E., has been promoted to Office Manager for the firm’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana, office. In his new role, Mr. Thornhill will focus on creating new business opportunities and providing operational management, staff management and project oversight for the office.
“Daniel joined Michael Baker last year as Department Manager – Transportation, a continuation of his 24-year career of delivering numerous transportation projects in Louisiana and surrounding regions,” said Juan Contreras, P.E., Senior Vice President and Gulf Coast Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “In his new role, he will bring an energetic and balanced approach to client engagement, strategic business development, team leadership and project execution to solidify our position in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region.”
Mr. Thornhill previously served as a Senior Project Engineer with Thompson Engineering and as Project Manager and Project Engineer with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Louisiana and Alabama. Mr. Thornhill’s extensive consulting experience includes roadway design, corridor/traffic operation concept analysis, bridge design, hydraulics design, subsurface drainage design and sidewalk beautification projects. His clients have included the East Baton Rouge Department of Transportation & Development (EBR DTD), Louisiana DOTD, Lafayette Consolidated Government and St. Tammany Parish Department of Public Works, among others.
Mr. Thornhill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices 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, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. 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. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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DENVER (February 1, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Stephen Browning, P.E., has joined the firm as Senior Vice President – Federal Markets. In this role, Mr. Browning will provide leadership to develop, support and execute Michael Baker’s work with U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies and its U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works portfolio, while growing the company’s entire Federal portfolio.
“With decades of experience in program management, engineering and construction, including leadership of some of the world’s largest and most challenging infrastructure programs, Stephen will be instrumental in helping Michael Baker meet the increasingly complex and far-reaching needs of our Federal clients,” said James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director and Federal Executive at Michael Baker International.
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Browning served as the Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Legacy Management Program at Navarro Research and Engineering, where he was responsible for long-term maintenance, asset management, archives and information management for more than 100 sites. He also previously served as Senior Vice President and Client Account Manager for federal, national governments and defense contractors at CH2M Hill (now Jacobs). Earlier in his career, Mr. Browning was Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Weston Solutions, and Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Director of Programs at MWH Global (now Stantec).
Before joining the private sector, Mr. Browning served 23 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 11 years as a member of the Senior Executive Service, with assignments across the U.S., Korea, Germany, Kuwait and Iraq. He also deployed to New York City immediately following the September 11, 2001, attacks to lead the USACE emergency response activities, including Urban Search and Rescue Operations, structural analysis and debris removal and disposal, before assuming the role of Senior Federal On-Scene Lead for Response and Recovery.
Mr. Browning served as Senior Executive Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and earned a Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices 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, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. 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. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (January 27, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Shane Silsby, P.E., has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, West Region Client Management. In this newly created role, Mr. Silsby will work closely with all West Region leaders to implement strategies to accelerate business growth and build new client partnerships throughout the Region.
“With more than 20 years of experience, Shane is a seasoned leader with a reputation for helping transform organizations by spearheading creative initiatives, enhancing client engagement and leading motivated teams across all business sectors,” said Michael J. Conaboy, P.E., West Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “He will be instrumental in furthering our Culture of Excellence in the West Region as we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.”
Most recently, Mr. Silsby served as Chief Operating Officer at AECOM – DCS Americas West Region, where he led multiple business units across 30 offices and refined team resources to enhance performance within business lines. Prior to that, he served as the Director of the Orange County Public Works Department. In that role, he led an operational turnaround by instituting best practices and focusing on high-quality cost-efficient services. He also served several roles with the City of Phoenix, including as Deputy Director/Deputy City Engineer, and was previously the Division Head for the Transportation & Parking Office with the City of Lansing, Michigan.
Mr. Silsby holds a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University, specializing in traffic and transportation engineering. He is a member of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Government Affairs Committee and formerly served on the Big Cities/Big Counties Committee with the and he as a Director on the APWA Arizona Chapter Board. Mr. Silsby was named as the 2017 Top Leader of the Year by the Southern California Chapter of APWA and the 2016 Public Works Leader of the Year by American City & County magazine.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices 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, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. 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. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (January 21, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Mike Sidani, P.E., PMP, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Project Delivery Officer. In this newly created role, Mr. Sidani will oversee Michael Baker’s overall project delivery process and prioritize the firm’s corporate and project risk management programs, particularly around large-scale, complex Design-Build pursuits and execution. Mr. Sidani’s expanded responsibilities align with the company’s continued growth in pursuing, winning and executing increasingly large and multifaceted projects that require the highest quality and consistency in the delivery of services to clients. He will integrate the three major elements of Quality Management, Project Oversight and Risk Management under one coordinated entity.
“Michael Baker has a long history of delivering innovation, creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement. With this newly created position in our Executive Leadership Team, we are further solidifying our commitment to client satisfaction. For nearly 28 years at Michael Baker, Mike has been instrumental in developing a consistent approach for project delivery excellence throughout Michael Baker in both Quality and Project Oversight programs,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Baker International. “I am confident the expertise he brings to his new leadership role will help us accelerate growth and deliver project excellence for our clients throughout the organization.”
Throughout his career at Michael Baker, Mr. Sidani has been responsible for managing and executing large-scale projects, managing office operations, and pursuing and winning new work. Prior to joining Michael Baker, he served as Project Manager on a number of large transportation infrastructure projects at other major global firms.
Mr. Sidani holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices 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, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. 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. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (January 20, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that John Tedder has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Mr. Tedder will serve as an important advisor responsible for guiding Michael Baker’s legal, contracting, insurance and compliance activities.
“John joined Michael Baker two years ago as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, and quickly demonstrated his expertise developed during nearly 25 years working on project development, procurement and complex design and construction disputes,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Baker International. “As we continue to focus on strengthening our Culture of Excellence, I look forward to working closely with John as a member of our Executive Leadership Team.”
Mr. Tedder’s experience includes work surrounding power plant capital projects, commercial development, highway/bridge construction and energy and natural resources. Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Tedder served as Partner at Reed Smith LLP, Duane Morris LLP and Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Construction Law and Construction Litigation.
Mr. Tedder earned his Juris Doctorate from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices 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, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. 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. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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MOBILE, Ala. (January 8, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Angela Nocera, P.E., has been promoted to Associate Vice President and Regional Practice Lead – Federal for the firm’s Southeast Region. Ms. Nocera will focus on deepening partnerships within Michael Baker’s Federal practice to provide even greater support to its military and federal clients.
“Angela brings nearly 15 years of experience providing environmental and civil engineering consulting services to federal, state and municipal agencies,” said Tommy Montgomery, P.E., Southeast Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “She will continue to serve as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike in her expanded leadership role, aiding in the ongoing growth of our Federal work in the Southeast Region.”
As an environmental engineer, Ms. Nocera has developed planning documents, conducted site investigations/sampling, provided construction oversight, and managed Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) projects under the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) and Installation Restoration Program (IRP) for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). She has also conducted designs, evaluations and construction sequencing for infrastructure, including USACE levees and pump stations, state and county roads and municipal airfields. Additionally, Ms. Nocera has managed individual projects, as well as multimillion-dollar programs under U.S. Army indefinite delivery contracts.
Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2017, Ms. Nocera spent three years as a Senior Project Manager at PIKA International, Inc. and began her career as a civil engineer with ARCADIS/Malcolm Pirnie. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Ms. Nocera is also a member and fellow of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) as well as a Director of the Girls Exploring Math & Science (GEMS) Program, which provides STEM workshops to hundreds of middle school girls and their parents to increase awareness of STEM career paths available within their communities.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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CARY, N.C. (December 21, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Tim Little, P.E., has joined the firm as Regional Practice Lead – Transportation for its Mid-Atlantic Region. Mr. Little will be critical in advancing Michael Baker’s position as an industry leader as he focuses on extensive client outreach and developing and securing business opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
“Michael Baker is renowned for addressing our clients’ toughest transportation challenges with innovative solutions,” said James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director and Federal Executive. “We welcome Tim to the Michael Baker team and look forward to his immense contributions as he collaborates with clients and colleagues across the Mid-Atlantic to deliver quality transportation projects.”
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Little spent more than 30 years as an engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), where he leveraged his diverse experience and knowledge in all aspects of transportation operations, project development processes and entire transportation networks. He most recently served as Chief Engineer for NCDOT, where he oversaw the design, construction and maintenance of 80,000 miles of roadway in the state’s 14 Divisions.
Mr. Little holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a registered professional engineer in North Carolina and has been a voting member of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) Council of Highway and Streets for the past three years, as well as a member of the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO).
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that William Hoose has been named Office Manager of the firm’s Long Beach, California, location. Mr. Hoose brings more than 17 years of environmental planning experience to his new leadership role, where he will be key to Michael Baker’s continued growth and success in Southern California, as well as the expansion of its Planning practice. He assumes the role from Al Warot, who is retiring after nearly 50 years in the industry, including the past seven years with Michael Baker.
“Will has generated successful results throughout his career and Michael Baker is fortunate to have someone of his caliber leading our Long Beach team,” said Michael J. Conaboy, P.E., Regional Director for Michael Baker International’s West Region. “Will has an entrepreneurial spirit and a stellar reputation in the Environmental Planning field.”
Mr. Hoose joins Michael Baker after most recently serving as AECOM’s Associate Vice President of Operations and Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) Department Manager for the Los Angeles Metro Plus Region, which consists of approximately 100 employees in seven offices delivering services including environmental planning (CEQA/NEPA), natural resources, cultural resources, noise and vibration, air quality and GHG, GIS and landscape architecture. Earlier in his career, he served as Program Manager, California Planning & Environmental Services, at Golder Associates, and in various senior Project Manager and Planning positions for PBS&J/Atkins, URS Corporation and A.A. Webb Associates., as well as operated his own planning and consulting firm for several years. Mr. Hoose has also worked closely with the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Mr. Hoose holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental/Urban Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is an American Planning Association (APA) certified planner and has served as a former APA California Chapter Executive Committee and Board Member.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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NEW YORK (December 4, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Linell Homentosky has been promoted to Northeast Regional Practice Lead – Aviation. In this leadership role within Michael Baker’s Aviation practice, Ms. Homentosky will focus on sustaining and expanding the firm’s aviation services in the Northeast Region.
“Linell is a skilled aviation project manager who has been a key contributor to projects for commercial and general aviation airports throughout the country,” said Magdy M. Hagag, P.E., Northeast Regional Director. “I am confident that she will leverage her expertise to deepen our partnerships within the aviation industry and provide greater support to our clients, especially in the Northeast.”
Ms. Homentosky brings more than 15 years of experience, including three years with Michael Baker, to her leadership role. Her experience includes managing on-call engineering, planning and PM/CM teams and tasks on an array of projects. Ms. Homentosky’s work in both the public and private sector is integral to her success executing projects at Michael Baker client airports, including the Philadelphia International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, among many others.
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Ms. Homentosky spent eight years at AECOM as a Senior Airport Planner and Aviation Project Manager. Additionally, she worked for the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation, specializing in management of airport-owned facilities at Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Ms. Homentosky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is a private pilot, Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Executive Board Vice President of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Philadelphia Chapter, and an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE) Met Air Transport Group. Ms. Homentosky was recognized in 2016 as an Airport Business Top 40 Under 40 recipient.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (November 19, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Tetra Tech, have been awarded a single-source, five-year IDIQ contract up to $50M by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP). The Alliance for Resilience and Mitigation’s (ARM) HMTAP support will include engineering and non- architecture projects, specifically to aid enhanced capacity in meeting pre-disaster, during disaster and post-disaster mitigation and environmental responsibilities with respect to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Program. Program areas include grant application support, including benefit-cost analysis, environmental and historic preservation support, post-event assessments, policy and regulatory analysis, publications, national floodplain insurance program support and community outreach.
“Michael Baker International has a long-standing relationship with FEMA and the result of this collaboration has resulted in stronger, more resilient communities for nearly half a century,” said Dale Gray, Office Executive, Alexandria – Emergency Management Office at Michael Baker International. “Together with our strong and experienced JV partner, Tetra Tech, we will continue to support FEMA’s goals of building a culture of preparedness and making sure the nation is equipped and prepared to respond to disasters.”
ARM will support Regions 5, 6 and 7, consisting of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. In addition, ARM will aid FEMA Headquarters, specifically the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration’s (FIMA) Office of Flood Insurance Advocate (OFIA) and the Insurance and Mitigation Readiness Division (IMRD)
The contract commenced in Fall 2020 and extends through 2025.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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Contact: Julia Covelli
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