PITTSBURGH (November 16, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Mike Brescia, P.E., has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mr. Brescia will be responsible for Michael Baker’s overall Operations, serving as an advocate for the firm’s engineers, planners, architects and other specialists, leading client engagement, partnering with the company’s thought leaders to drive growth and advancing its standard of excellence in every aspect of Operations. Mr. Brescia has been leading the firm’s Northeast Region since 2011. With 35 years of industry experience, his expansive leadership experience within the company and in running large, complex projects gives him unique insights to lead Operations and the continuous improvement of the firm’s programs and processes.
“Mike is widely known for his sincere care for our company, our employees and our clients, and for his relentless, competitive spirit for winning work and delivering quality projects,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Baker International. “I am confident that he will help fuel growth and enhance our employee experience and look forward to the positive impact he will have companywide in his new position.”
“Our future is very exciting, and I am honored to accept this important role for our company and drive our growth by supporting our People, Projects and Clients,” said Mr. Brescia. “I am fully committed to Michael Baker’s philosophy that we are stronger together, and look forward to working alongside Brian, our entire leadership team and our talented employees as we deliver quality projects for our clients and communities.”
The firm also announced a series of key promotions across the organization. Magdy Hagag, P.E., Senior Vice President and Office Executive, has been promoted to Regional Director for the Northeast; James E. Koch, Ph.D, P.E., Senior Vice President and Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic, will take on an expanded role leading the firm’s Federal team; and Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., Senior Vice President and National Practice Executive, will also take on an expanded role and overseeing all National Practices.
- Magdy Hagag, P.E., brings 35 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Michael Baker, to his new role as Northeast Regional Director. He has led the firm’s New Jersey Operations and has been instrumental in the growth of the Northeast Region, leading innovative portfolio diversification strategies, deepening client relationships and providing critical project management and oversight. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Office Executive for the Hamilton and Newark, New Jersey offices as well as Director of Project and Quality Management for the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. Mr. Hagag was an inaugural recipient of the company’s Chairman’s Award, the company’s highest honor, recognizing employees for their performance and service. Mr. Hagag holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a Certificate in Project Management from Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana and Connecticut. He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC); the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
- Jim Koch, Ph.D., P.E., is taking on an expanded role leading Michael Baker’s Federal team, in addition to his current responsibilities as Senior Vice President and Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic. As Federal Executive, Dr. Koch will work to accelerate growth in Federal markets while bringing better alignment and closer collaboration among the firm’s Federal team and its overall Operations. He has more than 40 years of military and engineering firm experience, including a rich background in federal and international programs. Dr. Koch spent the first half of his career with the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Washington and Lee University, a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and the Degree of Engineer in Construction Engineering and Management from Stanford University. Dr. Koch also earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri – Rolla.
- Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., has more than 28 years of industry experience and will now oversee Michael Baker’s National Practices. Mr. Dougherty joined Michael Baker in 2018 as the National Practice Leader for Transportation, where 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, including: Highways (State Departments of Transportation), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Smart Transportation. Previously, he served as the Director of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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 (October 28, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Amy Davis has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Davis, who joined Michael Baker in 2018, will now oversee all financial operations of the company.
“Amy brings to this position 23 years of experience working within high-performing finance organizations,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Baker International. “She has a proven record of leading high-functioning finance and treasury organizations by emphasizing best in class financial policies and procedures, technology deployment and enhanced shared service centers. I look forward to working with Amy as a part of our Executive Leadership Team.”
Most recently, Ms. Davis served as Michael Baker’s Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and Treasurer. In this role, she oversaw the firm’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax and treasury, and worked closely with leadership in Operations and Corporate Departments on all matters related to the firm’s accounting operations and financial performance. Before joining Michael Baker, Ms. Davis served as Vice President, Global Corporate Controller and Treasurer for GNC, where she led a worldwide finance operation of more than 120 team members. In this role, she managed corporate accounting and external reporting, lease administration, financial shared services, and fleet and risk management, which maintained all corporate insurance programs. As Treasurer, she was responsible for capital allocation and balance sheet optimization. Ms. Davis also previously served in several executive-level finance roles, including Vice President of Corporate Finance for Eldorado Resorts, Inc. and Global Corporate Controller for DynaVox Inc. She also spent six years at Ernst & Young LLP as an Audit Manager.
Ms. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Pennsylvania.
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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HAMILTON, N.J. (October 27, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Gil Bosque, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive for the firm’s Hamilton, New Jersey location. Mr. Bosque brings more than 20 years of transportation engineering experience to his new role, in which he will be key to Michael Baker’s continued growth and success in the Northeast Region and will enable the firm to continue successful expansions into new markets and business lines.
“Gil joined our firm as a Project Manager nearly 15 years ago and ascended to Department Manager before his most recent position as Director of Engineering,” said Magdy Hagag, Northeast Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “His leadership and expertise will be vital as we further develop client relationships, deepen partnerships with consultants and industry leaders, win new work and deliver large-scale, complex projects that leverage the full capabilities of our firm.”
Most recently, Mr. Bosque oversaw the Traffic, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Structures/Geotech and Aviation departments within Michael Baker’s New Jersey operations, while also providing guidance to the Civil/Highway and Construction Management and Construction Inspection (CMCI) teams. His expertise also includes highway and airfield design, construction cost estimating and project management. Mr. Bosque has managed transportation projects of all sizes for clients, including the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority and the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Earlier in his career, he was a Project Engineer with Berger Lehman Associates, P.C., leading the highway design of several large infrastructure projects in New York City.
Mr. Bosque holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is active in ACEC-NJ, serving as Vice Chairman for the South Jersey Transportation Authority Committee and as part of the Steering Committee for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. He is also a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, New Jersey.
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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HOUSTON (September 28, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Mohamed A. Bagha, P.E., PMP, CFM, has been promoted to Regional Practice Lead – Water. In his new role, Mr. Bagha will build upon his 15 years with Michael Baker and facilitate the ongoing growth of the firm’s Water practice in the Gulf Coast Region through extensive client outreach and close collaboration with staff across the company.
“Mohamed possesses a broad understanding of the Water marketplace, which helps him focus on key pursuits and teaming opportunities,“ said Juan Contreras, Gulf Coast Regional Director. “He serves as a mentor for his team, offers technical guidance across the Water practice and actively supports the Gulf Coast Region in pursuit and execution of projects.”
Mr. Bagha is a skilled project manager with more than two decades of experience in water resources engineering, including advanced 1-D, 2-D and unsteady model development for hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management and watershed planning. His contributions to developing teaming strategy and positioning were instrumental in winning proposals in three separate regions for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and his leadership helped Michael Baker receive its first task order under a new contract with the San Antonio River Authority. Mr. Bagha manages a diverse array of water resources projects for federal, state and municipal clients, and has been vital to FEMA’s flood risk mapping initiatives at the national and regional levels.
Mr. Bagha holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, India, a Master of Engineering degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2019, he was a finalist for Michael Baker’s highest honor, the Chairman’s Award.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, now 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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CHICAGO (September 23, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Steve Gravlin, P.E., P.S., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive in Detroit, Michigan, and Sue Barker, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive in Madison, Wisconsin, as the firm looks to expand client relationships and drive growth in the Great Lakes Region.
“I am confident the expertise Steve and Sue bring to their leadership roles will help us accelerate growth and deliver project excellence for our clients throughout the region,” said Kent Zinn, Regional Director of Michael Baker’s Great Lakes Region. “They will remain trusted advisors to clients and colleagues alike in their expanded roles, as we continue to demonstrate how We Make a Difference for the communities we serve.”
- Steve Gravlin, P.E., P.S., is a seasoned transportation infrastructure professional with more than 30 years of experience providing superior client service, project/program management, staff development, strategic planning and innovative contracting. For the past three years, Mr. Gravlin has managed Michael Baker’s first Michigan office, where he successfully partnered with team members from across the Region to grow the office’s service offerings and drive business in the Detroit Metro area and across the state. Prior to joining Michael Baker, he supervised teams working on transportation projects with design budgets of $10 million and construction budgets between $400 million to $1.3 billion per year. His expertise includes both Design-Build and P3 contracting, and ranges from bridge design and complete streets/urban arterial design to green infrastructure, hydraulics and climate change mitigation. Mr. Gravlin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan.
- Sue Barker, P.E., has more than 30 years of industry experience in large-scale transportation projects, with an emphasis on transportation planning, rural and urban roadway design, construction management and public involvement. Ms. Barker has a comprehensive understanding of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) facilities development process and has successfully managed roadway design projects on local roadway systems, as well as State and U.S. highways. Most recently, she served as Office Manager of Michael Baker’s Madison office, where she successful directed and led the office in support of several high-profile WisDOT projects throughout the state. She also previously served as a Project Manager in the firm’s Madison office where she provided engineering design and oversight for projects ranging in type, size and complexity. Ms. Barker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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 (September 15, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Carlo Morgano has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer. In this key leadership role, he will create and direct the firm’s technology and data strategy on a global basis, as well manage the day-to-day operations of governance, innovation, security, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, applications, data and user support functions within Michael Baker. Mr. Morgano will be based out of the firm’s Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Carlo joins Michael Baker with more than 25 years of experience leading the strategic planning, management and stewardship of Information Technology resources,” said Dan Kieny, Chief Technology Officer at Michael Baker International. “As our new Chief Information Officer, he will help drive our digital transformation and business growth, while leading, coordinating and maximizing the efficiency of our industry leading technologies to better serve our clients and communities.”
Most recently, Mr. Morgano served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology at American Textile Company, where he led the IT and Business Transformation teams spanning strategy and planning, process improvement and enterprise infrastructure. He previously spent eight years as Chief Information Officer for EQT Corporation, where he helped develop a technology model that was positioned to achieve long-term, sustainable growth and continued innovation. He also currently serves as a Senior Technology Advisor for CIO Ventures LLC, advising multiple technology start-ups and incubators in various industries, including energy, legal, cybersecurity, social media and real estate.
Mr. Morgano earned a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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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SANTA ANA, Calif. (September 14, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today a trio of promotions in the firm’s West Region. Darren Riegler, P.E., Area Executive, has extended his impact in the West Region, now overseeing offices in Santa Ana, Long Beach, Camarillo and Los Angeles. Tanya Bilezikjian, P.E., Office Executive, will add oversight of the firm’s Temecula and Palm Desert offices to her existing management of the Ontario office and focus on protecting and growing the firm’s businesses. Bob Schlesinger, P.E., was named Regional Practice Lead – Federal and will lead efforts to grow Michael Baker’s Federal practice in the West Region.
“Darren, Tanya and Bob are seasoned leaders who are critical to helping Michael Baker deliver project excellence to our clients,” said Mike Conaboy, West Regional Director. “They will continue to serve as trusted advisors to clients and colleagues alike in their expanded roles, aiding in the ongoing growth of our West Region.”
- Darren Riegler, P.E., has made significant contributions to Michael Baker over the last 17 years, including overseeing the operation of the firm’s Ontario, Temecula, Palm Desert, San Diego, Carlsbad, Phoenix and Las Vegas offices. Before joining the West Region team, he was Office Executive in the firm’s Hamilton, New Jersey, office. Throughout his career as an operations leader and a Senior Project Manager, he has delivered numerous complex multi-disciplinary transportation infrastructure projects in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Riegler earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Baruch College in New York, New York, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Tanya Bilezikjian, P.E., has extensive experience providing leadership and managing growth in Michael Baker’s Ontario office. Earlier in her career with the firm, Ms. Bilezikjian was a Department Manager – Water, where she successfully managed large programs, planned and executed multimillion-dollar contracts and task orders, and identified solutions and improvements to both site-specific and program-level challenges. She earned a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, California.
- Bob Schlesinger, P.E., will leverage his nearly 30-year career in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps in his new role of Regional Practice Lead – Federal. He has been with Michael Baker for 11 years, most recently serving as Area Executive overseeing offices in Santa Ana, Long Beach, Camarillo and Los Angeles, and managing operations and the growth of the firm’s business. Previously, Mr. Schlesinger was Commanding Officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, where he supervised environmental compliance and restoration, facilities management, utilities management and real estate for more than 1,000 Navy buildings and structures. He earned a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (now part of the National Defense University) in Washington DC, a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering/Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
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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DENVER (August 31, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Derek Vogelsang has joined the firm as Vice President of Engineering Technology. In this role, he will lead companywide efforts to create, innovate and distribute technologies that will enable the firm to deliver new work with greater value to its clients. He will be based out of the firm’s Denver Office.
“Derek joins Michael Baker with more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering technology-enabled business transformation projects across the U.S., Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand,” said Dan Kieny, Chief Technology Officer at Michael Baker International. “In this new role, he will establish common processes and efficiencies for how our technologies – such as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – are used to acquire, manage and analyze data, creating more value for our clients and the communities we serve.”
Most recently, Mr. Vogelsang served as Director of DMV Advisory Services, where he provided operational improvement services to clients in the water and wastewater, mining and natural resources sectors. As Vice President of Strategic Services for Westin Technology Solutions, he served as Program Director for a large Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system upgrade that controlled, monitored and analyzed a water client’s industrial processes. Additionally, he served as Regional Leader – Business Transformation for MWH Global (now Stantec) for 10 years, managing the business transformation consulting practice in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Vogelsang earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and Management from the University of Adelaide in Australia and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of South Australia.
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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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 21, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, as part of the Pond|Michael Baker International JV for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), has received an ENR Southeast Regional Best Projects 2020 Merit Award for the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC) at LaVilla project. The project was honored in the Airport/Transit Category and was selected from a total pool of 114 applicants by an independent jury of industry leaders in design and construction and from ENR’s regional editions using five criteria, including safety, innovation and teamwork. The awards honor the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The project will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Orlando, Fla., on November 5, 2020.
“Connections are at the heart of this iconic project,“ said Brian Russell, Vice President and Office Executive – Jacksonville at Michael Baker International. “The JRTC represents innovation and possibility not just for Jacksonville, but for the transit industry and TOD. It was JTA’s vision and direction for the project that allowed the design team to be creative and think about the community surrounding this iconic structure. Through these designs, we unified the city’s various modes of transportation into one artistic, sustainable and iconic structure, creating a prototype for future projects. Without JTA’s leadership, this project would not have been as successful. I am proud to have been a part of this project and congratulate my colleagues and JTA on this honor. “
“This transformational facility has enhanced and improved mobility for not only Jacksonville, but the entire Northeast Florida region,” said Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., Chief Executive Officer at JTA. “Thank you to the joint venture team of Pond and Michael Baker International for helping us build this iconic structure and for giving our customers a home they can be proud of for generations to come.”
Completed in May 2020, the Pond|Michael Baker International JV team utilized transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies to improve transportation, reduce traffic and spur economic activity in the region through the JRTC. The team successfully integrated local and regional bus networks, taxis, rental car services, an elevated skyway system and space for future mobility services into one cutting-edge facility. The JRTC features complete-street connections to the nearby LaVilla neighborhood, a grand staircase point of entry and an elevated urban plaza for scenic views of downtown Jacksonville. The JV team provided urban planning, architecture, interior designs structural engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture, right-of-way and utility coordination, geotechnical engineering and construction administration services.
The state-of-the-art facility was designed to be timeless and modern, effective and innovative. Its glass curtainwall, which evokes a sense of acceleration, speaks to JTA’s mission to provide efficient transportation, while the pedestrian connections resonated with the LaVilla neighborhood, ensuring community integration.
The JRTC brings the city’s formerly dispersed transit services under one roof, enabling riders to easily transfer between modes of transportation, increasing the effectiveness of public transportation and enticing new users. It provides the area’s first facility to connect regional transportation services, offering opportunities for growth to the Authority and region. The resulting efficiencies improve connectivity across Northeast Florida, helping reduce traffic congestion and emissions, creating new revenue streams for businesses and rejuvenating the LaVilla neighborhood as a desirable, walkable destination.
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 (August 5, 2020) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, announced today that Brian Kozy, P.E., has joined the firm as National Practice Lead – Bridge. In this role, Mr. Kozy will facilitate the ongoing growth of the Practice while closely collaborating with colleagues across the country. He will also ensure the superior quality, efficiency and technical excellence of the firm’s bridge projects and assist in managing national staffing and resources. Michael Baker also announced that Frank Russo, P.E., has been named the National Technical Director for the firm’s Bridge Practice. In this new role, Mr. Russo will report to Mr. Kozy and serve as a technical resource to bridge engineers across the company. Mr. Kozy will be based out of the firm’s Baltimore office, while Mr. Russo remains with the Philadelphia office.
“We are thrilled to have Brian at the helm of Michael Baker’s Bridge Practice as we design and build innovative structures that serve as the backbone of our nation’s infrastructure for the millions of people who safely travel across them each day,” said David Boone, Chief Growth Officer at Michael Baker International. “For the past 80 years, Michael Baker has designed, constructed and preserved some of the world’s most iconic bridges and our firm is currently ranked as the #5 Bridge Firm in the country by Engineering News-Record (ENR). I am certain we will remain at the forefront of bridge innovation as we apply the latest advancements in bridge design, construction and inspection to our projects.”
Mr. Kozy is a recognized leader in the engineering profession and brings more than 20 years of technical expertise, thought leadership and management skills to his new role at Michael Baker. Most recently, Mr. Kozy served as Principal Bridge Engineer for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), where he provided national technical leadership and led the FHWA Structural Engineering team to improve bridge and tunnel design, construction and performance nationally. In this role, he developed federal engineering policy and guidance and continues to contribute to the advancement of knowledge as a thought leader for civil infrastructure topics that include steel and concrete bridges, load-rating, security and tunnels. Prior to his 10-year tenure with FHWA, Mr. Kozy served as a Transportation Business Manager for Parsons Brinckerhoff and a Structural Project Manager for HDR Engineering.
Mr. Kozy earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Master of Engineering degree and Bachelor of Science degree, both in Civil Engineering, from The Pennsylvania State University.
Mr. Russo is an industry veteran with 27 years of experience, including 10 with Michael Baker. As National Technical Director – Bridge, he will proactively engage in the firm’s top bridge projects to perform high-level reviews, assume an increased QA/QC role for larger, more complex projects and serve on national technical committees such as Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) and more. Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Russo served as a Senior Bridge Engineer at HNTB Corporation, Bridge Engineer at URS Corporation and Special Projects Engineer at the Iowa DOT Office of Bridge and Structures.
Mr. Russo earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Construction Engineering Technology, as well as a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, from Temple University.
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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