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Michael Baker International, LLC Strengthens and Expands Business with Four New Acquisitions

PITTSBURGH (June 6, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that its parent company, Michael Baker International, LLC, has acquired four innovative companies that will enhance and grow its portfolio of services and expand its client base to new markets: MLU Services, Inc., Digital Data Technologies, Inc., Infinity MEP+S Consultants, and Gavan-Graham Electrical Products.

“The acquisition of these four innovative and industry-leading firms allows us to boldly advance our goal of transforming Michael Baker International into a full-service engineering and consulting firm,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “The companies we are acquiring are strong brands in their respective sectors and will bolster Michael Baker’s focus on expansion in the commercial space and complement key growth segments across the firm.”

Key growth segments include the rapidly evolving Government Technology Sector (GovTech), which focuses on automating government workflows, streamlining communications and backing up data via secure systems; and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS), focusing on the full continuum of services for the creation of vertical infrastructure.

The addition of the four companies will enhance and expand Michael Baker’s services and client portfolio, further differentiating the firm among its competitors:

MLU Services, Inc. (MLU) is a national logistics and disaster response firm that will operate within Michael Baker’s Tidal Basin Group, joining forces to provide integrated technology, resilience and emergency management solutions. The addition of MLU strengthens Michael Baker’s national capabilities and industry-leading position in disaster management and technology solutions for government and private sectors. This offering positions Michael Baker as a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management logistics, technology and consulting firm, to meet the growing need for disaster preparedness and recovery assistance services for federal, state and local clients.

Digital Data Technologies, Inc. (DDTI) is a provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) core software products that ensure accurate routing and geographic information system (GIS) data for 9-1-1 deployments. Along with DATAMARK, Michael Baker’s public safety GIS division known for its data creation, management and maintenance technologies, DDTI will provide a unique, full solution for public safety GIS technology under a new brand: DATAMARK Technologies. DATAMARK Technologies becomes the only provider of a fully integrated solution that empowers organizations to manage, maintain and leverage GIS data to the highest industry standards. No other firm provides industry-leading GIS services with the largest technical services team and unmatched GIS solutions.

Infinity MEP+S Consultants is an MEP, fire protection and technology design firm. The company will augment the strong MEP offerings of Michael Baker’s SRS vertical and Akela team, a full-service MEP and consulting firm. This integrated team will provide a full continuum of MEP, engineering, technology and consulting services to address clients’ most complex structural and building challenges.

Gavan-Graham Electrical Products is a premier original equipment manufacturer to the power distribution market, and manufactures and assembles mission-critical, customized solutions for a broad customer base in a variety of industries. Gavan-Graham will work within Michael Baker’s SRS and Akela team on projects for industrial and commercial end markets, allowing the firm to insource electrical product supply and installation on existing projects. The team will provide critical electrical products to enhance resiliency for vertical infrastructure and support electrification and clean energy initiatives.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning five distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). 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 4,000 employees across more than 85 office 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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Michael Baker International Acquires Gavan-Graham Electrical Products

PITTSBURGH (June 6, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning, and consulting services, acquired Gavan-Graham Electrical Products (“Gavan-Graham”), a premier original equipment manufacturer to the power distribution market. Founded in 1945, Gavan-Graham manufactures and assembles mission-critical, customized power solutions for a broad customer base in a variety of industries.

Gavan-Graham’s suite of capabilities further enhances the service provided by Michael Baker’s Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) vertical. SRS, which includes Akela Engineering and Consulting, a San Diego based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) firm and Infinity MEP+S, a Texas-based MEP firm, delivers a full continuum of MEP, structural engineering, fire protection, design services, telecommunications, cybersecurity and technology solutions.

Through the acquisition of Gavan-Graham, Michael Baker adds the robust support of a specialty manufacturer who is separately partnered as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) with worldwide leaders in sustainability. Michael Baker is committed to purpose-driven design and engineering, and the complementary lines of service and products of Gavan-Graham will transform the customer experience in the MEP, structural, fire protection, and technology space.

“The addition of Gavan-Graham to Michael Baker International exemplifies our commitment to providing our customers with diverse service offerings and expertise to solve their most complex challenges. Gavan-Graham’s products are well known for delivering efficient, customized solutions to a dynamic and rapidly changing market,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “The contributions Gavan-Graham will make as part of Michael Baker reflect our commitment to provide resilient solutions to energy infrastructure customers. We will continue to make strategic investments in our capabilities to deliver innovative products and services that address the mission-critical needs of our customers.”

Gavan-Graham provides custom designed electrical equipment to a wide variety of clients across a range of verticals, catering to unique and innovative applications, within the $90.0 billion electrical switchgear market. Key capabilities include its core custom design, engineering, project management and manufacturing skillsets, as well as the customization and distribution of existing products from its partners. “Our services and customer portfolio, coupled with the design and engineering capabilities that Michael Baker offers, will spark innovation and growth opportunities for our unified organization and allow us to achieve even more for our customers,” said Andrew Sharkey, CEO of Gavan-Graham.

The inclusion of Gavan-Graham into the broad product offering of Michael Baker adds significant expertise and manufacturing capability to the SRS vertical. With this new addition, both Michael Baker and Gavan-Graham are well positioned to continue adding value to their customer base while expanding their geographic reach and further growing the SRS business.

Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits

The addition of Gavan-Graham to Michael Baker delivers benefits for the new organization, its customers and the industry.

Expansive Growth Opportunity. Michael Baker has the global presence and financial support to accelerate the growth and capabilities of Gavan-Graham. Together, Michael Baker and Gavan-Graham will invest in expansion, talent and state-of-art machinery to continue growing commercial business.
Deeper Penetration into Customer Base. With Gavan-Graham’s specialty in critical power design and Michael Baker’s expertise in critical data protection through its collaboration with Owl Cyber Defense – which implements next generation cybersecurity solutions for critical network – and projects involving customer switchgear and Internet of Things (IOT) will ensure critical security components are addressed in projects for customers.
Shared Specialties. Michael Baker is renowned for having many of the best MEP and structural engineers in the world. Leveraging the skillsets of Gavan-Graham to complement Michael Baker’s SRS team, existing products, such as electrohouses, work with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and seismic structures, will see continued innovation and be reimagined to provide the best customer solutions.
Turnkey Solutions. The addition of Gavan-Graham delivers the added manufacturing and critical services necessary to create end-to-end customer support through a full continuum of services. Services include measurements, installation consulting, start-up and commissioning, among others.
End-to-End Execution Control. With operations stationed from concept to manufacturing, together Michael Baker and Gavan-Graham can maintain control of the supply chain to improve client satisfaction.

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

About Gavan-Graham Electrical Products Corporation

For over 75 years, Gavan-Graham has been a premier electrical switchgear and power distribution equipment provider with a penchant for customer service and engineering highly complex solutions. Headquartered in Union, New Jersey, Gavan-Graham offers a suite of custom industrial and commercial products, from panelboards, low and medium-voltage switchgear, to electrohouses. With a core focus on accelerated lead time and deep rooted in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and data industry support, Gavan-Graham has established itself as a reputable shop for any mission-critical project.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Infinity MEP+S Consultants joins Michael Baker International to Strengthen and Enhance the Firm’s MEP, Fire Protection and Structural Offerings

PITTSBURGH (June 6, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a strategic investment in Infinity MEP+S Consultants (“Infinity MEP+S”), a Houston, Texas-based Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), structural, fire protection and technology design firm. The addition of Infinity MEP+S complements Michael Baker’s Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) vertical and Akela Engineering and Consulting team, which deliver MEP, structural engineering, design services, telecommunications, cybersecurity and fire protection offerings for Federal, infrastructure and commercial clients.

Michael Baker, with the integration of Infinity MEP+S, continues to expand its reach to include the energy, life sciences, higher education and distributed energy resource design spaces, driven by a strategic approach focusing on technical expertise, data analytics and client advocacy.

“The highly complementary expertise and service lines that Infinity MEP+S integrates into our SRS vertical and Akela team concentrates our MEP services into a cohesive entity, which diversifies and expands our client base and positions us at the forefront of our industry,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “Infinity MEP+S brings additional talent, creativity and a complementary growth mindset to our already robust MEP and technology offering. This provides us with deeper capabilities and resources to deliver smart and resilient structures for clients, something only a full-service engineering firm like Michael Baker can do.”

This strategic investment expands Michael Baker’s geographic footprint in Texas, Dubai and United Arab Emirates markets while deepening the MEP, structural, fire protection and technology services that demonstrate how the Michael Baker team creates every aspect of the built environment. Infinity MEP+S is well-positioned in sectors including healthcare, commercial science and technology, oil and gas, manufacturing, high rise residential and retail. Infinity MEP+S uses the latest in 3D design systems to integrate MEP into the architecture and structure of buildings and these methods enable the firm to provide a cost-effective and well-coordinated design, ensuring a smoother construction process.

Propelled by the full continuum of design, MEP, structural, fire protection and technology services that address every aspect of the built environment, the unified Michael Baker SRS vertical, Akela team and Infinity MEP+S organization are focused on an aggressive growth strategy, where they are well positioned in the four metropolises in the Texas market, to expand geographically into the southeastern and southwestern United States. “The ambitious plan involves taking the organization’s all-inclusive and integrated service offerings to additional cities throughout the U.S. and Middle East to serve current and prospective clients. Our strategy is to control and coordinate all aspects of the engineering design for projects. We believe this supports a more coordinated, cohesive design and offers a single point of contact for our clients,” said David Sinz PE, President of Infinity MEP+S.

The broad range of services available to clients include the following examples from the Infinity MEP+S portfolio:

MEP, Fire & Safety, Security & Technology, as well as Acoustical design and engineering services for the 17-story, 860,000 SF ultraluxe Oceano residential tower overlooking the Al Marjan Island beachfront in Dubai, UAE. Working closely with both Dewan Architects + Engineers and The Luxe Developers FZ, LLC on this 205-unit, $409 million project, Infinity MEP+S’s designs will impact residential, retail and hospitality tenants within the tower. Going beyond design, Infinity MEP+S is working to ensure successful completion of the project by supporting the Construction Administration (“CA”) phase, which enables rapid response to RFIs, quick shop drawing change reviews and constant coordination with the general contractor, architect and end users.

MEP for the $120-million multi-building Gulf Coast Growth Ventures campus encompassing over 268,000 SF, a joint project by two global leaders in the petrochemical industry – ExxonMobil and SABIC – which serves as an administrative & control facility with 24/7/365 operational capability, complete with reductant cooling systems, UPS, 2MW diesel generator, on-site fire station, robust VAV air handling & conditioning systems, along with shelter-in-place amenities and data center equipment rooms. The Infinity MEP+S team brought its expertise in the design of the campus’ energy-efficient 900 tons of chilling system capable of providing a steady flow of 42°F water, to meet LEED™ Certification standards.

MEP for the $100 million, 479,000 SF multi-family and mixed-use Elmira at Myrtle high-rise development in San Antonio’s historic Pearl District which featured 319 residential units (some serving as boutique-style hotel rooms), 14,000 SF of retail space, a gym & wellness spa, all scoped within a high-efficiency floor plan concept. The Infinity MEP+S team was brought in far earlier than would be standard for this type of project, as the architect and developer were looking to create a space which incorporated innovative technologies, community-centric design, all within an aesthetic worthy of the historical district in which the project was being built (and this type of nuanced experience is something Infinity MEP+S is able to deliver).

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

About Infinity MEP

Infinity MEP provides a variety of world-class engineering services such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection, acoustical, and technology design. Additional services include commissioning, low voltage and audio visual. The firm partners with clients across a variety of industries including industrial, oil & gas, higher education, healthcare, mission-critical, K-12, and commercial. With five offices and over 50 employees, Infinity is committed to providing their clients with quality service to surpass expectations.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International, LLC Acquires Digital Data Technologies, Inc., Launches DATAMARK Technologies

PITTSBURGH (June 4, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced its acquisition of Digital Data Technologies, Inc. (DDTI), a top-tier provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) location services. With this acquisition, DATAMARK, Michael Baker’s public safety division, known for best-in-class geographic information systems (GIS) data management and software solutions, will partner with DDTI under the brand DATAMARK Technologies to provide a fully integrated solution to clients in the rapidly growing Government Technology (GovTech) and public safety sectors.

DATAMARK and DDTI’s capabilities herald a new age for public safety, where the integration of processes and technologies ensures a seamless flow of data between Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS).

DATAMARK Technologies becomes the only provider of a fully integrated solution that empowers organizations to manage, maintain and leverage GIS data to the highest industry standards that improve call routing accuracy, offer seamless discrepancy resolution and unwavering location fidelity for call takers with enhanced interoperability. By breaking down the barriers of data silos, the unified approach of DATAMARK Technologies guarantees that accurate and consistent information is readily available, enhancing the integrity of the data supply chain from start to finish. The offering is further augmented by leading-edge technologies within Michael Baker, such as indoor mapping, LiDAR solutions and digital twin technology. This joint approach positions DATAMARK Technologies to capture a $200 million combined annual addressable market.

DATAMARK Technologies offers a full continuum of data-driven solutions, enhanced by the entirety of Michael Baker’s breadth of capabilities, services and geographic reach:

Data and Technology Interoperability: The fusion of processes and technologies to create a streamlined ecosystem, facilitating a continuous and efficient flow of data.
Enhanced Data Supply Chain: The combination of offerings addresses patchwork solutions that are prevalent in the public safety services market. DATAMARK Technologies offers a robust and ongoing data management system that ensures data integrity throughout the supply chain.
Seamless Data Management: The integrated solution will transform cumbersome remediation processes to resolve data errors that affect call routing into a reimagined solution for data management.
Indoor Mapping: Expanded indoor mapping solutions that support public safety, asset owners and operators using DATAMARK Technologies’ best-in-class mapping display, GIS and digital twin solutions.
Data Cooperation: Departments of Transportation, taxation and other state agencies are now able to leverage a single, authoritative dataset for inter-organizational operations.

“DATAMARK Technologies, is positioned to introduce an unprecedented level of interoperability that elevates the standards of emergency response services and reduces hurdles for public safety,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “Through this transformational combination, our firm boasts industry-leading, full spectrum GIS services, unmatched GIS solutions and the largest GIS technical services team in the market today.”

The Next Generation Is Now

DATAMARK Technologies’ new slogan, “the next generation is NOW,” encapsulates a forward-thinking vision to meet the most critical needs of its clients. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, DATAMARK and DDTI are poised to deliver transformational solutions that will empower public safety professionals and save lives. For more information about DATAMARK Technologies, go to DATAMARKGIS.com, DDTI.net, or visit booth #713 at the upcoming NENA conference later this month.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

Email: [email protected]

Michael Baker International Selected by the Arkansas State Broadband Office for Broadband Grants Systems and Services Contract

PITTSBURGH (May 22, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that the firm was recently selected by the Arkansas State Broadband Office (ASBO) to provide broadband grant administration systems and services. The firm will partner with ASBO to supply services for managing and administering public funding sources – including the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD), U.S. Treasury Community Project Funding (CPF) and Digital Equity Act – for the ARConnect broadband program. This funding will be utilized for the deployment of broadband infrastructure to provide internet access to unserved and underserved locations, as well as for other digital equity services.

“Michael Baker has been serving state agencies and other clients across the State of Arkansas for more than 20 years. We have completed projects in nearly every county in Arkansas and possess a robust understanding of local communities and their landscapes across the state,” said Karen White, National Broadband Practice Executive at Michael Baker International. “In recent years, access to adequate broadband services has become vital for education, health care and public safety, as well as business and government services. Michael Baker’s services, combined with our partner Ready.net’s Grantor Platform, provides ASBO with a total solution. We are proud to partner with the State of Arkansas in this capacity as we support the expansion of broadband access through grant management and administration efforts.”

Michael Baker’s services for the State of Arkansas include:

Supporting the BEAD State Challenge Process providing services to review submissions and rebuttals providing recommendations to ASBO
Monitoring and compliance of CPF subgrants through project closeout
Assisting ASBO in the pre-qualification of internet service providers (ISPs) for BEAD subawards
Identifying stakeholders and coordinating support activities, including technical assistance, to streamline requests for public funding
Developing subgrant agreements and supporting execution of those agreements
Providing economic modeling to highlight BEAD program benefits for direct/indirect job creation and impacts to state or local tax
Serving as grant administrator to ensure program compliance and timely drawdown of awarded funds
Assisting with compliance reporting to federal and state agencies

Michael Baker is currently conducting broadband consulting and related services for numerous state broadband offices across the nation, supporting clients in their broadband expansion; utilization; grant program, including BEAD and CPF; BEAD Challenges; and digital equity efforts, including supporting state and local planning, local and regional implementation models, broadband deployment and digital equity skills/training.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names Lisa Carbonara Vice President, Talent Acquisition

PITTSBURGH (April 26, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Lisa Carbonara has joined the firm as Vice President, Talent Acquisition. In this role, Ms. Carbonara will lead the recruitment and onboarding efforts for Michael Baker’s world-class talent. She will spearhead all facets of Michael Baker’s talent acquisition program, including sourcing, recruiting, university relations, proactive outreach and diversity programs. Additionally, Ms. Carbonara will collaborate across all levels and functions of the organization to proactively develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies that support the firm’s business objectives and strategic goals.

“Michael Baker’s more than 80-year legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity is only possible through the contributions made by every member of our Wolf Pack through the years,” said Sara Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer at Michael Baker International. “We Make a Difference by providing our people with fulfilling careers where they attain personal and professional satisfaction and make an impact in the communities in which we live and work. I look forward to partnering with Lisa to ensure we continue to hire the best in the industry.”

Ms. Carbonara joins Michael Baker with more than 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR transformation. She most recently served as Director, Talent Acquisition at CGI, an IT and business consulting firm, where she led a global team recruiting for roles that spanned early career through senior executives. She previously spent nearly two decades with IBM leading programs in talent acquisition, talent assessment and human capital management and held various consulting and HR roles at PwC Consulting, Quantum Chemical Corporation, Deutsche Bank and Paine Webber.

Ms. Carbonara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Villanova University.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names Andrew Sorensen, P.Eng., PMP, Director, Quality – Design-Build

PITTSBURGH (April 17, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Andrew Sorensen, P.Eng., PMP, has joined the firm as Director, Quality – Design-Build. In this role, Mr. Sorensen will lead the organization in providing the highest quality and consistency for its Design-Build work and ensure that Design-Build quality processes are world-class.

“As the Design-Build sector continues to grow, Michael Baker remains committed to pursuing innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that efficiently address client needs. At the same time, our organization is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality throughout the project delivery process,” said Eric Ostfeld, President, Design-Build Services at Michael Baker International. “Andrew’s more than two decades of experience across multiple industries will bring diversity of perspective to our efforts as we focus on being the preeminent Design-Build partner for our clients.”

Throughout his career, Mr. Sorensen has developed Quality Management Systems (QMS) for large-scale industrial projects and mega-projects. In past roles, he was responsible for all operations at a mid-sized consulting company focused on civil engineering, material engineering and material testing.

Mr. Sorensen joins Michael Baker from TC Energy, where he most recently served as Senior Quality Engineer, based in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). He was instrumental in orchestrating the development of a total QMS approach for TC Energy that focused on the critical quality controls required in engineering, procurement and construction. Earlier roles in his career include General Manager Western Canada and U.S. Operations for LVM/HTES (now part of Stantec), Construction Quality Manager for Parsons, Assistant Project Manager for Landtek, and Lead Field Engineer for Washington Group International.

Mr. Sorensen earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Montana Technological University.

The firm’s 3,900 employees across more than 85 office 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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Michael Baker International Promotes Stephanie Long to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

PITTSBURGH (April 10, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Stephanie Long has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Ms. Long will lead the firm’s financial operations and will collaborate across the organization on important strategic initiatives to position Michael Baker for continued growth and expansion into new markets and geographies. Ms. Long also joins the firm’s Executive Committee and will be a key partner to Michael Baker’s parent company, DC Capital Partners.

“Over the past five years, Stephanie has played a key role in reshaping our Finance organization to better align with our growth objectives and strengthening relationships with those who lead the projects our clients entrust to us,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “In her new role as CFO, Stephanie will continue to be an asset to our company as we grow and expand our business to Reimagine Michael Baker as a full-service engineering and consulting firm.”

Ms. Long joined Michael Baker in 2019 as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis. Throughout her tenure with the firm, Ms. Long also served as Interim CFO from February 2022 to December 2022, and Senior Vice President, Finance. Before joining Michael Baker, Ms. Long worked for GNC, Educational Management Corporation and Deloitte Consulting, among others.

Ms. Long holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from West Virginia University.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Strengthens Rail and Transit Team

PITTSBURGH (February 28, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced a series of promotions and new roles that strengthen its Rail and Transit team and support the growth of its Freight Rail services. These leadership positions will provide support to Class I Railroads and other agencies requiring rail design services nationwide and align with the unprecedented rail funding across the country. Reporting to Kirsten Bowen, National Director – Freight Rail Services, staffing updates include: Wendy Berrill, P.E., Director – Railway and Civil Design; Lisa Hoekenga, P.E., S.E., Director – Rail Bridges and Structures; Matt Kirby, P.E., M.L.E, M.ASCE, Director – Rail Public Projects and Programs; and Adam Walkowiak, P.E., CCM, Director – Rail Construction Services.

“Our nation’s freight rail network spans nearly 140,000 miles and ensures a safe, cost-effective and efficient way to move bulk commodities, consumer goods and other products to their destinations,” said Kirsten Bowen, National Director – Freight Rail Services, at Michael Baker International. “Each of our colleagues in these new roles will strengthen our firm’s services to Class I railroads by providing streamlined services and innovative solutions that optimize opportunities for success.”

Additional details for each role include:

Wendy Berrill, P.E., Director – Railway and Civil Design: Ms. Berrill will be responsible for track and civil design staff for mainline tracks, industrial sidings, intermodal facilities and related projects for Class I and other rail clients. Ms. Berrill has more than 18 years of experience working almost exclusively on railroad design projects in roles ranging from design engineer to project manager. She has worked on intermodal yards, staging and storage yards, a railroad classification yard, mainline corridor projects, shooflies for temporary construction, industrial siding projects, and passenger rail transit projects.

Lisa Hoekenga, P.E., S.E., Director – Rail Bridges and Structures: Ms. Hoekenga will be responsible for rail bridge and structure inspection, load rating, rehabilitation, replacement and related designs for Class I and other rail clients. She has more than 19 years of experience working on railroad bridge projects for both passenger transit and freight rail structures. She is knowledgeable of requirements unique to rail bridge projects, including minimizing any obstructions to operations and producing innovative construction method solutions, all while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

Matt Kirby, P.E., M.L.E, M.ASCE Director – Rail Public Projects and Programs: Mr. Kirby will be responsible for Class I Public Projects work across the company. This includes development of agreements with Class I and state DOTs or municipalities, railroad coordination, and coordinating design reviews for projects on behalf of the Class I railroads, as well as overseeing owner’s representation services for publicly funded programs related to Class I railroad involvement. He has 12 years of experience specializing in owner’s representation and civil design services for rail projects and other work in transportation design.

Adam Walkowiak, P.E., CCM, Director – Rail Construction Services: Mr. Walkowiak will be responsible for growing construction services (CS), specifically with the firm’s Class I railroad clients. He has 17 years of industry experience and has been working on rail construction projects for the past decade, supporting each project in the design phase and taking it through construction to final closeout. After playing a key role in the firm’s major rail projects for CSX, including the NWOH Intermodal Terminal Expansion, Pittsburgh Intermodal Terminal, Carolina Connector Terminal – which received the Dr. William W. Hay Award recognizing outstanding achievement in railway engineering, he will leverage this experience for continued success in the industry with our clients.

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

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Michael Baker International Promotes Aaron Morris, GISP, to National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive

PITTSBURGH (February 15, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Aaron Morris, GISP, has been promoted to Vice President, National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive. In this role, Mr. Morris will oversee the firm’s Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management services for capturing data and documenting existing and as-built conditions along the nation’s critical infrastructure utilizing innovative remote sensing technologies. Additionally, the firm’s Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management Services segment has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) within the firm.

“For 27 years, Aaron has been a leader in fostering our firm’s geospatial, LiDAR and pavement capabilities to provide clients a broader portfolio of Michael Baker’s services and has lent his technical consulting expertise to diverse projects for local, state and federal governments,” said John Tricini, Practice Executive – Transportation, at Michael Baker International. “I look forward to continuing my partnership with Aaron as we realize the natural evolution and continued growth of these offerings.”

Mr. Morris joined Michael Baker in 1997 and most recently served as National Operations Director within the Consulting and Technology Solutions vertical. Additional roles that he has held include Office Executive for Michael Baker International’s Mobile, Alabama, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Ridgeland, Mississippi, offices and Associate Vice President with the National Geospatial Practice.

Mr. Morris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Urban Planning from Frostburg State University in Maryland and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves as the National Treasurer and Secretary for the Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS) and President of the non-profit Friends of the Mississippi River Basin Model. He is also a member of the Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA), Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA).

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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