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Michael Baker International Promotes Rachael Richter to Practice Executive – Federal Planning

PITTSBURGH (February 14, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Rachael Richter, AICP, has been promoted to the newly created role of Practice Executive – Federal Planning. Ms. Richter will lead the Federal Planning team in planning and designing solutions that are safe, accessible, equitable, cost effective, sustainable and resilient in support of agency missions and readiness. This new structure will allow the firm to fully capitalize on its resources across the organization to serve Michael Baker’s federal clients, implement consistent quality and standard practices and market its full capabilities as the company expands its roster of federal clients.

“Since World War II, Michael Baker has provided the full range of A/E services to the federal government. As a recognized leader in the industry, our Federal Planning team is called upon again and again to help federal agencies at all levels think through their toughest installation and facility planning challenges. They are experts at visualizing, creating, and communicating planning concepts and solutions beginning with the client’s vision and through implementation,” said Brian May, President of Federal Programs and Services at Michael Baker International. “I look forward to Rachael’s leadership as we work with our clients to shape the future of federal installations to meet diverse mission demands worldwide.”

Ms. Richter has more than 17 years of experience, including 14 years with Michael Baker. She specializes in Department of Defense (DoD) master planning and charrette and meeting facilitation. Her expertise includes land use planning with an emphasis on resilient and sustainable communities. In addition to military master planning, Ms. Richter has experience in local community planning and outreach. Most recently, she was Michael Baker’s Director of Federal Planning. Prior to joining Michael Baker, she served as a Planner for Environmental Consulting & Design, Inc. and as an Associate Planner for the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

“Federal Planning is a unique and distinct capability among Michael Baker’s diverse and full-lifecycle Planning services. With Rachael’s leadership we will be even better positioned to develop and scale innovative solutions for our clients across all sectors,” said Niek Veraart, AICP, Senior Vice President and National Practice Lead for Planning at Michael Baker.

Ms. Richter is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the American Planning Association (APA). She earned a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.

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 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 Polly Boardman, PMP, MBA, to National Geospatial Practice Executive

PITTSBURGH (February 8, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Polly Boardman, PMP, MBA, has been promoted to National Geospatial Practice Executive. In this role, Ms. Boardman will focus on delivering national geographic information systems (GIS) solutions that address the lifecycle of infrastructure projects and support everything from conceptual planning through surveys, design and construction, while leveraging big data to support operations and maintenance. In addition, the firm’s Geospatial Services practice has been named a national Center of Excellence (COE) to centralize operations and provide internal and external stakeholders with GIS solutions to enhance, visualize and streamline projects and overcome challenges.

“Michael Baker’s Geospatial Services practice provides innovative and sustainable GIS services to public and private sector organizations by utilizing the latest technology. Under Polly’s leadership, the Geospatial Services COE will build on the growth trajectory and natural evolution of our geospatial business,” said Trudi Lim, P.E., Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “In her more than two decades with Michael Baker, Polly has been successful with complex problem-solving and team collaboration. I look forward to continuing to work with her as we take the next important step to Reimagine Michael Baker and transform our company to a full-service engineering and consulting firm.”

Ms. Boardman has 25 years of experience, including 22 years with Michael Baker. She began her career at the firm as a GIS Technician and has progressed to positions of increasing responsibility, including Quality Assurance Manager, Project Manager, Reno Office Executive and most recently, Project Management Office (PMO) Director for the Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) vertical. Prior to joining Michael Baker, Ms. Boardman worked in research at the Desert Research Institute and as a Teaching Assistant and Research Technician at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Ms. Boardman holds a Master of Business degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names Fred Krumbhaar Chief Financial Officer for Sustainable and Resilient Solutions Vertical

PITTSBURGH (January 24, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Fred Krumbhaar has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer for the Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) vertical, which encompasses its mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), structural engineering, architecture, telecommunications, cybersecurity and fire protection services. In this role, Mr. Krumbhaar will provide day-to-day oversight of SRS financial operations, including financial monitoring, financial forecasting and business analysis. He will also contribute to the company’s business strategy and organization as it positions for commercial growth and expansion into new markets and geographies.

“Fred brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role and has proven himself to be a strategic business builder with deep expertise,” said Dennis Berlien, P.E., President, Sustainable and Resilient Solutions, at Michael Baker International. “In his new role, Fred will oversee SRS financial operations as we focus on growing and maturing our business. I look forward to partnering with him as we continue Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.”

Mr. Krumbhaar’s specialized strengths include P&L management, strategic planning, business analysis, six-sigma and process design, acquisition due-diligence and integration. Most recently, he was Finance Director, Energy and Resources at Stantec, where he previously served as Global Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Mr. Krumbhaar earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and Strategy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Strengthens Construction Services Practice

PITTSBURGH (January 12, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced organizational updates that strengthen the firm’s Construction Services (CS) Practice and position the company for increased growth in this key area. Jeff Carpenter, P.E., has joined the firm as National Practice Lead – CS | Surface Transportation. In this role, Mr. Carpenter will focus on growing Michael Baker’s CS work and serving its clients in the Road, Highway and Bridge markets. Michael Baker also announced that Tom Zagorski, P.E., National Practice Lead – CS, will lead CS for the firm’s projects in the Rail, Water and Aviation markets.

“Michael Baker’s Construction Services Practice is focused on safely delivering high-quality construction projects on-time and at budget,” said Eric Ostfeld, P.E., President, Design-Build and Construction Services at Michael Baker International. “As we continue to Reimagine Michael Baker, we welcome Jeff. His extensive experience developing civil and structural designs for highways and administering highway construction projects will strengthen our CS team and complement Tom’s deep industry expertise and experience that spans projects across the transportation spectrum, as well as Federal, facilities, and civil and environmental clients. These updates will enable our team to increase its focus on market and geographic expansion and allow us to grow and enhance our overall services to new and existing clients, while also capitalizing on the unique strengths of our Michael Baker Wolf Pack.”

Mr. Carpenter brings more than 37 years of industry experience to his new role at Michael Baker, including the last five years with Parsons, where he served as Project Manager/Construction Manager on New York City Department of Transportation projects. Additionally, he spent 27 years of his career with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). During this time, he worked to create WSDOT’s Design-Build program and was the Project Director for several major projects in the Seattle area, including the New Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Hood Canal Floating Bridge replacement. Mr. Carpenter also served as the WSDOT State Design Engineer for three years and State Construction Engineer for six years.

Mr. Carpenter earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.

Mr. Zagorski has been with Michael Baker for 38 years. He is well versed in construction operations, scheduling, cost estimations, claims avoidance, risk management, safety and partnering. Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Zagorski served in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Zagorski is a member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania and Master Builders’ Association. He holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management with a focus on Construction Management from the Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names Lance Chimka Business Developer for the Pittsburgh Office

PITTSBURGH (December 11, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Lance Chimka has been named Business Developer for the Pittsburgh office. In this role, Mr. Chimka will be responsible for facilitating the firm’s business development process to win new work by strengthening and expanding Michael Baker’s client and industry relationships throughout western Pennsylvania.

“For more than 80 years, Michael Baker has consistently delivered projects with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity,” said John Robinson, Office Executive – Pittsburgh at Michael Baker International. “As we continue to Reimagine Michael Baker and extend this legacy, Lance will accelerate our firm’s growth by partnering with operations leaders to generate and capture new business opportunities and enhance our firm’s client and industry engagement. I look forward to collaborating with him as we continue to win new contracts and execute projects that Make a Difference for the communities in which we live and work.”

Mr. Chimka has nearly 20 years of industry experience in the Pittsburgh region, including the last five years as Economic Development Director for Allegheny County, where he led the agency that is responsible for business attraction and expansion, infrastructure and community development – while also increasing both recurring and one-time revenue. Earlier is his career, he was Regional Director – Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, where he led business attraction and expansion activities in the 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania market. Mr. Chimka also spent three years as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan. He was a board member at the Allegheny County Airport Authority from 2018-2023.

Mr. Chimka holds a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Catholic University of America.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names John Robinson Pittsburgh Office Executive

PITTSBURGH (December 6, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that John Robinson has been named Office Executive – Pittsburgh. In this role, Mr. Robinson will focus on day-to-day operations of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office, growing the firm’s portfolio and expanding its capabilities and services across all practices. In addition, Mr. Robinson will oversee a team of more than 350 in providing services to local, state and federal clients, as well as a wide range of commercial clients.

“Michael Baker’s Pittsburgh office has an extensive history of providing our clients with solutions for their most challenging projects,” said Paul Gluck, P.E., PMP, DBIA, Great Lakes Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “John is highly knowledgeable of project development and delivery processes thanks to his background in engineering, construction and project finance. He has a proven track record of leading teams through complex projects. This experience will prove invaluable as we continue to Reimagine Michael Baker and continue our growth throughout western Pennsylvania.”

Mr. Robinson brings more than 26 years of experience spanning the global engineering, consulting and construction industry to his new role at Michael Baker. Most recently, Mr. Robinson served as Vice President (Development, Technology, Innovation) for PJTC Holdings, a family of companies that collectively comprise the largest builder in western Pennsylvania. Prior to PJTC, he was PNC Bank’s Director of Development and Project Executive, where he led the development of the bank’s LEED Platinum-certified headquarters building.

Mr. Robinson earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Promotes David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., to New York Metro Office Executive

PITTSBURGH (December 1, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., has been promoted to New York Metro Office Executive. In this expanded position, Mr. Liebgold, who serves as the Office Executive for Newark, New Jersey, will also be responsible for oversight of the New York, New York, office. As New York Metro Office Executive, Mr. Liebgold will leverage his 25 years of industry experience to aid in client engagement, strategic business development and project execution, while overseeing office personnel and managing day-to-day operations.

“Since joining Michael Baker in 2015, David has proven to be a true leader, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike, while achieving operational excellence and consistently delivering innovative and impactful projects,” said Magdy M. Hagag, Northeast Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “David’s appointment as New York Metro Office Executive serves to create more synergy between Michael Baker’s New Jersey and New York operations to accelerate Michael Baker’s growth in the NY Metro market.”

Mr. Liebgold has extensive experience managing complex transportation projects in New York and New Jersey, with particular expertise in traffic engineering and operations, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), Design-Build, advanced systems communications, construction inspection and management and transportation planning. Prior to taking on his role as Newark, New Jersey, Office Executive in 2021, he was Department Manager for ITS, Traffic and Electrical Engineering, and was a finalist for the 2019 Michael Baker International Chairman’s Award, the company’s highest honor. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Liebgold was Chief of Transportation at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority/Meadowlands Commission, where he managed the professional engineering and planning staff, consultants and construction contractors.

Mr. Liebgold holds a Master of Science degree in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University.

Sirish Peyyeti, P.E., who previously served as the New York, New York, Office Executive, has been named Michael Baker’s Program Director for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Independent Engineering Consultant (IEC) contract. In this role, Mr. Peyyeti and his Michael Baker team will act as a resource to the MTA, providing independent transportation engineering expertise to the MTA’s $50B+ Capital Construction Program.

Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2015, Mr. Peyyeti served as a Project Manager for TranSystems Corp., where he worked on large-scale transportation projects for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA). Earlier in his career, he held positions at Dewberry, STV Inc., SIMCO Engineering, URS Corporation and Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

He earned a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, India.

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

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Michael Baker International Names Todd McIntyre Vice President, Office Executive – Santa Ana

PITTSBURGH (November 30, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Todd McIntyre has joined the firm as Vice President, Office Executive – Santa Ana. In this role, Mr. McIntyre will head-up Michael Baker’s Santa Ana, California, operations, which also includes parent oversight of the Long Beach and Los Angeles, California, offices. He will be responsible for leading the full range of Michael Baker’s expertise across the region in support of driving growth and enhancing client engagement through the delivery of innovative projects. He will also expand the capabilities and services across each practice and enhance the development of local employees.

“Michael Baker has had a presence in this area since 1944, and our Santa Ana office is the hub and headquarters of our Western Region,” said Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “Todd has a proven track record of leading large organizations, as well as leading direct and matrixed personnel and cross-functional teams, uniquely positioning him for success in this key locale. I look forward to his leadership and partnership as we Reimagine Michael Baker.”

Mr. McIntyre brings 23 years of diverse expertise from the public and private sectors, including more than more than 15 years of management experience, to his new role at Michael Baker. He joins the firm from AtkinsRéalis, where he was Vice President, Principal Business Development and Strategy Director, California. Earlier in his career, Mr. McIntyre was the Chief Strategy Officer for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) and the Chief of Staff for the District Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. He was also the Western Regional Team Lead for the Office of Railroad Policy and Development at the Federal Railroad Administration.

Mr. McIntyre earned his Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Southern California and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Morehouse College.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Names Joseph Bartorelli Vice President, National Geospatial Business Development Director

PITTSBURGH (October 26, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Joseph Bartorelli has joined the firm as Vice President, National Geospatial Business Development Director. In this leadership role within Michael Baker’s Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) vertical, Mr. Bartorelli will work closely with Operations leaders and staff at the regional and office level to implement an enterprise approach to business development for the firm’s innovative and sustainable geospatial services. He will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing and maintaining strategic growth and partnership plans, and driving revenue growth in Michael Baker’s geospatial software and services offerings. Additionally, he will work across the organization to extend and expand the firm’s strategy for delivering geospatial technology, differentiation and innovation.

“Michael Baker’s geospatial services address the entire lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects and support everything from conceptual planning through surveys, design and construction, while leveraging Big Data to support operations and maintenance,” said Dan Kieny, President, Consulting and Technology Solutions at Michael Baker International. “As we Reimagine Michael Baker, Joseph will play an integral role in attracting new clients and expanding our scope with existing partners that will benefit from our firm’s innovative, technology-based solutions.”

Mr. Bartorelli brings more than 30 years of experience in the geospatial industry to his new role, including business management, photogrammetric practice, digital mapping/remote sensing, ground/airborne-based LiDAR, airborne GPS/IMU technology, sUAS/Drone technology, textured mesh technology, enterprise asset management and geographic information systems (GIS). Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Bartorelli most recently served as Director of Geospatial for Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. Earlier in his career, Mr. Bartorelli held positions with Psomas, Vertical Mapping Resources, Inc. and HJW Geospatial, Inc.

Mr. Bartorelli earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Nevada, Reno. He is an American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Certified Photogrammetrist and GIS Certification Institution (GISCI) Certified GIS Professional.

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

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Contact: Julia Covelli

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Michael Baker International Promotes Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, to Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond

PITTSBURGH (October 18, 2023) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of promotions in the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Region. Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, has been elevated to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond. In their expanded roles, Mr. Kramer and Ms. Parkins will be responsible for driving continued growth in their respective offices, as well as providing operational management, staff management and production/project oversight in the office.

“As we Reimagine Michael Baker as a full-service engineering and consulting firm, we have expanded the roles of Kyle and Lorna to evolve and grow our business in the Mid-Atlantic Region,” said John Walsh, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “Their leadership capabilities, combined with industry expertise and a track record for operational excellence, position Kyle and Lorna to continue to deepen the portfolio of projects we execute, broaden our outreach to new markets and clients and ensure that our staff attain fulfilling careers at Michael Baker.”

As Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, Mr. Kramer will lead Michael Baker’s Baltimore, Maryland, Alexandria, Virginia and Manassas, Virginia, offices. He joined the firm in 2021 as Baltimore Office Executive and has been an excellent collaborator on pursuits and project execution, while building the business by adding more than 30 employees to the Baltimore team. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kramer held positions with STV and AECOM.

Mr. Kramer earned Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, as well as a Master of Business Administration Degree from Frostburg State University. His professional affiliations include the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maryland (ACEC/Maryland), American Institute of Architects (AIA) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

With this promotion, Ms. Parkins will expand her role as Office Executive to include both the Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia, offices. She has been with Michael Baker for 25 years and her track record as a highly skilled professional will drive the firm forward in serving existing and new clients in a greater capacity.

Ms. Parkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Planning/Urban Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Science degree in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota. Her professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), where she is a member of the College of Fellows, American Planning Association (APA), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Virginia Transit Association, Virginians for High-Speed Rail and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS).

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

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