5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
PITTSBURGH (May 13, 2025) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, consulting and advisory services, today announced that the firm has promoted Scott Thornsberry, P.E., to Office Executive – Little Rock. In this role, Mr. Thornsberry will lead the office by overseeing its daily operations, deepening client and industry engagement, driving new business development, expanding services, elevating project execution and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
“Scott’s promotion is a testament to his exceptional leadership, technical expertise and commitment to driving growth and innovation in Arkansas and throughout our firm as we work as One Michael Baker,” said Tommy Montgomery, Southern Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “Scott’s well-rounded expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of Michael Baker in the region and beyond as we expand our services, strengthen client engagement and continue to accelerate excellence.”
Mr. Thornsberry has 29 years of industry experience leading project management, design, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for transportation projects in Arkansas, including many years designing and managing projects for the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). During his 12 years with Michael Baker as Department Manager – Transportation, he has overseen the successful delivery of over 60 projects for ARDOT, including design services for highway interchanges, signalized intersections, roadway widening, pavement preservation, bridge preservation, bridge retrofits, bridge inspection and bridge replacements. He also has experience with DOTs in Texas and Georgia. Earlier in his career, Mr. Thornsberry spent 17 years with Garver as a Project Manager and several years with the Austin Engineering Company as a Testing Technician.
Mr. Thornsberry is an active member of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) and The Little Rock Engineer’s Club. He also serves on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)/ARDOT Liaison Committee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, consulting and advisory services spanning five distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) and Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA). 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 85 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 company has more than 4,900 employees across more than 90 office locations. Michael Baker’s Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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