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Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Represents the planning, design and construction interests of clients through the delivery of transportation projects. Involved with directing and coordinating with multiple consultants, contractors and agencies to establish the sequencing of projects from financing to completion. Provides oversight of the design and quality assurance processes. Works closely with Business Class and Market Sector Leadership to develop and implement strategies to expand the HDR footprint in the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California markets.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Area Transportation Manager responsible for leading office growth in the Greater Los Angeles market and furthering relationships with area clients. Responsible for developing business and managing select projects in highway, traffic, transit, rail, aviation, ports, bridges, as well as program and construction management services in collaboration with Baker national practice leaders. Assisted in design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, contractor teaming, stakeholder outreach, proposal development and project delivery. Identified and leveraged partnership opportunities, led government relations activity, protocol and processes and developed strategic relationships with key elected officials, industry leaders, agency management leaders and colleague firms.

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Los Angeles Practice Leader, responsible for managing transportation project development, focusing on Los Angeles County Metro transit, bridge and highway mega projects. Client service manager for LA Metro and City of Los Angeles. Lead civil engineer and pursuit leader on winning $1.2 billion Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor design-build pursuit, with responsibilities that included contractor teaming, win-plan development and stakeholder/government outreach activities. Led pursuit team resulting in design competition win for $400 million Sixth Street Viaduct replacement project. Served as ACEC State Director from 2010 to present.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Marketing Manager for Southern California, responsible for client development for transportation business classes, including rail, highway, transit, structures, planning, aviation and ports. From 2005 to 2008, led marketing team responsible for 50% average annual growth in net fees booked. Served as President of American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Los Angeles County Chapter from 2007 to 2008.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Divisional Vice President with management responsibility for the firm’s 40 person Southern California Transportation Group. Successfully led group through reorganization in 2004 while implementing project management process improvements resulting in increased project margins and reduced receivables aging. Responsible for overall group performance, client development and staffing for California offices in Pasadena, Camarillo and Irvine.

Regional Director with operations and profitability responsibility for the firm’s Southern Region, including offices in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, La Quinta and Salt Lake City. Responsible for project delivery, staff development, strategic business plans, project lead identification, partnering strategies and contract negotiations.

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed engineering & construction management group with projects valued in excess of $40 million. Directed department marketing activities, including client development and coordination of U.S. and Pacific Rim proposal efforts. Managed department operations, formulated and monitored budgets and reviewed and negotiated contracts. Worked with senior management in ongoing development of business and operations strategies.

Served as highway project manager and led business development activities for firm's West Coast regional office. Responsibilities included project delivery, development of marketing plans, client presentations, proposal preparation, teaming strategies and agreements, negotiations and client development.

B.S., Civil Engineering

M.B.A., Finance / Marketing