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

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
  • "Since World War II, Michael Baker has provided the full range of A/E services to the federal government.
  • "Federal Planning is a unique and distinct capability among Michael Baker's diverse and full-lifecycle Planning services.

Michael Baker International Strengthens Construction Services Practice

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • Firm names Jeff Carpenter, P.E., National Practice Lead – CS | Surface Transportation; Tom Zagorski, P.E., National Practice Lead – CS, to lead firm's Construction Services work in the Rail, Water and Aviation markets
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
  • 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.

Michael Baker International Names John Robinson Pittsburgh Office Executive

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
  • "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.
  • Mr. Robinson brings more than 26 years of experience spanning the global engineering, consulting and construction industry to his new role at Michael Baker.

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

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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  • 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.
  • As Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, Mr. Kramer will lead Michael Baker's Baltimore, Maryland, Alexandria, Virginia and Manassas, Virginia, offices.
  • 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.

Michael Baker International Promotes Christopher Alberts, P.L.S., to Office Executive for Riverside/San Bernardino, California, Locations

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Christopher Alberts, P.L.S., has been promoted to Office Executive for the firm's Riverside/San Bernardino, California, locations. In this role, Mr. Alberts will lead the Ontario, Palm Desert, Temecula offices' diverse portfolio of services and bring the full range of the firm's expertise to the region in support of various infrastructure projects. Additionally, he will oversee office personnel and manage the day-to-day operations.

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  • Firm veteran of 21 years to lead Ontario, Palm Desert and Temecula offices
    PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Christopher Alberts, P.L.S., has been promoted to Office Executive for the firm's Riverside/San Bernardino, California, locations.
  • "Over the past two decades at Michael Baker, Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and notable skills in land development, public works, entitlements, surveying and construction," said Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International.
  • Mr. Alberts has 27 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Michael Baker.
  • Prior to expanding his role, he served as the Office Executive for Michael Baker's Palm Desert office.

Michael Baker International Names Dewey Jones, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, National Market Lead - Federal Civilian Programs

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Dewey Jones, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined the firm as National Market Lead – Federal Civilian Programs. In this role, Mr. Jones will grow and manage client relationships with federal non-defense civilian agencies and partner across the organization to position Michael Baker for key federal opportunities and continued growth.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Dewey Jones, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined the firm as National Market Lead – Federal Civilian Programs.
  • In this role, Mr. Jones will grow and manage client relationships with federal non-defense civilian agencies and partner across the organization to position Michael Baker for key federal opportunities and continued growth.
  • "Dewey has a strong track record of successfully growing business lines and client relationships, including securing and managing projects with more than a dozen federal civilian agencies, as well as Department of Defense and military affiliation contracts," said Brian May, President, Federal Programs and Services at Michael Baker International.
  • Most recently, he served as Vice President and Federal Market Leader, Civilian Agencies for AECOM.

Michael Baker International Names Sara Harris Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Sara Harris has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Ms. Harris joins Michael Baker's Operating Committee and will lead the firm's Human Resources (HR) organization in executing initiatives to optimize talent management, recruitment, learning and development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), benefits, compensation and health and safety.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Sara Harris has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • Most recently, Ms. Harris served as Chief People Officer for Pregis Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of packaging equipment and supplies.
  • Ms. Harris earned both her Juris Doctor degree and her Master of Science in Human Resources degree from Marquette University.
  • She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources and Management from the University of Wisconsin.

Michael Baker International Welcomes Denise Laferte as Vice President and National Practice Lead - Water

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Denise Laferte has joined the firm as Vice President and National Practice Lead – Water. In this role, Ms. Laferte will drive growth across Michael Baker's Water Practice portfolio, while elevating the firm's brand and serving as a trusted advisor both internally and to clients nationwide.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Denise Laferte has joined the firm as Vice President and National Practice Lead – Water.
  • In this role, Ms. Laferte will drive growth across Michael Baker's Water Practice portfolio, while elevating the firm's brand and serving as a trusted advisor both internally and to clients nationwide.
  • "I welcome Denise and look forward to her leadership as we continue to advance Michael Baker's position at the forefront of water resource initiatives."
  • She most recently served as Federal Business Development Market Sector Leader for the North American Water division of AECOM.

Michael Baker International Names Tony Cabrera, P.E., Office Executive - Phoenix

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Tony Cabrera, P.E., has been promoted to Office Executive for the firm's Phoenix, Arizona, office. In this role, Mr. Cabrera will lead a multi-disciplinary team in executing client projects and continuing to expand the business with new clients, markets and capabilities.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Tony Cabrera, P.E., has been promoted to Office Executive for the firm's Phoenix, Arizona, office.
  • "Michael Baker's Phoenix office offers a full spectrum of services and is one of four Federal Centers of Excellence for the Western Region," said Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International.
  • Mr. Cabrera brings nearly four decades of experience to his new role with Michael Baker and has a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellence across a wide spectrum of clients.
  • Prior to joining Michael Baker in January 2022 as Transportation Group Manager, Mr. Cabrera was a Senior Project/Program Manager at WSP.

Michael Baker International Strengthens Design-Build Services Vertical with Key New Hires

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Shawn Plichta, P.E., and James Murphy, DBIA, joined the firm's Design-Build (D-B) team as Regional Practice Leads. In their new positions, Mr. Plichta and Mr. Murphy will promote Michael Baker's D-B capabilities in multiple markets across the U.S. and support the firm's Operations by building winning teams for project pursuits, negotiating terms with contractor partners and positioning Michael Baker for project wins.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Shawn Plichta, P.E., and James Murphy, DBIA, joined the firm's Design-Build (D-B) team as Regional Practice Leads.
  • "Design-Build is the fastest growing method used to deliver construction projects in the U.S. and with its continued popularity, Michael Baker remains committed to delivering innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that most efficiently and effectively address our clients' needs," said Eric Ostfeld, P.E., President, Design-Build Services at Michael Baker International.
  • They will be instrumental in growing our portfolio of D-B projects and strengthening our resources in this sector."
  • He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.