Summary
A proven leader with 18+ years of experience in the engineering and infrastructure industry, known for high moral character and a strong work ethic. Dedicated to excellence, care, and service to others. Committed to driving success through consistent 4for4 delivery and execution of HNTB’s Best Business Practices. Exceptional in team building and leadership. Honored to be considered for service on the Houston Transportation Advisory Group (TAG)
Work Experience
Office Leader HNTB Houston
– Present
- Guide a multidisciplinary team across DOT, Rail/Transit, Toll/ITS, Planning/Environmental, and Aviation sectors.
- Drive strategic growth, cultivate government and industry relationships, and deliver impactful client solutions.
- Lead business development focused on long-term partnerships and sustainable success.
- Attract, develop, and retain top talent; build a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Group Director HNTB Atlanta
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- Implemented re-organization expanding service lines: Traffic Engineering, ITS, Digital Transformation Solutions, and CEI.
- Managed budgets and labor; improved direct labor expenses by ~10% annually.
- Recruited, hired, and retained top talent; maintained <4% turnover and 25% annual hiring growth.
- Served as contract manager/principal-in-charge/monthly reviewer; applied SDA to meet/exceed ER and margin targets.
- Formed a Group Management Team with People, Sales, Operations, and Delivery Leads/Deputies.
Department Manager HNTB Atlanta
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- Led Traffic Operations, Engineering, Tolling, and Technology (TOETT) as local practice lead.
- Delivered 50% average annual department growth; reorganized to foster team and career development.
- Entered new markets with the win of the GDOT Office of Transportation Data contract.
- Maintained 4for4 delivery across projects; supported high-performing teams (e.g., GDOT Forecasting & Operations).
- Owned department operations: overhead, marketing, professional development, and more.
Section Manager HNTB Atlanta
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- Led the Tolling Section (6+ engineers) delivering 4for4 to GDOT.
- Implemented Career Planning and Development processes.
- Tracked and reported section operations (TOJ, overhead, marketing spend).
- Executed the Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) for pursuits.
Operations and Maintenance Lead HNTB Atlanta
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- O&M SME for the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) PMC contract.
- Coordinated O&M Technical Provisions, performance requirements, risk allocation, and technical terms.
Tolls System Analyst HNTB Atlanta
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- Managed Go-Live for NWC and I-85 Express Lanes Extension, transitioning from construction to operations.
Experience Prior to HNTB Georgia Department of Transportation
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- Area Manager ( – )
- Traffic Operations Manager ( – )
- Construction Project Manager ( – )
Education
- M.Eng., Civil Engineering — Florida State University ()
- B.S., Civil Engineering — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ()
Skills & Abilities
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Team Building
- Vision
- Problem Solving
- Openness
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity
- Self-Awareness
Leadership & Service
- Pure Hope Project, Mableton (Cobb County, GA) — Board of Directors ( – )
- Transportation and Mobility Advisor, Cobb County District 2 ( – )
- Leadership Cobb (Class of 2025)
- Cobb Chamber Transportation Committee ( – )
- Cobb Chamber Government Affairs Committee ( – )
- IBTTA Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce — Recognition Working Group Leader ( – )
