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HNTB Corporation welcomes Pete Rahn as senior vice president, leader of national transportation practice
Former Missouri Department of Transportation director implemented planning and management system that saved taxpayers in excess of $500 million.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 26, 2010) – Pete Rahn has joined HNTB Corporation as senior vice president and leader of the firm’s national transportation practice. In his new role, Rahn will develop and direct strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country.

Rahn comes to HNTB from the Missouri Department of Transportation, where as director, he led more than 6,000 employees responsible for providing a safe and efficient tra...
America moving toward more sustainable infrastructure solutions
New HNTB America THINKS survey shows majority of Americans feel large-scale sustainable infrastructure developments are an important investment for future generations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 20, 2010) — The green revolution has evolved since the first Earth Day 40 years ago.

According to a new America THINKS survey from HNTB Corporation, 64 percent of Americans are willing to pay more today for national infrastructure that is energy-efficient and less wasteful in order to save money and resources in the future, up from 58 percent last November. And 96 percent of Americans agree all new construction should take sustainability into...
HNTB Corporation names chief financial consultant
Guilmino to assist clients by identifying available funding streams and prioritizing allocation of funds

NEW YORK (April 14, 2010) – Brad Guilmino has joined HNTB Corporation as chief financial consultant and will work in the firm’s New York office. Guilmino brings extensive experience analyzing, modeling and developing financing plans for public agencies and private infrastructure developers on a number of major transportation infrastructure programs. 

In his new role, Guilmino will assist HNTB clients including toll authorities, departments of transportation, mun...
HNTB Corporation to continue design and construction support services for Long Beach Airport
Contract extended three years to reconstruct airport air carrier ramp

LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 23, 2010) – The City of Long Beach recently extended HNTB’s contract to provide as-needed airport planning, engineering and architectural consulting services for the reconstruction of the entire air carrier ramp at Long Beach Airport.

“In addition to replacing the aging pavement, the new developments will enhance the safety of the airport by improving drainage and providing a better surface for passenger traffic,” said Steve Stroh, HNTB proj...
HNTB and WSA to manage Florida’s high-speed rail
Top infrastructure firms to help state deliver first HSR Express system in the country

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — The Florida Department of Transportation, through its newly created Florida Rail Enterprise, has selected HNTB Corporation and Wilbur Smith Associates, in a joint partnership, as its program manager for passenger rail in the state of Florida. The primary assignment for this team will be assisting with implementation of Florida’s high-speed rail program, which recently received a grant award of $1.25 billion for Phase 1: Tampa-Orlando. ...

Americans seek air travel security
New HNTB survey results show general public values safety first when considering aviation improvements

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 9, 2010) -- According to new America THINKS survey results from HNTB Corporation, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer.

“As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future funding questioned on Capitol Hill, it’s crucial to look at what matters most to the nation’s air travelers,” said Paul Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd. “Clearly, the majority of America...

America’s high-speed rail aspirations remain strong
While general support has declined slightly since last year, HNTB survey finds widespread approval for increased high-speed rail and transit use, more federal funding

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 18, 2010) -- New America THINKS survey results from HNTB Corporation illustrate transit and passenger rail remain top of mind after the Obama administration’s $8 billion high-speed rail grant announcement last month.

Nearly nine in ten (88 percent) Americans are currently open to high-speed rail travel for long-distance travel within the United States. While this is a strong majority, that support is down slightly from the 94 percent America...

HNTB Corporation names vice president, national director of program controls
Blum brings more than 18 years of experience in project management

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2010) – Erik Blum has joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and national director of program controls. Blum will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive program controls within the firm. Blum brings more than 18 years of experience in program, project and administrative management. He will be located in the firm’s Santa Ana, Calif. office.

Before joining HNTB, Blum served as the director of facilit...
HNTB Architecture brings key hires to Los Angeles office
Professionals join the local team to serve current and future clients needs

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) – HNTB Architecture has added more than 25 professionals to the staff of the firm’s Los Angeles office over the last six months. Each of these individuals bring with them notable experience and ability in their respective positions.  According to Robert Newsom, FAIA,vice president and Los Angeles office leader, “HNTB Architecture is honored to have these talented individuals join the firm. Their presence will help the firm meet its growth...

HNTB Architecture expands sports staff in Los Angeles
Lanson Nichols joins the local team to serve key sports clients

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) –   Lanson Nichols, RA vice president, has joined the HNTB Architecture’s sports practice team in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Nichols, a sports architect, has more than 20 years of experience has worked on several key sports projects including Memorial Stadium renovation at University of California, Berkeley; Denver Broncos’ INVESCO Field at Mile High; Oracle Arena renovation and the Oakland Coliseum renovation, both in O...

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