20-year AEC industry leader to support client growth across Northern California and Nevada

OAKLAND, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2026) – HNTB Corporation has appointed Carla Collins as vice president and office sales manager for the firm’s Northern California and Nevada offices. Based in Oakland, Collins leads sales strategy and client engagement efforts supporting highway, rail transit, aviation, and program and construction management services.

In this role, Collins works to advance client relationships, guide strategic pursuits and align HNTB’s technical capabilities with agency priorities across the region.

“Carla’s knowledge of the Northern California transportation market and her collaborative, client-focused approach strengthens our ability to support agencies delivering complex infrastructure programs,” said Shannon Gaffney, HNTB vice president and Northern California and Nevada office leader. “Her leadership will play an important role in helping HNTB continue to grow while providing the highest level of service our clients expect.”

Collins has more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership and account management within the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Most recently, she served as vice president of corporate business development for a construction consulting firm, where she led sales and marketing teams, developed strategic growth plans and supported enterprise-wide business development initiatives. Her transportation experience includes projects with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrain and Caltrans.

Collins holds a Bachelor of Science in business, management and marketing from the University of Phoenix. She has served on the Construction Management Association of America-Northern California board for 11 years, currently as director-at-large for advocacy.