Veteran transportation professional is focused on growth and operation of the firm’s multimodal practice in California
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 22, 2023) – Lacy Vong has been named HNTB Corporation’s location leader for the San Jose office. Vong has been with the firm since 2020, previously serving as senior project manager, department manager and deputy operations manager for Northern California. In her new role, she leads HNTB’s strategy to continue growing in Santa Clara County and throughout the state.
“We are thrilled to have Lacy’s leadership at HNTB as we continue in our commitment to meet the evolving transportation needs in the region” said Jeff Watson, PE, HNTB Northern California office leader and vice president. “Lacy has the proven ability to understand and deliver what our clients need most — leading diverse teams to successful outcomes.”
With more than two decades of experience, Vong has worked in transportation equity, technology & systems planning, operations, compliance and policy development. For 15 years before joining HNTB, she analyzed a range of policy issues and worked with municipalities, metropolitan planning and transportation commissions, transit agencies, and transportation authorities to understand federal requirements and regulations.
Vong earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science in public policy & management from Carnegie Mellon University. Her professional affiliations include the WTS International, International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, and Coro Northern California Women in Leadership.