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Principals & Associates

Strengthening our generational company legacy

Congratulations to our next generation of employee owners—recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, dedication to our Core Values, and leadership in advancing our Generational Company. VHB embraces the responsibilities of stewardship, and we are focused on passing along a healthy, growing organization to our next generation.

Principals

Advancing their ownership path through exceptional leadership and inspiring innovation.

Candice Andre

Candice Andre

Planning & Project Development Manager | Raleigh, NC

With a passion for the built environment, particularly the link between land use and transportation, Candice works across regions on transformative community projects.  

Fun fact: Candice has been chasing the salt life for as long as she can remember. She's always happiest when she's in the ocean.

Juan Camacho

Juan Camacho

Director of Traffic Engineering | Orlando, FL

As the Director of Traffic Engineering, Juan is tasked with expanding the Orlando traffic engineering group, overseeing projects, and fostering client relationships.

Fun fact: Juan and his family love to travel and have visited over 30 countries throughout the world.

John Classe

John Classe

SVP, Real Estate Market Leader | Orlando, FL

A trailblazer in creating vibrant places where we live, work, and play, John is responsible for strategic real estate market growth across our footprint.

Fun fact: At the age of 15, John played in the Senior Little League World Series winning the National Championship and ranking #2 in the world.

Jenn Conley

Jenn Conley

Director of Transportation | South Burlington, VT

Jenn's wide range of traffic engineering experience makes her an invaluable resource to strategic VHB projects throughout the Northeast.

Fun fact: Jenn is an enthusiastic skier. If you aren't able to reach her online from December through April, your next best bet is finding her on the slopes in Killington, VT.

Doug Davies

Doug Davies

Director of Planning & Design | Washington, DC

Doug collaborates across disciplines to solve complex challenges, fostering teamwork and delivering creative and innovative solutions that align with client needs and goals.

Fun fact: Doug is an avid backpacker and photographer who enjoys exploring and capturing Southeast Utah, having collectively spent over two months immersed in its backcountry.

Faith Driggers

Faith Driggers

Director, Regional HR | Richmond, VA

Faith leads efforts to align regional goals with our people strategy in partnership with an exceptional Regional HR Team.

Fun fact: Faith is in an episode of HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt! Her sister’s house was featured, and Faith got to join in on the excitement of filming and the big reveal.

Kerri Driscoll

Kerri Driscoll

Assistant General Counsel | Watertown, MA

Kerri manages the team responsible for reviewing and negotiating all VHB contracts and offers key strategic advice to all VHB employees regarding legal issues.

Fun fact: Kerri started at VHB as a civil engineering co-op student before returning as a member of the Legal team.

Gordon Edington

Gordon Edington

Director of Structural Engineering | South Portland, ME

Gordon leads a team of more than 20 structural engineers in delivering bridge projects for federal, state, and local clients in Maine and across VHB's footprint.

Fun fact: Gordon spent over 20 years traveling throughout the Northeast and across the country playing ultimate frisbee.

Charlene Harper

Charlene Harper

I-64 Land Development Service Director | Richmond, VA

Charlene works to balance project staffing needs, integrated quality control into work flows, and provide ample opportunities for team members to learn and grow in their careers.

Fun fact: Charlene is a crafter and maker, working most often with wood, crochet, watercolor, gel printing, and clay.

Kathleen Keen

Kathleen Keen

Managing Director, Gulf Coast | Tampa, FL

Kathleen leads our Tampa and Sarasota offices, driving growth and success through a OneVHB approach and a strong focus on our people.

Fun fact: Kathleen is the undefeated VHB Hot Off Champion, a spicy food competition, attributing her success to her high pain tolerance.

Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

Director of Engineering, Energy | Providence, RI

Richard is pioneering the advancement of a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver integrated energy solutions to clients across all VHB markets.

Fun fact: When young, Richard wanted to be an architect, which resulted in a mid-career break from engineering to build home additions, finish basements, and restore/remodel several homes.

Karen McPherson

Karen McPherson

Transportation Services Director | Virginia Beach, VA

Karen leads the integration of traffic engineering and transportation planning to expand VHB services and client base in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fun fact: Karen enjoys traveling and is working on getting to all 50 states!

Frank Mundy

Frank Mundy

Mid-Atlantic Geomatics Director | Charlotte, NC

Frank oversees strategic direction and program management for technology enabled geomatics services across the region. He leads a team of survey, reality capture, and geomatics professionals to provide spatial related solutions across markets.

Fun fact: Frank can trace his ancestry back to Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas, John Rolfe, and the earliest settlers of Jamestown Island in Virginia.  

Jay Prouty

Jay Prouty

Director of Site Civil Engineering | New York, NY

Jay has played an integral role in growing the NYC civil group from only a few employees to 36 strong over the last nine years.

Fun fact: Jay enjoys traveling the world, particularly exotic islands.

Heidi Richards

Heidi Richards

Director of Air Quality & Noise | Watertown, MA

Heidi leads teams that provide state-of-the-art air quality and noise/vibration services across the VHB footprint for public and private clients.

Fun fact: Heidi was born in Switzerland and loves cheese (especially Raclette). She even has her own half-wheel Raclette machine.

Matt Thompson

Matt Thompson

Senior Engineer | Atlanta, GA

Matt is responsible for delivering transportation projects throughout Georgia and continuing to bolster VHB's reputation throughout the Southeast.

Fun fact: Matt worked at a plant nursery part-time during college.

Tom Travers

Tom Travers

Financial Information Systems Manager | Richmond, VA

Tom trains Project Managers on profitability and assists all employees in using Deltek. He plays a pivotal role in our system upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient operations.

Fun fact: Tom tried his hand at stand up comedy when he was in his early 20s as an attempt to make it a career and again in his late 40s as a fun hobby.

Tom Velleca

Tom Velleca

Director of Alternative Delivery | New York, NY

Tom works to develop and expand VHB's design-build practice in the Northeast market, working with contractors and design partners to identify strategic opportunities.

Fun fact: Tom is an avid bowler, and has been bowling since freshman year of high school. He once just missed a perfect game with a 298.

Ryan Verdel

Ryan Verdel

Assistant Director, Transportation Infrastructure | Orlando, FL

Ryan oversees the planning and implementation of key transportation projects and supporting seamless execution and timely delivery of projects.

Fun fact: Despite planning the yearly 5k race, Ryan would rather lift weights than run. He has been to our Watertown office more times in the last year than the previous 18.

Dan Wintermeyer

Dan Wintermeyer

Director of Land Development | Tucker, GA

Dan helps clients navigate the complicated land development process and bringing critical projects that enhance economic development to fruition.

David Wortman

David Wortman

Senior Environmental Manager | Hauppauge, NY

David provides strategic guidance on planning, zoning, and permitting matters to real estate, healthcare, and energy market clients on major projects throughout Long Island, NY.

Fun fact: David was once bitten by a pet monkey at a beach bar in Cozumel, Mexico.

Associates

Celebrating a career milestone as they become VHB owners.

Echika Agugua-Konuah

Echika Agugua-Konuah

Regional Marketing Director | New York, NY

Echicka is a strategic marketer supporting client, visibility, and pursuit activities, and promoting brand awareness and growth. She leads a team that analyzes trends, crafts campaigns, and develops cohesive messaging.

Fun fact: Echika writes poems in less than a day by thinking of a beat, or googling words that rhyme with what she wants to say.

Katie Arbogast

Katie Arbogast

Traffic Engineer | Raleigh, NC

Katie works to improve efficiency within the transportation system and create balance between all modes of transportation.

Fun fact: She backpacked the Zion Traverse (Northwest to Southeast Corner) in Zion National Park.

Kevin Bates

Kevin Bates

Cybersecurity Analyst | Orlando, FL

Kevin collaborates with internal and external partners to secure, educate, and defend against cyber threats daily.

Fun fact: Kevin was a nationally ranked track and field/cross country distance runner, boasting several state titles. His most notable achievement is running a mile in 4:52 minutes.

Darin Bayley

Darin Bayley

Regional Marketing Manager, Southeast | Orlando, FL

A seasoned marketing professional, Darin is responsible for co-leading the Southeast Regional Marketing Team and driving outstanding results along our client, visibility, pursuits business development lifecycle.

Fun fact: Darin’s fun weekly stress relief activity is playing kickball on a co-ed kickball team with his wife and friends.

Luke Boucher

Luke Boucher

Director of Water Resources | Providence, RI

A natural problem solver, Luke works with clients throughout the region to develop solutions for all of their stormwater conveyance, water quality, and flood management needs.

Fun fact: Luke is happily juggling life as the father of two wonderful girls, one energetic puppy, and a lively flock of eight chickens.

Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen

Highway Designer | Providence, RI

Justin has a decade of experience executing complex design-build projects using his strategic problem-solving skills and multidisciplinary background.

Fun fact: Justin has been to over 15 Dead & Company concerts, including at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2021, and hopes to take a trip to Las Vegas to see them in the Sphere.

Ben Deede

Ben Deede

Senior Project Engineer | Montpelier, VT

A project manager and technical expert in the national Site Investigation & Remediation practice, Ben specializes in remedial design but enjoys helping across the practice.

Fun fact: Ben enjoys making bagels and has been spotted making them professionally on weekends.

Jennifer DiStefano

Jennifer DiStefano

Project Manager | Orlando, FL

As a Project Manager overseeing transportation projects for both public and private development, Jennifer supports multiple VHB teams with her diverse skill set.

Fun fact: Jennifer loves to read and exceeded her goal of reading 50 books in 2024.

Ryan Fetchko

Ryan Fetchko

Technology Project Manager | Orlando, FL

Recognized for driving innovation and new ideas, Ryan is responsible for leading new innovations in tech and implementing bleeding edge ideas for clients across our footprint.

Fun fact: Ryan has played the drums for almost 30 years. He started in first grade and still plays today.

Ethan Flynn

Ethan Flynn

Director of Highway Engineering | South Portland, ME

Ethan provides high quality highway related services and products to our Maine clients and enjoys mentoring his team members to embody these same values.

Fun fact: When Ethan is not working, he enjoys towing his travel trailer around New England with his family, being active outdoors, and discovering natural scenery and villages.

Chris Glowacki

Chris Glowacki

Team Leader, Industrial Hygiene & Hazardous Materials | Manasquan, NJ

Chris is board-certified in industrial hygiene and indoor environmental consulting and leads VHB's only Industrial Hygiene team. He has performed over 1,500 mold assessments.

Fun fact: Chris was an avid saltwater fisherman but has temporarily traded in fishing gear for Sesame Place season passes where he goes often with his two young daughters.

Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon

Senior Transportation Planner | Boston, MA

Michael takes a multidisciplinary approach to integrate VHB's core services into strategic transit planning projects.

Fun fact: Michael likes taking snowy walks through the woods with his Bernese Mountain Dog, Claude!

Donny Goris-Kolb

Donny Goris-Kolb

Senior Sustainability and Environmental Planner | Watertown, MA

Leveraging a diverse career across planning and environmental disciplines, Donny is a leader driving VHB’s strategic growth in sustainability and climate action services.

Fun fact: Donny grew up on an island off the coast of New York City, known for its rich maritime history and New England vibe, but very much unlike the city itself.

Mark Grocki

Mark Grocki

Senior Project Manager | Wethersfield, CT

Mark plays a crucial role as a senior engineer on Connecticut's Land Development Team. With nearly 20 years of experience at VHB, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

Fun fact: Mark is an accomplished guitarist. You can find his music on Spotify and other streaming platforms.

Kevin Haniff

Kevin Haniff

Regional Finance Director, Northeast | New York, NY

Kevin oversees the financial health of VHB's Northeast region, supporting accurate reporting, effective budgeting, and risk mitigation.

Fun fact: Kevin is an enthusiastic music collector and performs as a DJ for house parties, weddings, and various events.

John Hapkiewicz

John Hapkiewicz

Director of Transportation | Wethersfield, CT

John works with regional and local staff to build upon successes with the Connecticut DOT and other New England and Northeast transportation clients.

Fun fact: John is an avid sports fan with an eclectic list of favorites...Celtics, Browns, and Yankees!

Dan Keches

Dan Keches

Project Manager | Watertown, MA

Dan leverages a construction background to lead a wide variety of land development projects, with an emphasis on institutional-sector clients.

Fun fact: Dan is an avid pizzaiolo, and he enjoys cycling for recreation, as well as transportation. In the past year, he broke his first and second bones in unrelated incidents.

Katie Kinsella

Katie Kinsella

Senior Project Manager | Manasquan, NJ

Katie delivers on some of the largest and most complex energy projects at VHB.

Fun fact: Katie loves hiking and is tackling the "48 4,000-Footers" and "52 With a View" in New Hampshire.

Frank Koczalka

Frank Koczalka

Project Manager | Bedford, NH

As New Hampshire's Safety Practice Leader, Frank is the key contact for safety efforts with NHDOT and NH municipalities.

Fun fact: Known for his diplomacy and humor in his professional life, he was a handful during his collegiate soccer days, earning lasting fame with a red card in his final game.

Cameron Langermann

Cameron Langermann

Director of Land Development, Gulf Coast | Tampa, FL

Cameron oversees integrated services projects across multiple markets, guiding our teams to develop innovative solutions for major developments throughout Florida.

Fun fact: Cameron enjoys reading, averaging 50 books a year.

Jorge Luna

Jorge Luna

South Atlantic Director of Transit & Rail | Charlotte, NC

Jorge serves as VHB’s South Atlantic Area Director of Transit and Rail, where he leverages his experience to enhance mobility in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.

Fun fact: Jorge enjoys traveling and has visited destinations such as Argentina, French Polynesia, Iceland, Ireland, England, Norway, Austria, Portugal, France, and Spain.

Bruce Marquis

Bruce Marquis

Director of Reality Capture, Geomatics | Westbrook, ME

A passionate advocate for Reality Capture, Bruce has successfully driven growth through innovative solutions and educational initiatives across our footprint.

Fun fact: Bruce scanned the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico four months prior to its collapse in December of 2020.

 Gareth Middleton

Gareth Middleton

Northeast Director of Program Management | Manasquan, NJ

Gareth’s extensive experience and established success in overseeing complex programs, advancing strategic business initiatives, and managing operations plays a pivotal role in driving VHB’s program management practice.

Fun fact: Gareth enjoys sailing the waterways of New York and New Jersey with friends and family in his Beneteau 393, "Serenity Now!"

Joanna Moore

Joanna Moore

Data Product Manager | Bedford, NH

Joanna is a leader on the Data and Analytics team, focused on driving change in how we make use of data for better decision making.

Fun fact: Joanna enjoys baking, mainly for the delicious results, and she's on a mission to perfect her homemade bagel recipe.

Vaughn Murria

Vaughn Murria

Regional HR Director, Northeast | New York, NY

Vaughn is a trusted advisor, coach, and change expert, leading HR efforts in the Northeast, providing strategic direction and improving processes to enhance performance.

Fun fact: Vaughn loves traveling both nationally and internationally to explore various hiking trails.

Jennifer Napier

Jennifer Napier

Senior Environmental Planner | Atlanta, GA

Jennifer is a dedicated project manager specializing in transportation NEPA. She excels in merging active mentorship with effective project management to support the growth of the Atlanta NEPA team.

Fun fact: Jennifer has an innate love for all animals and currently works with special needs rescues. She has a special fondness for her exotic pets, particularly her ball python, Reggie.

Adam Olenoski

Adam Olenoski

Senior Environmental Scientist | Sarasota, FL

Adam specializes in ecological and hydrological monitoring practices.

Fun fact: Adam has lived in all four corners of the U.S., from New England to Hawaii, to Alaska, to his current home in Florida.

Lorie Parker Matejowsky

Lorie Parker Matejowsky

Senior Communications Manager | Orlando, FL

A trailblazer in expanding our regional communications team, Lorie helps VHBers tell impactful stories and take ideas from “What if?” to “Wow!”

Fun fact: Lorie earned an MFA in Creative Writing, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and was named a Best New Poet in 2018 by the University of Virginia in their annual anthology.

Brian Perry

Brian Perry

Managing Director | Manasquan, NJ

Brian oversees operations and business development while leading the delivery of integrated engineering, transportation, planning, and environmental solutions to public and private sector clients throughout NJ.

Fun Fact: Born in Milwaukie, OR, Brian has lived in Salt Lake City, UT; Fargo, ND; West Orange, NJ; and now Doylestown, PA, where he aims to help VHB establish a presence over the next 5-7 years.

Olivia Richards

Olivia Richards

Senior Structural Engineer | Watertown, MA

In her role as bridge technical lead in Watertown, Olivia works to improve bridge design guidelines and specifications in the Structures group, as well as the industry.

Fun fact: Olivia is always working on a project in her free time, like renovating a house or garage, constructing a retaining wall, or learning to work heavy machinery.

Audra Rojek

Audra Rojek

Transportation Planning Manager | Atlanta, GA

Audra leads VHB’s Atlanta Transportation Planning Team with integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of humor.

Fun fact: Audra grew up in Idaho, where she was driving at age 14 and had her first job on a farm at 15.

Kyle Rosenmeyer

Kyle Rosenmeyer

Bentley Model Based Design Leader | Orlando, FL

An expert at wonder, dreaming big, and Bentley design software, Kyle is responsible for helping to bring VHB's transportation practice into the future.

Fun fact: With his lifelong interest in space and science fiction, Kyle often talks about ideas of galactic proportion.

Kristina Sargent

Kristina Sargent

New England GIS Lead | Bedford, NH

As a leader in GIS tech integration, Kristina collaborates with all VHB markets and teams to enhance workflows and drive efficiency across diverse sectors.

Fun fact: Kristina has visited six European countries: Iceland, Norway, Sweden, England, France, and the Netherlands.

David Senus

David Senus

Senior Project Manager | South Portland, ME

Leading the Real Estate Market and Land Development Team in Maine, Dave is driven in supporting and building our client network and delivering successful project outcomes.

Fun fact: Dave and his wife Karie live in southern Maine and have a short and long list of adventure travel destinations that they plan to visit in the coming years.

Craig Schneider

Craig Schneider

Mid-Atlantic Technology Leader | Washington, DC

Craig partners with regional leadership and VHB's Chief Technology Officer to support strategic growth, change management, and advance technology across all markets and services.

Fun fact: Craig made an impressive cutback, going from 17 fantasy football leagues to what's now a 'totally manageable' 9 leagues. Because even in fantasy, balance is key!

Ryan Scott

Ryan Scott

Team Leader, Energy Utilities | South Burlington, VT

Ryan supports a variety of projects crucial to our electric and gas utility clients. 

Fun fact: When not working (and sometimes while working), Ryan is exploring Vermont and beyond via two feet, two wheels, or two skis.

Katie Shannon

Katie Shannon

Senior Community Planner | Orlando, FL

Katie specializes in using Healthy Community Design, innovative placemaking, and low-impact solutions to build resilient communities.

Fun fact: As a former art teacher, Katie has a unique collection of artwork, including Florida folk art and her own portrait busts of some of our founding fathers. 

Kyle Smiach

Kyle Smiach

Structural Engineer | Raleigh, NC

A problem-solver from the holistic project down to the intricate details, Kyle delivers innovative structural solutions on transportation projects throughout our footprint.

Fun fact: Kyle's free time revolves around music, whether it's playing the guitar or bass, attending dozens of concerts a year, or crafting a playlist for the spin classes he teaches.

Rod Szwelicki

Rod Szwelicki

Project Manager | Wethersfield, CT

Rod serves as the Connecticut Institutional Market Lead.

Fun fact: Rod played football at Merrimack College in MA.

Mike Tantillo

Mike Tantillo

Senior Transportation Manager | Tysons, VA

An enthusiast and subject matter expert on traffic control devices, Mike helps clients make their roadways safe and efficient using signs, pavement markings, and signals.

Fun fact: Through his travels, Mike has visited 31 countries where he likes taking photos of the local traffic control devices and riding the local transit systems.

Charlie Townsend

Charlie Townsend

Land Development Team Leader | Raleigh, NC

Working with clients in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, Charlie leads the Land Development group in Raleigh providing innovative site/civil design.

Fun fact: In college, Charlie was an underground hip-hop DJ at NC State's radio station, WKNC-FM Raleigh. Due to his following at central prison, he went by the name "DJ Barnaby Jones."

Ryan Varone

Ryan Varone

ITS Design Engineer | Providence, RI

Ryan is in VHB's Transportation Systems Group and works closely with MassDOT and RIDOT ITS teams.

Fun fact: Ryan is a self-taught photographer and has had some of his landscape and cityscape photography featured in local magazines.

David Velez

David Velez

Environmental Planning Lead | New York, NY

David oversees environmental review for multifaceted developments with public and private clients. He has a deep understanding of NYC's environmental regulations. 

Fun fact: When training for his second of two NYC marathons, David visited Newport, VT, where a long training run took him right up to (but not across) the Canadian border.

Austin White

Austin White

T&R Operations Manager | Boston, MA

Austin is the technical leader for our Rail Operations team, helping simulate our clients rail networks to optimize their services for the future.

Fun fact: Instead of going to college for engineering, Austin almost went to art school.

Ricky Wiatt

Ricky Wiatt

Senior Landscape Architect | Williamsburg, VA

Ricky is a vibrant and dynamic landscape architect who emphasizes cultivating relationships and garnering community support by understanding a place through the people that inhabit it.

Fun fact: Ricky shares a passion for sports with his wife and two kids, attending NCAA Bowl games, March Madness, Super Regional BB and SB games, and NFL playoff games.

Michael Willard

Michael Willard

Director of Land Planning & Landscape Architecture | South Burlington, VT

In addition to his role as a landscape architect, Michael works to drive growth in the resort hospitality and institutions markets in northern New England.

Fun fact: Michael is a commercial beekeeper in his spare time. He and his wife run Green Mountain Bee Farm, serving the needs of local beekeepers through mentoring and educational workshops.

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