Employee Spotlight – Meet Our Team

When you work for Gannett Fleming, you’re not just a number. We value our employees, acknowledge each person’s potential, and embrace and encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Gannett Fleming team members work on impactful projects, engage in meaningful professional development, and work together across disciplines and locations.

This collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture, is paired with our comprehensive and competitive benefits. The result? 90% of our employees say they would recommend us as an employer. That’s good for employees, for our firm, and for our clients.

So meet the key to our success—our people.

Employee Spotlight Markets

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Water Resources
Bridges & Tunnels
Civic
Dams & Levees
Education
Federal
Industrial
Life Sciences
Ports, Harbors & Navigation
Power & Energy
Renewable
Roadways
Tolling
Transit & Rail
Transmission & Distribution
Transportation Market
Water & Wastewater Treatment

Employee Spotlight Solutions

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Advanced Mobility
Advisory Services
Architecture
Building Systems
Environmental & Regulatory
Geospatial Analytics & Technology
Geotechnical & Geological
Planning
Program & Construction Management
Rail Systems
Resiliency & Sustainability
Security & Safety
Transportation Services
Valuation & Rate
Zero-Emissions Mobility Solutions

Employee Spotlight Regions

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Canada
MidAtlantic
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
West

Employee Spotlight Topics

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Career Growth & Development
Corporate Social Responsibility
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Innovation
Our People
Quality
Resiliency
Safety
Sustainability
Thought Leadership
Working at Gannett Fleming

Your selections:

Mike Cozzolino, PE

Vice President and Transmission Manager

"The value we provide our clients is the ability to guide and advise them by leveraging experience, research, and collaboration with other experts.”

Martin Ramirez, AIA, NOMA

Vice President & West Area Facilities Leader

"No matter your background or where you come from, you have the power to become an architect.”

Justin Acacio, PE, CBSI

Vice President, Construction Management

"Build deeper relationships with your clients. Be more than a consultant; be a friend. You’re always going to go the extra mile for your friends. So, make it personal.”

Sam Hutsell, PE

Principal Engineer – Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics

"My goal is to foster a collaborative spirit with our clients, understanding their unique challenges and objectives to deliver solutions that uphold the highest standards of quality.”

Molly Grimme

Associate Mechanical Designer

"Consulting engineers play a broad and transformational role in our communities.”

Emani Majors, CQCM

Project Manager

"The AEC scholarship process provided me with an early understanding of Gannett Fleming’s values. Upon being selected for the scholarship, Gannett Fleming’s CEO Bob Scaer called and congratulated me directly. Gestures like this show me no one within the company is too big or too small.”

Bryan Berry, CEM

Vice President, Energy

"The dedication to fostering a collaborative and innovative company culture made it an easy choice to join this team.”

Mark Sadowski, DBIA, CCM, LEED AP BD+C, EIT, GGP, ICRA I

Senior Program Manager, Construction Services

"Everything about Gannett Fleming makes me want to stay and continue to grow my career here. The company does an excellent job educating and advancing its employees, ultimately giving employees an opportunity to succeed and contribute.”

Catherine Voytenkov, PEng, PMP

Highway & Roadway Manager, Canada

"Gannett Fleming’s dedication to quality, innovation, and customer service sets it apart from all the rest. From the thought leadership team to highly skilled employees, this firm is the pinnacle of the industry.”

Tiffani Bryant, PE, PMP

Vice President, Transit & Rail

“I’m proud to work for a company that recognizes the challenge of ensuring greater equity in transportation and is committed to being part of the solution.”

Circe Torruellas, JD, MPP, ENV SP

Senior Program Manager, Zero-Emissions Mobility Lead

“Climate change is a profound threat to the world and is already beginning to impact everyday life. My work with Gannett Fleming is helping combat climate change and reimagining how energy is generated to help move people, goods, and services.”

Trenton Marquette, PE

Business Analyst

"Gannett Fleming’s focus on developing professional goals helps me think about how I want my career to progress. Our learning network offers great opportunities to explore new career skills and interests."

Ethan Daviau

Environmental Scientist

"My experience at fly fishing camp sparked my interest in a career in stream restoration and is the reason I am at Gannett Fleming today."

Laura Dorval, SHRM-CP

Compensation & Benefits Analyst

”Gannett Fleming has supported my career growth wholeheartedly from the very beginning, allowing me to transition from being a recruiter to a compensation and benefits analyst just six months after starting here.”

Cathy Otis, AIA, NCARB

Vice President & Federal Buildings Market Leader

“Knowing your ‘why’ helps you push to be the best version of yourself and keeps you motivated. Dream big!”

Bryan Kelley, PMP

Senior Project Manager

“GeoDecisions is truly a family where everyone is mutually respected and works as a team in a fun and innovative atmosphere. Working alongside these dedicated professionals on exciting projects provides a sense of community where each person is genuinely valued for their contributions.”

Jesse Eckenrode

Senior GIS Architect

"When I was in college, I discovered that I love geography and the natural world. At GeoDecisions, I get to work with the latest technology while also working on projects related to my passions."

Elizabeth Landowski, PE

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

”No two dam projects are the same, but we leverage the robust experience of our entire team to develop the best solution for each new challenge.”

Laurie Matkowski, PMP

Director of Planning

“Gannett Fleming’s culture provides opportunities for me to grow and provide leadership. I’m able to participate in Connected Women and WTS throughout the company. The opportunity for me to develop the connected and automated business service from the beginning was a challenge I was up for!”

Joshua Silbaugh, AIA, DBIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate

Principal Architect & MidAtlantic Manager

"My father was an engineer with Gannett Fleming, so naturally, Gannett Fleming was where I wanted to start my career. Honestly, there’s no other place I’ve ever wanted to work."

Qasir Maqsood, PEng, PE, PMP

Vice President and Director of Power Engineering Operations

“I empower my team to continually look for opportunities for design improvement that can help clients resolve their safety issues during construction, operation, and maintenance. I call it 'safety by design.' I also enjoy mentoring new graduates to help build a very good team.”

Chelsea Harrison, CSM

Project Manager

"The best advice I’ve ever received is leaning into discomfort. Encountering discomfort means you are growing."

Dave Gilbert, GISP

Senior Project Manager

“I’ve stayed with GeoDecisions for more than 35 years for three main reasons. The work is rewarding and meaningful, GeoDecisions has always been a technology leader, and there is consistency in leadership and continued growth.”

Jason Powery, CDP

Project Manager & Office Principal

"So many Gannett Fleming employees experiencing longevity in their careers here speaks to the fact that the company values its personnel and wants them to succeed."

Eric Abrams

Senior Project Manager

“My favorite thing to do is to lead clients through brainstorming solutions to solve their challenges and help make their jobs easier.”

Tamika Bass, CISA, CRISC, CBCP, HCISPP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cybersecurity Director

“The most rewarding aspect of my job is witnessing the ‘aha!’ moments my colleagues experience when they learn about cybersecurity and its importance.”

Ister Morales, PE, PMP

Project Manager & Office Principal

"So many Gannett Fleming employees experiencing longevity in their careers here speaks to the fact that the company values its personnel and wants them to succeed."

Kate Sharpe, AICP, ENV SP

Principal Economist & NEPA Group Manager

“Gannett Fleming has always encouraged me to grow into leadership roles while affording me the flexibility I needed for my dual-career family.”

James Dreisbach-Towle, PMP

Senior Tolling And Technology Advisor

“I find this career path rewarding because we are making a difference by bringing much-needed public projects to fruition.”

Bharat Kumar Peddu, PE, PMP, ENV SP

Project Track Engineer

“Life is a celebration. Live it up! It’s important to live a life that is selfless, grand, and adventurous.”

Kayoko Karatsu, RA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Principal Architect & New York City (NYC) Architecture Organization Manager

“At Gannett Fleming, I have the opportunity to shape the future and partner with clients in the educational space, putting emphasis on the students, faculty, and staff who will use the facilities.”

Steve Panton, ITIL v3

Unified Communications Systems and Collaboration Manager

“The most rewarding aspect of my job has been removing the complexity of technology for my colleagues, so they can focus on what it is they do.”

Amanda Hess, PE, CFM

Vice President & Hydrology And Hydraulics Group Lead

"I feel so lucky to have joined Gannett Fleming in 1999. I love the technical challenge associated with my work. I work with a great group and can't imagine myself anywhere else."

Tiffany Harrison, ENV SP, PACP, LACP, MACP, ITCP

Project Manager

"I truly enjoy showcasing the engineering industry's most renowned projects in Maryland. It is an honor to recognize the deserving professionals who bring these projects to life."

Anas Riyal, PE, CCM

Resident Engineer

"Working with a talented team of individuals who are professional, caring, and respectful has been the most rewarding aspect of my job."

Taurean Blake, PMP

Resident Construction Manager

"What do I see for the next generation of engineers? I would say 'I can only imagine' but the truth is, I don't even think I can imagine. The sky is no longer the limit – it feels like the baseline!"

Stephanie Templeton, PE

Project Manager & Office Principal

"So many Gannett Fleming employees experiencing longevity in their careers here speaks to the fact that the company values its personnel and wants them to succeed."

Joshua Paquet, PE

Chief Hydraulic Structures Engineer

“Genuinely hearing clients when they speak about issues and partnering to resolve them is paramount to the project and the working relationship.”

Anita Draa, Ph.D., PMP

Senior Tolling Advisor

“My colleagues and I feel like we’re an extension of each client’s team rather than a consultant.”

Drew Kennedy, PG, CEG

Vice President, Chief Engineering Geologist

“It has been an honor to be part of an unprecedented dam safety review … that incorporated the RIDM process for the first time.”

Heather Wilkie

Associate Business Analyst and LGBTQ+ of Gannett Fleming Steering Committee Chair

“We need to create a world where everyone is equal so that we can achieve true equity and justice.”

Becky Rahn, CTP, RGCP

Senior Manager, Global Finance & Cash Management

“I most attribute my professional success to my curiosity. It propels me to acquire more knowledge, explore new and different perspectives, and expand the skills in my toolkit.”

Andrew Li, PE, CCM, PMP

Vice President and Business Growth Leader, Construction Services

“My social adaptability has helped me tremendously in our relationship-based industry. After all, we’re all just trying to connect with one another and be positive and productive members of society.”

Nelson Mora, PE

Senior Project Manager

"I feel so lucky to have joined Gannett Fleming in 1999. I love the technical challenge associated with my work. I work with a great group of people and can’t imagine myself anywhere else.”

Masai Lawson

Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Inclusion

"Emotional intelligence is key. Recruiting talent is not just finding skilled candidates, but also the ability to connect with strangers and make them feel comfortable with you after one conversation."

Rob Scrafford, PE, PMP, F.SAME, ENV SP

Area Manager & Senior Environmental Engineer

"“I’m passionate about the environment and cleaning it up. If you’re not passionate about what you do, then why do it?”

Nancy Haldane

Corporate Health & Safety Manager

“I’m that person who seeks out and places the yellow cone when there’s a spill at the grocery store – I can’t turn off safety!”

Ohan Oumoudian

technical Architect

“When you mention that you’re an architect, the assumption is that you design buildings. Replace ‘buildings’ with ‘product solutions,’ and that’s more my speed.”

Stasys Fidleris

Overhead Contact System Designer and Future Generations of Gannett Fleming Steering Committee Chair

“I see strength in diversity for Gannett Fleming’s next generation. I respect our leadership for acknowledging that a more diverse workforce will bring positive change, including a greater variety of ideas, thought processes, and ultimately, more complete and effective solutions.”

Sharon Berger, Esq., CCM, ENV SP

Vice President and Project Executive, Construction Services

“Addressing my clients with confidence and understanding is essential. I come prepared for meetings, present myself as a resource, and demonstrate that we are a valuable asset to their success.”

Steven M. Knaub Jr., AIA, LEED AP

Architectural Practice Manager

"Finding satisfaction in enhancing even the smallest design elements can be deeply rewarding.”

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