Russ McIntosh makes the case for long-range financial forecasting in the December issue of The Authority, a publication of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association. Russ advises authorities to move beyond single-year budgeting toward multi-year financial planning in order to support data-driven decisions, better communication, and fiscal stability. He also gives practical advice for making more […]
We’re excited to announce that HRG has acquired Becker Engineering, LLC, a civil engineering firm with 12 employees based in Lancaster County. Its office is located at 1848 Charter Lane, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601, and its services closely align to HRG’s with a strong emphasis on municipal engineering, water, wastewater, and hydrogeology. HRG will maintain the […]
We’re excited to announce that Ryan Albright has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this new role, he will align HRG’s marketing channel with broader strategic business priorities by focusing on five key pillars: strategic positioning, brand awareness, demand generation, sales enablement, and brand loyalty and culture. He will report directly to our […]
We’re pleased to announce that James Meisenbach is joining our York office as GIS Group Manager. James is passionate about helping people in his job and in his personal time. He uses his technical skills to help clients leverage data for smart decision-making, but his greatest skills are interpersonal: listening and understanding what people need, […]
Thomas Farmar has been named Chief People Officer at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG). He will be an integral part of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jason Fralick. “HRG is strategically evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients and expanding into […]
Formal financial policies provide a clear framework for managing a municipal authority’s financial affairs and ensure decisions are consistent and transparent. They also promote accountability and public trust, but many authorities rely on informal procedures that have developed over time (shaped by experience and availability of staff rather than formal board direction). Russ McIntosh and […]
In January 2024, Penn State University announced a partnership with HRG to establish a new certification program for agricultural conservation professionals, provide training, and supervise the certified individuals for the installation of projects statewide. Today, the university announced it is officially launching the certification program, known as the Practice Approval System. The system was developed […]
Hot-dip galvanized steel delivered a quick bridge replacement with superior long-term performance for Mercer County, as featured in a recent case study on the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance website. HRG assisted with the design and permitting for this bridge, and construction was completed in January 2024. The existing 85-foot long bridge was weight-restricted, and […]