RJ Pale Overseeing Quality & Innovation in 3D Modeling as HRG’s Senior Quality Lead in Transportation
RJ Pale was recently promoted to senior quality lead in our transportation service group. In this role, RJ provides technical expertise and quality control reviews related to 3D modeling on roadway and bridge projects.
HRG leverages digital technology like 3D modeling to create smarter, more resilient infrastructure for our clients. Through 3D modeling, our team can integrate roads, terrain, drainage systems, bridges, and utilities into a single, spatially accurate digital environment. This unified model improves visualization, making it easier to detect design conflicts early and prevent costly changes during construction. It also supports more reliable, data-driven quantity calculations for earthwork and construction materials, giving clients a clearer picture for planning and budgeting. 3D visualizations for public meetings help the community and stakeholders clearly understand a project, see potential impacts, and offer meaningful feedback.
“3D modeling is especially valuable on projects where multiple disciplines overlap, clear coordination is critical, and public understanding is a priority,” RJ says.
RJ has 11 years of experience in transportation design and engineering. He has multiple industry accreditations in roadway and bridge modeling and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Jeff Mikesic, our assistant vice president of transportation, says “RJ has consistently demonstrated outstanding technical proficiency, a desire to learn new technologies, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and process efficiency. He will provide excellent guidance to our group.”
Krauter manages the team providing water & wastewater services in the Harrisburg office of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc (HRG). He began his career at HRG as an intern, joined the firm full-time a year later, and was promoted to team leader in their water/wastewater group within four years before taking his current role as Harrisburg group manager. During his time at HRG, Krauter has helped drive key innovations like the implementation of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and the development of the firm’s intern development program. He is also a leader outside the firm, as an active member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA), and Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association (CPWQA). He is a graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area and also has 3 years of experience as a mentor through Penn State University.
“One of HRG’s strategies is to aggressively expand in both the municipal and utilities sectors and geographically across the eastern portion of Pennsylvania,” our president and CEO Jason Fralick says. “We have a strong existing presence with both employees and clients in the region, and we believe there is significant growth potential for us there in the longer term.”
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.
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, building trust, and fostering a safe environment for honest communication. His core values are integrity, compassion, and humility. As a team leader, he embraces collaboration over hierarchy and clearly communicates goals to keep a project schedule and budget on track.
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.
