Caleb Krauter Named Top Young Professional by Engineering News-Record

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Cover of the February 2, 2026 issue of ENR EastCaleb Krauter is featured in the current issue of ENR East, a regional publication of the leading construction industry publication Engineering-News Record covering Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, D.C., New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.  He is listed as one of the year’s Top Young Professionals, an honor  that goes to 25 individuals the publication describes as “emerging leaders shaping the future of design and construction” in their region.  Nominees are considered based on their professional accomplishments and contributions to the community.

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.

Alex Bar Promoted to Manager of King of Prussia Water & Wastewater Group

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Alex Bar wearing a dark gray button-down shirtAlex Bar has been promoted to Water & Wastewater Group Manager in our King of Prussia office. In this role, Alex is responsible for managing local staffing, workloads and resource allocation to ensure the team continues to deliver high quality projects and superior client satisfaction.

Alex joined HRG in 2020 and most recently served as a water and wastewater team leader. He is a registered professional engineer and is certified in the condition assessment of pipelines, laterals, and manholes. He routinely assists with the design of water and sewer main replacements, pump stations, and treatment plant facilities. He is skilled at both engineering design and construction administration.

Caleb Krauter Named Harrisburg Water/Wastewater Group Manager

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Caleb Krauter has been promoted to Water & Wastewater Group Manager at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG). He is responsible for managing staffing, workloads and resource allocation to ensure that the Harrisburg water and wastewater team continues to deliver high quality projects and superior client satisfaction. This includes monitoring project schedules and budgets while enhancing the employee owner culture and supporting the professional growth of water and wastewater team members.

Krauter joined HRG as an intern in 2016 and earned increasing responsibility as a designer, project manager, and team leader before his most recent promotion. His technical skill, enthusiasm, and initiative make him a natural choice for the group manager position.  He previously served as chairman of HRG’s ESOP Advisory Committee and is a 2024 graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area, which teaches people to serve the community effectively through hands-on experience with local non-profit organizations.  He is a member of both the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association’s board of directors and the Penn State Harrisburg Civil Engineering Advisory Board.

ABOUT HRG

HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure. The firm serves public and private sector clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region and has won more than 100 awards from state and national organizations for their projects, consulting services, and unique solutions. HRG has been ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record 19 years in a row and was named the Design Firm of the Year by ENR Mid-Atlantic in 2021.  The 100% employee-owned company is an industry leader in municipal engineering, water and wastewater systems engineering, and stormwater management and maintains a strong-presence in the transportation engineering and land development markets.  For more information, visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com

Justin Mendinsky Named Assistant Vice President of Water/Wastewater Services

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We’re please to announce that Justin Mendinsky has been promoted to assistant vice president, overseeing the firm’s water & wastewater service group.  The position was created as part of an ongoing organizational realignment to scale the firm for growth while preserving its commitment to technical excellence and personalized service. The realignment creates unique channels for client outreach, technical expertise, and operational delivery, ensuring each gets proper focus and attention.

Justin’s position is part of the channel focused on technical expertise.  As such, he will be responsible for driving quality and consistency in project delivery across the organization by ensuring best practices are implemented across all water and wastewater teams and ensuring staff members get the training they need to meet evolving industry standards.  He will also foster a collaborative, results-driven culture in the water and wastewater division.

Justin previously managed the water & wastewater team in HRG’s Harrisburg office and has more than 20 years of experience with the firm.  He is active in the water and wastewater industry, serving in various leadership roles with the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association and Pennsylvania Water Environment Association over the years.  In addition, he serves the community as a member of Carlisle High School’s Occupational Advisory Committee, ensuring engineering coursework reflects the skills students need to join the workforce and sharing work experience with the students in the classroom.

Mentorship is a key aspect of the assistant vice president position, according to Erin Threet, HRG’s vice president of services, and Justin excels in that role.  She says, “Justin has been a mentor and friend to me since my first day at HRG, providing an impressive knowledge of how to bring projects to fruition.  This includes some of HRG’s most complex and innovative projects over the past 20 years.  He is quick to help any member of the team and works harder than almost anyone I know. I can’t imagine anyone better to lead and inspire the water and wastewater team.”

HRG Names Cory Salmon Assistant Vice President

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Cory SalmonHRG has promoted Cory Salmon to assistant vice president.  Cory previously served as a group manager overseeing the water and wastewater division in southeastern Pennsylvania.  He will now oversee all operations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, managing the firm’s King of Prussia office, its financial resources, and the supervision of local staff.  He will also support key client management activities in the region.

Cory first joined HRG in 2014 as an intern and has steadily progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the firm.  He has been instrumental in establishing and growing HRG’s presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania, relocating to the area in 2019 shortly after the King of Prussia office opened.  He has been a key team member or project manager on several noteworthy projects in the area, including the design of wastewater treatment plant improvements for Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, ultraviolet upgrades at Pottstown Borough Authority’s water treatment plant, and the interceptor rehabilitation program for West Goshen Sewer Authority.  Cory is also actively involved in the local community as a member of the Nether Providence Township Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Committee as well as a board member for the Central Delaware County Sewer Authority.

Ed EllingerEd Ellinger, HRG’s chief operations officer, says, “Southeastern Pennsylvania has been a key growth market for HRG, and Cory is responsible for a lot of that success.  He is a dedicated engineer who cares deeply about his clients, his colleagues, and his community, and he always gives his best to every project.  I know he has the skill and the determination to lead this team to even greater growth in the years ahead.”

Adrienne Vicari and Staci Hartz Honored at Women of Influence Ceremony

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Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to attend the Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence ceremony and celebrate an impressive group of accomplished and community-minded women from across the region.  They were chosen among more than 130 nominations because of their professional achievements, community involvement, and inspiring nature. We’re in awe of all of them but especially happy to see three in particular receive this recognition: Adrienne Vicari, Staci Hartz, and Mary Wagner Fox, all members of HRG’s extended family.

 

Staci Hartz, Chris Hartz, Ed Ellinger, Josh Fox, Mary Fox, Adrienne Vicari, and Pat Dennis celebrate at the Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence award dinner.

(L-R) Staci Hartz, Chris Hartz, Ed Ellinger, Josh Fox, Mary Fox, Adrienne Vicari, and Pat Dennis

 

Staci is an engineer in our water and wastewater group who designs water distribution systems. She is also the group’s leading expert on hydraulic modeling and closely monitors drinking water regulation to advise her colleagues on impacts to our clients. Her empathy and strong communication skills make her a go-to source for information and fuel her passion for community service with her church, local food bank, and various tree planting events. She was honored as a Woman to Watch.

Adrienne is the practice area leader of our Strategic Management & Capital Solutions group and an innovative thinker whose work has received local, state, and national awards.  She is also chair of the board of directors for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and actively involved in the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association Women Innovation Networking Group, two groups that give her the opportunity to support and mentor women of all ages.

Mary is the first female executive director of the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission and wife of our water & wastewater group manager, Josh Fox.  She investigates violations of the State Ethics Act and educates local governments on how to comply with the act.  She previously served as the assistant chief counsel for the state Department of General Services, the state Office of Inspector General and the state Ethics Commission, but she is particularly proud of her work implementing PA’s Small, Small Diverse, and Veteran Business programs.

Both Adrienne and Mary were honored as Women of Influence.

Please join us in congratulating Adrienne, Staci, Mary, and all of this year’s honorees.

Krauter and King Honored by Pennsylvania Water Environment Association

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Caleb Krauter and Alex King were both honored by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) at their annual PENNTEC conference this week.

Caleb Krauter and Alex King both received awards from the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association at the 2023 PENNTEC conference.

 

Caleb is a team leader in the Harrisburg Water & Wastewater Group.  He received the Ted Moses High Hat Award for his work promoting the association and its programs.

Caleb joined the Harrisburg-area chapter of PWEA, also known as the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association (CPWQA) early in his career and began serving on committees right away. He is currently president of CPWQA and a member of its Bylaws and Special Events committees. He is also a vocal advocate for involvement in the organization, encouraging others to attend and actively participate in events.

Alex is an assistant project manager in the King of Prussia Water & Wastewater Group. She received the Golden Manhole Award for her work to advance wastewater collection system operation, maintenance, and professional development.  Alex is a member of the PWEA Collections and Young Professionals Committees.  She helps plan the collections system presentation sessions and organizes local networking and outreach events throughout the year.

Congratulations to Caleb and Alex on this recognition from their industry peers, and thank you both for representing HRG and our clients so well in these important organizations.

Ben Burns Promoted to Senior Quality Engineer

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Ben Burns is wearing a gray suit coat and blue plaid shirt in front of a conference room doorBen Burns has been promoted to senior quality engineer in the water and wastewater group at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG)  He will manage technical design standards with a specific focus on innovative wastewater process solutions, biosolids management, and energy production from wastewater.

Burns joined HRG in 2007 and previously served as both a project manager and team leader. He is a licensed professional engineer with certifications in odor assessment and construction document technology.

Water and wastewater practice area leader Josh Fox says, “Ben has demonstrated his knowledge and application of engineering principles on some of HRG’s most difficult projects over the past 15 years.  His passion for sustainability and renewable energy will greatly benefit our team and our clients.  I am extremely excited for Ben, HRG, and our clients.”