HRG Named ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year
(Updated with photos in November 2021)
Engineering News-Record has named Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) the MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year for 2021. This award is given to firms operating in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia who demonstrate exceptional leadership in revenue earnings, innovation, creativity, and community service. HRG was featured in the June edition of the ENR MidAtlantic newsletter and was recognized at an awards celebration in October.
Company president Jason Fralick said:
This is a special honor because it recognizes the contributions and hard work of our entire team as a unified group. Over the past several years, we have strived to erase any barriers between offices and departments and become One Company. That helped us thrive in spite of the physical distance and challenges of remote operations last year, and I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished together. This is an awesome group of people who care about each other and their clients’ success, and they are doing great work.
Great Work in the Office
HRG’s talented professionals deliver creative—and often innovative – solutions to our client’s problems every day. Our wastewater design team recently received an experimental water quality management permit for the first aerobic granular sludge treatment facility in Pennsylvania. This continues a long tradition of bringing new technologies like water reuse and the conversion of wastewater to energy to this region. Our stormwater management professionals pioneered the state’s first regional collaborations on MS4 compliance and Pollutant Reduction Plans, and our financial services team has created new approaches to project funding that have won national recognition. As much as we enjoy exciting, industry-advancing challenges, we are just as dedicated to the day-to-day work of municipal engineering that has been the backbone of our service since 1962: plan reviews and ordinance development, pavement rehabilitation, water main rehabilitation, local roadway improvements, and bridge replacements. This work doesn’t always gain recognition, but it makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors on a daily basis and that is our primary motivation as a firm: making a positive impact.
Good Works in the Community
HRG has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past several years to organizations supporting education, health and human services, economic development, and environmental protection. We regularly invest in community sponsorships, supporting local parks and recreation programs, festivals and events, youth sports organizations, arts, and culture, and this continued with virtual events in 2020. However, our primary charitable focus is the United Way. Each year, we match employee donations in a month-long fundraising drive that has collected more than $300,000 for United Way over the past 20 years.
Our caring employee-owners also give generously of their time. They regularly participate in tree plantings, organize Adopt-a-Highway clean-ups, and support STEM education by volunteering in the classroom. Last year, we instituted a new community service program called HRG Volunteers. Each employee-owner receives eight hours of paid time off to volunteer with the charitable organization of their choice.
We are grateful to our clients for their continued loyalty. Last year was our sixth straight year of revenue growth, averaging 9% per year. Many of our clients have been working with us for decades, but we continue to outpace strategic planning goals for developing new client relationships, as well. We believe this is because we focus on our client’s long-term success, not an individual project. We are building much more than roads, bridges, and water systems; we’re building relationships.
To learn more about why HRG has been named the ENR MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year, read our interview in the ENR MidAtlantic newsletter in June 2021 on ENR’s website.
Jason Hinz Honored as One of Engineering’s Top Young Professionals
Jason Hinz is being honored by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine as one of the Top Young Professionals in the construction and design industry. He is profiled alongside the other honorees in the February issue of ENR’s Mid-Atlantic edition.
Hinz is a civil group manager at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG). He oversees a team of almost 30 professionals who primarily provide municipal engineering support to local communities and also assist with water quality and stormwater management needs.
He is also committed to serving his community. Hinz is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and volunteers his time planting trees and cleaning up litter.
HRG’s civil practice area leader Matt Bonanno says, “Jason inspires and motivates his team with a calm and thoughtful demeanor, and he regularly receives glowing reviews of his work from his clients. We are grateful to have him on the HRG team, and we’re happy to see him recognized by ENR alongside a very talented group of industry peers.”
ABOUT ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD’S TOP YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM
Engineering News-Record is a weekly magazine with more than 60,000 paid subscribers that covers news in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. In addition to its national publication, it also publishes several regional editions.
Each year, the regional editions recognize 20 industry professionals as the “best of the best.” Applicants are evaluated on their education, industry experience, leadership, and community service.
The Mid-Atlantic edition focuses on Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 250 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
Pennsylvania Business Central Honors Fralick, Threet, and Mendinsky
Jason Fralick, Nichole Mendinsky, and Erin Threet have each been named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2021. They are featured in the January 29 edition of the publication, alongside other accomplished leaders who are making a significant impact in business and in the local community.
Jason Fralick
Jason is the president of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG). Over the past two years, he has led the development of HRG’s strategic business plan and is driving initiatives related to employee engagement, professional development, innovation, and modernization. He is also an active member of many local organizations and serves as a board member and coach for the Centre Soccer Association.
Nichole Mendinsky
Nichole is practice area leader for the land development group at HRG. This group provides engineering services for the construction of commercial and industrial facilities, higher education campuses, healthcare facilities, and senior living communities. Nichole is responsible for the group’s vision and strategy as well as the development of its staff. As a registered landscape architect, certified park and recreation professional, certified planner, and LEED accredited professional, her work is wide-ranging, but the common theme that ties it together is social impact. She also volunteers for the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority in Bellefonte Borough.
Erin Threet
Erin is an assistant vice president and project manager at HRG. She oversees day-to-day operations and business development for the firm’s Lewisburg office while continuing to provide technical guidance to utility and municipal clients throughout the region. She is an active member of various water and wastewater industry organizations and the Bucknell Engineering Alumni Association. She also regularly volunteers her time for local charitable events.
ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS CENTRAL’s TOP 100 PEOPLE
Pennsylvania Business Central is the premier B2B publication in central Pennsylvania. It is distributed to more than 35,000 readers in a 23-county service. Each January, their Top 100 People issue honors area leaders who exemplify a strong work ethic, who move their company forward, and who give back to the community through volunteering and mentoring.
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 200 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
Steve Malesker Joins HRG as Senior Project Manager
Steve Malesker recently joined HRG as a senior project manager in our Transportation Group. He is responsible for bridge design and inspection projects throughout the south-central counties of Pennsylvania.
Steve has extensive experience managing bridge inspection, replacement, and maintenance programs for York and Franklin Counties as well as Gettysburg Borough and many other municipalities. Steve has also served as a project manager for civil and municipal projects and as the retained municipal and bridge engineer of record for several municipalities in Central PA. He is a licensed professional engineer and certified bridge safety inspector with more than 20 years of experience.
Steve lives in Dallastown and is a board member of the Dallastown-Yoe Water Authority. He is also a member of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design and the American Institute of Steel Construction.
“Steve is a talented and accomplished engineer, and his skills will be a great asset as we continue to grow our presence in the transportation markets across the commonwealth,” Tim Staub said. Staub is an assistant vice president of HRG and manager of the firm’s York office.
Bill Kick agrees. “Most importantly, Steve fits right into the culture of HRG. Integrity and commitment to delivering for our clients are core values for HRG, and for Steve. His knowledge and experience are impressive. I fully trust that Steve will be a great compliment to our team and serve HRG’s clients well.” Kick is an assistant vice president and manager of HRG’s Chambersburg office.
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 250 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com
Mike Kreiger Named Geomatics Group Manager at HRG
Mike Kreiger has been promoted to Geomatics Group Manager at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) He previously served as senior project manager and will now assume new responsibilities for marketing as well as staff training and development. He will continue to serve his existing clients as project manager.
HRG’s Geomatics Group assists clients with the gathering, storage, and analysis of spatial information. Current services include surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems development.
Kreiger is a registered professional land surveyor in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He has almost 30 years of experience in the field and in the management of survey crews. He is also a former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS).
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 200 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
Orrs Bridge is Open to the Public
The HRG team was all-smiles yesterday, as we celebrated the opening of Orrs Bridge. This structure is a vital connection in the transportation network of Pennsylvania’s fastest growing county, and we’re excited to see the vision we worked on with local officials and community members come to life. Nearly 10,000 vehicles crossed the previous bridge daily to get from their homes to businesses along Carlisle Pike and Wertzville Road, but the aging structure was deteriorating rapidly. Weight restrictions limited the ability of emergency vehicles ands school buses to access nearby homes, and curves on either side of the alignment created sight distance issues for drivers entering and exiting the bridge. HRG designed a new structure with wider lanes and ADA-accessible sidewalk to improve pedestrian access. We also created a new alignment for the bridge that vastly improves safety for drivers. It combines the curves on both roadway approaches into one continuous curve. Thank you to Cumberland County for the opportunity to work with you on this project, and thank you to all of the people whose contributions made this effort a success!
Click through the photo album above to see a few highlights from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Mark Saville Named Geomatics Practice Area Leader at HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) recently promoted Mark Saville to be the practice area leader for its Geomatics division. Saville will be responsible for the group’s vision and strategy, staff development, project delivery, client management, and sales.
HRG’s Geomatics Group assists clients with the gathering, storage, and analysis of spatial information. Current services include surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems development. As practice area leader, Saville will focus on modernizing the group and implementing new solutions like state-of-the-art robotics, aerial imagery, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
Saville joined the firm in 2019, managing the delivery of Geomatics services throughout the central counties of Pennsylvania. He will now be responsible for managing the group throughout all of its offices and territories. Saville is a licensed professional surveyor with almost 40 years of experience focused on the higher education market, along with healthcare facilities, senior living, and commercial real estate.
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 200 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
Cory Salmon Promoted to Group Manager
Since the firm opened its King of Prussia office in April 2019, water and wastewater engineer Cory Salmon has served as a local team leader and helped to grow HRG’s profile in the area. He is being promoted to group manager, overseeing all water and wastewater projects completed by the office. In his new role, he will take on additional responsibilities managing local staff in his service group and performing business development in the water and wastewater market. Salmon has more than five years of experience in the planning, design, bidding, and construction of water and sewer systems. He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Temple University and earned a master’s in business administration from The Pennsylvania State University.
“Cory has played a pivotal role in establishing HRG’s presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania,” Kenworthy says. “He is committed to our clients and to the entire HRG team, and this promotion is very well-deserved.”
ABOUT HRG
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked, employee-owned, design firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ nearly 250 people across eight office locations. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.
Route 39 Intersection Improvements Honored with Road & Bridge Safety Award
West Hanover Township received a Road & Bridge Safety Award Friday for improvements that HRG designed at the intersection of Route 39 with Douglas and Devonshire Heights Roads. This location had been the site of several rear-end and angle accidents due to poor intersection alignment and sight distance deficiencies. HRG realigned the intersection, installed a northbound right turn lane along Route 39, enhanced advance signing and pavement markings, and installed a flashing yellow control beacon. We also increased the separation between this intersection and a second intersection where Douglas Road met Devonshire Heights Road. This second intersection had been less than 100 feet away from the Route 39 intersection, creating the opportunity for confusion and conflict between drivers.
Our civil practice area leader Matt Bonanno and our traffic team leader Eric Stump attended a brief ceremony at the intersection where West Hanover Township received their award from the Pennsylvania Highway Information Association (PHIA) and the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. You can view the ceremony below:
You can also see photos of the project by clicking through this slideshow:
ABOUT THE ROAD & BRIDGE SAFETY AWARD
The Road & Bridge Safety Award is given annually to townships that have completed road or bridge improvements in the prior year that increased public safety. It is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, the Pennsylvania Highway Information Association, and PennDOT.