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Aaron Moyer Named One of Central PA’s Top Forty under 40

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Congratulations to our civil team leader Aaron Moyer, who has been named one of Central Pennsylvania’s top Forty Under 40 professionals.  This list is compiled annually by the Central Penn Business Journal to recognize high-achieving young leaders based on their professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change.

Aaron Moyer accepts his recognition as one of Central Pennsylvania's Top Forty under 40

Aaron seamlessly blends advanced technical knowledge with creativity, empathy, and good humor to positively impact local communities.  His work helps them restore streams, improve local roadways, manage growth, and acquire millions of dollars in funding to keep costs low for residents.  He is passionate about public policy and has written multiple local laws to reduce regulatory burdens on residents, simplify land development procedures, and improve water quality.  He also participated in an advisory committee that helped PADEP craft the next round of MS4 regulations.

In his spare time, he plants trees, participates in stream clean-ups, and donates engineering services to non-profits.

Aaron and the other honorees will be profiled in the October 27 edition of the Central Penn Business Journal. You can see the full list at: https://www.cpbj.com/event/forty-under-40/

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.

Cory Salmon Recognized as Top Young Professional by Wastewater Digest

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Cory Salmon is featured in the latest issue of Wastewater Digest as one of the industry’s “Top Young Pros.” (Read the article here.) Wastewater Digest is a national magazine covering news and trends in the municipal wastewater industry.

Cory was one of nine men and women selected by the publication because of their accomplishments at such a young age. He is also the second youngest person on this year’s list.

Cory is a  group manager in our King of Prussia office. He played a leadership role in opening this office in 2019, representing us at numerous events and developing relationships that helped us exceed sales goals by 47% in the region last year. He is also managing the firm’s work with Pottstown Borough Authority to replace 21,000 linear feet of Lead Service Lines.

 

Michael Smetana Named Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at HRG

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Portait of Mike Smetana wearing a dark suit coat, white shirt, and red patterned tie.HRG has chosen Mike Smetana for a newly created position as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer.  He will be responsible for developing new technology service offerings for the firm’s clients related to infrastructure planning, design, and management.

Mike has 21 years of experience helping AEC consultants and their clients use information technology to optimize operations and support growth strategies. He has deployed artificial intelligence and automation technologies to reduce costs and increase efficiency, implemented data analytics to enhance decision-making, and managed the adoption of solutions to increase scalability.  He is an expert at aligning technology with organizational objectives and can leverage relationships with many leading technology providers for his clients.  He also has extensive expertise in cybersecurity and risk management. He was honored by the Pittsburgh Technology Council as a CIO of the Year finalist & Tech Visionary in 2020.

HRG president and chief executive officer Jason Fralick is excited about the potential technology presents for managing communities and their facilities, and he believes Mike will provide expert guidance to the firm and their clients. “HRG goes beyond design and construction to be true partners with our clients, helping them reach organizational goals, reduce costs, and optimize operations,” he says.  “Technology is rapidly expanding possibility in these areas and becoming more complex by the day. We want to help our clients understand and harness that potential for their organization and their stakeholders.  Mike has deep and broad-ranging knowledge, but, more importantly, he has vision. He understands how technology works, and he knows how to apply it to help organizations accomplish their goals.  We’re very excited to work with him and witness the value he can create for our clients.”

Mike is also excited about the opportunity and says, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to guide HRG and our valued clients on their transformative journey towards digital excellence. What immediately captivated me about HRG is its remarkable people-centric approach and unwavering passion for enhancing communities. I am eager to collaborate closely with our clients as we jointly explore strategic insights, deploy innovative solutions, and leverage emerging technologies, unlocking their full potential, and propelling them to new heights of success.”

 

ABOUT HRG

HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure. They optimize places for health, prosperity, and enjoyment with a focus on long-term value. The foundation of their work is civil engineering, but the firm has diverse expertise in community planning and management, landscape architecture, environmental compliance, and sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Lauren Zumbrun Promoted to Group Manager

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Lauren Zumbrun has been promoted to Group Manager in the strategic management and capital solutions service group of HRG.

Lauren has deep knowledge of funding programs and more than 15 years of experience in community planning and economic development.  She puts this expertise to work to help communities optimize operations and proactively manage their infrastructure. She is a strategic thinker who excels at helping communities define their goals, prioritize projects to meet those goals, and develop funding strategies to support them.  Before joining HRG, she served as executive director of a non-profit downtown revitalization organization.

 

ABOUT HRG

HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of communities throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. They optimize places for health, prosperity, and enjoyment with a focus on long-term value. The foundation of their work is civil engineering, but their team has diverse expertise in community planning and management, landscape architecture, environmental compliance, and sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.hrg-inc.com

Construction Executive Devin Dunwoody Joins HRG’s Civil Group

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Devin Dunwoody is wearing glasses, a blue sport coat, and tie in front of cubicle walls in an officeDevin Dunwoody has joined the Pittsburgh office of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) as a senior project manager in their civil group. Dunwoody is a senior executive with more than 10 years of experience in construction at every level: from operating heavy equipment and installing infrastructure to monitoring company operations, managing client relationships, analyzing financial performance, and developing strategic goals. He’ll provide valuable insight on constructability and cost-effectiveness for HRG’s clients on sanitary and stormwater infrastructure, roadways, and other civil construction projects.

Dunwoody worked four years as a construction laborer, installing pipelines and utility structures for land development projects, while earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.  After graduation, he began performing field surveys for construction layout, calculating earthwork volumes, and generating as-built plans. Over the years, he worked his way up to project manager and then executive vice president at a regional construction firm specializing in highways, bridges, commercial buildings, and excavation.

HRG civil group manager Ben Gilberti says, “HRG has always been focused on ensuring our design plans are practical and cost-effective for our clients to construct. Devin’s dual expertise as a licensed professional engineer and highly experienced contractor will further enhance our ability to meet that goal for our clients.  We’re all very excited to work with him.”

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.”

Garrett Stoy Joins HRG as Water/Wastewater Group Manager in State College

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Garrett StoyGarrett Stoy has joined Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) as a group manager in their State College office. Stoy will oversee a team of 11 professionals who design water and wastewater systems for public and privately owned utilities. He will also assist with sales and business development.

Stoy has eight years of experience creating engineering solutions related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flooding, roadways, and solid waste. He works with clients to develop a long-term capital improvement plan and obtain funding to implement the plan.

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 more than 300 people across eight office locations. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Chris Dellinger Named Leader in Construction & Real Estate

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Chris Dellinger accepts an award for his leadership in the construction and real estate industry from Ernest Long, editor of the Central Penn Business JournalChris Dellinger was recently honored by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the region’s Leaders in Construction & Real Estate.

The journal recognized 20 individuals and companies that its editors say are “changing the landscape of Central Pennsylvania through design, construction, engineering, lending, and innovation.” Dellinger and the other honorees were featured in the September 30 issue of the publication and received their award at a ceremony on October 27th.

Dellinger is a licensed professional engineer and a land development group manager at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc (HRG).  His imprint is all over residential and commercial development throughout Central Pennsylvania and can be seen in recent projects like Meadow Lane Farms in North Cornwall Township, Heritage Business Park in Manchester Township, and the Hearthside at Cross Keys Senior Living in Oxford Township. He has also played a key role in the development of many of the warehouses and industrial developments along the I-81 corridor.

Andrew Kenworthy, HRG’s chief operating officer, has worked alongside Chris for more than 20 years and says this recognition is well deserved: “Chris approaches his role with pride and integrity. He understands the impact of construction on neighboring real estate and tries to provide solutions that accomplish the goals of the individual owner and the community as a whole. He always takes the natural environment into account, striving to avoid negative impacts to natural resources and complement local ecosystems.”

 

ABOUT HRG

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is an employee-owned, nationally-ranked design firm providing civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services. The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia