Our Team

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Experts at Rawlins Infra Consult

Our team at Rawlins Infra Consult delivers innovative solutions in transportation infrastructure and leadership. Meet the professionals driving our success.
scott rawlins

Scott Rawlins, P.E.

Owner
Transportation Programs
Nevada
paul steinman

Paul Steinman, P.E.

Construction Programs
Florida
paul schneider

Paul Schneider, P.E.

Federal Programs
Nevada
mark geib

Mark Geib, P.E.

Operations Programs
Michigan
janine cooper

Janine Cooper, P.E.

Asset Management
Michigan
april blackburn

April Blackburn, PMP

Technology Strategy
Florida
allison black

Allison Black

Operational Change Management
Florida
david rader

David Rader

Asset Management
Tennessee
amy neidringhaus

Amy Neidringhaus, P.E.

Program Management
Florida
ron crew

Ron Crew

Right-of-Way Operations
Florida
benjamin rawlins

Ben Rawlins

Staff Engineer
Nevada
sarah rawlins

Sarah Rawlins

Chief Culture Officer
Nevada
lisa marsh

Lisa Marsh

Maintenance and Operations Advisor
Michigan
chris petersen

Chris Petersen, CPM

Project Management
Nevada
lea perrino

Lea Perrino, P.E.

Project Manager
Florida
lauren lejune

Lauren LeJeune

Administration and Contract Management
Florida
ann scott

Ann Scott

Administrative Analyst
Nevada
alicia mcconnel

Alicia McConnell, P.E.

Aerial Technologies
Illinois
steve cook

Steve Cook, P.E.

Operations Strategic Planning
Michigan
renee barone

Renee Barone

Graphic Designer
Tennessee
barbara davis

Barbara Davis, AICP

Planning and Policy Advisor
Florida
jenica keller

Jenica Keller, P.E.

Program and Project Management
Nevada
john zuleger

John Zuleger, P.E.

Infrastructure Technologies Advisor
Ohio
amy causseaux

Amy Causseaux, CPM

Infrastructure Advisor
Florida
david douglas

David Douglas

Infrastructure Advisor
Florida
krista wieland

Krista Wieland, P.E.

Infrastructure Advisor
Colorado
ken flore

Ken Flore

Training & Curriculum Development Advisor
Michigan
carissa mcquiston

Carissa McQuiston, P.E.

Safety Operations Advisor
Michigan
katie wendel

Katie Wendel

Accounting Specialist
Nevada
jeffrey gallart

Jeffery Gallart

Strategic Programs
Washington, D.C.
nicole arakorpi

Nicole Arakorpi

Web & Graphic Designer
Nevada
troy jerman

Troy A. Jerman

Infrastructure Advisor
Iowa
skylar granata

Skylar Granata

Accounting Specialist
Nevada
stacie hancock

Stacie Hancock

Accounting Specialist
Nevada
debbie cmar

Debbie Cmar

Professional Services
Florida

Ready to Take Your Organization to the Next Level?

Rawlins Infra Consult has the expertise and experience to drive your organization’s success. Our tailored solutions and strategic approach help transportation agencies nationwide improve performance and meet evolving transportation challenges.

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Rawlins Infra Consult has proven to be a trusted advisor to transportation agencies nationwide. Our applied knowledge and experience enables our customers to improve all program delivery areas to meet their current and future transportation needs.

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500 Damonte Ranch Parkway, #980
Reno, NV 89521
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(775) 843-3822
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scott rawlins

Scott Rawlins, P.E.

Owner
Transportation Programs
Nevada

(775) 843-3822

Scott@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Scott has over 33 years in the Transportation industry experience. He has helped DOT’s from around the country in improving their overall program delivery and organizational design. He also spent a career with the State of Nevada Department of Transportation.

He had responsibility for the daily operations of the Department, as the
Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, which had over 1800 employees and an annual budget over $1 Billion.

Achievements

He was the driver in the development of key programs and was responsible for the strategic direction of those programs, such as:

  • A state Transportation Asset Management Plan that incorporated performance metrics and sought efficiency opportunities for delivering maintenance activities.
  • Fleet Optimization program to preserve, refurbish and rebuild the 2,700 pieces of equipment.
  • A Strategic Data Plan that developed a centralized data repository and management system for asset inventories, and a plan to integrate data sets for assessment of current conditions and performance.
  • 5-Year program of projects that created a systematic approach to program development.
  • The Pioneer Program that focused on Public-Private Partnerships and alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build and Construction Manager/ General Contractor.
  • Project Management Program based on matrix management.
  • Integrated Transportation Reliability Program focused on the proactive operation of the transportation system.

From planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance, Scott maneuvered the department through federal, state, and local regulations and politics.

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paul steinman

Paul Steinman, P.E.

Construction Programs
North Carolina

(850) 363-0947

Paul@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Paul brings more than 34 years of Transportation Industry experience. He has a diverse background in executive leadership having served in three different transportation departments, including Michigan, Florida, and Idaho. Each department varied greatly with respect to financial capacities, geography, size, and political dynamics.

Achievements

He delivered a wide range of projects, including P3’s, alternative delivery contracts, and a managed lanes program. During his tenure as part of the executive leadership within transportation departments, he has worked to create targeted initiatives that could be communicated to all levels of the organization. His plans empowered employees to embrace accountability and achieve initiatives, which, in turn, enabled the department to exceed expectations for those customers whom they serve.

As part of the consulting sector for the past five years, he has served as project manager for the NCDOT Strategic Services contract, providing leadership on the optimization of the preconstruction process for delivering the capital work program within North Carolina. Paul provided executive counsel to the Tennessee Department of Transportation and lead the initiative to complete an organizational optimization department-wide.

The goal of this effort was to reduce middle management within TDOT, push decision making to the lowest appropriate level, and use the salary savings to provide market-based salary increases to department staff. Paul assisted the TDOT Executive Team in the development of a 5-Year Work Program that reimagined how TDOT could create a fiscally constrained capital work program with a focus on the stewardship of a project’s scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.

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paul schneider

Paul Schneider, P.E.

Federal Programs
Nevada

(775) 230-6579

PaulS@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Paul brings over 39 years of Transportation Industry experience. Most recently, Paul was an executive in the FHWA California Division Office where he partnered with Caltrans, the eighteen Metropolitan Planning Organizations and hundreds of local governments in delivering the $5.6 billion Federal-aid Program.

Paul provided leadership and guidance to a professional staff responsible for strategic planning, risk-based stewardship and oversight, performance management, financial management, transportation planning, environment, right-of-way, design, construction, civil rights, safety, operations, ITS, structures, asset management, local programs, and contract administration.

Achievements

Within the Division, Paul established an annual Strategic Planning Process that resulted in all levels of the Division identifying and completing actions that consistently and effectively contributed to achieving Division and FHWA corporate goals and objectives. Also, he led the development of a Caltrans’ Local Program risk-based oversight process that results in Caltrans identifying improvements to procedures manuals and policies, and training needs, and leads to the implementation of innovative processes and technologies throughout the State.

During his tenure, Paul worked closely with Caltrans Executive Leadership to resolve high-profile issues related to Tunnel Critical Findings, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Bridge Load Ratings, Truck Size and Weight, Financial Management and Local Programs.

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mark geib

Mark Geib, P.E.

Operations Programs
Michigan

(239) 980-0382

Mark@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Mark brings more than 41 years of Transportation Industry experience. Mark has led and sponsored numerous initiatives and projects over the span of his career.

Achievements

As the Division Administrator of Transportation Systems Management and Operations for MDOT, he chaired the MDOT negotiations team in the successful negotiations of a new 5 year, $1B statewide contract with the County Road Association of Michigan. The new contract addresses multiple legal, operational, financial, and administrative issues.

He also played a key role in a large team effort to realign and reorganize MDOT for Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO). He chaired and sponsored MDOT’s Statewide Maintenance Operations Alignment Team. This team manages MDOT’s $420M annual maintenance budget, sets and prioritizes work, and manages fleet statewide.

He led the TSMO Division including Maintenance and Operations, Traffic and Safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems and Statewide Fleet and Facilities. He led an initiative to assess and consolidate one Region’s Maintenance organizational structure and implemented team managed work groups increasing employee’s participation in planning and decision making resulting in measurable increases in productivity and an improved culture.

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janine cooper

Janine Cooper, P.E.

Asset Management
Michigan

(269) 823-4545

Janine@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Janine brings over 20 years of experience in the Transportation Industry with work in design, construction, maintenance and operations. With the Michigan Department of Transportation, Janine assisted with the development and implementation of several statewide organizational changes, including the movement to become a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) focused organization.

Achievements

In addition, she championed various other management improvements for efficiency and as Associate Region Engineer of Operations for the Southwest, she led several region support units including, Traffic Safety and Operations, Construction, Materials and Maintenance. In her capacity as the Associate Region Engineer of Operations, Janine led the region to adopt and pilot the new performance-based maintenance (PBM) program.

Working with her team, she identified assets, establish rating metrics, and defined the desired outputs for reporting. In addition, she worked with region maintenance teams to incorporate the new PBM results to improve asset functionality with proactive strategies. Janine worked with other Regions to take the PBM program statewide, created a handbook for reference in the field during the rating cycle, established a training program for the raters and sat on the steering team to oversee the progress of the program.

As a leader in innovation, Janine pushed initiatives to enhance the future of transportation, improve safety and increase efficiency. Her work in construction includes oversight of the first precast element bridge in Michigan and she led a collaborative team to develop and implement the use of a proprietary precast concrete system for the first freeway pavement repairs.

While in maintenance and operations, Janine incorporated data-driven decision making for winter operations; the development of asset management strategies, and championed the procurement, implementation and adoption of strategies for many in-house created tools, processes and techniques. Throughout the last 12 years as the Associate Region Engineer of Operations in the Southwest Region she was responsible for 130 employees, 3,000 lane miles, seven direct force maintenance facilities, a bridge and sign shop, and centralized fleet repair facility. Janine emphasized the use of performance measures and asset management to effectively manage the regions $37 million budget.

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april blackburn

April Blackburn, PMP

Technology Strategy
Florida

(850) 228-1453

April@RawlinsIC.com

Background

April has over 35 years of transportation industry experience, with over seven years at the executive level. This includes planning, implementing, and leading significant strategic initiatives at the organizational level resulting in improved agency structure/organization to deliver greater productivity, improved performance, and customer satisfaction.

April served as Chief Technology Officer, Chief of Transportation Technology, Interim Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administration, and Chief Information Officer for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). In these roles, April led significant strategic initiatives.

Achievements

These included a Technology Strategic plan, Enterprise Technology Governance, Enterprise Information Management, Data Governance, Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) alignment, and innovation strategy.

After FDOT, April joined the private sector, providing consulting services and domain expertise that supported transportation agencies with their Digital Strategy and Technology Transformation needs. She worked across functional, technical, delivery, and sales teams to develop services and solutions for clients.

April is a well-tested transportation industry professional with proven leadership abilities developed from decades of experience in diverse leadership positions. April is passionate about leveraging technologies and resources to achieve an organization’s mission.

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allison black

Allison Black

Operational Change Management
Florida

(850) 544-3965

Allison@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Allison has over 17 years of experience in state government, with over 12 years focused on organizational leadership, development, and change management. This includes strategic planning, assessment, analysis, solutioning, and implementation that results in successful workforce development and support programs, business process optimization, functional organizational structures, and employee and customer satisfaction.

Achievements

At the Florida Department of Transportation, Allison led major organizational initiatives, including restructuring, enhancing, and overseeing the statewide Training, Quality Management, and Policy and Process Management Programs, establishing the statewide Organizational Change Management Office, and overseeing the planning and execution of Organizational Change Management Plans for over 30 projects, both technology and non-technology, within the Department. She also played a significant role in designing, developing, and implementing the statewide Innovation, Awards and Recognition, and Leadership Development Programs.

After leaving the public sector, Allison served as an Organizational Change Management Consultant, working with functional, technical, sales, and delivery teams to procure, guide, and provide strategies and services for transportation, healthcare, regulatory, law enforcement, and educational state agencies. Allison’s passion is helping organizations identify opportunities for improvement, develop implementation solutions and plans, and manage change to enhance their operations and support impacted stakeholders, both internal and external.

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david rader

David Rader

Asset Management
Tennessee

(615) 300-0069

David@RawlinsIC.com

Background

David has spent his career creating positive change for communities through innovative solutions at all three levels of government. He has over 30 years of transportation experience.

Achievements

He co-founded one of the nation’s largest transportation asset maintenance service providers with the simple idea of fundamentally changing the approach and delivery model of how our nation’s transportation assets were maintained. He built the company on the fundamental premise that a life-cycle asset management approach to maintaining and operating our nation’s infrastructure was greatly needed.

Over 20 years the firm grew from two people into the premier performance-based asset maintenance and operations service provider in the United States with over 2,500 employees in 43 states. During his tenure, he has served in virtually every imaginable role. From traditional asset maintenance services work to providing O&M services on some of the largest PPP projects in the US, he was at the tip of the spear leading these efforts.

David was also a founding member and has served as the past President and long-term Board Member of AMOTIA, the Association for the Management and Operations of Transportation Infrastructure Assets. He has participated in a number of AASHTO and TRB committees and is a regular speaker at national meetings on asset maintenance.

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amy neidringhaus

Amy Neidringhaus, P.E.

Program Management
North Carolina

(813) 785-3779

Amy@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Amy brings more than 23 years of Transportation Industry experience. She brings a unique blend of transportation design, construction inspection, permitting, and project management expertise as part of her experience in both the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation.

Achievements

Amy’s FDOT experience encompasses diverse project management roles, having lead project teams on complex urban reconstruction projects totaling over $1 billion, interstate corridor widening and interchange reconstruction totaling $900 million, alternative program delivery totaling close to $11 billion that included managed lanes through downtown Tampa, Florida.

Her NCDOT career included serving as the Major Projects Engineer for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, assisting in the development of design build packages for the $250 million Complete 540 project, linking seven municipalities in Wake County to a new roadway. As NCDOT’s Wake County District Engineer, Amy’s team served as the first point of contact for utilities, developers, and eleven municipalities in a county that consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing in the nation.

With Rawlins, Amy has focused her skills in assisting the Tennessee DOT with the development and implementation of a project management discipline founded on national best practices. She is mentoring TDOT staff on active projects, helping them build a strong project management foundation and instilling the project team concept as part of a matrix organization.

Amy has also been instrumental in the TDOT organization optimization initiative and in the development of an engineering training program that focuses not only on technical concepts including the magnitude and breadth of opportunities within the transportation field, but also on leadership and management concepts that add value to both the graduate engineer and TDOT.

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ron crew

Ron Crew

Right-of-Way Operations
Florida

(727) 348-5136

Ron@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Ron comes to us with 43 years of Right-of-Way experience at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). He was a supervisor or manager for 33 of those years, administering Right-of-Way (R/W) Production, Acquisition, Relocation, Litigation Support, Management Support, and Local Agency Projects. He is intimately familiar with all aspects of R/W, from the planning phase to the disposition of surplus property.

Achievements

He worked on several high-profile projects in the Tampa Bay area, including the Gateway Expressway, Tampa Bay Next, High-Speed Rail, I-4, I-75, I-275, and U.S. 19. Ron has extensive eminent domain litigation experience and as an FDOT client with full settlement authority participated in more than 1,000 mediations.

He is extremely knowledgeable of the Uniform Act requirements and securing Federal Aid. He served as the R/W Local Agency Program (LAP) Coordinator for many years. He has conducted numerous LAP training sessions, spoken at the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, and addressed the Hillsborough County Eminent Domain bar. He served as the R/W EEO Officer for several years, investigating and resolving numerous formal complaints.

Ron brings enormous experience and ability with him in many facets of Right of Way including Administration, R/W Project Management, Eminent Domain Processes, Uniform Act Administration, R/W Cost Estimating, Scheduling, and Cash Flow Analysis.

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benjamin rawlins

Ben Rawlins

Staff Engineer
Nevada

(775) 741-1382

Ben@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Ben has 3 years of experience as a roadway designer. His previous employer tasked him with designing, modifying, and facilitating the ROW plans for the I-15/Tropicana design build project in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Achievements

Ben was the brains behind the coordination between the design builder, NDOT, and the external property owners for this project. Ben also has 3 years of experience working with MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Ben worked on multiple 3R projects while dabbling in all factions of the design process. He has experience in the sub-disciplines of utilities, ADA compliance, roadway striping, roadway geometry, traffic signals and signage, bridge design, materials, drainage structures, hydraulics, as well as curbs, gutters, and sidewalk design.

Ben brings a fresh perspective to the Rawlins team and is ready and eager to give his new-generational insight to the field of infrastructure consulting.

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sarah rawlins

Sarah Rawlins

Chief Culture Officer
Nevada

(775) 741-6492

Sarah@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Coming soon!

Achievements

Coming soon!

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lisa marsh

Lisa Marsh

Maintenance and Operations Advisor
Michigan

(269) 845-1813

Lisa@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Lisa has more than 36 years of transportation experience with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). She has an extensive maintenance and operations background, holding various maintenance positions throughout her career.

Her previous areas of responsibility included providing over-site of many direct force maintenance facilities, a bridge maintenance facility, a sign fabrication and installation shop, and a centralized fleet repair facility with six mobile mechanic trucks. Outsourced support included three Contract County Agencies, twenty-two Municipalities and many vendor contracts.

Achievements

Her main duties included planning, budgeting, and coordinating summer and winter maintenance activities, contract administration, emergency response, and approving the maintenance activities on just over 3,000 lane miles of state trunk line. Additional duties included management of over 150 maintenance employees during the summer season and an additional 45 employees during the winter season.

Serving as a resource and member on several MDOT Statewide and Regional committees to research and implement innovative, cost effective, and improved ways to provide maintenance operations and services. This includes the statewide Workforce Programs and Recruitment Advisory Committee, Transportation Maintenance Worker Element Training Program Committee, Maintenance Activity Guide Review Team, Statewide Maintenance Superintendent Alignment Team, and the Southwest Region Maintenance Safety Advisory Panel.

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chris petersen

Chris Petersen, CPM

Project Management
Nevada

(775) 690-0560

ChrisP@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Chris brings over 36 years of transportation experience, with over 30 years at NDOT which include 17 years as a Senior Project Coordinator in the Roadway Design Division where he coordinated NDOT roadway projects with internal and external entities.

Achievements

He has coordinated and designed several urban interchange and rehabilitation projects within the State of Nevada. He has also coordinated projects involving the following: structures, roundabouts, sound walls, landscaping and aesthetics, hydraulics and traffic improvements. This has given him experience coordinating other disciplines within roadway design.

Chris has coordinated projects that have utilized alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build and Construction Manager/ General Contractor. While at NDOT, he has coordinated several projects that were “NDOT Firsts”: I-580/Moana Interchange (first CMAR project), I-15/West Mesquite Interchange (first Accelerated Bridge Construction), I-11/Horizon Drive Interchange (first Diverging Diamond Interchange), and US-93 (first road construction on geo-foam fill).

He has conducted and participated in several road safety audits, project alternative and selection committees, project evaluations, and value analysis/engineering studies. Chris also has experience with Right-of-Way acquisition and utility coordination. He has completed the NDOT Leadership Academy and the State of Nevada Certified Public Manager Program.

After leaving the public sector, Chris served as a Project Manager in the private sector, where he managed City of Las Vegas roadway projects. He later served as a Quality Control Manager for several NDOT, City of Las Vegas, Clark County, City of Reno and Washoe County improvement projects.

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lea perrino

Lea Perrino, P.E.

Project Manager
Florida

(813) 376-1074

Lea@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Lea has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and technical sales. She had an extensive career in construction management. She laid the framework for the introduction of innovative construction technology that is now being specified by DOTs nationwide. Her ability to translate the needs of a foreign company into a successful domestic program, specifically in Florida, highlights her communication and problem-solving skills.

Achievements

Lea was an essential member of the project management team during the renovation of the Tampa International Airport Main Terminal, a design-build project exceeding $120M. She performed all project engineer duties for the Interdisciplinary Science Technology and Research Facility at the University of South Florida, with a contract amount exceeding $65M.

In her technical sales position, Lea increased product exposure with DOT’s, the US military, US ports and harbors, design engineers, contractors and precasters. Lea brings with her the ability to identify problems and facilitate solutions.

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lauren lejune

Lauren LeJeune

Administration and Contract Management
Florida

(850) 545-9377

Lauren@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Lauren has over 11 years of experience in state government, with 10 focused in transportation at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). She has worked in various areas including disbursements, planning, and strategic development focusing on strategic planning, strategic objectives and action plans; developing, managing, and maintaining, programs, processes, standards, contracts, projects, and functional organizational structure; monitoring and allocating budget.

Lauren was a liaison and cross functional team member at FDOT, working on many programs and projects with other disciplines with the Strategic Development division which included planning offices, multimodal offices, and transportation technology.

Achievements

Lauren served as the contract manager for the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) initiative and Technology Strategic Plan for FDOT. She has served as a resource for Executive Leadership teams for project and contract management throughout her career at FDOT.

Lauren’s passion is providing a meaningful impact to organizations through collaboration, strategic objectives, and contributing to continuous improvement and growth.

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ann scott

Ann Scott

Administrative Analyst
Nevada

(775) 721-1396

Ann@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Ann Scott has over 20 years of service working extensively with the State of Nevada’s accounting and personnel systems. Ann’s knowledge consists of budget building, analysis, job costing and AR/AP, grant and contract review, monitoring and reporting, along with personnel administration.

Achievements

Throughout her career, Ann was responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to streamline fiscal and personnel administration, thus increasing organizational efficiency. Ann is committed to driving positive change and continuous improvement for an organization to achieve their goals.
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alicia mcconnel

Alicia McConnell, P.E.

Aerial Technologies
Illinois

(618) 570-8293

Alicia@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Alicia McConnell brings over 15 years of transportation and technology experience to the Rawlins team. She began her career as a civil engineer designer, working on large roadway projects in both Wisconsin and Illinois. In 2018, an interest in technology led to her involvement in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and to investigate how these tools could be applied to improve transportation project workflows.

Achievements

Alicia has developed and led UAS programs since 2018, including oversight of a nationwide network of pilots that performed UAS-based missions including surveying and mapping, bridge inspections, construction inspection and monitoring, disaster assessments, roof inspections, and thermal analyses.

She is a certified Part 107 UAS pilot with significant experience in bridge inspections and building sustainable UAS programs for clients. Her work with NCHRP to develop AASHTO guidelines for UAS applications for element-level bridge inspections is ongoing.

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steve cook

Steve Cook, P.E.

Operations Strategic Planning
Michigan

(517) 204-3099

Steve@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Steve brings more than 40 years of Transportation Industry experience. Steve has led and sponsored numerous initiatives and projects over the span of his career.

Achievements

As the Engineer of Operations and Maintenance for MDOT, he chaired the MDOT/Industry (MITA) negotiations team resulting in the refinement of specifications/standard plans/construction practices and improved collaboration/communication for process improvement. He was the lead for the development of the MDOT Connected Vehicle and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Implementation and Strategic Plans (based on SHRP2 CMM model) and TSMO Community of Learning, which led to a large team effort to realign and reorganize MDOT for the TSMO Division (section areas: Operations/Maintenance, ITS Program Office, Safety Programs, and Fleet/Facilities). He was the chair of the MDOT $140 million Operations Steering Committee, which provided a dedicated funding source (separate funding from the Capital Road and Bridge Infrastructure Program) for TSMO projects.

He was the lead and project manager for three Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) research & development projects that led the development of an NCHRP domestic scan, MDOT UAS Guidance Document and Training Manual, and the purchase of aerial data collection platforms that served various MDOT business models.

He was a lead resource to regions for design/construction/maintenance on Federal-aid bridge and ancillary structure projects. Provided statewide/national training/problem-solving for bridges/structures. Served as AASHTO co-chair on regional/national alignment teams for policy/procedure and guidance documents.

He was MDOT’s voting member for both the AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations (CTSO) and Committee on Maintenance (MaC), was chair of the Community of Practice on Road Weather Management for CTSO, co-chaired the Bridge Technical Working Group for MaC, and served on the Steering Committee for the AASHTO Snow & Ice Cooperative Program. He developed several research problem statements/deliverables that resulted in NCHRP research projects of which he served on the technical advisory teams.

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debbie cmar

Debbie Cmar

Professional Services
Florida

(813) 230-7872

Debbie@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Debbie brings 35 years of government procurement experience working in the Transportation, Professional Engineering Services, and Defense contracting industries. She has a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the government procurement process and life cycle.

The past 30 years of her career have been focused on Professional Services/Brooks Act Procurement projects. Debbie is experienced at working within the auspices of complex government acquisition regulations and brings working proficiency of the Brooks Act Procurement regulations, processes, and procedures. Debbie has cradle-to-grave contract management expertise, honed from the administration of numerous Professional Services projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Achievements

Her detailed knowledge of the Professional Services procurement process enabled her to assist the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to develop best practice and standardization recommendations for their establishment of a Professional Services/Brooks Act procurement organization.

Debbie is skilled in creating, shaping, and leading the activities required for successful contract formation, execution, and management for professional services procurements. She is adept at training staff, developing proposal packages, conducting negotiation and contract awards, and monitoring contract execution for compliance with organization and acquisition policy, processes and procedures.

Debbie is an excellent communicator with extensive experience in mediating communications between all project stakeholders, internally and externally as well as across functional organization lines. She is proficient at developing and coordinating contract documentation and moderating meetings to ensure clear and consistent communication of project contract requirements, objectives, and work scope. She understands the criticality of teamwork and Client Relationships to the success of a project.

She uses her proven organizational, communications, and leadership skills to lead teams to achieve the project objectives and the Client’s expectations. She is continuously focused on Client Satisfaction through contract compliant and quality performance; on-time, every time. Debbie is known for her wealth of contracting know-how and her responsiveness, flexibility, and solution-oriented outlook.

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renee barone

Renee Barone

Graphic Designer
Tennessee

(775) 980-5729

Renee@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Renee is a professional Graphic Designer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts. With an eye for aesthetics and a passion for what she does, she is known for transforming ideas into visually captivating realities. Renee understands that a brand’s identity is its first and last impression.

Achievements

She meticulously crafts each element, from logo and color palette to typography and messaging, ensuring they resonate harmoniously and evoke the desired emotions cohesively. Her collaborative spirit and keen ability to listen allow her to truly understand the essence of the client’s vision, making each design reflect their unique story with every project she works on.
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barbara davis

Barbara Davis, AICP

Planning and Policy Advisor
Florida

(407) 760-3624

Barbara@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Barbara has over 34 years of transportation planning experience working at the MPO, State, and local levels of government. She has worked on all modes of transportation projects including pedestrian, bicycle, transit, highways, and toll facilities.

She began her career working as an entry-level transportation planner for a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). In this role, she was responsible for development of comprehensive plans for pedestrian and bicycle modes of transportation. She was subsequently promoted to Transportation Division Manager and became responsible for overseeing the development of all the MPO’s major programs and initiatives including the Long-Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, and the Unified Planning Work Program, as well as many other special projects. As the MPO’s Executive Director, she reported directly to a board of 19 local elected officials and represented the MPO on the statewide MPO Advisory Council.

Achievements

Barbara has nearly 15 years of experience at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). During her time at FDOT, she was elevated to roles with increasingly higher responsibility within the Planning Department at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. As Administrator of Planning Operations, she oversaw the development of the Traffic Engineering and Travel Demand Modeling activities.

She also coordinated the Planning Concept Study process with the Design department and managed the Turnpike’s interchange review process. As Traffic and Revenue Studies Program Manager she oversaw the expansion of the traffic and revenue study process to become an agency-wide program that evaluated toll projects for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and the FDOT Districts and Central Office.

As Toll Studies and Forecasting Administrator, she reported directly to the Director of Transportation Development and supported statewide efforts to implement tolled express lanes and other tolled facilities. This included policy development, project coordination among the phases of project development, and on-going innovations in the development of toll choice forecasting tools.

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jenica keller

Jenica Keller, P.E.

Program and Project Management
Nevada

(775) 721-6508

Jenica@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Jenica has over 30 years of transportation industry experience with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), including her most recent executive role as the Assistant Director of Operations, where she focused on organizational leadership, development, and change management.

Achievements

Jenica had the responsibility of approximately 200 employees as well as the operations of more than 13,500 lane miles, 500 facilities (administrative, maintenance stations, and rest areas), and a fleet of more than 2,700 units. Jenica spent 14 years in Project Management, where she managed the scope, schedule, and budget of several complex, high-profile, multi-million-dollar transportation projects, including the 13-mile, $0.5 Billion US-95NW Improvement Corridor in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jenica also spent time as a Road Designer, Specifications Writer, and Senior Materials Engineer calculating and recommending rigid and flexible pavement structural sections.

Throughout her career, Jenica has championed statewide initiatives and projects that have driven measurable performance improvements. She has a strategic approach to developing targeted initiatives, ensuring they are effectively communicated across all levels of the organization. Her leadership empowers employees to take ownership of their roles, fostering a culture of accountability that ultimately enables the department to exceed expectations in serving the public.

Jenica was chosen as the Project Manager to assist in the development of NDOT’s Pioneer Program, which focuses on the delivery of Public-Private Partnership, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects. This included the development and codification of new policy to accept unsolicited proposals in 2010. Then, in 2019, Jenica led the $181 Million Spaghetti Bowl Xpress project, located in Reno, Nevada, through contract award in the successful negotiation and execution of a design-build contract that originated as an Unsolicited Proposal.

A seasoned transportation industry professional, Jenica brings extensive experience in managing projects, leading diverse teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement. She is passionate about identifying opportunities for innovation, developing strategic solutions, and managing change to enhance operations while ensuring the success of the stakeholders she serves.
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john zuleger

John Zuleger, P.E.

Infrastructure Technologies Advisor
Ohio

(513) 827-2283

John@RawlinsIC.com

Background

John brings 13 years of experience as a leader in structural engineering design, along with rope access and UAS bridge inspection applications, to the Rawlins team. He has led projects with various agencies across the nation ranging from design and analysis to inspection and asset management.

Achievements

Notable projects include ABC bridge slides, the Leo Frigo Bridge post-collapse analysis, and the Brent Spence and Hernando de Soto Bridge emergencies. John, a SPRAT Level 3 climber, developed a small rope access team and grew it into a leading nationwide program.

He incorporated the use of UAS into his inspection teams starting in 2016 and became a Part 107-certified UAS pilot in 2018. He has performed and managed hundreds of complex and post-disaster bridge inspections across the country. He is co-authoring the upcoming AASHTO guidelines for UAS applications in bridge inspections and has worked with numerous agencies to help develop rope access and UAS programs and policies.

He continues to develop next-generation tools for asset management with advanced predictive and prioritization modeling, including enhanced 3D modeling and digital twin integration.

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amy causseaux

Amy Causseaux, CPM

Infrastructure Advisor
Florida

(850) 545-5077

AmyC@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Amy joined Rawlins Infra Consult in 2024. Before this, she had a successful career in various roles at the Florida Department of Transportation. She began her career as a part-time employee and an intern while completing her Social Science degree. Amy has worked with multiple groups from a functional and technical perspective, developed lasting relationships that transcend the agency and extend to all levels of government and various stakeholders. The FDOT Leadership Academy recognized Amy’s leadership potential, and she is a proud graduate of the State of Florida Certified Public Manager Program.

Achievements

In 2018, Amy was promoted to the Statewide Interchange Coordinator. Under her leadership, many processes were codified into policies, standards, guidance, manuals, and handbooks. Amy’s understanding of the agency’s strategic goals and her technical expertise provided added benefit to the agency and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Amy contributed to improving the agency’s strategic outcomes in areas such as Access Management, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, and Managed Lanes. Her work in Managed Lanes progressed as her technical expertise deepened and the industry matured. She developed, implemented, and sustained a Managed Lanes Guidebook and training with her team based on lessons learned from working with other state DOTs.

From 2005 to 2018, Amy served as the Toll Finance Manager, collaborating and working with partners from the General Accounting Office, Districts, and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. She streamlined processes while ensuring compliance with statutes and bond documentation requirements. She was a key team member in developing finance plans. She led the team responsible for Traffic Revenue reports for Toll and Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects.

Amy has served in many roles in the agency, including the Statewide Work Program and Right of Way Offices, District Planning, Transportation Disadvantaged, and Florida’s Turnpike. She collaborated with team members to streamline several processes and worked directly with internal and external stakeholders on project initiation.

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david douglas

David Douglas

Infrastructure Advisor
Florida

(863) 602-7125

DavidD@RawlinsIC.com

Background

David joined Rawlins Infra Consult in 2024. Prior to this, he had a successful career in various roles at the Florida Department of Transportation. He began his career serving as a District Performance Management consultant, where he worked with various groups to develop business and strategic plans and train employees.

Achievements

David received distinctions for conducting more than 8,000 classroom hours of training. He is a proud graduate of the Florida Certified Public Manager Program. In 2016, he joined Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise as the Performance and Strategic Development Manager. In this role, he focused on workforce development, performance management, and employee engagement and satisfaction.

David increased the amount of training by 400% and automated the entire training program through a virtual platform. He developed innovative programs, including Learning Journeys, which provide employees with a curriculum approach to skill development. David had significant roles in designing, developing, and implementing the statewide Awards and Recognition program, the Employee Benefit Fund program, and several Leadership Development programs, including the Management Academy. David’s passion is helping organizations and employees achieve success through strategic workforce development.

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krista wieland

Krista Wieland, P.E.

Infrastructure Advisor
Colorado

(412) 523-8910

Krista@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Krista brings over 13 years of experience in structural design, engineering, inspection, innovation, and program management to the Rawlins team.

Achievements

In her recent role as National Rope Access Program Manager, she successfully led dozens of nationwide inspection projects and oversaw a network of 20+ rope access technicians across the country. She wrote and implemented rope access program policy to establish a framework for safe rope access practices and certification processes. Her breadth of experience includes complex inspection, design, modeling and load rating, manual development, project management, and program management.

As a professional engineer and certified SPRAT Level 3 climber, Krista has been dedicated to inclusive equipment within the rope access industry, including leading innovative research and development for the first women’s-specific rope access harness. She is passionate about using her background and skills in engineering to help underprivileged communities and spent over a month in Nicaragua building two footbridges with Bridges to Prosperity. With a decade of experience in designing, building, and inspecting structures, Krista has a depth of understanding of the lifecycle of a structure and how to deliver successful projects.

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ken flore

Ken Flore

Training & Curriculum Development Advisor
Michigan

(989) 245-3201

KenF@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Ken has worked for the State of Michigan for the past 35 years in various roles, and most currently with the Michigan Department of Transportation. As the Statewide Maintenance Program Coordinator, using best practices, he has made extensive changes to the Departments training programs for maintenance employees. Ken is also an active member with AASHTO’s TC3 Training Committee.

Achievements

He has extensive background in Labor Relations and Supervision with the Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Corrections, assisting in contract negations with the State’s maintenance employee’s union, abirritating contractual disputes, development of State of Michigan Departmental policies and operating procedures, and changes to Human Resources new supervisory trainings.
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carissa mcquiston

Carissa McQuiston, P.E.

Safety Operations Advisor
Michigan

(517) 402-1521

Carissa@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Carissa has been the Safety Programs Manager for the Michigan Department of Transportation for just over two years; responsible for Managing and coordinating the division’s program for highway safety on the state trunkline. In this position, she and her staff promote Toward Zero Deaths and focus on the Safe System Approach to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on all Michigan roadways.

Achievements

Carissa previously was the MDOT Cost and Scheduling Engineer for the Davison office and managed projects such as the I-475 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study and design and other regional projects. She was the MDOT Non-Motorized Safety Engineer and served as the central resource for pedestrian and bicyclist engineering and design; writing guidance documents, conducting research, and participating in many regional projects and reviews such as Safe Routes to School, TAP grants, etc.

She has been with MDOT for almost 10 years. Carissa spent the seven years prior at the City of Grand Rapids as Traffic Engineer/Traffic System Engineer; supervising the signal, sign, and traffic engineering staff. Carissa graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green!) with a BS and MS in civil engineering.

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katie wendel

Katie Wendel

Accounting Specialist
Nevada

(775) 781-5132

Katie@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Katie is a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in office management and administrative roles. Her expertise lies in efficiently handling day-to-day operations, streamlining processes, and ensuring organizational effectiveness. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, Katie has successfully managed various administrative tasks, including scheduling and resource allocation. Her dedication to optimizing workflows has consistently contributed to the smooth functioning of her workplaces.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Katie finds true joy in her role as a wife and mother. She cherishes spending quality time with her husband and two children. Driven by her passion for both work and family, Katie exemplifies balance, dedication, and resilience in all aspects of her life.

Achievements

Carissa previously was the MDOT Cost and Scheduling Engineer for the Davison office and managed projects such as the I-475 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study and design and other regional projects. She was the MDOT Non-Motorized Safety Engineer and served as the central resource for pedestrian and bicyclist engineering and design; writing guidance documents, conducting research, and participating in many regional projects and reviews such as Safe Routes to School, TAP grants, etc.

She has been with MDOT for almost 10 years. Carissa spent the seven years prior at the City of Grand Rapids as Traffic Engineer/Traffic System Engineer; supervising the signal, sign, and traffic engineering staff. Carissa graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green!) with a BS and MS in civil engineering.

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jeffrey gallart

Jeffery Gallart

Strategic Programs
Washington, D.C.

(202) 215-2809

Jeff@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Jeff has over 20 years of experience as a management consultant leading teams to solve business’ most difficult challenges. Jeff is a performance improvement expert who works with transit agencies, mobility providers, and DOTs to achieve their mission at lower overall costs. His typical engagements include strategic planning, revenue generation, operational efficiency, outsourcing and cost optimization. Jeff has assisted numerous private and public sector entities with organizational structure and business process re-engineering projects aimed at enhancing long-term business performance.

Achievements

Outside the mobility sector, Jeff is an expert in supply chain and logistics. He served as a logistics and operations officer in the U.S. Army for almost a decade, serving two tours in Iraq. Prior to joining RIC, Jeff worked for Teneo, Booz Allen Hamilton, PwC, and KPMG in management consulting leadership positions. Most recently he was the CEO of a safety and efficiency business that provided maintenance solutions for transit agencies, DOTs and municipal clients.

Jeff holds an MBA and Master of Science in finance from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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nicole arakorpi

Nicole Arakorpi

Web & Graphic Designer
Nevada

(775) 881-8165

Nicole@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Nicole is a seasoned Web and Graphic Designer with over seven years of professional experience, specializing in creating visually compelling and user-friendly digital experiences. Her expertise spans across web design, graphic design, UI/UX design, and branding, ensuring each project is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust. Nicole brings a comprehensive skill-set to the table, allowing her to create impactful digital and visual solutions for clients across various industries. In both web and graphic design, Nicole approaches each project with creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. Her goal is to not only meet but exceed client expectations, delivering solutions that elevate their brand presence and drive tangible results.

Achievements

As a web designer, Nicole leverages her expertise to create responsive and user-friendly websites of all scopes. From sleek landing pages to intricate e-commerce platforms, she’s had the pleasure of bringing countless digital visions to life. Nicole believes in continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, ensuring her designs are always fresh, innovative, and aligned with best practices.

As a graphic designer, she excels in logo design, print materials, branding initiatives, and more. With a keen eye for typography, color theory, and layout design, Nicole is committed to creating designs that not only look great but also effectively communicate the essence of the brand.

Nicole’s journey into the world of design began after graduating with degrees in Marketing and Business Administration/Management from the University of Nevada, Reno. Although she initially pursued a career in Human Resources in 2013, Nicole realized her true passion lay in creativity and design. In 2017 Nicole got her BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts specializing in Web Design from Southern New Hampshire University. Since then, she has been dedicated to bringing clients’ creative dreams to life.

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troy jerman

Troy A. Jerman

Infrastructure Advisor
Iowa

(515) 291-0803
Troy@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Troy brings over 35 years of experience in the transportation industry. He spent a career with the Iowa Department of Transportation, working in construction, design, traffic and safety, as a District Engineer, and as the Chief Operating Officer. As the COO, he was responsible for the department’s daily operations, with over 2700 employees, a $454 million operations budget, and a $1.2 billion program budget.

Achievements

He has extensive knowledge in the delivery of operations and programs, organizational change, business/strategic plans, recommendations on Organizational effectiveness and efficiencies to align performance with strategic goals better, and partnering with other government agencies and industries, including construction and consulting.

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skylar granata

Skylar Granata

Accounting Specialist
Nevada

(775) 220-2720
Skylar@RawlinsIC.com

Background

With eight years of experience in administration and accounting, Skylar has established a successful career serving the State of Nevada and the City of Reno. At the Secretary of State’s Office, she gained expertise in processing notary and apostille applications while supporting the elections division. Her work at the Public Utilities Commission highlighted her organizational skills, as she managed all travel logistics and streamlined purchase order processes to improve efficiency and compliance.

Achievements

At the City of Reno, Skylar took on diverse responsibilities, including budget management, policy updates, and executive calendar coordination for assistant city managers. She also led the City of Reno’s Sister Cities Project, fostering cultural and economic relationships.

Skylar’s commitment to detail and organizational excellence has consistently driven efficiency and supported strategic goals throughout her career.

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stacie hancock

Stacie Hancock

Accounting Specialist
Nevada

(775) 842-7171
Stacie@RawlinsIC.com

Background

Stacie Hancock brings 30+ years of experience working with the State of Nevada. She has extensive experience in fiscal monitoring, analyzing state and federal regulations, as well as managing projections, grants, and contracts. Stacie is highly skilled in accounts payable and receivables and has worked closely with program staff to ensure accurate and timely reconciliations for federal reporting. Stacie is a team player, helps train other staff and is dedicated to her work.