RS&H Strengthens Leadership Team with New Officer Appointments
[JACKSONVILLE, FL] RS&H’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of new leaders to its officer corps as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to strategic growth and excellence.
New Associate Vice Presidents:
Ali Mahmood, PE, Project Director
Matthew Festger, AIA, Studio Lead ll
Kathryn Hulst, Bus Dev Director
Bruce Scuffham, PE, Area Leader 1
Kristen Aston, PSP, Sr Project Director
Blake Soblesky, PE, Area leader 1
Abhijeet Desai, PE, Principle HWY Engineer
Darren Christopher, PE, Area Leader, Sr Airfield Engineer
Stephanie Greene, Business Development Director
Brett Shank, National Discipline Lead
Christopher Shaeffer, PE, Senior Program Director/PA State Leader
Kristin Behrens, Director, Human Resources Business Partners
“Bringing these accomplished leaders into our already exceptional officer corps further strengthens our team,” said RS&H CEO Dave Sweeny, PE. “Their expertise and drive will enhance our ability to deliver on our mission and create even greater value for our clients and the communities we serve.”
The role of an RS&H Officer exemplifies the highest qualities of leadership. Officers must embody the RS&H brand and core values in every decision. They are responsible for leading the firm toward achieving RS&H’s vision of being the employer of choice, providing best-in-class client service, and remaining employee owned.
About RS&H
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future for clients in the aerospace, aviation, corporate, federal, healthcare and science, and transportation markets. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities and build relationships as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together.
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