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RS&H Strengthens Leadership Team with New Officer Appointments

December 11, 2024      By Jennifer Nix McGerald, CPSM

[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 

Ben Peterson, Area Leader 1 

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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