HRC - Key Persons
Charles E. Hart, PE, currently leads the Road Design Department. His primary work experience includes managing and designing complex roadway, roundabout/intersection, bridge and culvert replacement and rehabilitation, municipal utility, and drainage improvement projects. The majority of Mr. Hart's design and project management work is for federally funded projects, which follow Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) guidelines for special provisions and estimating. Mr. Hart joined HRC in 1998, has over 23 years of professional experience, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan.
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Daniel W. Mitchell, PE, serves as principal in charge of general engineering services for several communities and governmental agencies. He oversees project management efforts for municipal infrastructure improvements, including road, sanitary, stormwater, combined sewer systems, and water main reconstruction projects, and has guided community leaders in the procurement of grant funding and financing options. Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years of professional experience and has been involved in the planning, design, and construction administration of upwards of $100 million in various infrastructure improvements throughout southeast Michigan. Mr. Mitchell has also worked with numerous industrial clients, including the Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.
James F. Burton, PE, provides municipal engineering services to several communities and leads environmental, stormwater management, and sustainability initiatives. He directs the activities of HRC´s Environmental Engineering Department and serves as project manager for numerous habitat restoration projects and has successfully managed the procurement and administration of millions of dollars in grant funding for communities and governmental agencies. Mr. Burton joined HRC in 1998, has over 23 years of professional experience, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan, and holds LEED AP and CFM designations.
Michael C. MacDonald, PE, leads an extensive array of major infrastructure improvement projects for municipal clients and governmental agencies, including utility master plans; site/civil engineering projects involving roads, stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer systems; and parks and recreation facilities. Mr. MacDonald joined HRC in 1990, has over 30 years of professional experience, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan.
Nancy M.D. Faught, PE, oversees HRC's Civil/Road Design and Traffic Engineering Departments. Ms. Faught has over 30 years of professional experience and has served as manager and technical director for state and federally funded road reconstruction projects with construction costs totaling more than $31 million in recent years. Ms. Faught oversees services provided to communities, road commissions, transportation agencies, and private clients as well as to universities and airport authorities. Major projects often include utility design and coordination, planning and implementation of innovative stormwater management best management practices, traffic engineering, traffic control, and coordination of surveying and construction engineering activities. Ms. Faught's diligent project management efforts have resulted in numerous award-winning projects.
Roland Alix, PE, has over 16 years experience and serves as principal-in-charge for general engineering services and infrastructure improvement projects. He has been involved in planning, design, and construction engineering for approximately $200 million in public and private infrastructure improvement projects in Michigan and Ohio, including road and bridge, wastewater treatment, utility, site development and asset management projects. Of particular note, Mr. Alix's experience includes major stormwater pumping station projects, rail car unloading facilities, wastewater treatment effluent pumping facilities, and parking lot replacement/rehabilitation projects.
Thomas G. Maxwell, PE, has over 35 years of experience providing highly regarded infrastructure design and management for a wide variety of projects. Mr. Maxwell joined Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. in 1988 and served as a project manager for a water resources commissioner's office. He has been involved in more than $600 million in projects and studies.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Transportation Research Board
Education:
BS, Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, 1990
Todd J. Sneathen, PE, has over 30 years of experience providing highly regarded infrastructure design and management for a wide variety of projects. He has dedicated his professional career to providing high quality projects that contribute to the health and well-being of local Michigan communities. His depth of experience includes roadways, sewer collection, CSO abatement, water distribution, solid waste collection, wastewater treatment plant, as well as park system and downtown maintenance programs.