HNTB
HNTB Corporation on Jan. 12 announced several key leadership changes that it says, “strengthen cross-functional collaboration and ensure clients benefit from the full strength of the firm. This enhanced structure positions HNTB to continue meeting the growing demand for innovative infrastructure solutions and supporting clients at every stage of project development and delivery.”
Mike Inabinet, PE, has been named President, Markets and Services; Chris Gale, PE, has been named Chief Operating Officer; and Michelle Dippel has been named Region President of HNTB’s newly expanded West Region.
Inabinet will lead HNTB’s market sectors and professional services, advancing integrated strategy, delivery and innovation. He will collaborate across disciplines to support clients and guide growth across a broad portfolio including aviation, transit, rail, bridges, digital infrastructure and other multidisciplinary practices.
Gale will oversee firmwide operations with an emphasis on performance, delivery and operational excellence. He will drive consistency in project execution, foster innovation and support the development of next-generation tools and processes to drive growth.
Dippel will lead HNTB’s newly expanded West Region, which now includes the firm’s West, Central and Great Lakes Divisions. This unified regional footprint, the firm says, “strengthens HNTB’s ability to serve clients across a broader geography and deliver cohesive, multi-disciplinary support for major infrastructure programs.” Dippel will focus on regional growth, client partnership and talent development to meet accelerating demand for transportation, mobility and community-shaping infrastructure.
“HNTB’s growth strategy centers on discovering what our clients value and delivering that value better than anyone else,” said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB Chairman and CEO. “These leadership appointments strengthen our ability to collaborate across teams and deliver extraordinary value, ensuring we continue creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve.”
Greenbrier
The Greenbrier Companies on Jan. 13 announced the appointment of Travis Williams as its new Head of Investor Relations, reporting to Michael Donfris, Chief Financial Officer.
In this role, Williams is responsible for managing Greenbrier’s interactions with the investment community, including institutional investors, equity research analysts, and other key stakeholders.
With more than 20 years of experience in investor relations, capital markets, and equity analysis, Williams brings extensive knowledge and a proven track record of enhancing shareholder engagement and driving long-term value creation. Williams most recently served as Senior Director of Investor Relations at Enerpac Tool Group. Before his role at Enerpac, he worked at Invesco from 2012 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he was at Stephens from 2009 to 2012 and at Wasatch Global Investors from 2004 to 2009.
“Travis comes to us with an impressive background in both investor relations and financial analysis,” said Michael Donfris, SVP and Chief Financial Officer. “His expertise in building strong shareholder relationships and his proven ability to communicate effectively will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our engagement with investors and drive our growth strategy forward.”
Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Utah.
Frauscher
Frauscher Sensor Technology on Jan. 14 announced that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of Vice President & General Manager, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his 15-year tenure as Frauscher CEO at the end of 2025. The leadership transition, the company says, “follows Frauscher’s succession plan and marks an important milestone as the company enters its next growth phase as part of Wabtec Corporation’s Digital Intelligence division, following the successful completion of the acquisition in December 2025.”
Under Thiel’s leadership, “Frauscher achieved significant growth and strengthened its position as an industry leader—a testament to his vision and dedication.” The company evolved from its Austrian roots to become a global enterprise with more than 700 employees across 15 countries and installations in more than 100 nations.
“Leading Frauscher has been the privilege of my professional life,” said Thiel. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has achieved together—not just in terms of growth and market position, but in the culture of innovation, quality, and customer partnership we’ve built. With Mayank, a leader takes over who knows the company, our customers, and our values inside and out.”
Tripathi brings more than 20 years of rail industry experience to his new role. Most recently serving as Frauscher’s Chief Sales Officer, he led global sales strategy and was instrumental in building deep customer relationships worldwide.
“I’m honored to lead Frauscher into this exciting new chapter,” said Tripathi. “Michael and the entire Frauscher team have built something truly special—a company that customers trust implicitly, that employees are proud to be part of, and that consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in rail technology. My focus will be on preserving and strengthening what makes Frauscher unique while leveraging our integration with Wabtec to accelerate innovation, expand our global reach, and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Before joining Frauscher, Tripathi held senior international roles in rail and industrial technology, driving business development and strategic growth across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Leadership from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Tripathi will continue to be based in France.
