OLI
OLI on Oct. 17 reported that new leaders will direct its programs in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, and West Virginia. The seven new State Coordinators, who completed orientation this summer, are tasked with sharing the life-saving rail safety education message across their states, managing local volunteers, and providing customized rail safety education presentations to diverse audiences, including K-12 students, professional truck drivers, new drivers, and first responders, among others.
Following are the new OLI State Coordinators:
| State | Name | Phone | |
| D.C. | Joe Sierputowski | 202-740-1878 | joseph.sierputowski@dc.gov |
| Ga. | Jennifer Tyler | 678-424-7387 | georgia@oli.org |
| La. | Nan Arthur | 225-921-8381 | operationlifesaver@la.gov |
| N.H. | Jay Gadon | 603-717-1915 | jsgadon@gmail.com |
| Ore. | Jessica Keene | 503-798-6873 | oregonlifesaver2@gmail.com |
| Vt. | Allyson Kilbride | 802-595-0978 | allyson.kilbride@vermont.gov |
| W.Va. | Eric McEwuen | 304-692-4745 | EMcEwuen@psc.state.wv.us |
“We are thrilled to welcome our new State Coordinators, whose dedication to safety education and community outreach will undoubtedly make a significant impact in their respective states,” OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh said. “They join a dedicated network of professionals committed to our mission of stopping track tragedies. Each new coordinator brings a unique perspective and a strong commitment to safety, which are essential as we continue our efforts to educate the public about the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains. Their leadership will be instrumental in empowering their citizens to make safe choices around railroad tracks and trains—preparing them to know the facts, make good decisions and share the rail safety message.”
CDM Smith
Engineering and construction company CDM Smith has hired Jennifer C. Lewis as Transportation Group Director for North America. She will be responsible for leading the sales and delivery teams.
Lewis joins the firm with 30 years of industry experience, spanning transportation, rail transport, water, wastewater, and environmental services. She served previously as Senior Vice President | East PMCM Director of Operations at WSP, where her operational leadership delivered nearly $200 million in net revenue across the eastern United States, according to CDM Smith. Additionally, Lewis has managed or overseen construction contracts and large programs for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Amtrak; and state departments of transportation in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Lewis has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Central Florida. She is a member of the Design-Build Institute of America, Women’s Transportation Seminar, American Council of Engineering Companies, Florida Engineering Society, and Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. She is a graduate of the ACEC/Florida Engineering Leadership Institute.
“Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the transportation industry,” said Hala Titus, North America Unit President at CDM Smith. “Her positive leadership and strategic vision will be instrumental as we continue to grow and innovate.”
Separately, CDM Smith was one of several companies to recently sign the Equity in Infrastructure Project pledge.
HNTB
Syrees Gillens Oliver has joined infrastructure firm HNTB as a Public Engagement and Communications Leader. She has more than 25 years of stakeholder engagement, public involvement and state government experience.
Prior to HNTB, Oliver worked for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), serving most recently as Public Involvement Director. She also held the positions of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Manager and Affirmative Action Officer at SCDOT.
Oliver was honored with the 2018 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Civil Rights Trailblazer Award. She is also a graduate of SCDOT’s 2019 Leadership and Educational Development Program and of the South Carolina Certified Public Manager Program. Oliver earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Benedict College and a Master of Business Management from Webster University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Syrees to our growing team in South Carolina,” said Shannon Meder, HNTB South Carolina Practice Lead and Vice President. “Her expertise in delivering meaningful engagement and equity solutions on transportation projects will be immensely valuable to our clients and the communities we serve.”
Separately, Christopher Coulter recently rejoined HNTB as Group Director of Aviation and Rail/Transit.
