RailPros
Irving, Texas-based RailPros announced March 5 that Gorden Rumpff has joined the company as Vice President, Mexico Operations, overseeing operations for RailPros de Mexico. He will be based out of the company’s Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico office, but will manage RailPros de Mexico’s entire footprint.
“Mexico remains a key growth market for RailPros,” said RailPros President and CEO Kendall Koff. “Gorden’s extensive experience leading complex, international rail programs positions us well to scale our operations and deliver greater value to clients throughout Mexico and North America.”
Rumpff has more than two decades of experience in complex, multicultural projects on freight, industrial, and passenger rail projects. He has contributed to projects that shaped the rail industry in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Rumpff is a civil and industrial engineer, with a proven track record of excellence for projects that include sustainable infrastructure innovation, cross-cultural teams and communication, and multimodal impact.
“I am truly grateful to join RailPros,” said Rumpff. “Mexico’s rail sector is full of energy and opportunity, and I’m excited to build a strong local team while serving as a bridge between Mexico, the U.S., and Europe—connecting expertise, cultures, and opportunities to create lasting impact.”
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Transport and Water Management from the University of Applied Science – Potsdam, Germany and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Engineering with a Logistics Management focus, from the University of Applied Science HTW Berlin. Rumpff is fluent in German, English, and Spanish.
HNTB
Daniel F. Burke, PE, SE, has joined HNTB as a Senior Group Director and Vice President in the firm’s Chicago office. With more than 30 years of experience spanning public service and private industry, Burke will oversee delivery of complex transportation programs and support client relationships across the region.
“Dan’s experience reflects a lifelong commitment to public infrastructure and the communities it serves,” said Albert Sosa, PE, Illinois Office Leader and Senior Vice President at HNTB. “He understands the complexity of delivering large-scale transportation programs and the importance of strong coordination among agencies, stakeholders and industry partners. His leadership and collaborative approach will further strengthen our ability to serve clients throughout the Chicago region.”
Prior to joining HNTB, Burke served as Managing Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer for the Chicago Department of Transportation, where he helped oversee a $600 million annual capital program. In that role, he coordinated across departments and with the Mayor’s Office to advance the city’s transportation capital plan, with responsibility for roadways, bridges, transit facilities, shoreline protection, lighting and traffic signal engineering and construction management.
Earlier in his tenure with the Chicago Department of Transportation, Burke held several leadership roles, including Deputy Commissioner and Chief Bridge Engineer. He oversaw major capital improvement initiatives and complex, multiagency projects that required careful staging, stakeholder coordination and uninterrupted transit and roadway operations. Throughout his career, he has developed strong working relationships with local, state and federal partners to facilitate the successful implementation of critical infrastructure programs.
At HNTB, Burke will help guide project delivery across multiple disciplines, “ensuring seamless coordination and high performance in the execution of complex projects and programs.” He will also drive the firm’s project delivery processes while partnering with clients on major transportation initiatives across the Chicago region.
“I’m honored to join HNTB at such a pivotal time for Chicago’s infrastructure,” Burke said. “Chicago has been central to my career, and I’ve been fortunate to work alongside dedicated public and private sector leaders committed to moving our region forward. I’m eager to build on that foundation at HNTB, bringing teams together, tackling complex challenges and delivering projects that make a tangible difference in how people live, work and travel every day.”
