People News: RailPros, Michael Baker International, HNTB
RailPros
Eric Sifferlen has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Irving, Tex.-based RailPros, which offers signal and communications training and certification, turnkey program delivery, and alternative delivery execution, engineering, field services, total right-of-way management, project management, training, and technology solutions for freight, passenger, and transit rail-related clients across North America.
With more than two decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, including oversight of 20-plus successful multimillion dollar transactions, Sifferlen has navigated deals in both private equity and public companies across a broad range of industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Naval Academy, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. Sifferlen is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
“Eric’s addition to the team will enable us to continue to partner with founder-led firms, as well as business enterprises of all sizes across North America,” said Kendall “Ken” Koff, CEO of RailPros. “His expertise will help us to successfully acquire and integrate companies with in the E&A, Safety, and Field Services areas that, in turn, will allow us to expand our services to our growing group of clients.”
“The rail industry continues to play a vital role in North America’s infrastructure,” Eric Sifferlen said. “I look forward to working with the RailPros executive team and partnering with complementary companies within the railroad ecosystem by combining our respective capabilities and resources to better serve customers, drive shared value, and deliver improved outcomes.”
In related developments, RailPros earlier this month completed its acquisition of Diverging Approach, Inc., a railway system contractor based in Williamsburg, Va. In 2025, it acquired St. Louis-based Design Nine, Inc., and opened offices in Kansas City, Mo., and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Michael Baker International
Farzad Moghbel has joined Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Michael Baker International as Vice President of Technology Products. He will lead end‑to‑end product strategy and execution, ensuring technology services are aligned with business goals, market trends and customer needs. He will also coordinate across the engineering, consulting, and digital solutions firm and its family of companies, and work to modernize across cloud, infrastructure, and data systems while strengthening security and expanding AI capabilities.
Moghbel has nearly a decade of technology and product leadership experience. Most recently, he was Hexagon’s Cloud Strategy-Technical Product Manager. He has also served as Lead Technical Product Manager at Mimik Technology, where he led AI and digital platform modernization initiatives.
Moghbel studied Design Thinking at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Full-Stack Software Development at the University of Toronto. He holds a Master of Science degree in engineering from the University of Ottawa.
“For more than 85 years, Michael Baker has pioneered progress and shaped the infrastructure that supports communities nationwide,” said Rod Malehmir, Chief Technology Officer at Michael Baker International. “Precision, efficiency, and resilience are at the core of our technology‑driven approach, and Farzad’s leadership will help us continue delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value for our clients.”
Separately, Michael Baker International last year hired Kevin Reed as President and Chris Peters as Chief Operating Officer; Mike Salmon as Regional Practice Lead–Design-Build; and Devendra Kumar as Chief Information Officer.
HNTB
Greg Boulanger has taken on the role of Carolinas Office Leader at HNTB, succeeding Spencer Franklin, who was promoted to HNTB Mid-Atlantic Division Operations Officer. Boulanger will lead “multidisciplinary professionals in delivering transportation and infrastructure solutions throughout North Carolina and South Carolina while advancing mobility, long-term regional growth and client partnerships,” according to the firm.
HNTB’s recent work in the area includes North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Hurricane Helene recovery program, Charlotte Area Transit System’ (CATS) LYNX Blue Line Extension, Clemson University’s women’s sports‑focused expansion complex, NCTA’s Complete 540 project, CLT’s North End Around Taxiway Program, and Dorchester County’s US Highway 17A Widening Project, among others.
With more than 27 years of experience managing complex transportation programs and leading high-performing teams, Boulanger has been involved in transportation projects across the Carolinas and the East Coast valued at a total of nearly $30 billion. His experience includes planning, design, program management, and construction management assignments for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, CATS, NCDOT, and North Carolina Turnpike Authority.
Since joining HNTB in 2008, Boulanger has served in key leadership roles on major highway, transit, and aviation initiatives. Most recently, he served as Charlotte Group Director, overseeing teams and initiatives that supported regional growth, long‑term vitality, and evolving client needs.
Boulanger holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Hartford and is a registered licensed professional engineer in North Carolina. He also serves on the board of trustees for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
“Greg is a collaborative, client-focused leader with a deep understanding of the Carolinas market and the transportation investments shaping its future,” said Bryan Jones, HNTB Mid-Atlantic Division President. “He has a proven track record of translating strategy into results and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver for our clients.”
“I’m honored to lead HNTB’s offices across the Carolinas and build on the strong foundation our teams have established across the region,” Boulanger said. “With continued growth and investment under way, I look forward to working closely with our clients and partners to deliver infrastructure solutions that support mobility, economic development and quality of life throughout the Carolinas.”
Earlier this year, HNTB appointed Alicia Leite as a senior associate to help expand the firm’s transit planning practice; Kimberly Lesay as Transportation Planning Practice Consultant; and Michael Mangione as New York Office Leader.
