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Seneca County IDA hires MRB Group to study best use of Willard campus

by nextAdmin1 | Mar 27, 2023

Published By David L. Shaw at Finger Lakes Timesdshaw@fltimes.comMarch 25, 2023 WATERLOO — What is the best and highest use for the former Willard Psychiatric Center in southern Seneca County? The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency hopes to get an answer to...

Mark Blask Joins MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | Mar 16, 2023

MRB Group, a Rochester-based Engineering, Architecture and Planning firm, has hired Mark Blask as a Senior Municipal Advisor. Blask was most recently a successful mayor in the City of Little Falls, a position he held for eight years. He sits on the Executive...

2023 Municipal Bootcamp Program

by nextAdmin1 | Jan 12, 2023

We are back for our third year of programming! Hancock Estabrook and MRB Group are offering a free annual training program to assist local governments, municipal officials, and planning and zoning boards. The program will include 10 hours of remote training designed...

Wayne County Regional Wastewater Treatment Project Gets $30 million Grant

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 15, 2022

Publiched By STEVE BUCHIERE at Finger Lakes Timessbuchiere@fltimes.com Nov 14, 2022 PALMYRA — With a $30 million state grant secured, ground is expected to be broken early next year on a regional wastewater treatment plant that will serve five western Wayne County...

HBT Architects Joins MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 7, 2022

(Pictured left to right ) MRB Group Executive Vice President and COO James Oberst, PE ; HBT Partner James Tripp , AIA ; HBT Managing Partner Trevor Harrison, AIA; and MRB Group President and CEO Ryan T. Colvin , PE MRB Group President & CEO Ryan T. Colvin,...

MRB Group Announces Planned Merger with HBT Architects

by nextAdmin1 | Sep 7, 2022

(Pictured left to right ) MRB Group Executive Vic e President and COO James Oberst, PE ; HBT Partner James Tripp , AIA ; HBT Managing Partner Trevor Harrison, AIA; and MRB Group President and CEO Ryan T. Colvin , PE MRB Group President & CEO Ryan T. Colvin,...

Yates Town Park upgrades take shape at site by Lake Ontario

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 19, 2022

YATES – The Town Park by Lake Ontario is “no longer an afterthought,” Town Councilman John Riggi said. The site has added a pavilion with bathrooms, new playground equipment, a kayak launch, a crusher-run walking trail, and new parking lot with sidewalks. More...

MRB Group Named to 2022 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 8, 2022

Ryan Colvin, P.E., President & CEO of MRB Group recently announced to his staff that once again, the firm has been named to the 2022 Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Top 100. “We are honored to make the Top 100 List for the fourth straight year,” said Colvin....

MRB Group Leading Advanced Industry Clusters Studies for New York State

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 5, 2022

MRB Group is leading two studies—an Advanced Industry Clusters study and a Supply Chain Analysis—commissioned by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR). The studies are supported by a Statewide Planning Grant issued by the...

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Tim Carpenter, P.E.

Syracuse Operations Manager

Trim Carpenter, P.E. delivers more than 35 years of experience as an engineer and project manager in a number of capacities across military, construction, facilities management, environmental, and manufacturing industries. Proven leader in the design, construction administration, and operations of water and wastewater treatment plants, anaerobic digestion facilities, design and permitting of chemical systems, petroleum system and stormwater management systems, preparation and ongoing management of air emissions permits.

DIANA M. SMITH

Business Development Director

As Former Mayor of the Village of Seneca Falls, and Past-President of New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM), Diana Smith has years of direct experience in state and local government, municipal strategic planning, budgeting, service delivery, and operations. Her focus on municipal efficiency resulted in the creation of Strategic Municipal Initiatives, an award-winning project that led to the development of SmarterLocalGov, the Municipal Services Division of MRB Group.

THOMAS J. FROMBERGER, P.E.

Team Leader

Tom Fromberger is an experienced engineer and innovative design professional, recognized for successful, cost-effective solutions that resolve issues in challenging environments. He possesses a wealth of industrial, commercial, residential, municipal, and recreational design experience, with a unique ability to expedite regulatory permitting and approvals.

SCOTT BOVA, A.I.A., NCARB

Architecture Team Leader

Scott Bova is a creative, solution-oriented professional architect with hands-on project management experience. His team leadership involves coordinating the talent of several creative architects, who each compliment the team’s unique ability to transform abstract visions into a tangible, functional, aesthetically pleasing—and affordable—end product.

BILL DAVIS

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader (Ex Officio & Management Team)

With years of direct experience, Bill Davis is often sought out by peers as a leader in civil and environmental engineering. He is a leading wastewater expert. His focus includes evaluation of wastewater operations, system design, construction-phase services, and troubleshooting process challenges in water and wastewater treatment facilities and system components.

PATRICK A. NICOLETTA, P.E.

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader (BOD & Management Team)

Pat Nicoletta’s leadership involves hands-on engineering, field expertise, and operational experience. His diverse background in water and wastewater includes analysis, planning, funding, system design, and construction phase services. Pat’s strength is in finding innovative ways to solve utility issues in a manner that’s cost-effective and affordable for rural communities—and he is driven to far exceed client expectations.

JAMES J. OBERST, P.E.

Executive VP & COO

Jim Oberst’s leadership focuses on streamlined and efficient operations, for both MRB Group’s internal functions and external client support processes. His extensive expertise in engineering, project and team management, LEED/environmental principles, and strategic planning benefits communities and private sector clients who rely on his trusted counsel.

RYAN T. COLVIN, P.E.

President/CEO (BOD & Management Team)

Ryan Colvin is a dynamic and driven engineer and organizational leader, with a long history of serving as trusted advisor to municipal officials across the State of New York. His practical and realistic focus on helping local governments achieve long-term fiscal and environmental sustainability has earned MRB Group the reputation of serving as a partner to client communities. Many have worked with Ryan and MRB Group for decades.

DAVID M. DOYLE, P.E.

Vice President (BOD & Management Team)

Dave Doyle is a respected civil engineer, project team leader, and operations expert. His extensive involvement in the study, planning, and design of municipal infrastructure projects includes both water supply and sanitary sewer improvements. He has assisted many rural communities with developing, funding, and implementing critical projects which have resolved significant environmental challenges and infrastructure needs.

Thomas Caponi, P.E.

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader (Management Team)

Thomas E. Caponi has more than 30 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, specializing in the planning, design, and construction oversight of water/wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems. He is an innovator in both design and treatment processes, recognized for utilizing emerging technologies to help municipal clients achieve operational efficiency.