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RIT begins construction of two-story research facility near Global Village

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 17, 2023

Published By: Michelle CometaDate: August 16, 2023 RIT is expanding its research footprint to accommodate the university’s growing research portfolio. Preliminary construction of a modern research facility has been underway since mid-summer. The RIT Research Building,...

MRB Group Attracts Interns With Mentoring Opportunities

by nextAdmin1 | Jun 28, 2023

Charleston, SC InternsNathan Henigan (Left)Clara Cullum (Right)Rochester, NY InternAlli PresuttiRochester, NY InternsZachary Isaman (Left)Paul Sofinski (Right)Again named to Rochester’s Top 100 List of businesses in the region, MRB Group’s rapid growth has equated...

MRB Group President Ryan T. Colvin, PE, to Address Clyde-Savannah Graduates

by nextAdmin1 | Jun 19, 2023

Clyde-Savannah High School Principal Dr. Craig Pawlak has invited one of the district’s own graduates to deliver the commencement address for 2023. A member of Clyde-Savannah’s Class of 1990, Ryan T. Colvin, PE, President and CEO of MRB Group, will speak at ceremonies...

Julianne Oehlbeck Joins MRB Group as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

by nextAdmin1 | Jun 13, 2023

MRB Group President and CEO Ryan T. Colvin, PE, recently announced that Julianne Oehlbeck, formerly Vice President of Legal and Associate General Counsel for Chobani, LLC, has joined his team to serve as Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel for the expanding...

Village of Lima Water Upgrade Receives Government Achievement Award

by nextAdmin1 | May 31, 2023

Published By: Livingston County NewsDate: May 30, 2023 LIMA – The Village of Lima was recently recognized with a Local Government Achievement Award from the New York State Conference of Mayors. The awards program, in its 33rd year, recognized Lima for its new water...

$15 million condo project proposed in downtown Saratoga Springs

by nextAdmin1 | Apr 19, 2023

Published By Robin K. Cooper / Albany Business ReviewApril 18, 2023 The site is on Putnam Street across from the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Mystery and fiction writer Jason Letts wants to transform a vacant Putnam Street property into a five- or six-story...

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...

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JULIANNE OEHLBECK, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Julie is a business-minded and solutions focused Chief Legal Officer with extensive in-house experience. She is known for being a trusted and strategic advisor in fast-paced growth environments. Julie has a proven track record of building strong relationships and delivering creative and value-add solutions that grow the business, enhance company culture, minimize risk and build efficiencies. She has worked in a multitude of industries including food and beverage, consumer products, internet/e-commerce and telecommunications on domestic and international matters. She is also passionate about the Board service she offers to Chenango Memorial Hospital as executive on the Board, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committees.

Timothy Carpenter, P.E.

Syracuse Operations Manager (Management Team)

Tim 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.