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Short-Term Rentals: Leveraging Opportunities and Mitigating Challenges

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 22, 2022

This article was originally published in Talk of the Towns & Topics, Sept/Oct 2022, a publication of the Association of the Towns of the State of New York. By Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services, MRB Group If you're one of the few communities who...

HBT Architects Joins MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 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,...

Florence County Administrator Search

by nextAdmin1 | Oct 31, 2022

Swiftwater Strategies - Powered by MRB Group is pleased to announce our engagement by Florence County for the executive search of the next County Administrator. 01. Location Florence County is strategically located at the intersection of I-20 and I-95,...

Cost Benefit Analysis Tool

by nextAdmin1 | Sep 26, 2022

MRB Group offers a robust cost-benefit model allowing local leaders to measure the financial costs and benefits of a new investment project. Utilizing our CBA Tool, local leaders can make informed decisions regarding their level of incentive support for a project...

Request for Qualifications – Electrical Engineering

by nextAdmin1 | Sep 20, 2022

MRB Group will receive sub-consultant Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) at the office of MRB Group until 10:00 a.m., on the 20th day of October 2022, at 303 W. Calhoun Ave., Temple, TX 76501. SOQs received after the closing time will be returned unopened. SOQs will...

MRB Group Announces Planned Merger with HBT Architects

by nextAdmin1 | Sep 7, 2022

Mohidekar, Hunt Expand MRB Group Operations in Texas

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 18, 2022

Armand Hunt, P.E.Saleel Mohidekar, P.E., PMPMRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin, PE, joins Temple Operations Manager Trey Taylor, P.E., to announce the addition of two accomplished professional engineers who will expand the firm's client focus across Texas. Saleel...

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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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.