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Development initiative underway to address economic impacts of COVID-19 in Finger Lakes

by mrbgroup | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog Posts

Reposted from FingerLakes1 The Greater Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council recently announced the launch of an economic development initiative to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will allow GFLRPC to enhance the economic resiliency of the region,...

MRB Group Team Proud to Play part in Upgraded Village of Hamilton Wastewater Treatment Plant

by mrbgroup | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog Posts

Hamilton village officials and representatives from the Rochester-based MRB Group celebrated the completion of a $13.4 million improvement project at the village Wastewater Treatment Plant Nov. 19 with a ribbon cutting ceremony amid the treatment tanks. Read the whole...

MRB Group Adds Three to Professional Administration Team

by mrbgroup | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog Posts

Recently named to Rochester’s 2020 Top 100 List of businesses in the region, MRB Group has been in a growth pattern for several years. President Ryan T. Colvin, PE, today announced yet another expansion of the Rochester staff to include three new support team members....

MRB Group’s Syracuse Office Continues to Expand: Kalkowsky and Guida Join Team

by mrbgroup | Jul 7, 2020 | Blog Posts

MRB Group President Ryan Colvin, P.E., recently announced the addition of George Kalkowsky, PE, and William Guida to the firm’s engineering team in Syracuse. Both will be supporting communities with water and wastewater systems in the greater Onondaga County area....

MRB Group’s Michael N’dolo featured on WAMC Public Radio

by mrbgroup | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog Posts

Michael N'dolo, Director of Economic Development for MRB Group was featured on WAMC to discuss the impacts on local government budgets that the COVID-19 pandemic is having. To listen to the full interview, visit the WAMC Website The transcript of the interview is...

COVID-19 Impacts on Municipal Finance Discussed at Leadership Roundtable

by mrbgroup | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog Posts

“We’re in a pivotal moment. I believe it’s our response that matters most. The choices being made today, and the implementation of strategic planning during this critical time, will determine a community’s sustainability.” That was the comment made by MRB Group...

City of Mart to Begin Work on New Infrastructure Projects

by mrbgroup | May 19, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas Blog Posts

Download and print the full article: Mart Project Infrastructure Boosts

MRB Group Planner Jane Nicholson Chosen for 2020 Vanguard Program

by mrbgroup | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog Posts

MRB Group President Ryan Colvin, PE, announced the selection of Senior Planning Associate Jane Nicholson to Next City’s nationally-acclaimed Vanguard program for 2020. Next City is a journalistic non-profit, focusing on revitalization of communities around the globe,...

COVID-19: Let Data Guide Your Capital Decisions

by mrbgroup | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas, Texas Blog Posts

Despite the considerable anxiety caused by COVID-19 and related economic forecasts these days, there may be capital project planning and budget analysis you can perform that will actually bring good news! Now could be the very best – and least expensive – time to...

MRB Group President Ryan Colvin, P.E. Guest Column Featured in Finger Lakes Times

by mrbgroup | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas

MRB Group Joined by RIT Alumnus Ryan McMullan

by mrbgroup | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog Posts

MRB Group President Ryan Colvin, PE, recently announced the addition of Ryan McMullan to the firm’s engineering team in Rochester. McMullan received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), majoring in...

An Update from MRB Group Regarding our Response to COVID-19 – March 20, 2020

by mrbgroup | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas Blog Posts

We’re living in unprecedented circumstances! New guidelines and mandates are being issued daily, and MRB Group continues to monitor the evolving public health crisis and government response. You are no doubt aware that the State has ordered new closures and staff...

Steven Kirkpatrick, P.E., Joins MRB Group in Temple

by mrbgroup | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas Blog Posts

MRB Group President Ryan Colvin, PE, and Temple Director Scott Murrah, PE, recently announced the addition of Steven Kirkpatrick, PE, to the firm’s engineering team in Temple. Kirkpatrick is a civil engineer with extensive expertise in project management, site and...

MRB Group’s Response to COVID-19

by mrbgroup | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog Posts, Texas Blog Posts

As your partner in the delivery of critical services to the community, the MRB Group team always stands ready to assist with any needs you or your team may have. The health and well-being of staff and clients is always a top priority, and we understand there is a...

MRB Group’s Matt Horn Presents on Navigating Clean-Up Programs on Brownfield Sites toward Economic Success

by mrbgroup | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog Posts

Navigating Clean-Up Programs on Brownfield Sites, Hancock Estabrook, LLP: Matt Horn, MRB Group from Hancock Estabrook, LLP on Vimeo.

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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

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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

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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.