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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...

MRB Group Grows Footprint and Team in South Carolina

by nextAdmin1 | Dec 20, 2022

In less than two years after establishing the initial footprint of the Charleston, South Carolina office of MRB Group, the firm has expanded its physical footprint to meet the needs of its growing team of engineers, architects, planners, and municipal consultants....

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 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,...

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

(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,...

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...

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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.