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SmarterLocalGov Resources Available for Community Leaders

by nextAdmin1 | May 24, 2022

Local elected officials are all uniquely dedicated people. Often with little time to spare, they work round the clock to find ways to make their communities more vibrant and sustainable. For little-to-no compensation, they take on big issues and endless task lists. ...

The CFA Process: Preparedness Takes Time

by nextAdmin1 | May 24, 2022

Community leaders preparing to submit a CFA application in 2022 are probably aware of the July 29th deadline. Chances are, those who are writing grant applications have already spent hours in preparation. In addition to the formal application questionnaire, submitted...

GFLRPC Regional Summit Series

by nextAdmin1 | May 16, 2022

Session: GFLRPC Regional Summit Series Sponsor: MRB Group Location: The Valley Oak Event Center - 4242 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 Date/Time: Thursday July 14th, 2022 - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Contact: Connor.Hartnett@mrbgroup.com Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning...

Eric Hankin Joins MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | May 9, 2022

MRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin, PE, recently announced that Eric Hankin has joined the firm’s team in Rochester, NY. An expert in marketing and digital media, Hankin will be working closely with MRB Group’s engineers, architects and planners, assisting with...

MRB Group attends Western New York Village Superintendents Association Equipment Show

by nextAdmin1 | Apr 27, 2022

Trade Show: Western New York Village Superintendents Association’s 39th Annual Equipment Show Location: Town of Ogden Highway Facility, 2432 S. Union Street, Spencerport NY Date/Time: Wednesday, April 27th 2022 9AM – 3PM In Person/Virtual: In Person Western New York...

MRB Group’s South Carolina Office Welcomes New Staff

by mrbgroup | Mar 29, 2022

MRB Group Expands Office, Welcomes New Staff As South Carolina continues its economic recovery from the pandemic, MRB Group has been experiencing rapid growth. The firm’s Charleston, South Carolina, office will mark its first anniversary in April of 2022. However,...

MRB Group Planner Angelina White Elected to APA Chapter Board

by mrbgroup | Mar 14, 2022

MRB Group Planner Angelina White Elected to APA Chapter Board MRB Group President & CEO Ryan Colvin, PE, announced the recent election of Planning Associate Angelina White to the Board of Directors of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Section of the American Planning...

MRB Group In The News: Ontario Fire Company Grand Opening

by mrbgroup | Mar 3, 2022

Community Attends Grand Opening for Ontario Fire District Station 3 MRB Group personnel joined with Fire District Commissioners John Agnello, Aron Thompson, Mark Wyse, and Chris Breed, Fire Chief Josh Dundon, and members of the Ontario Fire Company on February 27,...

MRB Group In The News: MRB Group Acquires Parrone Engineering

by mrbgroup | Feb 14, 2022

MRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin, PE, recently announced that his firm has acquired Parrone Engineering of East Rochester. Taking effect later this month, the Parrone Engineering team will merge with MRB Group’s staff and relocate to its recently expanded...

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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.