MRB Group South Carolina

News & Updates

Need Funding for Planning or Capital Projects?

by John Green | Jun 26, 2024

Funding OpportunitiesNeed Funding for Planning or Capital Projects?The funding opportunities below will be open for applications within the next few months. Let us know if you would like to explore 1 or more of these opportunities. Funding OpportunitySC Rural...

MRB Group Welcomes Economic Develop Leader Kris Phillips to Expanding Team

by John Green | May 21, 2024

MRB Group’s Southeast Operations Director Heather Simmons Jones recently announced the continued expansion of the firm’s Economic Development team in the Charleston region, welcoming Kris Phillips as Senior Economic Analyst. “Kris’s leadership and expertise are...

Willard Drug Treatment Center RFP

by John Green | May 20, 2024

Request for ProposalWillard DTCSeneca County is seeking proposals from real estate developers interested in an exciting opportunity to redevelop the Willard DTC, a 550-acre waterfront property that is abundant with natural beauty, history, and spectacular views,...

South Carolina Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

by John Green | May 6, 2024

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 Cost- Benefit Analysis (CBA) Tool, local leaders can make informed decisions regarding their level of...

Business Development hire to accelerate growth in Southeast for MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | Dec 6, 2023

Joining the Charleston, S.C. office of MRB Group, Beverly Frost brings broad experience in strategic planning for business interests across South Carolina to expand the capabilities of the Engineering, Architecture, and Municipal Service teams in the Southeast. In her...

Joy Simpson Joins MRB Group

by nextAdmin1 | Apr 10, 2023

Joy Simpson, MA, recently joined the fast-growing MRB Group in Charleston. The firm provides engineering, architecture and planning services and boasts a long history of generational relationships with communities, supporting their professional organizations and local...

Beaufort – Assessment, Interim Services, and Executive Search

by nextAdmin1 | Feb 28, 2023

The City of Beaufort is situated within the richly historic and environmentally sensitive region known as “The Lowcountry.” The leadership of MRB Group’s SmarterLocalGov division has an intimate history with the region: Matt Horn and Heather Simmons Jones each...

Fort Mill Chief Financial Officer Search

by nextAdmin1 | Feb 14, 2023

Swiftwater Strategies - Powered by MRB Group is pleased to announce our engagement by the Town of Fort Mill, SC for the executive search of the next Chief Financial Officer. 01. Location Located just 16 miles from Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, is the...

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....

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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.