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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...

City of Beaufort – Executive Search

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 3, 2022

City of Beaufort Executive Search MRB Group has been contracted by the City of Beaufort to perform executive searches to include: Senior PlannerDirector of Community DevelopmentBeaufort is a mid-sized city located in the Lowcounty of South Carolina, where History,...

Beaufort – Interim Planning Services

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 3, 2022

The City of Beaufort is a 300-year-old municipality with rich history, iconic architecture, and a unique cultural identity. In 2017, the City adopted a form-based “Beaufort Code” to retain its identity as development pressures increased. The need to grow responsibly...

Helping Communities Overcome the Succession Crisis

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 3, 2022

When key personnel reach retirement age, many communities find themselves with a critical gap in their operations or management team. MRB Group is helping community leaders to address the succession crisis which has recently escalated as a result of the trending...

Columbia Regional Business Report – Icons & Phenoms Event Honors SC Business and Community Leaders

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 2, 2022

Leaders and innovators from around South Carolina were honored July 21st at the 2022 Icons and Phenoms luncheon presented by SC Biz News. The event was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbia. For the first time, the event recognized influencers from around the...

SCCMA Summer 2022 Meeting

by nextAdmin1 | Jun 15, 2022

MRB Group helps strengthen communities by providing powerful resources to Local Governement Leaders. The MRB Group team looks forward to connecting with you this week at the SCCCMA Summer 2022 Meeting.Ask us about: Engineering Architecture Planning ARPA Support Grant...

Melissa Harrill Joins MRB Group’s SmarterLocalGov Team

by nextAdmin1 | Jun 13, 2022

As local governments continue to do more with less, MRB Group’s SmarterLocalGov team is once again expanding to provide much needed support. Director of Southeast Operations Heather Simmons Jones recently announced the addition of Melissa Harrill to the Charleston...

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,...

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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.