CDM Smith Welcomes New Transportation Leaders
CDM Smith has recently expanded its talented team by welcoming two accomplished professionals, Justin Feek and Jesse Loftin, who will lead its transportation discipline. Their combined expertise will significantly contribute to strengthening the firm’s position in offering innovative solutions in transportation planning and engineering.
Justin Feek: A Leader in Long-Range Transportation Planning
Bringing two decades of experience, Justin Feek steps into the role of management specialist and leader of long-range transportation planning. His primary focus will be on mentoring technical staff and promoting the firm's planning services in the marketplace. Feek’s responsibilities include collaborating with client service teams to seize essential planning opportunities and engaging in projects crucial to expanding the firm's transportation planning offerings.
Expertise in Performance-Based Planning
Feek is well-versed in various realms of transportation, including performance-based planning and the management of capital improvement plans. His experience encompasses transportation area studies, corridor assessments, and multi-modal planning. Over the years, he has accumulatively gathered insights from state, county, and city transportation planning across several regions.
A Commitment to Community Improvement
Justin Feek holds a bachelor’s degree in regional development from the University of Arizona. He is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges communities face and strives to enhance their quality of life through improved transportation options. Feek finds joy in fostering connections in the community, ensuring that transportation improvements are inclusive for all.
Jesse Loftin: Enhancing Engineering Capabilities
Joining Feek is Jesse Loftin, a transportation engineer who brings nearly 20 years of broad and extensive experience in roadway design and construction. As the roadway discipline leader, Loftin plays a pivotal role in enhancing CDM Smith's technical capabilities within the transportation sector, particularly in the western regions of the U.S.
Significant Project Management Experience
Loftin's past roles include serving as the deputy project manager for the notable $1.6 billion SH99 (Grand Parkway) Segment B-1 project for the Texas Department of Transportation. His hands-on experience extends to managing intricate projects involving diverging diamond interchanges and advanced highway design. His ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and lead design-build procurement efforts is invaluable for the firm’s growth and project success.
A Solid Educational Foundation
With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, Loftin is pre-certified in 10 categories of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) work. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Oklahoma, further solidifying his expertise and leadership in the field.
CDM Smith's Mission and Vision
As a privately owned engineering and construction firm, CDM Smith is committed to providing top-tier client service and innovative solutions that address vital needs in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities. The firm’s culture thrives on passion and teamwork, encouraging a collaborative spirit to effectively solve environmental and infrastructure challenges faced by various communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What positions have Justin Feek and Jesse Loftin taken at CDM Smith?
Justin Feek has joined as a management specialist and long-range transportation planning leader, while Jesse Loftin serves as a transportation engineer and roadway discipline leader.
What is the primary focus of Justin Feek in his new role?
Feek will focus on mentoring staff, promoting planning services, and collaborating on key planning projects.
What notable projects has Jesse Loftin worked on?
Loftin was the deputy project manager for the $1.6 billion SH99 (Grand Parkway) and the State Loop 360 project.
What is the educational background of Justin Feek?
Feek holds a bachelor’s degree in regional development from the University of Arizona.
How does CDM Smith support community improvement?
CDM Smith focuses on providing innovative engineering solutions that enhance the quality of life and transportation options for communities.
