HNTB announces key leadership appointments

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Jan 14, 2026, 09:35 ET

As HNTB grows, changes strengthen collaboration and enhance the value delivered to clients

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HNTB Corporation announced several key leadership changes that strengthen cross-functional collaboration and ensure clients benefit from the full strength of the firm. This enhanced structure positions HNTB to continue meeting the growing demand for innovative infrastructure solutions and supporting clients at every stage of project development and delivery.

Mike Inabinet, PE, President, Markets and Services
Chris Gale, PE, Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Dippel, Region President, newly expanded West Region

"HNTB's growth strategy centers on discovering what our clients value and delivering that value better than anyone else," said Rob Slimp, PE, HNTB chairman and CEO. "These leadership appointments strengthen our ability to collaborate across teams and deliver extraordinary value, ensuring we continue creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve."

Inabinet will lead HNTB's market sectors and professional services, advancing integrated strategy, delivery and innovation. He will collaborate across disciplines to support clients and guide growth across a broad portfolio including aviation, transit, rail, bridges, digital infrastructure and other multidisciplinary practices.

Gale will oversee firmwide operations with an emphasis on performance, delivery and operational excellence. He will drive consistency in project execution, foster innovation and support the development of next-generation tools and processes to drive growth.

Dippel will lead HNTB's newly expanded West Region, which now includes the firm's West, Central and Great Lakes Divisions. This unified regional footprint strengthens HNTB's ability to serve clients across a broader geography and deliver cohesive, multi-disciplinary support for major infrastructure programs. Dippel will focus on regional growth, client partnership and talent development to meet accelerating demand for transportation, mobility and community-shaping infrastructure.

About HNTB
For more than a century, HNTB Corporation has been at the forefront of designing and advancing transportation infrastructure that enhances mobility and improves local communities. With client relationships spanning decades, we understand infrastructure life cycles and have perspective and experience to solve the most complex technical, financial and operational challenges with vision and imagination. As employee owners committed to excellence, we prioritize client success while delivering a full spectrum of infrastructure-related services. Discover HNTB's Spark at www.hntb.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

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