Michael Baker International Promotes Aaron Stover, P.E., S.E., to Director, Major Bridges

Mr. Stover to lead major bridge pursuits, grow top talent and advance Michael Baker's legacy in landmark bridge work

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, consulting and technology services, today announced that the firm has promoted Aaron Stover, P.E., S.E. to Director, Major Bridges. In this role, Mr. Stover will spearhead the firm's strategic approach to pursuing major bridge projects and advancing Michael Baker's legacy in landmark bridge work. He will broaden industry engagement, support pre-marketing and proposal development and provide technical leadership and quality assurance to ensure the successful delivery of complex bridge projects.

In addition, Mr. Stover will focus on attracting and retaining top-tier talent in complex bridge engineering, cultivating the next generation of major bridge leaders and expanding the firm's team of Complex Bridge Technical Directors to enhance support for local offices with national-level expertise. Collaborating closely with the firm's Design-Build practice, Regional Practice Leads and Bridge practice leaders, he will drive operational excellence and lead major bridge pursuits.

"Aaron's promotion to this new national role reinforces our firm's commitment to delivering iconic bridge projects as One Michael Baker," said Tony Hunley, National Practice Lead – Bridge Services at Michael Baker International. "He is respected across Michael Baker and the industry at-large for his deep expertise and strategic vision, which will strengthen our position in complex bridge engineering and inspire the next generation of professionals. I look forward to Aaron's leadership as our team works together to shape the future of our Bridge practice and elevate our impact on infrastructure nationwide."

Mr. Stover has been with Michael Baker since 1999, including the last five years as Regional Practice Lead – Bridge for the firm's Great Lakes Region. He has been the Structures Task Lead or Project Manager for over a dozen major long-span bridges and has driven the pursuit and successful execution of major bridge projects across the country. Notably, Mr. Stover is currently the Project Manager for the US-51 Cairo Bridge over the Ohio River project to complete the final design of the 900-foot network tied arch bridge and approaches connecting Wickliffe, Kentucky, and Cairo, Illinois. When completed, this bridge will be the longest single-span network tied arch bridge in the U.S. He is also leading the Michael Baker team for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, serving as the Quality Assurance Manager for the design of the new companion bridge crossing the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky.

Mr. Stover holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He was named a Michael Baker International Chairman's Award winner in 2021.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, consulting and technology services spanning three distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) and GovTech. The firm's Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The company has more than 5,100 employees across more than 90 office locations. Michael Baker's Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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