Steven W. Funderburg, PE
Steven has more than 40 years of professional experience, including 25 years with Raba Kistner. While he is an engineer, he is educated in both science and engineering and has professional experience in both disciplines. During his career, he has successfully managed a wide variety of projects that have required contributions from scientists, engineers, and professionals from non-scientific fields.
Susan Filyk, MBA
Susan leads Raba Kistner’s marketing team and is responsible for the firm’s branding, public relations and corporate communications. Joining Raba Kistner in 2018, Susan brings more than 25 years of experience in communications and marketing in the corporate and non-profit sectors, focusing on branding strategy, creative management, product development, content creation, and investor relations.
Isidoro Arjona, PE, PMP, D.GE, F.ASCE
Mr. Arjona serves as a Senior Vice President. He brings over 25 years of experience to his role and his responsibilities include the planning, coordination, and monitoring of subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering and testing activities. Isidoro is also responsible for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing projects for the firm throughout North Texas and in México, with responsibilities covering pavement, industrial, office and residential buildings, as well as geotechnical review and evaluation of aggregate sources.
Gabriel Ornelas, Jr., PE
Gabriel possesses the advanced technical, leadership, communication, and business skills to interact with clients and lead a consulting team to success. His principal practice areas relative to consulting and design experience include construction materials testing and engineering, forensic engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Gabriel has more than 20 years work experience involving management and execution of construction quality control testing and inspection services on major construction projects in Texas.
Thomas Burr
After earning degrees from the University of Oregon and Baylor University, Thomas Burr worked for international corporations in environmental consulting and management roles before joining Raba Kistner in 2015. He now manages client development and is involved with state and federal agencies on environmental compliance efforts that involve permitting, testing, regulatory reporting, management and auditing. Tom is also responsible for extending the group’s offerings, including the recent growth of archaeological services and the addition of coastal and hydraulic consulting.
Richard S. McNary
Dick McNary is President and COO of Raba Kistner Project Control. Dick has been with the firm since 1985, working his way up through all aspects of managing the business, from his start as Project Manager. Most recently, Dick has guided his project management group through expansions into multiple markets throughout Texas. He is involved in Chamber of Commerce initiatives and is a graduate of their leadership development program. He also is a past member of the Alamo RMA’s Community Advisory Group for the Loop 1604 and Highway 281 Improvements.
Russel W. Lenz, PE
With more than 35 years of experience in the development, delivery, maintenance, and operation of transportation projects, Russel Lenz develops strategic and tactical plans to advance programs and projects that will provide engineering, environmental and construction-related services to the transportation industry. Mr. Lenz’s experience is based on his executive level leadership positions within TxDOT as the Director of the Construction Division, District Engineer for multiple Districts. He also served as the Director of Heavy, Municipal and Utilities Divisions for AGC of Texas.
Five Year Board: A Celebration of Employees
On January 31, a time-honored Raba Kistner tradition took place. Employees who reached their five-year service milestone were inducted into the Raba Kistner Five-Year Board, an honorary society celebrating the loyalty of dedicated employees. 15 employees who have reached their five-year service milestone were inducted into the Raba Kistner Five-Year Board, an honorary society celebrating […]
Employee Profile: Wynn Wikerson, Senior Inspector – Infrastructure
We caught up with Wynn Wilkerson to learn about his role and extensive experience working in our Infrastructure group as he nears retirement. When did you start working at Raba Kistner and why did you decide to join the firm? In May of 2004 I retired from TxDOT and was confronted by three different agencies […]
Why Company Culture Really Matters
Recently we asked you to give us five words that come to mind when you think of Raba Kistner’s culture. More than 200 employees responded, contributing more than 800 words. Some of the most repeated words were caring, commitment, dedication, family, dependability, driven, excellence, friendly, growing, hardworking, honest, integrity, knowledgeable, team work, trust, professional and […]
February Is Heart Health Month
Each February the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) celebrates Heart Healthy Month by motivating Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Research shows we are much more successful at meeting personal health goals WHEN WE JOIN FORCES! How can we join forces? The NHLBI suggests the following: Be physically […]
Getting to Know Gary Hodges, PE, Vice President and Houston Marketplace Leader
We talked with Gary Hodges to learn more about his diverse background and personal interests that have helped shape his perspective that he brings to his new role in Houston. Before working at RK, what was the most unusual or interesting job/project you’ve ever had? For about a year and a half I worked on the $7B […]