RABA KISTNER, LOCAL ENGINEERING FIRM WITH NATURAL REPUTATION, NO LONGER LED BY A RABA
For the first time in the half-century since its founding, the top leadership position at San Antonio engineering firm Raba Kistner is passing out of family hands. Gary Raba, son of the company’s founder Carl Raba, will transition his CEO title to Chris Schultz officially after the start of the new year. The company’s revenue last year […]
OP-ED: ENGINEERS ARE KEY TO THE FUTURE OF HOUSTON'S ECONOMY
Texas' population growth continues to surge, and the lucrative job market, affordable housing options and thriving culinary and arts scene in Houston make the city particularly attractive for new residents. As Houston looks to the future, the city and its people will require the roads, parks, buildings, flood control system and other infrastructure needed to […]
Blake Wright, PE
Blake has worked with staff, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project team members to provide professional consulting services with passion and integrity. He will capably continue enhancing the San Antonio CoMET department’s reputation of excellence. Blake exemplifies our Raba Kistner core value of community by giving back to our profession through involvement in professional organizations, teaching new generations studying construction and engineering, and serving in the United States Navy Reserve.
Rhiana Ward
As Director of Cultural Resources, Ms. Ward is responsible for the management and coordination of the RKI cultural resources program. Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining client relationships, budget and proposal preparation, developing research designs, permitting, and directing field operations. She works closely with clients and oversight agencies to develop project scopes for regulatory review under federal, state, and local compliance, including the Texas Antiquities Code and the City of San Antonio’ Unified Development Code. Ms. Ward has 14 of experience in cultural resources compliance, specializing in historic and Spanish Colonial archaeology.
Doug Wiersig, PE
Doug serves as Raba Kistner’s strategic growth leader in the North Texas marketplace and oversee the regional growth of Raba Kistner’s four business lines across public and private sectors — engineering consulting, infrastructure, environmental, and project management. He has executive experience leading a comprehensive municipal Transportation & Public Works department encompassing transportation programming, street maintenance, traffic management, environmental management, stormwater management, capital project delivery, facility management, and parking management. Doug has managed annual operating and capital programs of over $315 million, a roadway system of 7,767 lane miles, 437 bridges and 890 traffic signals and led major efforts including the development of capital and maintenance programs and two $500 million bond programs.
THE ROLE PUBLIC PROJECTS WILL PLAY IN REBUILDING THE ECONOMY
By Gary W. Raba, D.Eng, PE, originally presented on Civil + Structural Engineer Media, csengineermag.com. As Americans look to rebuild the economy post-pandemic, it is essential to remember that there is hope for tomorrow despite the difficulty and uncertainty that have defined these past months. While a significant amount of business activity came to a halt […]
ALL-FEMALE TRIUMVIRATE LEADING ASCE HOUSTON
October 2020 - Originally Presented on TXASCE.org. For the first time in its history, the ASCE Houston Branch will be led by three women holding the positions of immediate Branch Past President, President-Elect, and President. Julia Clarke PE, Mahsa Arastoo PE, and Sarah Alvarez PE, respectively, have all taken their unique paths into and through ASCE, and […]
NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS
As development expands in San Antonio, Austin and the areas in between, the I-35 corridor will require significant public investments to meet the demands and withstand the impact of a growing population. At present, I-35 is already struggling to handle the wear and tear that comes with the passing of over 200,000 vehicles per day. […]
WHY COMMUNITY SUPPORT WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN GROWTH
As residents of San Antonio, Austin and the areas in between look to the next decade and beyond, it is clear that growth is inevitable. The stretch between the two cities is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, and according to The Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, is expected to grow by more […]
TEXAS ENGINEERING FIRM EXPECTS 'BEST YEAR EVER' AND PLANS GROWTH IN DALLAS
Many companies are tempering expectations for this year after the pandemic. For San Antonio-based engineering firm Raba Kistner, however, 2020 is expected to be the firm's best year ever. "We’re probably the busiest we’ve ever been and will probably have the best year in our company’s 52-year lifespan. Besides a brief shutdown in Austin earlier […]
JULIA CLARKE, PE, WAS FEATURED IN A HOUSTON LIFE TELEVISION INTERVIEW TO PROMOTE STEM EDUCATION
Julia Clarke, PE, Raba Kistner Senior Geotechnical Manager, Transportation (photo: left) was featured by Houston station channel 2, KPRC, in their Houston Life segment for her advocacy of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education awareness and opportunities for women and minorities. Julia is very active in the Houston A/E/C community and currently serves as the […]
Elliot Townsend, CRAME
Elliot has over 15 years of professional experience within the environmental field, serving as both a public agent and environmental consultant. His career has primarily involved leading teams of environmental consultants and engineers, where he's managed and developed business units that primarily service industrial clients. In Elliot’s current role he is leading the growth of development of his team’s capabilities, service offerings and clients.