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.
Richard Evers
Richard brings more than 25 years or business development and marketing experience to Raba Kistner. He is responsible for establishing and managing client relationships throughout the San Antonio area and participating in project development for geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental and cultural resources services along with building envelope and forensics services. As a business development professional, Richard has been successful in the creation and implementation of marketing strategies with a proven track record based on an engineering background, strategic thinking, and business knowledge. He works closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and developers on various types of projects including schools, parking garages, retail centers, restaurants, and medical facilities throughout the San Antonio/South Texas area.
Julia Clarke, PE
Anthony Calabrese, PMP, LEED AP
With over $1 billion in projects managed to total more than three million square feet, Anthony Calabrese brings expertise and care to all projects. Anthony’s collaborative, solutions-based management style places importance on active listening with Owners and project teams. He carries this approach from project inception through Owner operation, affording client’s projects the highest level of valuable scope within budget, and a facility maintainable by the Owner. Anthony achieved a Bachelor’s from Devry University and a Master’s from Keller University in between serving three tours in Iraq as a US Navy Seabee.
Tom Bond, RA, AIA, LEED AP
Tom Bond leverages over 30 years of project management expertise. His responsibilities include developing premier sports and entertainment projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. Widely respected in the industry, Tom holds a track record of successfully delivering of highly visible, high profile projects. His strategic capabilities and outstanding relationship skills are a tremendous asset. Tom’s high profile sports project experience, include the new Milwaukee Bucks arena, Golden State Warriors Chase Center, and Kyle Field Stadium Redevelopment at Texas A&M University.
Scott Blank
Scott is an accomplished business developer with a combined experience in learning and development, sales, project management, business operations and technology applications. He specializes in serving current and prospective clients in the education sector for the Houston area. Scott is highly recognized by business partners and colleagues for being energetic, passionate, solution oriented and team focused. He is proactive and thrives when working in a fast-paced environment.
H. "Mickey" Barrett, PE
Mickey oversees project planning and execution for growth management, client development and client satisfaction for all divisions of the firm’s business. He also supports and provides leadership for Raba Kistner’s culture of being a mentor and coach, lead the execution of the firm’s core values, the client partnering business model, its growth strategy and the formal planned long-term direction. Mickey plays a major role in leadership of the firm’s Safety Program and the Quality Management System. He provides leadership in talent sourcing and potential acquisitions identification in coordination with the CEO, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the Chief Operating Officers (COO’s) and other key leaders of the firm.
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.
Gary W. Raba, D.Eng, PE
Dr. Gary Raba is a recognized leader among infrastructure engineering consultants in the U.S. After earning three degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, he embarked on a 39-year career that has involved significant projects for many governmental agencies and Departments of Transportation around the country. He developed quality assurance software that made Raba Kistner the in-demand partner on some of the largest, record setting projects across the U.S. Gary served as CEO/President of Raba Kistner, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. He now provides strategic leadership and pursues growth opportunities for the company.
Ryan Venable
Ryan has a 20-year track record of achievement and experience in operations and business development for technology and engineering companies and specialized knowledge in oil and gas, petrochemical and construction industries. As Senior Vice President, Gulf Coast Marketplace Leader, Ryan is helping establish new offices in Texas and Louisiana and leading the firm’s growth strategy in the Gulf Coast region, including Houston.
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.