Nick Parker, LSIT, Lindsey Sutherland and Adam Dalton, EIT recently joined R&M. Nick joined R&M’s Land Surveying Group as a Staff Surveyor. He has spent the last four summers as a Geomatics Intern with the firm, returning full-time after earning his B.S. in Geomatics from the University of Alaska Anchorage this past May. Nick has […]
The challenges facing Alaska’s coastal communities were recently highlighted in the PBS Frontline documentary Alaska: Vanishing Native Villages. The documentary explores the impacts of climate change, coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerability in communities like Kotzebue — issues R&M has worked directly to address. Featured in the documentary, Kotzebue’s shoreline improvements show proactive efforts to protect […]
Navigating the land use entitlement process can be an intimidating experience due to its complexity, potential for project delays and uncertainty of outcome. Sometimes property owners and novice developers ignore the importance of, or are unprepared for, the land use regulatory process. Delivering a successful project requires preparation, strong communication skills and a proactive approach. […]
As Alaska’s cities and communities grow, so does the demand for safe, reliable non-motorized infrastructure, including sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-use trails. These facilities support transportation, recreation and public health, offering residents and visitors a way to commute, exercise and explore Alaska’s unique landscapes. In urban centers like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, pedestrian and bicycle […]
Dave Whitfield joined R&M as a Senior Planner in the firm’s newly established Land Development Group. Dave brings more than 20 years of land use planning experience to R&M, most recently serving as the Planning and Zoning Manager and Platting Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). His background includes expertise in land use planning, subdivision […]
Warren Garner and Branson Lee, EIT, WAQTC recently joined R&M as Staff Engineers in the firm’s Engineering Department. Warren is in the firm’s Site development Group where he will assist with design of urban and rural site development projects. Branson is in the firm’s Utilities Group where he will assist in the planning and design […]
Chris Blitz, PLS recently joined R&M as a Land Surveyor in the firm’s Geomatics Department. Chris will supervise work of survey parties engaged in collection, processing and mapping of survey data in support of airport, highway, railroad, waterfront and other civil infrastructure projects. He will also produce surveying and mapping products in accordance with current […]
Lauren Jennings, CESCL joins R&M as an Environmental Specialist in the firm’s Earth Sciences Department. In this position, Lauren will be responsible for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact analysis and document preparation, regulatory permitting, environmental field surveys (invasive species, wetlands, eagle nests, etc.), storm water management, and other related office and field-based environmental services […]
Courtney Maillet, Senior Project Accountant at R&M in the firm’s Accounting Group, has gained her Financial Management Accounting Associate (FMAA) Certification. The FMAA, offered through the Institute of Management Accountants, is a professional certification credential in the management accounting and financial management fields. it signifies knowledge in the areas of accounting and financial management, financial […]
Julie Saddoris, SHRM-CP joins R&M as a Human Resources Generalist. Julie will administer firm human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, employee record maintenance and personnel actions.
Rachael Selby, EIT has been promoted to Staff Planner in R&M Planning Department. In this role, she will support planning and community engagement efforts for a variety of community plans, facilities and infrastructure projects.
Jeremiah Fisher has been named Group Manager of IT at R&M. As Group Manager, he manages the firm’s IT needs and oversees company-wide deployment, operation and management of software and hardware, and IT support.
Brandon Shayan, WAQTC and Katherine Sakeagak recently joined R&M as Staff Engineers in the firm’s Engineering Department. In this role, Brandon and Katherine will assist with planning, design and development of surface transportation and airport infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.
