Pittsburgh, PA—National engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI) today announced several recent leadership promotions that reflect the firm’s continued growth, strategic momentum, and commitment to developing its next generation of leaders.

New and Promoted Officers

Effective June 1, 2026, Stephen Kiefer has been named Vice President, while Aaron Benedict; Peg Brenner; Sam Bouvier, PE; Rossi Gaudio, PE; Rob Oleinik, PE; Sam Spear, PE; and Charles Straley, PE have been promoted to Assistant Vice President.

In addition, 36 GAI staff members have been appointed Associates and Senior Associates.

“The advancement of this year’s newly appointed leaders highlights the depth of talent across our organization,” said Kevin Leadbetter, PE, MBA, GAI Chairman and CEO. “Their dedication and day-to-day impact are essential to advancing GAI’s goals, strengthening our culture, and enhancing the quality of services we deliver to our valued clients as we continue to grow.”

New and Promoted Senior Associates and Associates

New Senior Associates: Mike Beresford, PE; Brian Craig, PE; Darlene Deitrick, MBA; Ron Harris, PE; Ana Kimelton; Andrew McCown, AICP; Lee McCoy, Jr., PE; Jonathan Ritchie, PE; Art Rometo, PE, PMP, MBA, MSE; Andrew Sheppard, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP; Kevin Tan, PE, CBSI; David Troianos, PE; John Weber, PE; and Emma Wolff, PE.

New Associates: Mike Ambs; Scott Connor, PE; Tim Cremins, PE; Dave DeAngelo; Joe Fello, PE; Charlie Forsythe; Sean Green, PE; Anthony Hathcock; Craig Iser, PE; Rondai Jerido, EI; Craig Klein, PE; Jennifer Klich, PE; Amanda LaRosa, PE; Chelsea Lyle, PG; Santiago Machado, PE; John Masi, PE; Derek Medved; Pat Moore, PE; Damon Parrish, PE; Stephen Reed; Ann Reis; and Jon Templin, PLA.

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