Hasan is the Practice Area Leader of the Land Development group and also serves as the Associate Principal. He received his B.S. in civil engineering in 1990 from the University of Engineering and Technology in Peshawar, Pakistan. Today, Hasan is responsible for the oversight of land development and site development group, conceptual engineering design of infrastructure for master planned communities and business development for EHRA Engineering. Hasan also serves as a District Engineer for eleven Municipal Utility Districts and serves as a member on Conroe Developers Committee. Hasan is a devoted husband and father, and enjoys spending most of his free time with his wife and three children. He is a travel enthusiast, as well as an avid golfer.
Leading By Example
Over the past 85 years and counting, EHRA Engineering has played an active role in building better communities throughout the Greater Houston region and beyond. Our company leaders are the ones who have made it all possible.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
You could say Jim Russ is a man of tradition. A proud native and second-generation Aggie, Jim is also a fourth generation Principal at one of Houston’s longest standing, privately owned Engineering firms, EHRA Engineering.
Jim began his career in the Civil Construction industry soon after earning his Building Construction degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX in 1986. He made the move to Civil Engineering in 1998, focusing on Land Development, Municipal Engineering and Public Infrastructure.
Celebrating its 85th Anniversary in 2021, EHRA’s legacy is that of commitment and service. Serving as President & CEO, Jim has the distinct honor of leading some of the most distinguished, well respected and accomplished professionals in the industry. As a leader, Jim is keenly aware of the delicate balance in a firm that exists between team member focus and innovation and client service. He is committed to inspiring a company culture that emphasizes quality of service, professionalism, honesty and integrity. These are his personal guiding principals and ones that he continually emphasizes within himself and his team.
Jim is actively engaged in the growth and maintenance of the region through his volunteer work as an Executive Committee Member, Board Member and Committee Chair for numerous Civil Construction and Engineering industry professional organizations and associations, chambers of commerce and economic development councils throughout the Greater Houston region.
In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends, networking and serving his community. An avid supporter of Texas A&M University, he takes great pride in his involvement with The Association of Former Students, The Texas A&M Foundation, the 12th Man Foundation, the Chancellor’s Century Council, College of Architecture and School of Public Health. Of course he also promotes Good Bull by attending as many Texas Aggie sporting events as possible. Gig ‘Em!
Andy Palermo started his engineering career as a summer intern at EHRA during his senior year in college. After obtaining a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University the following semester, he joined the EHRA team in 2003. He leads the Hydrology & Hydraulics and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) team at EHRA as a Practice Area Leader, Senior Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer of the firm. Andy’s experience ranges from creating master drainage plans for proposed master-planned communities, to drainage improvement projects for flood-impacted areas and watershed studies that result in FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions. He is also involved with the firm’s Strategic Planning team, working to establish goals and objectives to continue the firm’s success. He is an active member in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Houston – Stormwater Management Committee Chair, West Houston Association (WHA) – Flood Control, Drainage & Wetlands Committee Vice-Chair, Texas Floodplain Management Association, and Houston Contractors Association – Flood Committee. Outside of work, Andy enjoys the occasional round of golf, working in the yard, coaching his son’s youth sports teams, and spending time with friends.
Blake McGregor graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He interned for EHRA in 2004 and 2005, and now 17 years later, Blake is a Principal and Senior Vice President of the firm, the Practice Area Leader for Land Services, Chief Compliance Officer, and serves on the Board of Directors. Blake has extensive knowledge in multi-acre multi-use tracts, single-family subdivisions , Master Plan Communities and Special Utility Districts. He also heads up EHRA’s TRIP (Tract Research Information and Planning) program. Blake strives to lead the EHRA and the Land Services practice area to great heights. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two sons and loves to do anything that involves being outside.
Jared brings over 15 years of experience and is the Senior Vice President of the firm, Treasurer, Practice Area Leader for Land Services, and serves on the Board of Directors. He received his education from the University of Houston and Louisiana State University. Day to day, Jared and his team improve efficiency, produce quality construction drawings, and create an environment that promotes growth of not only the practice area, but also of individual team members. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family. Jared's weekends include days by the pool and trips to the lake. Geaux Tigers!
Our Leadership Team
Paul Anderson, PE is the Practice Area Leader of Water and Wastewater Facilities at EHRA Engineering.
A proud St. Louis native and graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, better known as Mizzou, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering. His interest in water and wastewater treatment was sparked by his father-in-law Richard Daily. Richard was a Class A operator for over three decades with the Metropolitan of St. Louis Sewer District before retiring as a shift supervisor at the Bissell Point WWTP which processed over 300MGD. Daily informed his son-in-law of the summer internship where he worked, and the rest is history. Paul has now worked in the industry for over 22 years. When not working, Paul enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with his granddaughter, cooking, bowling and playing golf.
Robert D. Atkinson, Jr., PE
Associate Principal | Senior Vice President | Practice Area Leader - District Services
Robert D. Atkinson, Jr., PE
Associate Principal | Senior Vice President | Practice Area Leader - District Services
From a young age, Robert was around civil engineering—as some of his family members worked at EHRA Engineering. However, he received his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1982. Robert went to work in the civil engineering field after graduation just like his family had done. Today, Robert is the Senior Vice President and the Practice Area Leader for District Services. Robert has great knowledge in managing Municipal Utility Districts. EHRA was one of the original creators of the Municipal Utility District concept in the 1970’s. Outside of work, Robert enjoys flying airplanes, camping with his family in their RV, and traveling the world.
Christopher Browne, LEED AP
Associate Principal | Vice President | Practice Area Leader - Planning & Visioning
Christopher Browne, LEED AP
Associate Principal | Vice President | Practice Area Leader - Planning & Visioning
Christopher Browne is a native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston College of Architecture. As EHRA's Planning and Visioning Practice Area Leader, Chris and his team dream up community concepts then create schematic plans, preliminary plats, and process plats for recordation to create new subdivisions across the Houston region. EHRA's clients have increasingly asked to be shown opportunities for new development thus the Planning and Visioning team works with other practice areas on tract feasibility studies that research potential land use, determine utility and drainage requirements and then predict density and project costs. He is currently Secretary for the Executive Committee of the Bayou Preservation Association, and Chair of Healthy Living Matters which is a childhood obesity prevention program with Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services. Chris chaired the Greater Houston Partnership's Parks and Greenspace Committee from 2010-2014, contributing to the birth of the Bayou Greenway Initiative and a new comprehensive outdoor activities website for the Houston-Galveston area called GetOutHereHouston.org. He previously served as Treasurer for the American Planning Association Houston Section and is now a member of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Advisory Committee. Chris joined EHRA Engineering in 2007 and is celebrating 31 years as a land planner in the Greater Houston area this year. Outside of work, Chris is an exceptional tinkerer with dozens of little projects going at any time. His wife, Deann, never has to give him to-do's. They are planning their next overseas trip to Australia and New Zealand and hope to further their interest in diving, but will probably just eat lots of local cuisine. Chris will look for any excuse to eat at El Tiempo, just ask him.
Huguette Campbell, P.E., RPLS is one of EHRA’s Senior Project Managers in our Land Services Practice Area. She also serves as an Associate Principal of the firm. She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2014. Huguette brings more than 15 years of engineering experience and over 10 years of surveying experience in the Greater Houston region. She has extensive knowledge in single-family subdivisions, master planned communities and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). Huguette strives on providing quality service to our clients and watching her team members grow.
Adam Earle, PE, PMP, ENV SP
Associate | Practice Area Leader - Public Infrastructure and Structures
Adam is a native Houstonian and received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston in 2004. In 2020, Adam joined the EHRA family and feels privileged to be part of EHRA's Legacy. He brings 17 years of diverse engineering, construction, and project management experience. As EHRA's Public Infrastructure Practice Area Leader, Adam and his team are responsible for the design of public goods necessary to support sustainable urban development, including public infrastructure such as roads, traffic, utilities, and pedestrian realms. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, traveling the world, laying out by the pool, and watching the girls play sports.
As a third generation engineer, Truman follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Currently Mr. Edminster oversees all projects related to land development, public infrastructure, transportation, hydraulics and hydrology, land planning, surveying, and landscape architecture. Additionally, he has a unique expertise at guiding growth of the future developments, or revitalizing aging communities, through multi-modal mobility initiatives. Personally, Truman enjoys travelling to and studying about European history; especially the leaders who invented the building blocks of civilized, modern society.
Troy is a devoted family person and proud Houstonian, born and raised in the heart of Texas. A life-threatening injury during his Junior year in High School, sustained while playing baseball, led to a shift in plans. Although the injury prevented further participation in college-level sports, it became a catalyst for a successful career in finance. With a natural affinity for numbers, Troy chose a career path in finance, ultimately becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This decision was not only influenced by a love for numbers but also driven by a personal experience. Troy is a firm believer in fairness, equality, and the power of helping others succeed. This positive mindset extends beyond professional life and permeates all aspects of Troy's interactions. Whether at work, within the community, or in the family, Troy is committed to making a positive impact. In his free time, you can find Troy with his family and outdoors, particularly by the water. Whether it's enjoying a serene moment by a lake or engaging in water-related activities, the connection with nature serves as a rejuvenating force in Troy's life.
Mr. Hodes received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1996. He brings 26 years of diverse civil engineering, planning, and construction management experience. Mr. Hodes is responsible for the design and management of high-profile public infrastructure projects including roadways, utility systems as well as schools, stadiums, parks, trails, and public open spaces. He has extensive experience managing private sector land development projects across Texas and the southeast including single and multi-family residential, retail centers, office campuses, golf course communities, resorts, and sports facilities as well as vertical construction experience. Last year Mr. Hodes construction team managed over $107 Million in infrastructure construction. In his spare time, he enjoys pending time with his wife and children, mentoring and coaching youth sports, all things outdoors, as well as handyman projects around the house.
A. Munroe Kelsay, RPLS
Associate Principal | Senior Project Manager - Surveying & Mapping
Charlie Kennedy, Jr., RPLS
Principal | Senior Vice President | Practice Area Leader - Surveying & Mapping
Charlie Kennedy, Jr., RPLS
Principal | Senior Vice President | Practice Area Leader - Surveying & Mapping
Charles Kennedy, Jr. brings a wealth of knowledge into our Survey and Mapping practice area. Charlie began surveying in 1983 as a teenager. He worked Summers and Christmas holidays for his father at the formerly known, Russ/Hinshaw Surveying. Charlie then progressed from a Rodman to a Party Chief before moving into the office setting in 1992. Today, Charlie is Senior Vice President of the firm and the Practice Area Leader of Survey and Mapping. Charlie obtained his Registered Professional Land Surveyor certification in 2003. Outside of the office, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Robert is a native Houstonian and received his Bachelor of Science in Geography – Urban and Regional Planning from Texas State University in 2006. He has over 15 years of professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the oil and gas and civil engineering industries. As EHRA’s Director of GIS Services, Robert brings an immense amount of knowledge in the development, administration and design of GIS mapping products and applications. He also has experience in web and mobile application development, and database management systems. Robert is always looking at new technologies that can be integrated with GIS and the firm’s enterprise systems. In his spare time, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, fishing, reading, and playing guitar.
Travis Mondok is a seasoned civil engineer and military veteran with a diverse background in both engineering and military service. Originally from Idaho Falls, Travis’s journey took him on the path of service and academic achievement. Following his high school graduation, he answered the call to duty and embarked on an illustrious military career, spending almost 9 years with the US Army and Texas National Guard. During his service, he endured two combat tours in Bosnia and Iraq, along with several peace-time deployments. Travis pursued higher education and earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. His commitment to excellence extended beyond the classroom as he completed a summer internship with CSC Engineering in College Station. Travis’s professional journey led him across various geographical locations. He spent over two years in the Scottsdale area, followed by three years in the San Antonio area, and another 3.5 years in El Paso before settling in Dallas since 2014.
With expertise spanning single-family residential development, multi-family residential development, commercial development, municipal design, and federal military base expansion work for the Army Corps of Engineers, Travis’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the landscape of civil engineering. Currently serving as the Practice Area Leader in the Land Services Group, Travis is poised to open the North Texas/Dallas office for EHRA, marking yet another milestone in his distinguished career. Beyond the realm of engineering, Travis loves outdoor activities, spending time with his dogs and indulging in recreational shooting and fishing. His commitment to excellence, coupled with a passion for the outdoors, defines him both personally and professionally.
Christina Snyder, PHR, SHRM
Director - Human Resources
Brad Sweitzer graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. He joined EHRA in August of 2019 as a Senior Planner having worked as a Project Manager in planning and landscape architecture in Houston for six years. Brad is a licensed landscape architect in the State of Texas, a certified planner and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). His project experiences span from large scale master planned communities to small infill projects within the City of Houston. Brad’s background in planning and landscape architecture helps create vibrant and livable communities that have long term functionality and viability. Brad is married to his high school sweetheart and is the father to one girl and two boys. He is also an avid sports fan of the Astros and Texas A&M. An ideal Friday night consists of chips, salsa, and a margarita.
A proud first-generation Aggie, Lindsey earned her degree from Texas A&M University in 2002. Lindsey is the leader of the firm’s marketing team as the Director of Marketing, a role she took on in 2020 as the firm’s first ever Director of Marketing in nearly 85 years in business.
Lindsey has a strong background woven throughout the Greater Houston Region’s development and marketing communities. She has devoted the majority of her career over the past 15 plus years to working with Greater Houston area private and commercial developers, builders and consultants, as well as elected officials to provide a better living and working environment for the region. Prior to joining EHRA Engineering, Lindsey spent twelve years as the Vice President of the West Houston Association where she worked with both the public and private sectors to promote and implement quality growth in Houston as well as 3 years as the Director of Business Development at a nationwide planning and landscape architecture firm based out of Austin, Texas.
Lindsey serves as the Chair of the Communications Committee for ULI Houston and is a member of the ULI Houston Management Committee. She is also an active member of the North Houston Association and remains active within the West Houston Association. Lindsey considers herself fortunate to be a part of the EHRA Engineering family and legacy, and is passionate about expanding the firm’s reach within the region as well as directly in the communities the EHRA team lives, works and plays in. Lindsey and her team dedicate themselves to exemplifying the firm’s commitment to service and giving back with professionalism, integrity and honesty.
In her personal life, Lindsey enjoys spending her downtime with her friends and family, husband, Chris, twin daughters, Hayden and Hunter, daughter, Dylan and son, Crosby. Lindsey has an ingrained passion for traveling, music and animals. Her home away from home is on a beach in Hawaii!
Our Guiding Principles
Companies that endure attain their success by creating cultures that resonate with their teams and inspire people to perform at their best. At EHRA, our welcoming yet goal-oriented atmosphere originates from our guiding principles, which define everything we do.
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