Industry leader, who most recently served
as Chief Executive Officer at the world's busiest airport –
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, to drive growth
across the firm's aviation portfolio
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a
global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services,
today announced that Balram "B" Bheodari joined the firm as
National Practice Lead – Aviation Services. In this role, Mr.
Bheodari will be instrumental in driving growth across Michael
Baker's aviation portfolio. He will lead the company's business
development and client engagement strategy to capture new airport
projects and clients, expand the firm's roster of aviation services
and deliver exceptional results for clients.
"Today, we celebrate National Aviation Day and welcome Balram.
With a storied career, which includes his most recent role as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) at the world's busiest airport –
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Balram's
expertise aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing
top-tier engineering and consulting services," said Kent Zinn,
P.E., President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International.
"Balram's demonstrated leadership ability will foster collaboration
across the organization to elevate Michael Baker's brand in the
industry, and he will serve as a trusted advisor to our internal
staff and our aviation clients nationwide. This appointment marks
an exciting chapter in our company's journey, promising a future of
expansion and excellence."
Mr. Bheodari has a remarkable track record of efficient
operational excellence, commercial growth, capital expansion,
stakeholder collaboration and customer experience. He dedicated 22
years of his career to ATL, where he recently retired as CEO. As
ATL CEO, he led a staff of 1,400
team members and oversaw the airport's $12
billion capital improvement program. Under his leadership,
ATL was recognized as North
America's best airport for customer service, a testament to
his unwavering commitment to service excellence, which will be a
cornerstone of his role at Michael Baker and ensure that clients
receive the highest quality of service. He also served as Chief
Operating Officer (COO) for the Houston Airport System, managing
1,330 team members and operations across three airports. As a
member of the U.S. Army's Aviation Branch for 22 years, Mr.
Bheodari was an instrument-rated aviator who served on four
continents.
Mr. Bheodari earned a Master of Science in Project Management
and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. He is a
Board Member of the International Association of Airport Executives
(IAAE) and an Airport Accredited Executive (AAE). He also holds the
distinguished International Airport Professional (IAP)
Accreditation with Airport Council International (ACI). Upon his
retirement from ATL, Mr. Bheodari received the Distinguished
Service Award from the American Association of Airport
Executives (AAAE).
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker
International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting
services spanning five distinct Verticals: Infrastructure,
Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting
and Technology Solutions (CTS) and Sustainable and Resilient
Solutions (SRS). The firm's Practices encompass all facets of
infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse
bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as
well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and
program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a
trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and
solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging
technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent
transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a
service (SaaS).
The company has more than 4,500 employees across more than 85
office locations. Michael Baker's Wolf
Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and
communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and
technological advancement while evolving its business to become a
full-service engineering and consulting firm.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
Contact: Julia
Covelli
julia.covelli@mbakerintl.com
(866) 293-4609
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