Michael Baker International Promotes William Hoose, AICP, to Western Regional Practice Lead - Environmental

Mr. Hoose to drive firm's Environmental practice across 25 offices in nine states

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that William Hoose, AICP, has been promoted to Western Regional Practice Lead – Environmental. In this role, Mr. Hoose will drive the growth of Michael Baker's Environmental practice in the Western Region, which includes 25 offices across nine states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Washington. His responsibilities will include supporting core clients, identifying new market opportunities, leading strategic pursuits and engaging teaming partners. Mr. Hoose's focus areas will encompass client and industry engagement, business development, leadership in project capture strategy, regional operational coordination, technical resource planning support, quality control and financial performance of environmental and/or environmental-heavy multidisciplinary projects.

"Will has cultivated a stellar reputation in the Environmental Planning field over the past 20 years," said Trudi Lim, Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International. "From the impact of natural disasters to navigating complex environmental issues, Will's deep expertise and strong client relationships will empower Michael Baker to expand our environmental planning services in the western U.S. and provide cutting-edge, client-focused solutions."

Mr. Hoose joined Michael Baker in 2020 and most recently served as the Office Executive for Michael Baker'sLos Angeles and Long Beach, California, offices. In this role, he led the firm's growth strategy in the combined Los Angeles-Long Beach area. He has played a key role in establishing and growing Michael Baker's Planning practice in Los Angeles, while also expanding its work with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Department of City Planning and California State University, among many others.

Previously, Mr. Hoose was AECOM's Associate Vice President of Operations and Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) Department Manager for the Los Angeles Metro Plus Region, which consists of approximately 100 employees in seven offices who deliver services including environmental planning (CEQA/NEPA), natural resources, cultural resources, noise and vibration, air quality and GHG, GIS and landscape architecture. Earlier in his career, he served as Program Manager, California Planning & Environmental Services, at Golder Associates, and in various senior Project Manager and Planning positions for PBS&J/Atkins, URS Corporation and A.A. Webb Associates., as well as operated his own planning and consulting firm for several years.

Mr. Hoose holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is an American Planning Association (APA) certified planner and has served as a former APA California Chapter Executive Committee and Board Member.

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 85 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 4,900 employees across more than 90 office locations. Michael Baker'sWolf 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.

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