Construction firm Urban Engineers temporary appoints new CEO and CFO
Urban Engineers, Inc. Announces New Leadership
In a significant move, Urban Engineers, Inc. has named James (Jim) Bilella, PE, as its new CEO and Christopher Bobrowski, CPA, as the new CFO. Both Bilella and Bobrowski are veterans of the firm, with Bilella serving for more than 30 years and Bobrowski for six years [1][2].
James Bilella, the new CEO, previously served as Vice President and Market Leader for Rail and Transit at Urban. He has over 32 years of experience in the industry and has collaborated with both external partners and internal teams to develop innovative solutions. Bilella's career at Urban started as an inspector on the New Jersey Turnpike and has spanned roles in traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, municipal streetscape design, and leading integration efforts such as merging the MEP firm Marvin Waxman into Urban. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 38 states, a Drexel University graduate, and a former U.S. Army Reserve Engineer Officer [1][2].
Christopher Bobrowski, the new CFO, was promoted from within the company. Although details of his previous roles at Urban are limited, he is identified as a CPA and has served the firm for about six years prior to the promotion [1][2].
Urban Engineers, Inc. is an employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 400 employees across 14 regional offices. The firm provides services for facilities, ports and waterways, public transportation, railroads, airports, energy and utilities, bridges, and roadways [1].
The Board expressed confidence that Bilella and Bobrowski will continue building on the strong foundation laid by the previous CEO, Pat McCormick, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors [1][2]. Dianne Semingson, Chair of the Board of Directors for Urban, stated that Bilella and Bobrowski will continue to build on the strong foundation that has been put in place in the past year [1].
Urban Engineers, Inc. has recently earned several industry awards for its projects and people. More information about the company can be found at https://urbanengineers.com/ [3]. For further inquiries, Stacey Weiss can be contacted at [email protected] [1].
The press release was issued by Urban Engineers and sent by Cision PR Newswire [2].
References: [1] Urban Engineers, Inc. Names Interim New CEO and CFO. (2022, August 1). PR Newswire. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/urban-engineers-inc-names-interim-new-ceo-and-cfo-302518845.html [2] Urban Engineers, Inc. (n.d.). Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.prnewswire.com/company-profiles/urban-engineers-inc-301132433.html [3] Urban Engineers. (n.d.). Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://urbanengineers.com/
- The new CEO, James Bilella, brings over 32 years of experience in the industry, having collaborated with external partners and internal teams to develop innovative solutions within the field of technology.
- Christopher Bobrowski, the new CFO, who has served Urban Engineers for about six years, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with finance and business regulations within the infrastructure sector.
- Together, Bilella and Bobrowski are expected to continue building on the strong foundation laid by the previous CEO, Pat McCormick, in areas such as facilities, ports, public transportation, and energy utilities, among others.
- The announcement of the new leadership comes at a time when Urban Engineers, Inc. has been recognized in the industry for its projects and people, further highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in the technology-driven consulting business.
