Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has introduced a new client development manager position as part of its continued focus on client engagement and long-term growth. This role is designed to enhance business development efforts while ensuring the firm remains committed to technical excellence and personalized service. These client development managers will serve as key points of contact for new and prospective clients, working to understand their needs and align them with the right HRG expertise. By strengthening relationships and streamlining client service, they will allow HRG’s technical professionals to focus on engineering solutions and project execution.
Smith has 13 years of experience at HRG, previously serving as business development manager in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. She is actively involved in industry organization, recently serving as president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and actively volunteering with local chapters of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals and NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association. She is a passionate advocate for both the AEC industry and local governments.
Fabian joined HRG in 2019 and most recently served as a team leader in the municipal and water resources group. He has extensive expertise in environmental compliance with certifications in erosion and sediment control and stormwater quality. He is also actively involved in the community through the Yellow Breeches Watershed Association, the Cumberland County Master Watershed Steward program, and Cub Scouts.
Komar is joining HRG after most recently serving as the executive director of the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority. She also has experience as a city manager, GIS specialist, land development coordinator, and environmental specialist. She has held a variety of leadership positions with the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association, Greater Johnstown School District, YWCA, YMCA, and West End Improvement Group. She also received the Governor’s Excellence Award in 2024 and was previously named a Woman of the Year by the YWCA of Greater Johnstown, a Leader of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, and one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Foremost under 40.
ABOUT HRG
HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure. The firm serves public and private sector clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region and has won more than 100 awards from state and national organizations for their projects. HRG has been ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record 19 years in a row and was named the Design Firm of the Year by ENR Mid-Atlantic in 2021. The 100% employee-owned company is an industry leader in municipal engineering, water and wastewater systems engineering, and stormwater management, while maintaining a strong presence in the transportation engineering and land development business sectors. The firm has offices at 1275 Glenlivet Drive in Allentown and 11 other locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. For more information, visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com
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Judy Lincoln
