Michael Baker International Announces Pair of Promotions within Southern Region Aviation Practice

Firm names Quintin Watkins, P.E., Southern Regional Practice Lead - Aviation, and Mark Kistler, P.E., Technical Manager - Aviation

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced a pair of promotions in the firm's Southern Region Aviation Practice. Quintin Watkins, P.E., has been named Southern Regional Practice Lead – Aviation. In this role, Mr. Watkins will leverage his expertise on complex airfield improvement projects to support Michael Baker's growth in aviation by engaging with key clients, ensuring successful project delivery and identifying new markets, strategic opportunities and teaming partners. Additionally, Mark Kistler, P.E., has been named Technical Manager – Aviation. In this newly created position, Mr. Kistler will lead the expansion of the firm's aviation presence in the Florida and the Caribbean markets, as well as nationally.

"Quintin and Mark have dedicated their careers to designing the robust aviation infrastructure that helps to ensure a well-connected, prosperous and resilient society," said Balram "B" Bheodari, National Practice Lead – Aviation Services at Michael Baker International. "Airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for their communities, and our team at Michael Baker is proud to partner with our clients that have entrusted us with their airports, facilities and operations. I look forward to collaborating with Quintin and Mark as we work to keep everything from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world safe, modern and growing."

Mr. Watkins has more than 30 years of industry experience and has spent the last 14 years with Michael Baker. He most recently served as the Office Executive for the firm's Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), Georgia, and Brentwood (Nashville), Tennessee, locations. Prior to joining Michael Baker, he was the Airside Program Manager with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA) for four years and held positions with other engineering consulting firms.

Mr. Watkins holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Mr. Kistler has been with Michael Baker International for 32 years and previously served in roles of increasing responsibility, including Regional Practice Lead -Aviation and Specialty Practice Leader. He has been key to the company's recent successes in Florida that added three of the state's five largest airports (Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers) to Michael Baker's client roster over the last two years. Mr. Kistler has also assisted with pursuits that won work in California, Utah, Texas and Alaska.

Mr. Kistler earned a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering/Transportation Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.

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 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'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/.

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