GFT Executive and Leadership Team

Michael Orth, the Chief Executive Officer at GFT, directs the companys overall strategic vision and operational execution. Orth guides the firm in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. Overseeing multidisciplinary experts, the Chief Executive Officer ensures the planning, design, and delivery of creative engineering and construction services align with GFTs mission to strengthen communities and support sustainable growth. This leadership role involves fostering strong client partnerships and driving the companys commitment to improving quality of life through innovative projects. Michael Orth ensures that GFT maintains its position as a leader in the U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction sector by focusing on impactful project outcomes and long-term client relationships.

Ronald Drnevich, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer at GFT, provides overarching leadership and strategic direction for the firm. Drnevich guides GFT in its mission to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions across critical sectors such as transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer oversees the integration of planning, design, and construction services, ensuring these efforts strengthen communities and foster sustainable growth. This executive role involves cultivating robust client partnerships and championing innovative projects that enhance quality of life. Ronald Drnevich ensures GFTs continued success by maintaining a focus on impactful engineering and construction outcomes and upholding the companys core values.

William Stout, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at GFT, sets the strategic course and operational framework for the company. Stout leads GFT in its commitment to providing resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Chairman & Chief Executive Officer ensures that the firms multidisciplinary experts plan, design, and deliver creative engineering and construction services that strengthen communities and support sustainable growth. This executive position involves nurturing strong client partnerships and driving the development of innovative projects that improve quality of life. William Stout maintains GFTs leadership in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry through a steadfast focus on project excellence and client satisfaction.

James Nevada, the Chief Financial Officer at GFT, manages the companys financial strategy and fiscal operations. Nevada oversees all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring the fiscal health of GFT as it delivers resilient infrastructure solutions. The Chief Financial Officer plays a critical role in supporting the firms multidisciplinary experts in their planning, design, and delivery of engineering and construction services across transportation, water, power, and buildings. This leadership position involves securing financial resources, optimizing capital allocation, and ensuring profitability while fostering strong client partnerships. James Nevada drives financial discipline and strategic investment to support GFTs mission of strengthening communities and enabling sustainable growth.

Richard Markwith, the President at GFT, drives operational excellence and strategic growth across key business units. Markwith oversees the execution of GFTs mission to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions in transportation, water, power, and buildings. The President ensures that the companys multidisciplinary experts effectively plan, design, and deliver creative engineering and construction services, thereby strengthening communities and supporting sustainable growth. This executive position involves fostering strong client partnerships and championing innovative project methodologies. Richard Markwith plays a pivotal role in enhancing GFTs market presence and ensuring the successful implementation of complex infrastructure projects.

Sepideh Saidi, the Founder & President at GFT, established the vision for delivering resilient infrastructure solutions and continues to guide the firms strategic direction. Saidi oversees the core principles that drive GFTs multidisciplinary experts in planning, designing, and delivering creative engineering and construction services across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Founder & President fosters a culture dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting sustainable growth through innovative projects and robust client partnerships. This foundational role ensures GFT remains committed to its mission of improving quality of life by upholding the highest standards in all endeavors.

Scott Nash, the Senior VP, Information Technology & Chief Information Officer at GFT, directs the companys technology strategy and digital infrastructure. Nash oversees the implementation and management of IT systems that support GFTs delivery of resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Senior VP, Information Technology & Chief Information Officer ensures that technology enhances the planning, design, and construction services provided by multidisciplinary experts, thereby strengthening communities and supporting sustainable growth. This role involves driving innovation in digital tools and platforms to foster strong client partnerships and improve project delivery efficiency. Scott Nash champions technological advancements to bolster GFTs capabilities and ensure operational excellence.

Audrey Daly, the Chief Legal Officer at GFT, provides comprehensive legal counsel and oversees all legal affairs for the firm. Daly ensures GFTs compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as it delivers resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Chief Legal Officer advises on contractual matters, risk management, and corporate governance, supporting the multidisciplinary experts in their planning, design, and construction services. This executive role is crucial for safeguarding the company's interests and fostering strong client partnerships by ensuring legal integrity in all operations. Audrey Daly plays a vital part in GFTs mission to strengthen communities and support sustainable growth through meticulous legal oversight.

Heather Eickhoff, the Chief People Officer at GFT, leads human resources strategy and talent management initiatives. Eickhoff cultivates a robust organizational culture that supports GFTs delivery of resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Chief People Officer oversees talent acquisition, development, and retention programs, ensuring the firms multidisciplinary experts are empowered to plan, design, and deliver creative engineering and construction services. This leadership role is essential for strengthening communities and supporting sustainable growth by fostering a skilled and engaged workforce. Heather Eickhoff drives initiatives that enhance employee well-being and professional growth, reinforcing GFTs commitment to its people and its mission.

Judy Hricak, the Vice President & Chief Communications Officer at GFT, directs the companys internal and external communication strategies. Hricak ensures clear and consistent messaging that supports GFTs delivery of resilient infrastructure solutions across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The Vice President & Chief Communications Officer works closely with multidisciplinary experts to articulate the value of planning, design, and construction services that strengthen communities and support sustainable growth. This role is vital for building and maintaining strong client partnerships and enhancing GFTs public image through effective storytelling. Judy Hricak champions the companys mission by communicating its impact and commitment to innovation.