President and founding partner of Hg Consult, Earl is a visionary leader known for his ability to see the big picture. With three decades of experience, Earl’s forward-thinking leadership and unrelenting focus on people keeps Hg Consult at the forefront of the transportation industry. His relationship-first philosophy and focus on innovation, long-term sustainability, and collaboration ensures that the firm consistently exceeds client expectations. Earl’s ability to understand client needs, build and inspire teams, and lead through action has helped to establish Hg as one of the fastest growing engineering, planning and inspection firms in the Midwest and will continue to guide the firm’s direction and overall success.

Steve brings a strong operational, financial, and planning perspective to the firm’s leadership. With expertise in both project execution and strategic planning, Stephen ensures that Hg Consult’s operations are optimized for efficiency and long-term sustainability. His focus on resource management, fostering strong client relationships, and maintaining financial stability has been instrumental in the firm’s sustained growth. Stephen's commitment to integrating operational excellence with strategic planning plays a key role in driving Hg Consult's success.

Jerry brings decades of transportation project delivery expertise and a clear vision for the firm’s sustained growth. An advocate for every employee, through project excellence and outstanding client service, Jerry fosters a supportive work environment and believes strongly that project excellence and outstanding client service is the foundation for a meaningful career journey. He recognizes the value of innovation and continually challenges our professionals to think outside the box. In addition, his leadership in highway and multimodal planning, alternative project delivery, and environmental studies has earned him the trust of agencies nationwide. Jerry’s strategic and forward-thinking approach has played a pivotal role in growing Hg Consult’s Colorado practice, and his focus on operational excellence and client satisfaction ensures the firm remains a leader in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Rachel is a driving force behind our growing Texas brand. With over $4 billion in transportation infrastructure projects under her leadership, Rachel’s expertise in planning, environmental, alternative delivery, program management, and procurement continues to help Hg Consult win and deliver great work throughout Texas. Her leadership in project delivery has been key to Hg Consult's growth, delivering impactful solutions that align with the firm’s vision for strategic growth across the state and beyond.

Buddy brings over 30 years of technical leadership and expertise in environmental planning for transportation projects. Widely recognized throughout the industry for his expertise and leadership in complex NEPA corridor studies, Buddy has been pivotal in helping Hg secure major, career-defining projects in Missouri and expand services within Illinois. His leadership ensures environmental assessments meet regulatory standards while addressing community needs. Buddy’s talent for building and nurturing client relationships and integrating public involvement and sustainable solutions is central to Hg Consult’s mission of advancing environmentally responsible infrastructure development.

Matt brings over 20 years of experience in leading complex transportation and roadway design projects. Known for his expertise in design-build delivery, Matt has been pivotal in shaping the firm’s success in this area. His leadership consistently delivers innovative, high-quality solutions that combine technical precision with a clear understanding of community needs. Matt’s ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive complex projects to successful completion is essential to advancing Hg Consult’s mission of providing impactful transportation solutions across the industry.

Doug brings over three decades of experience in both the public and private sectors. His past experiences in leading transportation organizations and expertise in business development and strategic planning play an important role in driving Hg’s long-term growth, particularly as the firm expands its presence in Michigan. With a focus on high-impact, strategic pursuits, Doug’s leadership, ability to build strong client relationships, and successful business development background will help elevate the firm and further strengthen Hg Consult's future position.