Michael Baker International Names Thomas Porter, P.E., Associate Vice President and Director of Toll Services

Mr. Porter to serve as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s General Consulting Engineer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 5, 2021) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Thomas Porter, P.E., has been promoted to Associate Vice President and Director of Toll Services. Michael Baker has served as the General Consulting Engineer (GCE) to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) for more than 64 years and Mr. Porter will serve as a trusted adviser to the PTC in his new role.  He will manage a team of the firm’s professionals who assist the PTC in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and perform technical and project performance oversight, staff development and client management.

“Tom brings 18 years of experience, a strong technical background and unique skillset, including programmatic planning and innovative technology implementation, to his new role as Director of Toll Services and GCE for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission,” said Steve Barber, P.E., Office Executive – Harrisburg at Michael Baker International. “We look forward to Tom’s leadership as he oversees our team’s efforts to support the PTC and deliver its programs and strategic initiatives.”

Mr. Porter most recently served as Director of Transportation for Michael Baker’s Columbus, Ohio, office, where he was responsible for the strategic growth and technical performance of the highway, bridge and traffic departments. Prior to joining Michael Baker, he managed a variety of roadway, bridge, traffic and ITS-related projects for more than 13 years at McCormick Taylor as Project Manager and Senior Bridge Engineer.

Mr. Porter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University.  

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner, providing comprehensive services and solutions to commercial clients and all branches of the military, as well as federal, state and municipal governments. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery – Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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Contact: Julia Covelli

Email: julia.covelli@mbakerintl.com

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