Patti has over 20 years’ experience, most of which has been in the engineering, construction and O&M industries.  Her responsibilities have spanned both domestic and international regions for groups with diverse markets and labor pools, including transportation, environmental services, water/wastewater and construction services.

Patti’s strengths fall in the areas of resource development, recruiting/hiring, on-boarding, strategic staff planning, succession planning, project management, structural/organizational change management, remote team and resource management, all of which are critical to achieving our business goals.

Her focus is linking her extensive experience to our strategies, ensuring Rani is a premier employer of choice.

Patti holds a BS in Psychology from Carroll University.

Kara has over 20 years of experience, most of which have been in leadership roles and sales.

Kara’s strengths fall in the areas of project management, sales coaching, strategic planning, and interpersonal communications.

Her focus at Rani is creating winning proposals, developing digital and print assets, business development, and collaborating with leadership on achieving initiatives.

Kara holds a BS in Mass Communications from St. Cloud State University.

Amanda has over 20 years of experience providing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), erosion prevention/sediment control design (ESC), and inspection services. She has worked on numerous MnDOT projects throughout the state. Amanda is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified Construction SWPPP Designer, and a licensed professional civil engineer in Minnesota.

Jason has 23 years of experience in the surveying industry. He has valuable experience on both public and private sector survey projects. During his career, he has been involved in construction surveying for streets and highways, land development, the subdivision of property, ALTA land title surveys, surveying for telecommunications towers and equipment, surveying for electrical transmission projects, construction surveying for commercial building sites, as-built surveying for MnDOT assets, TAMS data collection and input, preparing right of way maps, surveys for airfield compliance and preparing legal descriptions for easements and property boundaries.

Darwin has over 27 years of experience in concept development, preliminary and final design, and construction. He has worked on numerous transportation projects, which vary in scope and complexity. Darwin has worked in private and public sectors and has a proven track record of delivering projects from inception to plan development and construction. He has worked on several complex MnDOT transportation projects, which involved a great need for planning, organizing, consensus building, and agency coordination.

Peter brings more than 13 years of transit design and construction experience. His technical experience includes program and project management, agency and stakeholder coordination, utility coordination, preliminary engineering, final design oversight, and design coordination for transit projects, including light rail and bus rapid transit. While with Metro Transit, Peter spent eight years designing and constructing several light rail transit (LRT) and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects, including the Blue Line LRT Extension, Orange Line BRT, A Line Rapid Bus, Green Line LRT, and Red Line BRT.

Heather has over 25 years of global experience in site development, water resources, and street design. She is a dedicated and intuitive leader who has managed numerous projects from scope development, planning, design, and construction. Heather has experience with utility coordination and drainage design for large transportation projects, including several MnDOT projects and State/Federal Aid projects.

Lance Newman has 30 years of experience. He is one of the area’s most experienced and respected experts in utility coordination. Lance’s focus for over 20 years has been utility coordination and design, including leading utility coordination on some of the biggest civil design and construction projects in Minnesota’s history. He has led utility coordination for a variety of MnDOT and Metropolitan Council projects throughout the state.

Andy has nearly 25 years of experience and a proven track record in the transportation engineering industry. His extensive professional journey brings notable achievements, strong leadership, and a dedication to delivering exceptional results.

**Professional Experience**
Andy’s career includes roles in well-respected organizations where he has consistently demonstrated his expertise and leadership abilities. He has managed complex projects for a diverse range of clients, including the Minnesota Department of Transportation, IDOT, USDA Forest Service, the City of Minneapolis, the City of St. Paul, and Carver County. Andy’s expertise spans various civil disciplines and delivery methods, encompassing structures, roadways, water resources, geotechnicals, traffic, planning, and surveying.

**Leadership and Contributions**
In addition to his impressive project management skills, Andy has excelled as a leader in the engineering community. He has mentored junior engineers, played a pivotal role in increasing revenue within the Midwest region, and expanded his firm’s presence in the transportation industry. His ability to collaborate with colleagues, operations, and marketing teams strategically has been instrumental in achieving organizational goals.

Greg has over 13 years of civil engineering experience.  Throughout his career, Greg has led multiple teams consisting of engineers, designers, sales staff and machinists.  He looks for ways to build and strengthen relationships, improve service and create a culture of collaboration & excellence to support innovation.

Greg graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S in Civil Engineering.

Steve has more than 15 years of experience in transportation planning, project management, and the United States Army as a Captain. His relevant experience includes working with large cities to implement ITS solutions such as airport landside operations management, transit solutions using transit signal priority (TSP), and public safety traffic signal preemption for first responders. Steve has a positive reputation for strong leadership and superior business practices. He has valuable knowledge in public infrastructure, transit, and public safety. Steve is committed to providing excellent leadership and first-rate communication, with a clear vision to guide Rani into becoming a full-service firm.

Steve was previously a United States Army Engineering Officer. His degrees include an M.S. in Urban Planning from Mankato State University and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.