BATON ROUGE, LA — Neel-Schaffer announces the promotion of Nick Ferlito, PE, PTOE, to Executive Vice President and his appointment to the Neel-Schaffer Board of Directors.

Ferlito has dedicated his entire 29-year engineering career to Neel-Schaffer, serving in various roles including Traffic Engineer, Project Manager, and Baton Rouge Office Engineering Manager, a position he held for nearly 20 years. Most recently, he was named Louisiana Area Manager in January 2024, overseeing operations across Louisiana and the firm’s Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, and Mandeville offices.

“Nick has been instrumental in the growth and success of our Louisiana operations, bringing them to the next level with a clear and forward-thinking vision," said Joey Hudnall, PE, Neel-Schaffer’s CEO and President. "His focus on sustainable growth reflects the mindset we value as a company, and his contributions have truly set the standard. This appointment is well-deserved, and I look forward to the impact he will continue to have in this new role.”

Ferlito holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Louisiana and Texas and is a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.