LAKE MARY, FL — HNTB announces that Laura Campos, PE, East Florida Drainage Department Manager at HNTB, has been named the 2025 National Member of the Year by the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). This award recognizes an ASHE member who has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the organization over the past year.
“We are thrilled to see Laura recognized for her remarkable efforts,” said George Gilhooley, PE, HNTB’s East Florida Office Leader and Senior Vice President. “Laura’s achievement reflects both her professional excellence and her commitment to building a stronger, more connected infrastructure community.”
Throughout the year, Campos has played a pivotal role in driving ASHE’s mission forward. Her contributions include spearheading strategic initiatives, leading successful events, and expanding community outreach efforts that have elevated both member engagement and industry collaboration.
“I’m incredibly honored and grateful for this recognition,” Campos said. “ASHE has truly played a pivotal role in my professional journey. I’m so thankful to be part of such an inspiring community.”
Campos has been an active member of the ASHE Central Florida Section for over eight years, serving in numerous leadership roles including President (2022–2024), Past President, and as a long-standing section Board Member since 2017. Her efforts have been instrumental in driving membership growth, fostering young professional engagement, and sustaining key programs like Transportation Thursday. Most recently, she has focused on mentoring new leaders and supporting major events such as the Holiday Banquet and the Transportation Summit.
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Campos’ passion for transportation inspired her to specialize in highway drainage and stormwater management. She has more than 12 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering in the design of roadway projects including resurfacing, reconstruction, and large-scale design-build and conventional projects. Based in HNTB’s office in Lake Mary, Florida, Campos leads the drainage department, overseeing complex infrastructure projects and guiding a team of engineers.
“Laura’s relentless commitment has strengthened ASHE Central Florida’s presence, expanded industry partnerships, and reinforced the organization’s mission of education, networking, and community engagement,” said Sherman Klaus, ASHE President of Central Florida, Southeast Region. “Her vision, passion, and influence continue to shape the future of ASHE and the transportation industry.”
