GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Modjeski and Masters recently announced the hire of Laura Rampersad, PE as Regional Director of the firm’s new office opening in Michigan.

In her role, Rampersad will be responsible for managing Modjeski and Masters’ operations in the state and surrounding region. Her experience includes overseeing conventional road and interchange design projects, as well as design-build work. Throughout her career, Rampersad has been a part of many projects, having worked primarily in Michigan with additional experience in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her projects have covered all levels of work, from scoping and location studies to final design.

“Laura is the ideal leader to open and grow our newest office in Grand Rapids,” said Modjeski and Masters President and CEO Mike Britt. “With her 27 years of experience and portfolio of transportation projects, we have no doubt that she will maintain relationships with our existing clients and add new ones as well. We are confident she is the right person to continue the proud legacy of Modjeski and Masters in the greater Michigan region.”

A registered Professional Engineer in Michigan, Rampersad is the Communications Committee Chairperson for Women’s Transportation Seminar’s Michigan Chapter. She is also actively involved with the Institute of Transportation Engineers and American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan, office will be the firm’s third new office in the past five years and the 13th location nationwide.