DENVER, CO — Michael Baker International announces that Valorie Hargett has joined the firm as the Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) Business Development Executive for the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and California. In this role, Hargett joins the firm's Integrated Design and Advisory Strategy and Growth team, which is focused on driving business expansion with private-sector clients in high-demand markets like corporate, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductors, defense contractors, aerospace, life sciences, higher education, and energy sectors. She will collaborate with leaders across Michael Baker's practices, markets, and office locations.
"We are pleased to welcome Valorie to our Integrated Design and Advisory Strategy and Growth team, where her expertise will be instrumental in expanding our presence in key private sector growth areas," said Pankaj Duggal, President, Integrated Design and Advisory at Michael Baker International. "With a strong foundation in design and a proven track record in consulting, Valorie seamlessly integrates the art and science of design-thinking to drive innovation and problem solving. Her diverse background—spanning public and private sectors, corporate, water and wastewater, transportation, chemical, oil and gas, both nationally and internationally—enhances our ability to deliver our full suite of architecture, engineering (MEP, structural, fire protection, telecom), cyber security, cost management and consulting services across a wide range of industries."
Ms. Hargett brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her new role with Michael Baker. Most recently, she was Vice President, Business Development, Rocky Mountain Region, with Jensen Hughes, where she led strategy for the growth and success of Fire and Building Safety Services with private sector clients in corporate, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductors, aviation and life sciences. Earlier in her career, Ms. Hargett spent 16 years with Jacobs as a Sales Leader and in Operations roles across multiple geographies in the U.S. and internationally, including Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and South Korea. She is also a former co-owner and principal of designAlliance, which was acquired by AECOM.
Ms. Hargett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Architecture at Colorado State University.
