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Spread across over 60 cities, our team is a global collective of urban experts in design, architecture, engineering, civil, transportation, urban geography, real estate, landscape, communications, software development and so much more. These are the people defining the cities of tomorrow.

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Rachel Nason

Senior Sales Manager
Halifax, NS

Rachel Nason
#Senior Sales Manager# #All#
Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Rachel Nason is a Senior Sales Manager with HotSpot Parking, specializing in digital transportation solutions for Municipalities, Educational Institutions, Healthcare and Private Operators across North America. Rachel brings over 15+ years in B2C and B2G sales, with a strong passion for customer service, delivering clear communication and creative solutions. HotSpot Parking helps agencies adapt to the digital commuter of today with a wide range of products including: Mobile Pay, QR Code Technology, Digital Parking Permits, License Plate Recognition, Citation Management, Transit and more. HotSpot Parking provides value in continuous improvement of automating manual processes, minimizing hardware requirements, and promoting an economical and sustainable digital first approach to paid parking.
#North America#
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Scott Arbuckle

Regional Director, Canada East
Hamilton, ON

Scott Arbuckle
#Regional Director, Canada East# #All# #Land Use Planning# #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# ## #Leader# #Office Lead# #Planning & Urban Design# #Placemaking# ## #Public Outreach# #Regional / Sectoral# #Senior Management# ## #Senior Management#
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Scott Arbuckle has 25 years of diverse land development and urban planning experience and is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and is a Registered Professional Planner. Scott is recognized by the Ontario Municipal Board (OPPI) as an expert in the area of land use planning. Areas of practice include: planning feasibility/due diligence studies, community design visioning, official plans, official plan amendments, district/secondary plans, block plans, plans of subdivision, zoning by-law amendments, consents, minor variances, site plans and open space design. Scott is the principal client liaison and project manager for a full scale of land development projects and is ultimately accountable for achieving client performance expectations including schedule, budget and product delivery. He is responsible for leading an in-house team of planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture and design professionals; as well as the management of interdisciplinary teams of sub-consultants including urban design, architectural, environmental, geotechnical, hydro geological, transportation, infrastructure and storm water management consultants.
#North America#
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Randy Knapick

Director | Transportation Planner
Portland, OR

Randy Knapick
#Director | Transportation Planner# #Active Transportation# #Transportation# ## #All# #Bus Rapid Transit# #Transportation# #BRT# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Data Analytics# #Engineering# #Leader# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Maintenance Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Mobility Hub# #Transportation# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Multi-Modal Transportation# #Transportation# ## #Operations# #Parking# #Planning & Urban Design# #Placemaking# ## #Policy & Design Guidelines# #Project / Programme Management# #Public Outreach# #Rail# #Transportation# ## #Research & Development# #Revenue / Tolling# #Transportation# ## #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ## #Traffic Management# #Transportation# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transit Management# #Transportation# ## #Transit Oriented Development# #TOD# ## #Transit Planning# #Transportation# ## #Transit Technology# #Transportation# #ITS# #Intelligent Transportation Systems# ## #Transportation# #Transportation Planning# #Transportation# ## #Traveller Information# #Transportation# #511# #ATIS# #Advanced Traveller Information System# ## #Wayfinding & Signage#
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-knapick-b8a80b4
In this time of extraordinary urban growth and technological innovation, Randy Knapick helps communities and organizations envision their transportation futures through an interdisciplinary approach to urban mobility challenges. Randy brings the full perspective and capabilities of IBI Group’s core disciplines to help our clients develop innovative solutions for complex urban and operational environments. His experience includes multi-modal transportation planning, public transit (BRT, LRT, heavy rail, and bus), active transportation, smart cities, connected/autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, and organizational consulting. He has project experience across North America and globally. Randy is an effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive decision makers, agency staff, and the citizens of the communities we serve.
#North America# #Pacific West#
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Charlie Hoang

Director | Transit Architecture Lead, Buildings
Toronto, ON

Charlie Hoang
#Director | Transit Architecture Lead, Buildings# #All# #Architecture# #Leader# #Light Rail Transit# #Transportation# #LRT# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Subject Matter Expert# #Terminals# #Transportation# #Transit Facilities# ## #Transit Facilities# #Transportation# ## #Transportation#
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Charlie Hoang is an architect with 20 years of experience. Over his career, he has built an impressive portfolio of award-winning transit projects that include at-grade stations (Cumberland Bay Station, Victoria Park Station), underground stations (Ottawa LRT, Eglinton LRT, TTC Finch and Union), and service buildings (EEBs, second exits, and maintenance facilities). His responsibilities span all project phases including architectural design; project and design management; client relations; development of functional layouts and design concepts; value engineering; technical advisory and code compliance coordination between consultants, city officials, and third parties.
#North America#
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Jackie Walton

Associate | Manager, Software Development
Winnipeg, MB

Jackie Walton
#Associate | Manager, Software Development# #All# #Research & Development# #Software as a Service# #SaaS# ## #Systems# #Traveller Information# #Transportation# #511# #ATIS# #Advanced Traveller Information System# ##
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-walton-1b1371171/
I enjoy plants and gardening, playing video games, and kayaking at the family cottage.
Jackie Walton is a software developer with 30 years of experience and joined IBI Group recently to help with the management, support, and maintenance of acquired 511 customers and services. Jackie is excited to learn new technologies in software and systems development and also uses existing skills and knowledge to find solutions to complex requirements and problems. Jackie received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours) at the University of Manitoba.
#North America#
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Lee Ann Mangin

Director | US Design & Consulting Lead, Intelligence
Seattle, WA

Lee Ann Mangin
#Director | US Design & Consulting Lead, Intelligence# #All# #Leader# #Office Lead# #Operations# #Project / Programme Management# #Smart City Platform# #Smart Cities# ## #Software as a Service# #SaaS# ## #Systems# #Systems Engineering# #Systems# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ## #Transit Technology# #Transportation# #ITS# #Intelligent Transportation Systems# ##
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Lee Ann is a lead for IBI Group’s smart city practice across the US. She brings 20 years of design and engineering experience in the Intelligence practice, leading Intelligent Transportation Systems, operations center projects and multi-disciplinary teams in the design and implementation of mobility solutions. Lee Ann has a long history helping cities, transit agencies, and traffic agencies with implementing and integrating technologies into their day-to-day operations.
#North America# #Pacific West#
Evangelos Pantazis

Computational Design Lead
Los Angeles, CA

Evangelos Pantazis
#Computational Design Lead# #All# #Architecture# #BIM & 3D Visualization# #Civil Engineering# #Civil Infrastructure# ## #Data Analytics# #High Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Office# #Commercial# ## #Parametric Design# #Design Technology# ## #Quantum# #Research & Development# #Residential# #Spatial Intelligence# #GIS# #Geographic Information System# ## #Systems Integration# #Systems# ##
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangelos-pantazis/
Design is concerned with how things work, how they are controlled, and the nature of interaction between people and technology. When done well the results are brilliant, pleasurable buildings.
Evangelos Pantazis is an architectural engineer, building scientist, computational designer and educator. His research expertise is in complex geometric modelling and generative design strategies in conjunction with daylighting, energy modelling and performance driven design workflows across scales. His work empowers non-specialized architects and designers to develop design alternatives which couple critical design parameters with energy demand and supply, comfort, and livability. To date, he has authored and co-authored journal papers, peer reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. Prior to joining IBI in 2019, Evan was a member of i-lab and Schema Lab at the Viterbi School of Engineering, where his research was supported by a fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE) and Autodesk Inc. In practice Evangelos has worked for Graft Architects in Berlin, Studio Pei-Zhu in Beijing, Buro Happold Engineering in Los Angeles, has co-founded Topotheque design research studio and he is the CTO of Fablab Ioannina.Evan holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he was a fellow of both Onassis and Myronis Foundation. Additionally he holds a Master in Computer Aided Architectural Design from the Swiss Federal University of Technology (ETH) in Zurich and a Diploma in Architectural Engineering from the Aristotle’s University in Thessaloniki.
#North America# #Pacific West#
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Ashish Ghate

Director | Deputy Lead, Placemaking
Infrastructure Sector Lead, International
Toronto, ON

Ashish Ghate
#Director | Deputy Lead, Placemaking
Infrastructure Sector Lead, International# #All# #Green# #Leader# #Living+# #Residential# ## #Master Planning# #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Mobility Hub# #Transportation# ## #Mobility+# #Transportation# ## #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# #Placemaking# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Public Outreach# #Subject Matter Expert# #Transit Oriented Development# #TOD# ## #Water Resources Management# #Industrial# ##
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-ghate-3a48441a/
I don't think placemaking is only about creating functional cities, nor is it just about making space for human activity. It should be able to inspire you, to activate you, to make you feel like you belong
Ashish Ghate is Deputy Lead, Placemaking at IBI, and oversees the International region in the capacity of International Sector Lead, Infrastructure. He is responsible for business growth, team motivation and professional development, while focusing on strong collaborations between our offices and sectors globally. Ashish also serves as the first point of contact for Buildings-sector work within the International region. Ashish graduated with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from McGill University in 2006 after completing his Bachelor of Architecture. He has worked on a variety of award-winning regional planning; transit-oriented-development; master planning, urban design and land use planning projects across North, Central and South America, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and India. Ashish applies his unique understanding of contextually-appropriate design that embraces the local culture and design excellence, while making an impact on communities across the world.
#North America#
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Neil Mackenzie

Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture
Calgary, AB

Neil Mackenzie
#Director | Sr. Practice Lead, Architecture# #All# #Architecture# #Commercial# #Healthcare# #Industrial# #Leader# #Project / Programme Management# #Residential#
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Neil Mackenzie is a motivated and energetic professional with 35 years experience in consulting, project management and related industries. As a result of Neil’s public and private work, he is effectively able to manage projects under a variety of delivery models. His past experience includes residential, institutional, commercial and health care projects. His key strengths include team and relationship building. Neil is a registered architect in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and is also LEED AP.
#North America#
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Mike Murray PE LEED AP

Director | Municipal Infrastructure, United States
Columbus, OH

Mike Murray PE LEED AP
#Director | Municipal Infrastructure, United States# #All# #Bridges, Roads & Highways# #Transportation# ## #Brownfield Development# #Development Engineering# ## #Civic & Government# #Institution# ## #Civil Infrastructure# #Design Build# #Detention Facilities# #Institution# #Civic & Government# ## #Engineering# #Green# #Leader# #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Office# #Commercial# ## #Office Lead# #Parks# #Institution# #Civic & Government# ## #Public Outreach# #Retail# #Commercial# ## #Subject Matter Expert# #Sustainability & Environmental Management# #Green# ## #Transportation# #Warehouse & Distribution Centre# #Industrial# ## #Water / Wastewater# #Industrial# ##
Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Mike Murray specializes in the design of civil, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects for public- and private-sector clients across a broad range of project types, including traditional and non-traditional public sector transportation, municipal and county clients, commercial and residential development, parks, trails, and schools. He is currently focused on the management, design, construction management/administration of infrastructure improvement projects which include: linear infrastructure (road widenings/new alignments/intersection design/bridge/traffic and access management); water and sewer collection and distribution systems; commercial, residential, municipal and recreational site developments; multi-use trails and recreational spaces; as well as construction administration and inspection. Mike’s technical expertise and management capabilities have enabled him to lead many large and innovative projects, including the SR 4 Bypass, Cincinnati Reds Urban Youth Academy, and several sections of the Ohio River Trail. Mike also previously served the City of Centerville, Ohio as Assistant City Engineer. This experience allows him to assist several communities in Southwest and Central Ohio as the contract municipalities engineer.
#Midwest# #North America#
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Samuel Alatorre

Associate | Manager, Planning
Calgary, AB

Samuel Alatorre
#Associate | Manager, Planning# #All# #Healthcare# #Healthcare+# #Healthcare# ## #Healthy New Towns# #Healthcare# ## #Heritage / Historic Preservation# #High Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Industrial# #Innovation Districts# #Smart Cities# ## #Land Use Planning# #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# ## #Living+# #Residential# ## #Low Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Mid Rise Residential# #Residential# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Placemaking# #Planning & Urban Design# #Placemaking# ## #Policy & Design Guidelines# #Project / Programme Management# #Public Outreach# #Residential# #Smart Cities# #Strategic Planning#
Calgary, Alberta, North America
Samuel is a results-oriented professional planner with more than twenty five years of experience leading professional teams to achieve integrated development initiatives of urban and regional scale. Samuel contributes competent expertise acquired through public and private sector positions in various locations in North America, with emphasis on project visioning, planning, budgeting, management and execution. Particular areas of interest include integrated project leadership; urban land development; land use and transportation synergies; integration of placemaking design and Smart City tools and regional planning and development.
#North America#
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Denise Medcraff

Director | Office Lead, Brighton
Brighton, UK

Denise Medcraff
#Director | Office Lead, Brighton# #Acute Care# #Healthcare# ## #All# #Ambulatory Care# #Healthcare# ## #Architecture# #Design Build# #Green# #Healthcare+# #Healthcare# ## #Higher Education# #School# #Education# ## #Labs / Life Sciences# #Healthcare# ## #Leader# #Mental Health Care# #Healthcare# ## #Mixed Use# #Commercial# ## #Office Lead# #Oncology# #Healthcare# ## #Project / Programme Management# #Seniors Communities# #Residential# ## #UK Regional#
Brighton, United Kingdom,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-medcraff-83304436/
Denise Medcraff studied at Strathclyde University in Glasgow and has a wide range of experience designing for commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors during her successful career with IBI Group. As Studio Principal, Denise oversees the operational and service quality of various sizes and complexity of projects via various procurement routes including. A talented architect herself, Denise is extremely practiced at managing in-house architectural teams as well as coordinating consultants. Her project management skills allow her to direct the team while ensuring the projects achieve design excellence via a robust quality management system. In healthcare, Denise has wide-ranging experience working with Trusts, private health providers and contractors to deliver estate strategies, master planning, refurbishment and new build commissions. In Education, Denise is specializes in the design development stages of Higher Education projects, reviewing the student journey and experience through the built environment. Denise’s practical knowledge of client and working group consultation, follows the design process though a structured series of meetings and end user workshops which in turn develops the client?s vision through to fruition.
#United Kingdom#
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