H&H is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Jones and Rich Stevens to Co-Chief Operating Officers.
In this new shared leadership model, Laura and Rich will jointly direct, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm, strengthening alignment across practices, regions, and disciplines as H&H continues to grow as a scalable national firm.
While they will share overall operational responsibility, Laura will lead project management and project-related functions, and Rich will lead resource management and related functions. Together, they will advance consistent delivery, operational excellence, and a One H&H approach to planning, staffing, and executing work across the firm.
“Laura and Rich are the right leaders at the right time for H&H,” said Sean Bluni, PE, CEO. “As we execute our work, their combined leadership will strengthen how we operate as one firm, improve consistency in how we deliver work, and ensure we continue to scale thoughtfully while maintaining the quality and culture that define H&H.”
Rich Stevens, PE, Principal, Senior Project Manager, and Deputy Director of Engineering, brings 20 years of experience at H&H. He has led a wide range of movable and fixed bridge, roadway, and rail projects through all phases, from concept development and final design through construction support. Rich’s deep technical expertise and long-standing understanding of H&H’s operations position him to strengthen resource planning, utilization, and delivery consistency firmwide. Rich is a licensed Professional Engineer in NY, NJ, and CT.
Laura Jones, PE, Principal Associate, has served as H&H’s Director of Project Management since 2023, overseeing firmwide project management practices, policies, and performance. She has led project pricing approvals, project manager assignments, and the development of H&H University’s Project Management Training Program. Before Director role, Laura spent seven years as a Project Manager at H&H and eight years at another firm. Laura is a licensed Professional Engineer in NY and NJ.
Together, Laura and Rich will play a critical role in advancing H&H by supporting growth, reinforcing operational excellence, and ensuring that our people, processes, and projects are aligned to deliver consistent value to our clients nationwide.