Episode 51: Meet Lenny Massotti, PE, ADAC | Advancing Accessibility Through ADA Support Services

Episode 51: Meet Lenny Massotti, PE, ADAC | Advancing Accessibility Through ADA Support Services

In the latest episode of the Meet JMT podcast, we sit down with Lenny Massotti, PE, ADAC, senior project manager in our Dover, Delaware office and leader of JMT's ADA Support Services team.  Lenny discusses how his team helps clients improve accessibility and ADA compliance through program evaluations, transition planning, and accommodation support. He also shares insights from a landmark project that advanced pedestrian accessibility standards and strengthened ADA implementation across transportation projects in Delaware.  Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal experiences with late-onset neurological changes and intermittent mobility limitations, Lenny offers valuable perspective on the importance of accessibility and the real-world impact of inclusive planning and design.  Learn more about Lenny's career journey, the evolving landscape of accessibility, and how thoughtful implementation can help create more inclusive communities.

Episode 50: Celebrating Earth Day with Members of JMT's Sustainability Committee - Hanna Claffey, EIT, and Shashwath Athreya, EIT

In our latest episode of the Meet JMT podcast, we sat down with Hanna Claffey, EIT, and Shashwath Athreya, EIT, members of JMT’s Sustainability Committee, in celebration of Earth Day.  We explore the committee’s origins, how it has evolved, and the impactful work happening today. From projects like Baltimore County’s sewer system rehabilitation under EPA Consent Decrees to initiatives such as our Project Earth Challenge and local efforts like Hunt Valley’s Earth Day Fair, the conversation highlights how sustainability is embedded across our work.  The episode also covers ways employees can contribute year-round, with practical tips for building eco-friendly habits both at work and at home.  Tune in to learn more about our Earth Day initiatives, how to get involved with the Sustainability Committee, and how you can celebrate Earth Day all year long.

Episode 49: Meet Nate Reck - Service Line Leader for GIS and Enterprise Asset Management Solutions

In our latest Meet JMT podcast episode, we sit down with Nate Reck, Service Line Leader for GIS and Enterprise Asset Management Solutions (EAMS) at JMT. Nate shares how he leads GIS/EAMS teams and helps shape the strategic direction of these services across JMT. He also reflects on his unexpected career path, starting as a business major before discovering a passion for geography, maps, and navigation that ultimately shaped his career. He discusses leading GIS efforts for the Private Road and Bridge Program in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  Outside of work, Nate discusses two passions that have influenced his professional growth: coaching youth sports and mentoring the next generation. Tune in to hear Nate’s story, insights, and impact at JMT!

Episode 48: Meet Design Engineer, Brianna Felts, EI - A Special Episode for STEM/STEAM Day!

Celebrating National STEM/STEAM Day!   Meet Brianna Felts, EI, design engineer in our Franklin, TN, office. Brianna began her JMT journey as an intern in Knoxville and transitioned to full-time nearly two years ago.  Her path to civil engineering wasn’t traditional; inspired by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse, the Linn Cove Viaduct, and her stepdad’s career, she discovered her passion for bridge engineering.  Brianna shares the excitement of seeing a bridge rehabilitation project she helped design come to life and how her love of sewing connects to her engineering work through creativity and precision.  Listen to her story as we celebrate innovators like Brianna, shaping the future of STEM/STEAM!

Episode 47 - Celebrating Employee Ownership Month at JMT with Andrew Groft and Sarah Gyorfi, PE

October is Employee Ownership Month, and we’re proud to celebrate JMT’s 26 years as a 100% employee-owned firm!  In our latest episode, we’re featuring two of JMT’s ESOP Committee employee representatives, Sarah Gyorfi, PE, Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, and Andrew (Andy) Groft, Project Accountant Supervisor, both based in Hunt Valley, MD.  We discuss all things employee ownership, including their roles on the ESOP Committee and the importance of educating and engaging employees about what it means to be an owner. They share how employee ownership creates a unique environment of motivation, collaboration, and long-term commitment. Sarah and Andy also reflect on their personal and professional experiences as employee-owners at JMT.  It’s an insightful conversation you won’t want to miss!  Interested in building your career with an employee-owned firm? Learn more about our ESOP, the benefits of working at JMT, and how you can become part of our team below!  Our careers Page: JMT - Careers - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson [https://jmt.com/careers/] Learn about our ESOP: JMT - Employee Ownership - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson  [https://jmt.com/our-company/employee-ownership/]