Local Government

"Hanson is a true partner in the design process, committed to vetting all options to meet the needs of the city and its constituents."

Daniel VanSickle, project manager, City of Jacksonville (Florida)


Local governments and municipal organizations face a diverse set of challenges and demands. Growing communities looking to the future need a strong infrastructure that can accommodate technological changes and population increases.

With more than half a century partnering with local governments, Hanson understands what it takes to pave the way for prosperity in all types of counties and communities. Our experienced team offers a range of planning, engineering and management services, such as:

  • bridge design
  • facility planning and design
  • traffic and transportation planning and design
  • water system design
  • wastewater system design
  • utility coordination
  • environmental studies
  • public-involvement initiatives and communication
  • Decision Optimization Technology (DOTTM)

Our top priority is addressing your individual needs with our rock-solid dependability, quality consulting, honest answers and cost-effective solutions. We are your trusted partner for proven results in your community.

Shelby Swango, P.E.

Senior vice president and infrastructure market principal
Indianapolis
(317) 306-5291
sswango@hanson-inc.com

Links to Anna Aldridge's biography page

Anna Aldridge, P.E.

Vice president,
senior project manager
Corpus Christi, Texas
(361) 414-6513
aaldridge@hanson-inc.com

Links to Howard Gotschall's biography page

Howard Gotschall, P.E., S.E.

Vice president, 
bridges discipline manager
St. Louis
(314) 942-5285
hgotschall@hanson-inc.com

Links to David Kemp's biography page

David Kemp, P.E.

Vice president, 
senior project manager
Florida
(904) 737-0900
dkemp@hanson-inc.com

Links to Cindy's Loos' biography page

Cindy Loos, P.E.

Vice president,
senior project manager
Peoria, Illinois
(309) 713-1402
cloos@hanson-inc.com

Links to Jim Trachtman's biography page

Jim Trachtman

Vice president,
Indiana business 
development lead
(317) 803-8962
jtrachtman@hanson-inc.com