MEET OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM

Delivering exceptional infrastructure improvements with award-winning client experience.

100+

Team Members

5

Office Locations  in Illinois

60

Years of Service

#1

Firm to Work

Our Leaders, Your Partners

Our team is the driving force behind our success. With a mix of talent, experience, and a drive to go the extra mile, we put our clients first every time. This dedication has built our solid reputation as a trusted partner in the community. Meet our leaders—your partners.

ReJena  Lyon, PE, PLS

President / Chief Executive Officer

Randal G. Newkirk, PE

Senior Vice President / Corporate Secretary

Jerry Bishoff, PE, SE, CFM, BC.WRE

Director of Structural Engineering

Mike Mejia

Human Resources Manager

Ryan Livingston, PE

Chief Operating Officer

Austin Ridgely, PLS

Senior Vice President

Amy McSwane, PE, PTOE

Corporate Treasurer

Erica Spolar, CWS, DECI

Executive Vice President

Nicholas Piekarski, PE, CFM

Assistant Corporate Secretary

Michael Barbaglia

Marketing Manager

AWARD-WINNING CLIENT SATISFACTION

We're proud to be a recipient of the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. This award is the only designation in the industry that highlights firms’ commitment to client experience.

the #1 firm to work

We're proud to be named named the #1 2025 AEC Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading global business management consultancy for the architecture and engineering industry. This award recognizes firms that excel in workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest levels of employee engagement.

ISPE’s Best Place to Work for 2024

We are thrilled to be awarded the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) 2024 "Best Place to Work"! This recognition reflects our commitment to employee satisfaction and a supportive work environment. Discover what makes HLR stand out and experience our award-winning culture firsthand!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

At HLR, we know that our employees are the key to our continued success. If you’re interested in a rewarding career at a firm that has repeatedly been voted AEC Employer of Choice® by its employees, we’d like to meet you!

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