Author: Peyton Saar

Allison Sambol | Principal Allison is a scientist, geographer and strategic thinker who leads our Great Plains Environmental team. With more than 20 years of work in NE, IA, SD, KS, and CO, she is passionate about weaving environmental stewardship into transportation projects. Allison has extensive technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and a roll-up-your sleeves tenacity… Continue reading Allison Sambol – Principal

Adam Denney, PE, PTOE | Principal From college intern to Principal, Adam has fueled his career at FHU through his devotion to traffic engineering. Based in Omaha, Adam leads the Great Plains Traffic team, bringing over 18 years of experience dedicated to creating safer and more efficient transportation systems. Adam’s expertise encompasses traffic operations and… Continue reading Adam Denney, PE, PTOE – Principal

Josh Palik, PE | Principal Josh Palik’s 18-year engineering journey began in western Nebraska, winding through Wyoming and the Omaha metro before taking him to Iowa in 2021 as FHU’s Des Moines Office Lead. Along the way, Josh has helped municipalities, counties, and states overcome the region’s toughest transportation challenges to bring critical infrastructure projects… Continue reading Josh Palik, PE – Principal

Steve Ingracia, PE | Principal In his role as FHU National Services Director, Steve Ingracia is passionate about developing the next generation of transportation leadership. Steve is an industry powerhouse, with over 30 years of wide-ranging experience in transportation, telecommunications, information technology, software development, and automation systems. His career spans both public and private sectors… Continue reading Steve Ingracia, PE – Principal

Patti Brunger, SHRM, SCP | Principal Patti Brunger is the Director of Human Resources overseeing employee recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits programs, and legal compliance. Over her 30-year career, Patti has largely worked with technical and scientific workforces. She has also developed a keen ability to address the unique human resource challenges that high-growth,… Continue reading Patti Brunger, SHRM, SCP – Principal