McElhanney has announced the appointment of Stewart Smith as market sector vice president of transportation & transit. With this strategic addition, McElhanney strengthens its commitment to clients, partners, and employees to deliver strategic, innovative, and high-quality services to improve the quality of life for communities locally and beyond.

“I am excited to welcome one of Western Canada’s foremost transportation engineering leaders to McElhanney,” said Santino Pirillo, executive vice president of McElhanney. “Stewart’s expertise will elevate our transportation and transit market sector services to a whole new level.”

Smith brings more than two decades of experience in leading complex transportation engineering projects. His extensive expertise and reputation within the infrastructure industry make him an asset to McElhanney’s continued growth and success in its markets.

Smith’s appointment complements a round of recent updates to McElhanney’s senior leadership that support replacements for senior-level retirements, strategic organization, and market sector growth.

“McElhanney has had the fortunate opportunity to continue to grow across Western Canada,” said Allan Russell, chief executive officer and president of McElhanney. “Our recent senior appointments continue to strengthen our position as one of the top consultant engineering firms in Western Canada and top geomatics firms in Canada, providing exceptional, award-winning, inter-disciplinary services that fulfill our purpose: to amaze our clients, care for our communities, and empower our people.”

Recent senior leadership updates include: Jason Ashwin, vice president of alternative project delivery (APD) market sector; Joanne Lee, vice president of technology; Dave Dulay, vice president of project delivery; and Carolynn Cameron, vice president of human resources.