Meet our leadership team

James Brady, PE

Jim joined Wilson & Company in 2000 and has more than 30 years of experience in transportation planning and design, project management, and construction management. His leadership is defined by creating an environment where everyone can experience a meaningful connection between their career at Wilson & Company and what matters most to them in their personal lives. He is committed to continuing to grow the firm through Higher Relationships, both internally and externally.

Jim has a keen eye for delivering quality projects that meet client needs and is driven by efficiency and measurable outcomes. He recognizes the unique opportunities Wilson & Company employees have to make a positive impact on people and on the natural and built environment. He is dedicated to continual learning, specifically focusing on how our firm can collaborate with our clients to achieve optimal solutions for their rapidly changing needs.

Before joining Wilson & Company, Jim worked at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), BNSF Railway Company, and the El Paso County Department of Transportation.

He is a graduate of the University of Colorado with an architectural engineering degree.

Outside the office, Jim spends time with his wife and three children and enjoys playing golf and running with friends.

Andrew Leifheit, PE

Andrew joined Wilson & Company in 2007 as a bridge engineer and has since established strong relationships in the Class I, shortline, industrial, and shipper markets utilizing his design and construction expertise.  Andrew has been promoted to multiple leadership positions during his career and serves as the senior vice president of private infrastructure. His past roles have included holding operational responsibility for rail staff in multiple offices who perform structural/bridge design, civil engineering, construction management, and bridge/track inspection.  

As a leader, Andrew recognizes people’s potential and works with them to provide the tools, guidance, and support to achieve it. This assists his broader goals for the company of providing a place where people can practice and develop their skills, contributing to a thriving and growing organization. 

For several years, Andrew served as a leader in the development of strategic business plan initiatives within the rail division and across Wilson & Company.  He is a Wilson & Company shareholder and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master of Science degree in structural engineering. He is registered as a professional engineer and structural engineer in multiple states. 

Andrew spends his free time enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with his wife and four children and adventuring through the deserts of the American Southwest. 

James Ross

Jim has served as Wilson & Company’s top financial officer for over 25 years, managing the firm’s financial growth as it has more than tripled in size. He has also supervised the financial assessment and integration of multiple acquisitions and one divestiture. Jim has more than 35 years of experience in finance and accounting. As CFO, Jim helps Wilson & Company make a positive impact by ensuring financial stability and growth, allowing for investments in staff, technology, and sustainable practices. Under his leadership, Wilson & Company provides secure jobs and growth opportunities. 

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and international business from the University of Colorado, and he received his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) and is a past board member of the Association of A/E Business Leaders.  

As a native of Colorado, he is a lifelong hiker, skier, Bronco’s fan, and fly fisherman. Jim attributes his success in life solely to the support of his family, his highly talented staff and co-workers, and very little sleep. 

Stefany Barone

Stefany brings more than 30 years of industry experience in marketing, business development, and strategy to Wilson & Company.

Recognizing Wilson & Company as a legacy organization, Stefany aims to positively impact the firm and its future leaders by constantly taking actions guided by Higher Relationships. Her excellent leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, and organizational skills are demonstrated through building a multi-faceted team of marketing professionals and driving business development, corporate communications, and creative service efforts. Stefany advocates for all employees, recognizing the importance of diversity and the need for an array of experts in their crafts to enable Wilson & Company to work on projects that improve communities.

As a fifth-generation Colorado native, Stefany works from the Denver office. She is passionate about soccer, having played competitively for most of her life, and enjoys rooting for Arsenal, an English Premiere League team. Stefany remains a loyal Bronco and Avalanche fan and loves camping, hiking, fishing, biking, gardening, reading, cooking, and sometimes golfing.

Ryan Branfort, PLS, GISP

For more than 30 years with the company, Ryan has built a broad background of expertise from a variety of positions, including land surveyor, photogrammetrist, project manager, CAD/GIS manager, and survey manager. In his role leading Wilson & Company’s information and technology program, Ryan’s goal is to build a highly efficient and enjoyable place to work by providing employees with consistent tools and direction.

He calls on his extensive experience working closely with clients to find the best solutions to fit their needs. Ryan has degrees in Surveying Technology and Civil Engineering Technology from Kansas State University.

He is a licensed land surveyor in several states and is a. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors, and the Society of American Military Engineers.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys working on house and car projects, fishing, and spending time with his 12 grandkids.

Dan Aguirre, PE, CFM

Dan has more than 30 years of experience in planning, designing, and constructing civil engineering projects. Before joining Wilson & Company, Dan worked as a contractor while attending school before starting his career with the City of Santa Fe Engineering Department. During his career at Wilson & Company, Dan has gained diverse experience with public works projects, including water resources, transportation, architecture, and site development. 

Dan has held several positions with Wilson & Company over the past 27 years, including managing the municipal services division and representing the shareholders on the company’s Board of Directors.  

Dan takes pride in his extensive experience working in the urban environment, providing quality solutions for building communities and providing improved quality of life. Committed to ensuring success for both Wilson & Company and our clients, Dan has surrounded himself with an excellent staff of engineers, architects, planners, and support personnel who have completed numerous award-winning projects by combining creative solutions with functionality. 

Outside of work, Dan raced bicycles for over ten years reaching the category 2 classification with the USCF. Today, he still owns five bicycles, most of which are gathering dust in his garage.   

Catherine Cochrane

Catherine Cochrane serves as Wilson & Company’s controller and oversees the accounting and finance department’s activities. Cochrane has over 20 years of experience as an accounting professional in various roles in the architecture and engineering industry.

As controller, Catherine plays a pivotal role in overseeing the accounting and payroll functions. Her leadership skills, coupled with an unwavering commitment to her team, colleagues, and our culture of Higher Relationships, reflect a dedication to prioritizing the company’s best interests.

Edward Cordova, PE

With over 25 years of experience at Wilson & Company, Edward serves as senior vice president of public infrastructure for the Southwest region. As a leader at Wilson & Company and a civil and traffic engineer, he supervises a comprehensive staff of engineers, planners, designers, and construction observers. 

He is a New Mexico State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. Edward is a licensed professional engineer in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Georgia. 

Edward resides in Albuquerque, NM, with his wife, Wanda, and children, Marcos and Samantha.  Marcos is a college freshman at New Mexico State University. Samantha is a high school senior and will attend New Mexico State University in the fall.  He enjoys the outdoors, mountain biking, skiing, camping, fishing, and hunting in his spare time. 

C. Scott Croshaw

Scott Croshaw joined Wilson & Company as an intern in 1994 and has been with the company for the last 28 years, working with various clientele, including federal, municipal, and private industries. Scott currently serves as Vice President of Administration and Business Programs. Scott is a professional surveyor with over 28 years of technical and professional experience. He has previously served as the leader of the company’s Surveying Service Unit.

During his time at Wilson & Company, Scott had the opportunity to survey in Yosemite National Park. In 1997, the company performed surveying for the road from El Portal, CA, to Yosemite Village within the park. Due to a flooding disaster, the National Park was shut down, park personnel evacuated, and survey staff were some of the few allowed inside the park. Their mission was to create a topographic survey for the redesign of the roadway. Teams worked intensely, fighting poison oak, steep terrain, and rugged conditions each day. During their day off, they went back into the park to hike and explore the park tourist-free.
Scott is a graduate of New Mexico State University (NMSU) and has served as the Chairman of the NMSU Survey Engineering Industry Advisory Committee and Board Member of the NMSU College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council.

Scott currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his wife and two boys. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with his family.

Michael King, PE

Michael has more than 28 years of experience, including 16 with Wilson & Company. During his time in leadership roles, Michael has reinforced the firm’s culture of Higher Relationships and empowered employees to grow their careers while leaving a positive legacy. As senior vice president of public infrastructure operations, his goals are to continue to grow the company, expand services and clients, and create growth opportunities for employees. 

He has spent his career in the management and design of transportation projects throughout the southwest and mountain west regions. Michael is focused on building lasting relationships with clients and peers in the engineering and construction community. He builds these relationships through the high-quality customer service delivered by Wilson & Company team members, proven through innovative, cost-effective solutions and meeting challenging schedules, project after project. 

He has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Utah, Colorado, Texas, Idaho, Washington, and Montana. He is active in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. 

He enjoys spending his spare time with family and friends, whether riding mountain bikes, snowboarding, hiking, or playing hockey. 

Justin Klaudt, PE, ENV SP

Justin Klaudt started his career with Wilson & Company in 1998. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with various clients, including federal, state, municipal, and private industries. Justin currently serves as Wilson & Company’s senior vice president of public infrastructure for the Midwest region. Justin is a licensed professional engineer and previously served as the Operations Manager for the Municipal Services group in the Kansas City office. 

During his time at Wilson & Company, Justin has had the opportunity to assist communities across the country with projects ranging from ADA sidewalk improvements to multi-million-dollar interchanges. Through this experience, he recognizes all projects that improve the community are important. His favorite assignments include serving as a community’s City Engineer and providing guidance on the big picture aspect relating to public infrastructure. 

Justin is a graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. He is also a member of the Engineers Club of Kansas City, the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association, the North American Society for Trenchless Technology, and the Kansas City Corps of Engineers Liaison Committee. 

Justin currently resides in Kansas City, Kansas, with his wife Becky and son Parker. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and introducing his son to the outdoors.  

Steve Salazar, PE

Steve brings a well-rounded background in civil engineering, with deep expertise in hydrology and hydraulic design, transportation engineering, and public and private infrastructure projects. Throughout his career, Steve has remained committed to making a positive impact, whether by helping communities through smart infrastructure or delivering thoughtful, practical solutions for his clients.

He’s especially passionate about advancing trenchless technologies. As a Board Director for the National Society for Trenchless Technology’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Steve stays at the forefront of innovative rehab and trenchless methods. Steve thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and exploring new approaches to getting the job done right.

His portfolio includes award-winning designs for large-scale, multi-use stormwater facilities, water quality systems, and a wide range of infrastructure components, from storm drains and drainage channels to pump stations, intake/outfall structures, and erosion control systems. Steve brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach with every project rooted in years of hands-on experience and a true passion for the field.

Amy Straquadine

Amy Straquadine is the company’s senior human resources manager with over ten years of experience. Amy holds a master’s degree in human resources management from the University of New Mexico and has worked at Wilson & Company since 2014.

Amy’s leadership and dedication to Wilson & Company, coupled with her genuine concern for the well-being and professional development of employees, shine through in her daily actions, communication, and collaborative efforts. Throughout the past two years, she played a pivotal role in steering Wilson & Company successfully through a period marked by personal challenges and turbulence.

Scott Waterman, PE

Calling Denver home, Scott serves as senior vice president of public infrastructure for the Rocky Mountain region. As a leader at Wilson & Company, he influences and contributes to the success of the firm’s growth by delivering projects, building long-term client relationships, winning work, and mentoring employees. Scott’s experience includes the management of transportation staff and operations in Colorado, Utah, and California. He has extensive transportation engineering project experience for municipal, county, and state clients.  

Scott possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University. He is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).  

Corey Williams

With over 20 years of industry experience, Corey brings valuable insights and a clear strategic vision to every project he undertakes. Over the years, he has honed his proposal strategy and development expertise. He skillfully crafted compelling, client-focused materials that showcase Wilson & Company’s strengths and speak directly to each client’s unique goals and challenges. His work is pivotal in helping the company win high-profile, competitive contracts across various sectors.

Corey creates a dynamic, collaborative work environment that empowers his team to think creatively, take ownership of their ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in proposal development. His ability to blend strategic thinking with genuine team mentorship fosters innovation and elevates the marketing team’s performance.

Ilene R. Colina, SHRM-SCP

Ilene Colina is a senior Human Resources (HR) executive with over 35 years of experience and a passion for people and business. She has extensive relationship experience in aligning and executing HR strategy in support of the strategic direction of organizations. She excels in understanding the employee experience and helping to shape workplaces where everyone thrives.

Ilene operates Colina Consulting Group, LLC, where she provides innovative HR solutions to large and small businesses. She executes from solid executive HR experience to implement effective, modern solutions for today’s complicated HR world. She offers expertise in mergers and acquisitions in the areas of due diligence and timely and effective integration of talent, benefits, and systems. She also has broad experience in the areas of legal oversight and compliance, policy development and communication, total rewards, employee relations, HR technology, employee engagement, learning and development, and talent management.

Over the last seven years, Ilene provided internal consultant support to Dovel Technologies, LLC, a mid-sized contractor and professional services firm. Throughout a period of significant growth due primarily to mergers and acquisitions, she shared her robust experience in bringing together HR functions and systems to support the successful emergence of the integrated company.

Ilene was employed with QinetiQ North America, a large contractor and professional services company for thirty-one years. She led the start-up of an HR Shared Services organization as well as HR systems implementations designed to position the organization for the future.

She is passionate about giving back to the HR community in New Mexico (NM). She currently serves in an advisory role for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) NM State Council. Ilene also participates in the mentorship of HR professionals through the Human Resource Management Association (HRMA) SHRM certification study program.

Marvinetta Hartwig

Marvinetta currently resides in Castle Rock, CO, and is a senior executive with more than 30 years of experience in the AE Industry. She embarked on her journey in the transportation industry as a highway engineer with CRSS, Inc., from 1987 to 1992. She worked for Ballofet & Associates until 1994, returning to Carter & Burgess (formally CRSS) from 1994 to 2001, where she honed her skills and gained valuable experience in the field of civil engineering and transportation infrastructure.

In 2001, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for a more hands-on approach to her work, Marvinetta founded Hartwig & Associates. During her tenure as President from April 2001 to January 2016, the company expanded to more than 30 professionals. In January 2016, Hartwig & Associates was acquired by Stanley Consultants. Her leadership and strategic insights further solidified her reputation in the transportation industry. Marvinetta served as Vice President/Transportation Group Manager for the Colorado team and then as the National Transportation Market Leader until her retirement in September 2021.

Marvinetta’s commitment to advancing the engineering profession is evident in her involvement in the Colorado American Council of Engineering Companies. She held various positions within the organization, including board member, secretary-treasurer, vice president, and president.  In 2006, she received ACEC of Colorado’s Outstanding Woman in Engineering award in recognition of leadership, community involvement, major projects, and technical innovations.

Rajan Sheth, PE, SE

Rajan Sheth has decades of experience in the consulting engineering and architecture industry. Rajan retired in 2021 from Mead & Hunt, where he served as Chairman of the Board from 1994 to 2020 and CEO from 1994 to 2018. Under his leadership, Mead & Hunt grew from a local Wisconsin-based company to a nationally recognized firm with offices in 25 states. During his tenure, the company’s revenue expanded from $10 million in 1994 to over $200 million in 2021. Rajan championed people-focused values, fostering a culture of leadership development and sustainable growth, which earned Mead & Hunt accolades as one of the fastest-growing firms and one of the best places to work.

Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of leading consulting engineering and architectural firms, where he has provided expertise in employee ownership, acquisitions, leadership development, and organizational restructuring. A Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Rajan has held leadership roles in numerous professional associations.

Rajan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from India and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is a licensed Professional and Structural Engineer and has dedicated his career to advancing the consulting engineering and architecture industry through innovation and leadership.