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Former Caltrans Engineer John Hoole Joins Dewberry

Hoole joins firm’s transportation practice in Rancho Cordova, California.

John Hoole

Dewberry has announced that John Hoole has joined the firm as a senior project manager in the Rancho Cordova, California, office.

Prior to joining the firm, Hoole spent more than 20
years with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and more
than eight years with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In his role
with Caltrans, Hoole was an office chief in the Division of Local Assistance,
responsible for the allocation and authorization of locally obtained state and
federal funds for California’s agencies. He also led implementation teams to
deliver more than $2 billion annually for local transportation projects. In his
new role with Dewberry, Hoole will be responsible for managing projects,
coordinating with local agencies, assisting clients through the state and
federal processes, and taking an active role in business development
activities.

“We’re thrilled to welcome John to our growing
transportation group here in Rancho Cordova,” says Dewberry Vice President Matt
Satow, PE. “John’s background with Caltrans and FHWA will help us guide our
clients through challenging project elements and will facilitate successful
project outcomes.”

Hoole earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
from the University of Nevada, Reno (1991).

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