Career Snapshot

• Principal, John L. Craig Consulting, LLC: Leading infrastructure strategies and execution
• Vice President, HDR & Director, Fluor-HDR Joint Venture: Led a remarkable public-private partnership
• Director, Nebraska Department of Transportation: Led agency to highest performance on record
• Executive, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Led programs and projects of national interest around the world

Leadership Philosophy

• People-based, results-driven
• High standards and accountability
• Coaching and development of leaders
• Clear direction with measurable goals
• Active feedback loops and direct engagement with staff, stakeholders, and clients
• Collaboration with public and private partners at all levels

Professional Credentials

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
• Licensed Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration

Professional Involvement & Recognition

• Past board member: Transportation Research Board Executive Committee, National Academies; AASHTO, MASHTO, WASHTO; Intelligent Transportation Society of America; Mid-America Transportation Center; Nebraska Transportation Center; Nebraska Rail Council; Nebraska State Transportation (Highway) Commission
• Past Chair: Strategic Highway Research Program-Safety; ASHTO-ARTBA-AGC Joint Committee; Asset Management; Audit
• Fellow and Past President: Society of American Military Engineers, Omaha Post
• Member: Arter-Rowland National Security Forum, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Foundation
• Invited Speaker: State Department, U.S.-INDO Forum on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Chennai, India
• Awards:
• Finalist, Project Management Institute Project of the Year
• Finalist, American Council of Engineering Companies Grand Conceptor Award
• U.S. Nominee and Finalist, International Federation of Consulting Engineers Outstanding Project of the Year