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PITTSBURGH, PA – Larson Design Group (LDG) is pleased to announce that Wes Baker, PMP, has transitioned from his role as Director of the Planning & GIS team into the role of Vice President of Infrastructure.
Wes has been an invaluable member of LDG since joining in 2019 to establish, and ultimately lead, the firm’s Planning & GIS department. Since then, he has supported the growth of the team to over 14 personnel and significantly its expanded the capabilities and services, including into the highly competitive Federal market.
Wes has consistently demonstrated exceptional operations leadership, dedication, and a deep understanding of LDG’s business. In his role as VP, he will lean on this experience and knowledge to guide the overall performance of the Infrastructure group, overseeing and supporting teams within the water/wastewater, energy, geomatics, geotechnical, environmental, planning, reality capture and geospatial solutions practice areas to enhance project delivery, manage quality, and ensure client satisfaction.
“We are excited for Wes to apply his leadership and drive for success to the Infrastructure Group,” said Dave Schaarsmith, LDG Chief Operations Officer. “He exemplifies LDG’s core values, and we look forward to the impact he will have in this new role.”
Wes holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and an M.B.A. from Webster University. He previously served his country as a U.S. Army officer and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. In addition, he is a graduate of LDG’s Legacy Leadership Development Program and was honored as the firm’s 2023 Employee Owner of the Year. He is based in LDG’s Pittsburgh office.
“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to our shared success,” Wes said. “Thank you to my team, partners, and everyone who has supported me.”
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Founded in 1986, LDG is an award-winning, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm offering full-service capabilities and a national reach. For more than 30 years, we have been providing an extraordinary breadth and depth of value-driven solutions to our diverse client base and investing in the sustainable business practices and innovative technologies that allow us to pursue our shared vision: creatively shaping our world. For more information, visit About – Larson Design Group.