Officers
President & 1st Vice President
Lorraine Ahlquist
lorraine@nalukai.net
Lorraine brings 30 years of experience in environmental policy, regulatory management, and project management across state, federal, and private sectors. She holds a master’s degree in Biological Sciences and certifications in project management and GIS. Lorraine specializes in CEQA/NEPA compliance and has been actively involved with SDTDA, where she serves as Vice President.
2nd Vice President & Treasurer
Jeremy (Jake) Kruger
Towill, Inc.
jake.kruger@towill.com
Jake is the Regional Director and Associate Principal at Towill, Inc., where he oversees operations in Southern California. With over 30 years of experience, Jake has managed contracts with public agencies and utilities in aviation, transportation, and land development projects. He holds professional land surveying licenses in California and Nevada and has been involved with SDTDA and other professional associations throughout his career.
Secretary
Keegan Kingsbury
Dudek
kkingsbury@dudek.com
Keegan is an Environmental Planner at Dudek, with experience working on transportation, industrial, and geothermal projects. With a degree in Land and Soil Resource Management from Chico State University, Keegan applies her knowledge of sustainable land use practices to solve environmental challenges in the transportation and development sectors.
Past President
Jason Reynolds
Dudek
jreynolds@dudek.com
Jason is a transportation systems practitioner with 30 years of environmental management experience. As the Transportation Director for Dudek, he specializes in project delivery across various transportation sectors, including light and passenger rail, high-speed rail, and freeway/roadway projects. With a degree in City & Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Jason’s career has spanned roles with Caltrans and private consulting firms, managing projects in Southern California and beyond.
2nd Past President
Domenic Lupo
WSP
domenic.lupo@wsp.com
Domenic is a registered professional civil engineer with 29 years of experience, licensed in five states. Currently, he is the California District Operations Lead at WSP, where he manages both public and private sector projects, including roadway, grading, and utility plans. Domenic holds a degree in Civil Engineering from UCLA and has been involved with SDTDA, ASCE, and APWA for over 25 years.
3rd Past President
Tony Sanchez
Parametrix
tsanchez@parametrix.com
Anthony (Tony) Sanchez is a bridge engineer with 33 years of experience. A UC Berkeley Civil Engineering graduate with a PhD from UC San Diego, his seismic research contributed to the Caltrans seismic bridge code. Tony has designed over 100 bridges across the US and Canada, earning over 40 design awards, particularly for his bicycle and pedestrian bridge projects.
Committees
Advocacy
Les Hopper
Michael Baker International
les.hopper@mbakerintl.com
Les Hopper, P.E., serves as Regional Practice Lead – Transportation for the West Region at Michael Baker International, bringing 40 years of experience in managing transportation projects. He holds a Civil Engineering degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Chapman University. Les has held leadership roles with WTS and SDTDA, focusing on advancing transportation infrastructure.
Membership
Tom Canady
NOVA Services
tcanady@usa-nova.com
Tom is a Principal Engineer at NOVA Services, bringing 35 years of geotechnical engineering and materials testing experience. He is responsible for engineering analyses, project management, and overseeing quality assurance programs. Tom holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University and is an active member of ASCE, APWA, and ACEC.
Programs
Celeste Esparza
HNTB
cesparza@hntb.com
Celeste has four years of experience in civil engineering, with expertise gained from working at Caltrans and now HNTB, where she contributes to major transportation projects. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Civil Engineering, Celeste brings technical skills in Civil 3D to the advancement of roadway and rail projects across California.
Holiday Event
Antoinette Sanchez
Parametrix
AESanchez@parametrix.com
Antoinette has nearly 30 years of marketing and business development experience in the architecture and engineering industry. As the Marketing Manager for the California region at Parametrix, she drives strategic initiatives and brand development. Antoinette is a long-standing board member of SDTDA and has held leadership roles with WTS and SMPS.
Communications/Information Tech
Cameron Reid
Kimley-Horn
cameron.reid@kimley-horn.com
Cameron is a highway/roadway engineer with nearly 15 years delivering for Caltrans. Raised in San Diego, Cameron attended San Diego State University earning a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Cameron’s expertise extends to asset management, construction means/methods, widening & interchange design, and wildlife connectivity. Cameron supports projects in Southern California and Arizona.
Bethany Garretson
CR Associate
bgarretson@cramobility.com
Bethany has focused the last 20 of her 25 years of experience on the planning, engineering, and construction of transportation infrastructure throughout Southern California, but primarily in the San Diego region. She has worked in design, project management, program management, and owner’s representative roles on some of the region’s most significant projects and for nearly all the region’s municipal and transit agencies, as well as SANDAG, Caltrans, Port of San Diego, California High Speed Rail Authority, and General Services Administration (GSA). Her day job includes managing projects, pursuits, and staff in CRA’s San Diego office, and most of her remaining time is spent adventuring with her family. Bethany has served multiple executive and committee roles on the WTS San Diego Chapter Board and has mentored dozens of young women who contribute to the excellence and diversity of our industry.