“As design professionals, everything we do affects people. And, if we do our jobs well, it makes their lives better.”  

That’s CMT Board Chair and CEO Bill Bailey’s guiding philosophy. Rooted in his commitment to excellence, this belief shines through in the varied work he’s done across his distinguished career, from designing bridges, to mentoring staff, to leading CMT as our chief executive. Above all, Bill cares for the people he works for and the people he works with and is committed to providing them with the very best. 

With CMT since 1989, Bill’s leadership qualities are informed by insights and experience derived from a wide-spanning professional path that has included the roles of chief structural engineer, Indianapolis office manager, Continuous Improvement program leader, and human resources officer. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Purdue University, and in 2021, was honored with the prestigious Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award presented by the university’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering. 

As CEO of CMT, Bill has targeted a few key priorities to sustain as well as advance the firm’s long-standing commitment to bringing value to all we do. One of his foremost objectives is to drive continuous technological advancements to ensure the firm remains on the leading edge of utilizing the most innovative and efficient practices in our profession. Bill is also dedicated to reinforcing and continuing CMT’s culture of quality as the heart of everything done at the firm. And thirdly, Bill is focused on maintaining and elevating CMT’s corporate responsibility efforts – extending the scope of the great work accomplished in the past and fostering an environment for continued impact in the future. 

“It’s an honor to be charged with furthering CMT’s long legacy of excellence,” Bill says. “Great people, exceptional clients, challenging and rewarding projects – that’s what makes me so proud to be a part of CMT.” 

On every initiative he works on, Adam brings an out-of-the-box perspective that leads to creative solutions.

“I decided to become an engineer at a young age. I loved watching MacGyver and became fascinated with using the tools at hand to solve complex challenges.”

Adam recognizes the role that transportation and enhanced mobility can play in improving our communities and making them more livable.

“Watching my own children grow and develop has had an even more profound effect on how I view our role in community development.”

He believes that it is the consultant’s job to help communities develop a vision and provide them the means to achieve it. Adam is known for bringing fresh perspectives for how to approach transportation solutions and has been influential in helping some major clients transition to more performance-based approaches.

“Our clients have their own goals and aspirations. As engineers, we have an opportunity and responsibility to be an advisor and assist them. The more we understand and appreciate those desires, the better the solutions we provide.”

When Kevin Miller, a professional engineer by trade, decided to pursue an MBA in 2010, it was to help fulfill a particular career goal. He wanted to combine his deep interest in operational goals and metrics with the entrepreneurial spirit that has always driven him. As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Kevin is putting those strengths to work for both CMT’s clients and its employees.

“At heart, I love a good challenge and solving problems,” Kevin says. “The COO role will allow me to influence operational strategies across the firm and help put systems in place that innovate, automate, and make everyone’s job easier.”

Kevin focused on traffic engineering early in his career before expanding his breadth of knowledge and skills into information technology. He was instrumental in the development of CMT’s proprietary asset management software for communities and organizations. While his technical acumen is strong, it’s his people skills that really makes things happen.

“I believe in building relationships based on trust, developing and setting goals together, and then doing whatever it takes to achieve those goals as a team. When we achieve those goals together it further builds relationships and trust for the future.”

Kevin’s adventurous nature extends beyond the world of engineering. He and his family love to travel and they have set a goal to visit every national park in the United States. There’s little doubt that they’ll get to them all.

Todd Young knows that CMT’s growth over the decades would not have been possible without a strong financial foundation. As CFO, Todd is committed to carrying on that tradition so that CMT’s clients can be confident they are working with a firm that is fiscally sound and responsible.

“Joining a successful company like CMT, I think it is important for me to be adaptable and align my goals as CFO to the goals of the company,” Todd says. “That requires teamwork, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.  It will allow our accounting group to work outside-the-box and interact with others within the company, which I enjoy.”

Before being hired as CFO in 2022, Todd was already familiar with CMT’s reputation as a top company that supports its people so that they can excel in their endeavors. He believes that his team of accountants should contribute to that culture.

“I want to work with our business units and groups to find ways to collaborate and make everyone’s job easier and more efficient. I think it is important for me to be a champion of change – helping lead the company by not only reporting on the results of the past but also assisting in developing a vision for the future.”

When he’s not deep into the numbers, Todd enjoys traveling, having visited all 50 states with his wife and three children. He’s a big sports fan (the Steelers and Dodgers in particular) and has volunteered as a youth coach and leader for over three decades.

Clients and employees alike benefit when the companies they work with have a firm footing and are built for longevity. As Director of Resiliency & Risk (R&R), Ty Sander is responsible for seeing that CMT remains strong and viable and is prepared for whatever the future may bring.

“I’m excited to be a part of growing our firm by establishing a framework and culture that allows for continuous growth and development, while making sure we are doing so with sound fundamentals,” Ty says.

In his role as Director of R&R, Ty is responsible for such tasks as leadership planning, resiliency and redundancy initiatives, and chairing the firm’s Risk & Audit Committee. These critical functions will further solidify the strong foundation that has allowed CMT to develop decades-long client relationships and to maintain a level of employee retention that exceeds industry standards.

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot about our business, our people, and our clients. Each of those elements is an important part of managing our overall resilience and risk, and I look forward to using the lessons of yesterday to prepare us all to be successful tomorrow,” he says.

Since joining the firm’s marketing department in 2008, Allison Williams has seen CMT grow from eight Midwest offices to 25 locations spread throughout the country. Ali has played a pivotal role in this expansion by helping to introduce CMT’s unique brand of service to new regions, while also expanding the size and capabilities of the marketing team she leads. This success speaks to Ali’s skills and acumen in marketing and business development, and to something else as well.

“To be good at marketing anything, you need to really believe in what you’re selling,” Ali says. “Because CMT’s values align so closely with what I believe personally, I’m passionate about spreading our message to clients who prioritize integrity and commitment from their consultants.”

As Director of Marketing, Ali provides oversight on all promotional and competitive marketing activities carried out by CMT’s expanding marketing team. Ali also takes a leadership role in corporate-level responsibilities related to the firm’s vision and strategic growth. Like many of the engineers and planners she works with, Ali has spent her entire career at CMT, finding the firm’s culture a perfect fit for her professional aspirations.

“We have some of the brightest minds in the industry here at CMT and everyone is so invested in everything they do. It’s an incredibly inspiring environment to be in. Our marketing team takes a lot of pride in promoting our people and services to prospective clients and employees, because we know that CMT is a great firm to work with and to work for.”

Outside the office, Ali enjoys any activity that allows her to flex her creative muscles, and she keeps busy by raising her two children, Harper and Barrett.

When CMT established a presence in Springfield, MO, in 2012, they asked Steve Prange to relocate and manage the new acquisition. In just five years, he doubled the number of local staff, while increasing revenues by 500%. Today, Steve is bringing that same level of enthusiasm and mindset for growth to the entire company as Director of Business Development & Strategy.

“It’s been really exciting the way CMT has been adding to its service offerings and expanding into new geographical regions, and there is so much more opportunity out there,” Steve says. “There’s definitely a demand not only for the expertise we provide but also for CMT’s unique brand of customer service and client-focused project delivery.”

In his position, Steve leads CMT’s strategic growth and development initiatives, while directing investments and analyzing risk. He combines astute financial acumen with a “think big” mentality that has played a major role in CMT becoming a more dynamic and versatile organization in recent years.

“As we continue to grow, our goal is to balance organic growth with strategic investments and partnerships. We also want to continue leveraging the latest technologies and to give our people the tools and freedom they need to innovate. All of this will allow CMT to better serve our clients as we work together to elevate their infrastructure,” he says.

Angie Koester has risen far in her career as a human resource professional. She attributes her many achievements to a simple philosophy – when one succeeds, we all succeed.

“Success is rarely achieved alone,” Angie says. “I’m grateful to work with people that lift me up and support me in my successes, and I hope to be that person for others.”

As CMT’s Director of Human Resources, Angie works with leaders throughout the company to elevate the employee experience by continually evaluating and improving best practices. She is also well-known for her personable and respectful approach to communicating and working with people to solve problems or issues as they arise.

“I strive to understand each employee on an individual level to identify their unique strengths, motivations, and goals. It is highly rewarding for me to provide effective solutions and support to employees as they navigate workplace challenges.”

Away from the office, she and her husband stay busy raising three bright and active children. Angie calls watching her kids pursue their passions and achieve success one of the great joys in her life.

Raed grew up working at his father’s heavy construction company, starting out as a laborer and working his way up to a foreman. That experience formed a solid foundation to pursuing an engineering education and becoming a leader in the water resources industry.

He brings over 35 years of experience in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, storage tanks and distribution/collection systems. CMT’s Water Resources Unit and the clients they serve benefit from Raed’s professionalism, strong work ethic, attention to detail and determined leadership, which motivates others to succeed.

“Our job is to listen to our clients, be responsive to their needs and provide creative and sustainable solutions that meet their goals well into the future,” says Raed. “Providing accountable project management and mentoring our younger staff have been key reasons for CMT’s success in the past and into the future,” he continued.

Raed served as the 2016-2017 Section Chair for the American Water Works Association – Missouri Section.

After being promoted to Director of Aviation Services in 2017, Brad now leads the delivery of services and strategies to enhance CMT’s presence in the aviation industry.

Because of his breadth of knowledge and understanding throughout the entire development process, Brad functions as a valued advisor to many airport clients.

He most recently led CMT’s Aviation Planning Group, serving the diverse needs of numerous airports of all sizes in planning, programming, environmental and agency coordination. His influence and expertise has also been instrumental in growing CMT’s airport GIS and Asset Management capabilities.

In addition to his passion for aviation, Brad enjoys nothing more than spending a few days off tending to the family farm.

Chris has a solid history of managing multi-discipline projects which, in addition to requiring strong client communication skills, often requires collaboration with architects, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineers, landscape architects, attorneys, regulatory agencies, contractors, vendors and suppliers. His natural ability to effectively collaborate assures that CMT will deliver viable and cost-effective solutions that meet the client’s objectives.

Chris provides superior professional engineering services that are responsive to our client’s needs and expectations, delivering forward-thinking, detailed and functional solutions. His clients trust him and have come to expect an array of alternative solutions for each project challenge.

Chris is also an active member of his church, coaches his children’s sports teams and bleeds orange and blue – Go Illini!

Since joining the firm in 1999, Brian has seen CMT broaden its service offerings to their Surface Transportation (ST) clients, while growing its team of highly skilled professionals. As Interim Director of Surface Transportation, Brian is focused on better aligning all the talent on hand with the specific needs of clients and their infrastructure projects.

“I like to build connections so that we can present teams to our clients that will bring the right experience and creative solutions to address their challenges,” Brian says. “I have a good sense of our collective and individual strengths and how they can be best deployed to optimize project delivery.”

Brian understands how cultivating close relationships with clients is pivotal to delivering successful projects. He is now in a position to share that expertise across the company.

“I bring a collaborative approach to leadership that promotes growth of the individual and the team,” he says.  “By empowering others and building business development skills, we can identify better ways to serve all our clients and continue the growth of CMT.”

When not solving transportation problems, Brian is a coach for youth robotics teams where students explore real-world scientific challenges and work together as a team to develop solutions.

“The students’ creativity and approach to solving problems reinforces the importance of looking at problems from different perspectives,” he says.

Since 1995, Dave has enjoyed working with CMT’s project managers to help them understand the financial aspects of their projects. His expertise lies in working directly with management to provide and interpret financial and operational information for routine as well as long-range decisions. He believes the professionals in the Accounting Department serve as ambassadors for CMT by providing accurate billing along with responsive and friendly service to clients.

Dave’s father was an electrical engineer, who taught him at an early age about managing money, investing and the virtues of frugality. He learned more from his father about managing money than engineering. And, these lessons naturally transitioned to Dave’s interest in accounting.

For many years, Dave has been involved in community theater and has performed on stage in numerous local productions.

From project delivery to day-to-day operations, CMT is a company that thrives on constantly getting better at everything we do. When Lindsey Anderson joined the firm as controller in 2021, she took quickly to that mindset.

“I love having the resources and encouragement to continuously improve the way we do things in accounting,” Lindsey says. “It’s very fulfilling to identify things that we could be doing more efficiently, then work together with our team to create a plan and see those improvements to fruition.”

Lindsey came to CMT with a master’s degree in accounting and almost a decade of experience in the field. She was drawn to the company culture and enjoys the role she gets to play in CMT’s continued growth and success.

“In an industry that operates on billable hours, it’s really important that our engineers and planners don’t have to worry too much about the numbers side of things and can concentrate on the projects they’re working on. When accounting provides great customer service to our internal customers, that allows the entire firm to better serve our clients.”

When outside the company ledgers, Lindsey enjoys spending time outside with her husband and four children.

Director & Chief Structural Engineer
Jeff Large had just finished his freshman year at the University of Illinois when he accepted a summer internship with the Illinois Department of Transportation. At that point, he wasn’t exactly sure what direction to take his interest in engineering. After being assigned to work on what would become CMT’s award-winning Illinois Route 29 Expressway project, Jeff found not only his direction but also his future employer.

“I saw many different aspects of highway construction that summer and realized that working on infrastructure projects was my calling,” Jeff says. “The math and science that I enjoyed in school, combined with the tangible nature of civil and structural engineering, came together for me, and then I requested a transfer into the Civil Engineering department when I returned to school in the fall.

Jeff is the chief structural engineer in CMT’s Springfield, IL office. He still gets a lot of satisfaction in seeing a project make its way from a set of plans to the built environment. He also takes pride in building strong relationships with the clients he works with.

“Excellent customer service starts with open and honest communication. In our industry, things don’t always go as planned. It’s important to establish open lines of communication, so that those hard conversations are a little easier when they occur.”

Jeff has a lot of interests outside the office but devotes most of his time to enjoying life with his wife and three kids. And cheering on his Fighting Illini.

Christy works with communities and sanitary districts to address the challenges associated with evolving regulations and aging infrastructure. These clients also benefit greatly from a lesson she learned while growing up.

“My father was a machinist and talked about how engineers wouldn’t always listen to the people who did the job,” Christy says. “So, I like to really get to know people, figure out how to best help them solve a problem and then exceed their expectations.”

This insight has served her well as a project engineer and through to today. Christy, who came to work for CMT in 1996, is a natural leader and has earned a great deal of trust from her clients. As a manager, she enjoys challenging her staff to greater technical achievement, while helping them hone their customer-centric approach to solving problems.

Thanks to creative and committed professionals like Christy, future generations will benefit from an environment where water is clean and plentiful.

“Everyday, I look forward to being an advocate for our clients. Getting to play a role in their success is very rewarding.”

That’s what Shelby likes best about her job as a community-focused engineer. She does it by meeting clients where they reside and really listening to their challenges and goals. Over her 20-year career, she has served as municipal engineer for several Ohio communities, and helped many, many more as a project manager.

“Being a consultant and acting in a community leadership role enables me to provide a unique perspective,” she says. “I can bring value both through emerging technologies, and also by sharing the successful practices I’ve learned in other places.”

Shelby is equally dedicated to her profession, having served the APWA as Director of the Ohio Chapter and President of the Southwest Ohio Branch, as well as sitting on the Ohio Public Works Commission District 4 Integrating Committee.

And if that didn’t keep her busy enough, Shelby also has two teenage children who keep her running around to games and meets. She finds that very rewarding as well.