CHSRA appoints executive staff

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) named five to executive staff. CHSRA named Scott Jarvis chief engineer, Kevin Thompson director of engineering, Bruce Armistead director of operations and maintenance, Alan Glen director of real property and William Robinson senior legislative analyst.

 

“After an extensive search and recruiting effort, we are fortunate to add these individuals who possess the experience and knowledge to successfully deliver the nation’s first high-speed rail program,” said CHSRA Chief Executive Officer Jeff Morales. “Their expertize in their respective fields will provide strong leadership that is essential in moving this transformative project forward.”

As chief engineer, Jarvis will be responsible for the development and coordination of program management activities to ensure successful delivery for the high-speed rail system. Jarvis joined CHSRA as the assistant chief program manager in April 2013 and has 30 years of transportation engineering, management and leadership experience.

As the director of engineering, Thompson will ensure that all of the engineering elements of the high-speed rail program are delivered within scope, quality standards, budget and schedule throughout the duration of the entire project. Thompson was previously the director of bridge practice at URS Corporation, where he focused on technical risk management and general engineering practice coordination.

As director of operations and maintenance, Armistead is responsible for advancing the implementation of the high-speed rail program and the system’s safety, security, operations and maintenance activities. Armistead was previously the project director for Flour Enterprises where the provided leadership on public-private rail projects across North America and has more than 25 years of experience in railroad construction, operation and maintenance.

As director of real property, Glen will administer, manage and direct all statewide activities associated with acquiring the property rights necessary to deliver the high-speed rail program, including right-of-way acquisition and property management. He was previously the principal engineer at Quincy Engineering where he served for 15 years as project manager to deliver large transportation projects including freeway interchanges, bridge replacements, highway realignments and railroad grade separations.

As senior legislative analyst, Robinson is responsible for analyzing and monitoring legislation of interest to CHSRA and developing legislative proposals that further CHSRA’s goals and objectives. Robinson was previously special analyst for appointments at the Governor’s office, where he researched and made recommendations for appointments.

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