Baker Appoints Richard T. Bernet Assistant Vice President and Program Manager

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Amex:BKR), has appointed Richard T. Bernet, P.E., PMP, LEED AP, to assistant vice president and Architecture program manager for the Defense Market. In this new role, he will be responsible for the overall delivery of program task orders and projects as well as financial goals for the Architecture practice.

Bernet has been involved in the design of Department of Defense projects since 1985, and has been instrumental in developing Baker's Defense Market. Among his business development successes, he led Baker in the winning pursuit of a 10-year, $50 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security. He has served as program manager for various IDIQ contracts including multiple contracts spanning across 12 years for the U.S. Army Reserve Construction Program with the Louisville District Corps of Engineers. Through his career with Baker, Bernet has managed design projects for all branches of the military and the U.S. Coast Guard representing over $650 million in construction value.

"I would like to congratulate Rick on his new role,” said David Martin, senior vice president, Defense Market manager. "He has been instrumental in the growth of the Architecture Group at Baker and in our transition from a regional architecture & engineering firm to a national leader in the delivery of federal projects.”

Bernet holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in several states, a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, and is a LEED^® Accredited Professional with the United States Green Building Council.

Michael Baker Corporation (www.mbakercorp.com) provides engineering, design, planning and construction services for its clients’ most complex challenges worldwide. The firm's primary business areas are architecture, aviation, defense, environmental, geospatial, homeland security, municipal & civil, oil & gas, rail & transit, telecommunications & utilities, transportation, urban development and water. With more than 3,200 employees in nearly 110 offices across the United States, Baker is focused on creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment.