HDR Names Jay Chiglo and Jason Kjenstad U.S. Central Region Transportation Directors

U.S. North Central and South Central Gains New Transportation Leadership

HDR has promoted Jason Kjenstad, P.E., to U.S. North Central transportation director and Jay Chiglo, P.E., to U.S. South Central transportation director.

In their new roles, Chiglo and Kjenstad will oversee the continued growth, diversification and delivery of transportation infrastructure consulting services across the Central United States. They will lead the development and implementation of their regions’ annual business plans, collaborating across HDR’s operating areas, markets and professional services practices to support strategic growth, client service excellence and successful project delivery.

Together, Chiglo and Kjenstad bring more than 60 years of transportation leadership experience to their new positions. Their appointments reflect HDR's commitment to supporting clients across the Central U.S. through strong project delivery, diverse service offerings and investment in the next generation of transportation professionals.

“Jay and Jason are highly respected leaders with deep transportation expertise and a strong understanding of our clients’ evolving needs,” said HDR Transportation President Tom McLaughlin. “They have a proven track record of building collaborative teams, delivering complex infrastructure programs and helping clients achieve their long-term transportation goals. Their leadership will strengthen our ability to provide innovative, high-quality solutions for communities across the Central region.”

Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Kjenstad most recently served as HDR's Dakotas/Wyoming area manager, where he supported multidisciplinary teams across the region. He previously held leadership roles in project management, client development and area operations. As U.S. North Central transportation director, he will be responsible for HDR's transportation practice across Colorado, the Dakotas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

With more than 35 years of transportation experience, Chiglo most recently served as HDR's transportation alternative delivery director, based in Dallas, Texas. In that role, he helped guide initiatives across North America and Australia while advancing major pursuits and supporting complex transportation projects valued at up to $4 billion, including the I-30 Crossing in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Border West Expressway in El Paso, Texas. As U.S. South Central transportation director, he will lead HDR's transportation practice across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.