Chris Gale has been named president of HNTB Corporation’s Great Lakes Division, overseeing operations, project delivery and client service in seven states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Gale leads 600 professionals who provide aviation, highway, bridge, transit and rail, and toll projects to improve mobility.
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As a graduate of Purdue University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In addition, he brings a nearly 23-year career with HNTB in numerous roles, most recently as senior vice president and division sales officer, helping to grow client relationships in the region.
Additionally, Gale’s project experience includes planning, design and construction for transit, roadway, drinking water and wastewater facilities.
HNTB has been involved in some of the most high-profile, complex infrastructure programs that are reshaping the Great Lakes region. Gale actively represents HNTB in civic and industry-related associations, helps recruit top talent to the firm, and fosters relationships with clients and thought leaders.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.