President Accepts Additional Role as Chief Executive Officer
Modjeski and Masters, Inc. (M&M) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael F. Britt, PE to Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Britt began his career with Modjeski and Masters in 1979 as a co-op student while attending Drexel University. Britt briefly left Modjeski and Masters in 1989 to serve as the Assistant Division Bridge Engineer in the Pennsylvania Division of the Federal Highway Administration. In this capacity, he oversaw ongoing design and construction activities to assure conformance to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Federal criteria. Upon being hired back full-time, he served as Director of Business Development for several years before being promoted to Associate in 1997.
In 2017, he was promoted to President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for executing the firm’s strategic direction, safeguarding long-term success, and guiding complex projects at a managerial and technical level.
I’ve always been honored to be part of Modjeski and Masters, and humbled that the Board of Directors has elected me to this position. With the continued support and guidance of the Board and staff, I am confident we will meet the challenges ahead of us and continue along the path laid out by our Chairman, Dr. Zolan Prucz, and retiring CEO, Dr. Barney Martin.
Mr. Britt also served critical roles with marquee clients including the Detroit International Bridge Company, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the District (Washington, DC) Department of Transportation. He has directly contributed to many notable projects, including:
- Ambassador Bridge Projects
- Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Lift Bridge Projects
- Amtrak Bridge Repair Projects
- Delaware River Port Authority Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation Projects
- District Department of Transportation Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation Projects
- RITBA Bridge Inspections
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center Inspections.
“It has been a great privilege to work alongside Mike over the course of my career,” said Dr. Barney Martin, the retiring CEO at Modjeski and Masters. “He brings to the table a high level of expertise and willingness to build on the firm’s long and rich history while always looking for ways to innovate. I am very confident that under his leadership, the firm will continue to excel in all of its endeavors.”
Mr. Britt earned a B.S. and M.S., Civil Engineering from Drexel University in 1983 and 1990, respectively. He is a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction.