September 24, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — WSB announced the promotion of six leaders to senior director roles, reflecting the firm’s commitment to recognizing leadership excellence, technical expertise and continued growth across the organization.
The promotions include:
- Matias Mendez Larrain to senior director, geotechnical services
- Jake Newhall to senior director, water resources
- Sean Delmore to senior director, traffic
- Ben Barker to senior director, right of way
- Steve Lindsey to senior director, planning
- Jerel Rackley to senior director, design
These promotions recognize leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to WSB’s values while helping advance strategic growth, client service and collaboration across the company.
“Our people are the driving force behind WSB’s success, and these promotions reflect the meaningful impact these leaders have had on our organization, clients and communities,” said Tara Dresen, chief human resources officer at WSB. “Each of these individuals has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, technical excellence and a commitment to developing others. We are excited to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to the continued contributions they will make in their new roles.”
As senior directors, these leaders will continue helping guide WSB’s growth while supporting teams across regions and disciplines. Their expertise and leadership will play an important role in advancing the firm’s strategic objectives and delivering exceptional results for clients.
