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BOSTON, Massachusetts (December 7, 2021) – The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, construction management, design, and environmental professional services firm, is pleased to announce David Spears, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has joined the firm as Principal, Architecture Group Leader. Spears will be responsible for driving design and technical excellence within Kleinfelder’s architecture practice in the Southern New England area while leading a team of talented architects, planners, and designers on transportation, justice, civic, and other public and private infrastructure projects.

Spears, who noted he was drawn to Kleinfelder’s multidisciplinary expertise, list of top clients, and strong set of core values, stated, “I am excited to begin working with the talented staff who contribute to Kleinfelder’s successful projects. I look forward to leveraging the team’s many accomplishments, skills, and talents to increase the presence of the company’s architectural projects in New England and beyond.”

With 20 years of industry experience, Spears has worked throughout Massachusetts, New York, and Toronto on a wide range of projects for clients ranging from local government agencies and universities to high-tech and commercial developers. Many of the recent infrastructure projects he’s supported have been for clients that Kleinfelder currently serves, including Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and transportation clients such as Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

David’s transportation experience is also bolstered by his membership with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Boston Infrastructure Council. As a member, he co-authored a study published jointly by the ULI and Dukakis Center for Urban & Regional Policy at Northeastern University to study impacts of Core Transit Congestion on development in Greater Boston.

“David’s solid understanding of our existing clients’ needs combined with his expertise and well-rounded experience managing planning and design efforts for an array of project types will serve as an asset to our team and our clients. His ability to leverage a team’s varying talents and approach projects from a creative perspective will result in community-driven designs that enhance the built environment while integrating aspects of sustainability and resiliency,” commented Kleinfelder Senior Principal Professional, Architect Robert Brandon.

David is a registered architect in Massachusetts and a member of NCARB. He holds a LEED AP BD+C credential through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Kleinfelder. Bright People. Right Solutions. Founded in 1961, Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, architectural design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm. Kleinfelder employs more than 3,000 professionals and operates from over 100 office locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Poised for growth, Kleinfelder continues to provide high-quality solutions for our diverse client base. Visit Kleinfelder.com or follow us on LinkedIn/Kleinfelder.