Home to nearly 1,900 experts and trusted advisors – professionals who work every day to create solutions to challenges large and small – that’s CHA. With a geographic footprint spanning the U.S. and Canada, our growing teams have been serving the AEC industry for more than seven decades.
This is an exciting moment in time for our industry. Major national initiatives like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the federal CHIPS & Science Act are delivering unprecedented opportunities, resources, and innovation growth to markets across our business.
CHA is here for it all.
Improving transportation. Creating more renewable and resilient power networks. Bringing clean water to millions. Expanding U.S. manufacturing capabilities. Driving energy efficiency in the design of buildings and infrastructure. Our industry-leading engineers, consultants and architects bring a full suite of solutions to bare for our clients to address each of these. And our collaborative teams consistently push the limits of what is possible, bringing start-to-finish solutions to even the most complex projects.
An established leader, CHA takes on our clients’ challenges as our own, we take pride in our responsiveness and infuse innovation and technology to deliver solutions efficiently and sustainably on every project. By partnering with us, clients have access to our diverse yet synergistic, one-stop-shop service capabilities, that safeguard our world while enhancing our future. We actively support a safe and inclusive workplace within which our teams thrive, and we invest time, resources, and care into the communities where we live and work.
We imagine a future where anything is possible.
It’s just who we are.
Whether you are here to learn more about the comprehensive solutions we offer, the results of our project portfolio, or the career opportunities we have available across North America, welcome. Our website is a wealth of information about CHA and the work we do every day to find better ways to improve our world.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the CHA team to learn more.
– Jim
Jim Stephenson
CEO, CHA Holdings, Inc.
President, CHA Consulting, Inc.
With more than 20 years of strategy, finance and corporate development experience, Jim joined CHA in May 2019, initially serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. In January 2020, he was appointed to lead CHA where his focus has been on growth, aggressive acquisition and integration, and driving value through innovation and client-focused solutions.
Jim earned his MBA in Finance and International Business at American University – Kogod School of Business in Washington, D.C., and his B.A. in Business Management at Clark University in Worcester, MA. Jim has received multiple Environmental Business Journal M&A Awards and is a frequent E&C industry contributor and conference panelist focusing on executing successful value creation through M&A strategies.
Dom Bernardo
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Dom has more than 40 years of accounting and financial management experience, most of which has been in the consulting engineering and construction industries. He joined CHA in 2009 and, in his role as CFO, Dom leads all accounting, finance, treasury, information technology and administrative functions for CHA. Dom holds a B.S. in Accounting from DePaul University.
Jennifer Chatt
Executive Vice President,
Chief People Officer
Jenn has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of human resources management and leading high-growth, client and employee-driven organizations across multiple industries. Since joining CHA in 2017, Jenn has led the development of several innovative company programs and initiatives focused on enhancing the employee experience and achieving CHA’s business objectives. Jenn received her B.S. in Business Administration & Human Resources from State University of New York Geneseo and her MBA from the State University of New York at Albany.
Greg Corso, PE*
Executive Vice President,
Sector President,
Power & Manufacturing
Since joining CHA in 2000, Greg’s focus has been on the growth and operational performance of the power, energy and manufacturing business lines of the firm. With more than 25 years as an engineer and industry leader, he has managed and led a wide range of gas and electric distribution, transmission, facility infrastructure, and permitting projects. Greg holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Syracuse University.
John Hensley, PE*
Executive Vice President,
Sector President, Infrastructure
With over 35 years of diverse industry and leadership experience, John joined CHA in 2016 and leads CHA's Infrastructure business. He is responsible for the growth and operations of the transportation, water and aviation teams. His expertise includes design, construction management, program management, business development, operational management and executive leadership. John holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.
Cynthia Joudrey, PE*
Executive Vice President,
Sector President,
Commercial & Institutional
Cynthia has over three decades of proven operations, strategic planning, and business expansion experience with a strong technical engineering foundation. As Sector President, she is responsible for the strategic direction and driving growth and performance goals across the sector’s business lines, including building design, land development, fire protection services, project management/construction management, and sports facility design. Cynthia holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Merrimack College.
Joe Macrina, PE*
Executive Vice President,
Operations & Innovation
Joe joined CHA in 2019 and, with more than 30 years of transportation engineering experience, he provides executive level oversight for successful project execution and leadership of operational strategic initiatives and synergy realization. He leads the strategy planning and management of multiple corporate functions including CHA’s Project Management Office, M&A integration, innovation and sustainability. Joe holds a B.S. from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and an M.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, both in Civil Engineering.
Jeff Netland
Executive Vice President,
Chief Digital Officer
Jeff has over two decades of experience in driving organizational growth through advanced technology applications and development. As Chief Digital Officer, he is responsible for aligning CHA’s business strategies with modern digital initiatives that stimulate growth, deliver operational efficiencies, and enhance client value. Jeff holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah and a B.S. in Engineering from North Dakota State University.
Michael Platt, Esq.
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel
Michael joined CHA in 1998 and has more than 30 years of experience practicing various types of law. He leads CHA’s Legal team and his responsibilities include implementation of risk management efforts, negotiation of contractual agreements, direction of collection efforts, management of litigation as well as providing general legal guidance to management. Michael also oversees the complex legal work required for CHA’s acquisition activities, which have been instrumental in CHA’s expansion efforts. He received his B.A. in Economics from Hamilton College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver, CO.
Jay Wolverton, PE*
Executive Vice President,
Chief Growth Officer
With more than 35 years of engineering and leadership experience, Jay provides strategic oversight and direction for CHA’s market leaders, business development staff, and corporate marketing team with a focus on the growth of the firm. He joined CHA in 2019 and formerly served as Chair for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Board of Directors. Jay holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.