Stephen E. Browning Joins Hill International, Inc. as Senior Vice President, Federal Sector Leader

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Hill International (NYSE:HIL) has appointed Stephen E. Browning as Senior Vice President and Federal Sector Leader. With over 30 years of experience in Federal project management, Browning will lead efforts to enhance program management for U.S. Federal Government agencies, including GSA and DOE. His prior achievements include managing a $12.6 billion reconstruction program in Iraq, recognized by the Service To America Award. Browning will focus on fostering relationships, identifying opportunities, and overseeing construction management services while reporting to Michael B. Smith, President, Americas.

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• Appointment of Stephen E. Browning strengthens Hill's leadership in Federal project management.
• Browning's extensive experience includes successful management of large-scale projects, improving credibility with Federal clients.
• Potential for increased growth in Federal sector business, leveraging Browning's established relationships.

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• None.

PHILADELPHIA and WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it has hired Stephen E. Browning, PE, as Senior Vice President, Federal Sector Leader. Browning will work with Hill’s regional leaders across the U.S. to capture and execute program and project management assignments for U.S. Federal Government agencies, including long-term Hill clients such as the General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Energy (DOE), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), among others, as well as cultivate relationships with new Federal clients.

Browning comes to Hill with more than 30 years of experience in Federal project management, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, National Federal Market Lead with Michael Baker. Prior to Michael Baker, Browning held the positions of Program Executive, DOE Legacy Management Program with Navarro Research and Engineering, Client Account Executive and Senior Vice President with CH2M Hill/Jacobs, Chief Strategy and Development Officer and Senior Vice President with Weston Solutions, Director of Programs and Senior Vice President with MWH Global, and Chief of Military Programs and Senior Executive Service for USACE. Highlights of his career include leading the reconstruction of national infrastructure across Iraq under the Coalition Provisional Authority’s $12.6 billion reconstruction program. Browning’s leadership of the program was recognized by the “Service To America Award for National Security and International Affairs.”

Browning holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. He is also a graduate of Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program and Johns Hopkins University’s National Security Studies Program. He is a Senior Executive Fellow of the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, and a registered Professional Engineer in Minnesota.

Browning’s specific responsibilities will include identifying opportunities, partnering with Federal agencies and owners, identifying market trends to better serve clients and grow Hill’s business, assessing staffing and teaming capabilities, recruiting subordinate team members, and overseeing Hill’s program, project, and construction management services for Federal clients. Browning will answer directly to Michael B. Smith, Hill’s President, Americas.

“Stephen comes to Hill as an accomplished leader of Federal programs and projects and a recognized subject matter expert in the field,” says Smith. “His leadership and insights will bring tangible benefits to all our Federal clients and will help us grow our Federal business exponentially.”

Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf Ghali adds: “The U.S. Federal government has been a valued client of our company almost since Hill’s founding more than 45 years ago. Stephen’s arrival at Hill signals the growth of the many trusted partnerships we have developed with GSA, USACE, and other agencies, owners, and departments, and, we are confident, of many new relationships to come.”

About Hill International

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest construction management firms in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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Hill International, Inc.
Elizabeth J. Zipf, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Vice President
(215) 309-7707
elizabethzipf@hillintl.com

The Equity Group, Inc.
Devin Sullivan
Senior Vice President
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dsullivan@equityny.com

FAQ

Who is the new Senior Vice President at Hill International?

Stephen E. Browning has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Federal Sector Leader.

What experience does Stephen E. Browning bring to Hill International?

Browning has over 30 years of Federal project management experience, including leadership roles in significant programs.

What will be Browning's responsibilities at Hill International?

He will identify opportunities, partner with Federal agencies, and oversee project management services.

How might Browning's appointment affect Hill International's business with the U.S. Federal government?

His leadership is expected to enhance relationships and potentially increase business in the Federal sector.

What notable programs has Browning managed in his career?

He managed the $12.6 billion reconstruction program in Iraq under the Coalition Provisional Authority.