Rich Kathrens, PE, is the Transportation Director at Spicer Group with over 35 years of experience in highway, road, and bridge design. A respected leader in bridge engineering and preservation, he has overseen the inspection, rehabilitation, and maintenance of countless structures, extending service life and improving safety. Rich’s expertise spans planning through construction, with a focus on innovative, cost-effective solutions for aging infrastructure. A graduate of Michigan Technological University with a degree in Civil Engineering, his leadership and technical vision have advanced resilient transportation networks, earning the trust of clients and public agencies alike.