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Danielle Kauffman

78 articles published

Celebrating the Career & Retirement of Ben Naska

Our PeopleMarch 4, 2026
After a distinguished career spanning decades in the transportation and construction industry, TPD proudly recognizes the retirement of Ben Naska, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on both the firm and the communities it serves. As one of TPD’s first construction inspectors, Ben played an instrumental role in helping build the foundation of the…

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Construction Services Gathers for Winter School

Company Events, Company NewsMarch 3, 2026
The 2026 Construction Services Winter School brought team members together at the Red Horse Motoring Club in Pottstown, PA, for a day filled with professional development, collaboration, and team building. Throughout the morning, department members participated in a series of focused training sessions covering a wide range of topics, including updated TPD procedures, PennDOT 408…

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TPD Welcomes Senior Project Manager Nathan Hokenbrough

Company News, New HiresFebruary 4, 2026
TPD is pleased to welcome Nathan Hokenbrough, P.E., as a Senior Project Manager, expanding the firm’s transportation expertise and strengthening its presence across western Pennsylvania. Nathan brings more than 20 years of experience delivering complex transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Commonwealth. His background includes the management and design of major roadway reconstructions, interstate and…

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Planning Teams Connect, Collaborate, & Innovate in Easton

Company NewsJanuary 31, 2026
On January 30, members of TPD's Transportation Planning teams gathered in Easton, Pennsylvania, for a day dedicated to professional development, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The event brought together planning professionals from across the firm to exchange ideas, strengthen technical expertise, and explore emerging trends shaping the transportation industry. For many attendees, it also provided a…

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EmpowHER Launches Successful Holiday Food Drive to Support Local Communities

Our People, TPD CARESJanuary 1, 2026
In November, TPD’s CARES group, EmpowHER, launched its first-ever community service initiative with a holiday food drive aimed at supporting local families affected by recent changes to SNAP benefits. Recognizing that women are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, EmpowHER saw an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for women, children, and families throughout our communities.…

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TPD Spectrum Volunteers Make an Impact

Our People, TPD CARESNovember 18, 2025
On Sunday, November 16, members of TPD Spectrum, one of TPD’s employee resource groups, partnered with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Love Your Park Week to help enhance a beloved community green space in the city. Six TPD Spectrum volunteers spent the day at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, rolling up their sleeves to support park…

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Welcoming Dave Nicola, VP of Business Development, to TPD

Company News, Our PeopleOctober 16, 2025
We’re proud to welcome Dave Nicola as TPD's new Vice President of Business Development, responsible for building and strengthening client and teaming partner relationships across TPD's service areas. Dave brings a wealth of experience in business development, government affairs, and strategic partnership building. He’s led growth initiatives for national architecture, engineering, and construction management firms,…

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TPD Celebrates Ada Lovelace & Her Contributions to STEAM

TPD CARESOctober 9, 2025
Written by: Nadiyah Bell, Highway Design Specialist This article was originally featured in the September 2025 issue of TPD’s internal newsletter. It was printed in a regular column managed by TPD’s Committee for Assessing Resources & Education for Success (CARES). Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was an English mathematician known as the first computer programmer after creating…

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