Culture &

Leadership.

The Leighton culture is centered on the success of our people as a foundation for building solutions for our clients. We honor and respect our team’s depth of talent and expertise. And we are constantly embracing ways for our employees to grow professionally.

By fostering an environment that values individual growth and leadership, we’ve built a team that truly cares – about each other, our clients, and the projects we work each day to bring to life.

Perhaps that’s why so many Leighton team members enjoy their Life @ Leighton so much – with an average tenure of more than a decade.

Leadership Team.

Sudhir Damle, PE
Leighton Group
Chief Executive Officer

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Nikhila Srirangpatna
Leighton Group
Chief Financial Officer

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Robert Riha, PG, CEG
Division President
Geotechnical + Geology

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Thomas C. Benson, Jr., PE, GE
Division President
Materials

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Kris Lutton, PG
Division President
Environmental

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Sean Colorado, PE, GE
Vice President of Operations

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Dina Rochford
Vice President, Business Development + Marketing

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Djan Chandra, PE, GE
Vice President

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Kristen Williams, PG
Senior Principal
Managing Director – Irvine

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Gareth Mills, PG, CEG
Vice President
Managing Director – Santa Clarita

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Simon Saiid, PE, GE
Senior Principal Engineer
Managing Director – Temecula

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Jason Hertzberg, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
Managing Director – Rancho Cucamonga

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Robert Stroh, PG, CEG
Associate Geologist
Managing Director – San Diego

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Brynn McCulloch, PG
Principal Geologist
Assistant Director,
Environmental Services

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Joe Roe, PG, CEG
Senior Principal Geologist

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Joe Dean
Director, Information Technology

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Equality

& Inclusion.

Leighton values inclusivity and equality in all things. We cultivate an environment of openness. We celebrate the different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives of our tenured team and our network of diverse partners and clients.

Life @ Leighton.

The Leighton culture is centered on the success of our people as a foundation for building solutions for
our clients.

By fostering an environment that values individual growth and leadership, we’ve grown a team that truly cares – about each other, our clients, and the projects we work on each day.

Mario Aparicio
Senior Engineering Technician

Meet Mario.

  • Years at Leighton: 7
  • Family: Father of two sons Daniel and Alex Aparicio.
  • Hobbies: Salsa Dancing and Videography
  • Personal Achievement: Ability to maintain ACI, ICC and Caltrans Certs.
  • Favorite Quote: You are the architect of your own life.
  • Community Interests: Belong to Southwest Community Church.
  • I could eat Ribeye steak with asparagus every day.
  • Known for my Positive attitude.
  • Favorite project at Leighton: The Ave 66 Grade Separation in Mecca. Since the beginning the project was a great personal and professional experience. The entire construction team is respectful of each other, and the resulting 800-foot bridge is amazing.

Dina Rochford
Principal

Meet Dina.

  • Years at Leighton: 24
  • Family: I love spending time with my husband, Steve, and my 13- and 11-year- olds, Wilson and Molly.
  • Hobbies: I love running, Pilates, cooking and California wines.
  • Fun Fact: Two-time Ironman finisher.
  • Words To Live By: Wake up and decide to be happy every day.
  • Favorite project at Leighton: Seacliff Elementary School in Huntington Beach. Seacliff was my first project win at Leighton. Years later, my kids went there. Though I no longer go there for drop off and pick up every day, it is a beautiful fixture in our community and very special to me both personally and professionally.

Join The

Leighton Team.

We’re always seeking the best and brightest in the industry to join our team.

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