Michael Baker International Names Brian Pursch, SHRM-SCP, VP, Human Resources Business Partner Lead
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Mr. Pursch to advance talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience across the firm

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, architecture, consulting, and digital solutions, today announced that Brian Pursch, SHRM-SCP, has been named VP, Human Resources Business Partner Lead. In this role, Mr. Pursch will provide strategic human resources leadership across the firm, aligning talent, workforce, and people strategies with Michael Baker's business priorities to support organizational performance and long-term growth. He will work closely with senior leaders to advance organizational effectiveness, guide change initiatives, and leverage data-driven insights and best practices to strengthen employee engagement and business results. Mr. Pursch will also lead Michael Baker's team of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), driving talent strategy, workforce effectiveness, and organizational performance across the enterprise. He will oversee key initiatives related to talent management, career development, leadership growth, succession planning, and performance excellence, driving a consistent and high-impact approach to developing and retaining talent.

"Brian brings a deep understanding of how people strategies can accelerate business performance. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations navigate growth, transformation, and change while building strong cultures and high-performing teams," said Tanya Currie, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Michael Baker International. "As he leads our HRBPs, Brian will strengthen their role as trusted advisors to leaders across the enterprise, helping shape workforce strategies, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure we continue advancing as One Michael Baker."

Mr. Pursch is an Executive HR leader with nearly 25 years of experience leading people strategy for architecture, engineering, technology, manufacturing, and energy organizations. He joins Michael Baker from PBK, the nation's leading K-12 architecture and engineering firm, where he served as Chief People Officer and led all HR functions. Mr. Pursch has also held senior HR leadership roles with Kongsberg Maritime, EthosEnergy, and Wood Group, and supported domestic and international operations at Baker Hughes earlier in his career.

Mr. Pursch holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Texas A&M University. He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, architecture, consulting, and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Places & Facilities, Federal and Government Services, and GovTech. The firm's Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental, and construction and program management. For more than 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The company has more than 6,000 employees across more than 120 office locations. Michael Baker's Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

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