With an extensive background in the industry – including 18 years growing his Minority Business Enterprise consulting company, Gabayan LLC – Henry Alaman appreciates the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, something that now serves him well in growing Otak’s multidisciplinary work across the Rocky Mountain region as regional director. Whether it be working with the National Park Service, a project in Colorado or in the United Kingdom, this portfolio diversity also reinforces his interest in exploring new places both nationally and internationally.
Henry’s knowledge of people and how they work together is directly tied to an ability to manage the right people for the right project. He is also very familiar with Otak’s body of work, having previously led work with our owner’s representative team as well as working to identify next generation leadership for the firm. When Henry is not traveling, you can find him engaged in any number of outdoor activities, from kayaking and white water rafting to mountain biking and trail running.
“Working at Otak is enjoyable because of the relaxed atmosphere and the combination of colleagues, challenges I help solve, and the innovative environment.”
“I get immense joy knowing Otak’s projects improve our communities – whether it is a bike path, trail, or river restoration work — and it is even better when I can see the projects come to life in my own backyard.”
“I enjoy working at Otak because I get to be involved with unique, challenging projects that enhance my community and the places where we live, work, and play.”
Since Scott was a little boy, he’s always loved riding his bike and designing and building things. Imagine his “aha!” moment, after a few years of working as a bridge engineer, when he realized he could make a career out of designing bike and pedestrian facilities! Scott likes to see his ideas get built. When he can see a constructed project in Google Earth, he can see that he has literally changed the world. It’s especially gratifying to design projects in his own community that he can use with his family, such as the City of Louisville Wayfinding and Trail Improvements or the SH 42 Underpass right by his house. Working on projects where he lives has given him the chance to get to know city staff and public officials and provide input into the planning and development of future projects across the community. Scott is a member of the “20 Project Club” for his work with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, for completing more than 20 wildlands restoration projects.
Matt has a passion for understanding our clients’ business imperatives. He loves to connect the dots between clients’ needs and our talented planners, architects, scientists, engineers, and construction and project management professionals to deliver solutions that improve communities in which we live, work, and play. From flood resiliency and efficient, safe, and equitable mobility solutions to enhancing our national parks, Matt appreciates Otak’s commitment to providing unique multidisciplinary solutions to our clients’ most pressing challenges.
With a passion for recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest, he believes Otak delivers solutions through the passions, capabilities, and personalities of our people. A strong proponent of equity and inclusion, he is also a stickler for safety and ensuring our employees, clients, subcontractors, and community members arrive home safely every day. Outside of work, Matt can be found volunteering as he is able for a variety of organizations including Water for People, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, and There With Care. He is an active participant (and past chairperson) of the A3 Liaison Committee (A3LC), a committee comprising ACEC, AIA, and AGC chapters in Denver focused on promoting trust through collaboration and shared knowledge to create value for all (in the design/construction industry).
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