JMA Attends CA High-Speed Rail Fresno Construction Tour October 21, 2024 JMA’s Marketing Manager, Katie Naster, had the privilege of participating in the Fresno Segment Construction Tour for the CA High-Speed Rail Program, showcasing key developments such as the Fresno station area, the Tulare Street grade separation and UPRR shoofly, and the impressive Cedar Viaduct. As a proud SBE partner in the program who led the design of the UPRR shoofly to support the Tulare Street grade separation and is currently completing the schematic design for the Fresno High-Speed Rail Station, JMA was thrilled to receive an invitation. After the tour, Katie attended the WTS-CenCal’s New Frontier Event: High-Speed Rail Women Leading the Way event, where distinguished panelists, including one of our tour guides, Margaret Cederoth, shared insights into the latest progress, upcoming opportunities, and community growth around CA High-Speed Rail and other upcoming rail connections. Katie on Top of the Cedar Viaduct Scaffolding to the Cedar Viaduct CA High-Speed Rail Fresno Construction Tour Aerial Shot of Attendees on the Cedar Viaduct Group Photo
JMA’S Arka Ghosh, PE Promoted to Sr. Civil/Rail Engineer March 29, 2024 JMA is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Arka Ghosh, PE, to the role of Sr. Civil/Rail Engineer! Arka has been an integral part of our team at JMA for the past 6 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise as a Design Lead. His commitment and proficiency have consistently contributed to the successful outcomes of many rail projects. Currently, Arka spearheads the Rail Master Planning projects at the Port of Stockton, along with other significant rail projects across the region. In his new role, Arka will continue to lead the design efforts for rail infrastructure projects at JMA. Additionally, he will play a pivotal role in providing guidance, support, and mentorship to our junior staff members. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Arka on this significant achievement and look forward to his continued contributions and leadership within our team.
JMA Announces Katie Naster as New Marketing Manager March 29, 2024 JMA is thrilled to announce another significant promotion within our ranks! We are delighted to share that Katie Naster has been appointed as JMA’s Marketing Manager. Katie was new to the A&E industry when she joined our team in 2021 but brought with her over 8 years of experience in Marketing and Client Services. Over the past 3 years, Katie has played a pivotal role in overseeing our day-to-day marketing operations, successfully securing numerous valuable teaming opportunities along the way. Her unwavering commitment to learning and her proactive approach to mastering the intricacies of our industry have been instrumental in her accomplishments at JMA. In her new capacity as Marketing Manager, Katie will continue to spearhead our marketing coordination efforts, while also taking on the responsibility of developing and executing strategic marketing plans aimed at furthering our business growth objectives. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved promotion!
JMA Firm Day 2024 January 4, 2024 JMA’s Firm Day for 2024 was a huge success! We were blown away by the evident preparation, topical depth, passion for the topics presented, and engagement and conversation throughout our day of training. Special thanks to Allene, Katie, Araceli and Mohammed for the planning and organizing. JMA is looking forward to a productive and successful new year with a great team!
JMA Civil Celebrates Successful Year with Holiday Party at Topgolf December 18, 2023 What a fun day at Topgolf for JMA’s 2023 holiday PAR-tee. Our team is truly the driving force behind every success at JMA and it was great to have them, friends, and their families together to celebrate the holidays and accomplishments from the past year. Happy Holidays and New Year from JMA! Mohammed and Son Golfing KZ Golfing Kids open gifts at JMA’s holiday party at Top Golf Jon and Ethan in Festive Holiday Wear Araceli and Katie on the Top Golf deck
JMA Civil Attend’s Port of Stockton’s 90th Anniversary Celebration October 23, 2023 JMA’s Managing Principal, Jon Marshall, PE and President, Ethan Hartsell, attended the Port of Stockton’s 90th Anniversary Celebration this past Saturday. Having worked with the Port since 2014 providing Track Design and Master Planning services, JMA was honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with the Port. Learn more about our services at the Port: https://www.jmacivil.com/portfolio-item/port-of-stockton-on-call/
JMA Announces Newly Principled Engineer Mohammed Abushaban September 28, 2023 JMA is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone within our firm! It is with immense pride and excitement that we reveal the promotion of one of our most dedicated and talented staff members, Mohammed Abushaban, PE, to the position of Principal Engineer and JMA’s newest shareholder. This promotion is a testament to Mohammed’s unwavering commitment, exceptional skills, and invaluable contributions to our Clients success. Mohammed joined JMA in 2016 and has led some of JMA’s most significant projects, including the California High-Speed Rail CP4 project where he successfully obtained approval for two (2) BNSF shoofly designs to facilitate the construction of the new grade separations and has successfully led over 30 at-grade crossing improvement projects. Not only is he one of JMA’s leading rail experts but he is also an amazing father to his 2 children, a BBQ pit master, and a dear friend. We wholeheartedly congratulate Mohammed on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the countless successes that await us as we embark on this journey together. Cheers to a promising future, Mohammed!
JMA Civil Hosts Summer BBQ Fun for Team August 23, 2023 The JMA Civil team celebrated some internal achievements with a Summer BBQ Party. As a mostly remote civil engineering firm, we know it’s important to get together throughout the year. We always mix up our events and try to include family as much as possible. It was a great time with friends, family, and a little competitive lawn game fun! Jon and team playing cornhole Jon and Katie posing with new JMA hats Ethan enjoying the picnic Mohammed BBQing for the team
CA High-Speed Rail Construction Package 4 – BNSF Shoofly in Operation in Wasco, CA June 14, 2023 The Poso Avenue Shoofly entered operation in 2022 and was designed by JMA as part of the California High-Speed Rail Program’s Construction Package 4 (CP4), supporting the design-build contractor California Rail Builders – a joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and Griffith Company. These tracks are temporary and allow for High-Speed Rail structures to be constructed without disturbing the movement of goods and people. Once High-Speed Rail construction is completed for this segment, the shoofly track is dismantled, and the main track is restored for regular train operations. JMA led the design of two adjacent shooflies of BNSF mainline for California High-Speed Rail’s CP4 in Wasco. Working closely with BNSF, a single long shoofly was modified to two shorter shooflies, which includes the Poso Avenue Shoofly seen here. In addition to designing over 32,000 feet of new mainline and shoofly tracks, JMA coordinated all utility relocation submittals with BNSF (45 applications), designed a 15,000-foot relocation of Level 3 fiber line through Wasco, and led the CPUC applications for 10 new and modified crossings. JMA additionally performed independent technical review of the High-Speed Train and associated project drainage for a 3-mile segment through Wasco. CA High-Speed Rail – BNSF Shoofly in Operation in Wasco, CA
JMA Firm Day 2023 January 10, 2023 JMA’s Firm Day for 2023 was a huge success! We were blown away by the evident preparation, topical depth, passion for the topics presented, and engagement and conversation throughout our day of training. Special thanks to Allene, Katie, Araceli and Mohammed for the planning and organizing. JMA is looking forward to a productive and successful new year with a great team!
