Oil Patch Bits: AECOM announces new appointment for Laura Young

AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced that it has made a leadership change within its Alaska operations, appointing Laura Young as operations manager, effective immediately.

In this new role, Young will oversee AECOM’s operational team in Alaska, focusing on maximizing assets to complete current projects and developing new business opportunities. Young will also continue to oversee the engineering and technical services practice groups, while serving as the federal business development lead for Alaska as well. Young has been with AECOM since 1995.

“We are excited for Laura Young to take on this new role at the company. For more than two decades she has demonstrated her commitment to our clients and dedication to adding value to our team,” said AECOM Vice President-Northwest area business unit lead environment, Karen Beattie. “We look forward to her continued success at AECOM. We would also like to thank Joe Hegna for his leadership over the past eight years and wish him success on his next assignment.”