SMA Appoints Marty Howell as New President
Souder, Miller & Associates, Inc. (SMA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Marty Howell has been selected as the organization’s new President. Marty succeeds previous President, Mr. Reid Allan, who has served SMA in this position for the past three years.
Marty, a seasoned Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of professional experience in environmental and water resources engineering and sustainability, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to SMA. Before joining SMA, he was the Director of Economic Development and Sustainability for the City of El Paso, TX, and prior to that he was the Water Resources Operations Manager for the City of Greeley. CO. Previously serving as a Senior Manager and Corporate Sustainability Advisor at SMA, Marty has been a dedicated member of the team for over a decade.
Following a rigorous interview process, the SMA Board of Directors unanimously agreed that Marty's qualifications and commitment to the organization, the employees, and its clients align with SMA's strategic goals. Marty spent the last several months working closely with previous President, Reid Allan and other senior leaders to ensure a seamless transition into the role of President.
As SMA heads into its 40th year, this transition will bring a renewed effort to expand its services and footprint to better serve our clients, our communities, and the environment. SMA is confident that Marty's leadership will continue to guide the organization toward a successful future.
Quotes from Leadership:
Reid Allan, P.G., Previous SMA President: "Marty has demonstrated a remarkable ability to work with our people and clients across the whole footprint of SMA, geographically and technically. He works with an honest goal of helping people succeed.”
Karl E. Tonander, P.G., P.E., C.P.G., SMA Sr VP of Operations: "Marty has been someone that I have relied upon for advice and counsel in managing various aspects of the company, especially people. When considering who might be able to best fill Reid’s role as President, specifically considering Reid’s empathy and measured thoughtfulness, Marty seems an obvious choice. Marty’s concern for people, both employees and clients, is immediately apparent and unwavering."
George Mihalik, P.E., SMA Board Chair: "Marty is the type of person that if you sat down next to him on a plane, you would want to talk to him from the start to the finish of the flight. He is great listener, very personable, knowledgeable, and just simply a great guy to know. He has a remarkably effective way of approaching complex and/or difficult situations, keeping the big picture in mind, and typically is successful in getting the desired outcome. He is an excellent mentor and a person that leads by example, making him a perfect fit as President of SMA”
Sonja Jamilla, Azurite CEO: "Marty's appointment as President is a significant step forward for SMA. His diverse background and demonstrated success in navigating complex challenges, delivering excellent client service, and providing strong leadership assure me that he is the right person to lead us. I am confident in his vision and look forward to supporting him in his new capacity."
Marty Howell, P.E., SMA President: “I am both humbled and daunted by the Board’s decision to entrust a part of SMA’s future to me. The culture here at SMA – meaning the way you and I treat each other and our clients – is very special to me, and I hope to continue that legacy for the younger generation on our team.”