Culver named managing director at Sasaki

Sasaki hired Robert Culver as a managing director. Culver is the former president and CEO of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment). In this new role, Culver will work closely with Sasaki firm leaders on issues of strategy, marketing, and business development. His efforts will further advance the firm's ability to serve academic, urban, and commercial clients. Additionally, Culver's position will allow him to work directly with Sasaki's clients on issues of overall strategy, project management, and project financing. "We are thrilled to have Bob join our team," noted Managing Principal James Miner. "Because of his background, he brings us a greater understanding of our clients' issues, needs, and resources. This knowledge will allow us to increase the range and depth of services we can provide our clients. Additionally, the Sasaki senior leadership team will greatly benefit from Bob's presence and his engagement on issues of firm management." Bob will increase the range and depth of services we can provide our clients. His knowledge will also allow us to enhance our management team and provide an additional range of management and financial consulting services." Culver joins the firm as Sasaki is recognized by the American Planning Association as the winner of the 2012 National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Firm. Sasaki is known for its innovative, inter-disciplinary approaches to challenging planning and design problems, which contributed significantly to the firm being recognized for this national award.