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Tighe & Bond appoints Mertz transportation business line leader

Westfield, MA Bill Mertz has been appointed as Tighe & Bond’s next transportation business line leader.

Mertz joined the firm in 2023 with the acquisition of WorldTech Engineering. He has nearly 30 years of experience on a wide variety of roadway, bridge, transportation, and utility infrastructure projects. Throughout his career, Mertz has overseen the financial performance, project management, and technical delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. Additionally, he has worked on projects for state agencies including the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and MassDOT, as well as local communities throughout New England.

Mertz is based out of our Woburn office. Outside of Tighe & Bond, Mertz serves as a member of the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as local boards.

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