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Rospars joins H2M as corporate counsel

H2M architects + engineers has hired William Rospars as corporate counsel, who will strengthen and support risk management and contract negotiations as the firm continues to grow. Rospars joins H2M with decades of risk management, program management and negotiating experience as a commander and judge advocate in the U.S. Coast Guard. He has represented federal agencies, insurance companies, small businesses, property owners, architects and engineers in a multitude of business transactions, administrative proceedings, and litigation. Since 2005, he has maintained private law practices in Jericho and Delray Beach, Fla. He has also been brokering commercial real estate deals since 2013. "Our recent growth, further diversification and ability to secure new and exciting projects has provided for the opportunity to expand our overall risk management program, and with that, the advent of a new position to H2M in corporate counsel," H2M's president and CEO, Rich Humann, said. "By working closely with Gary (Loesch), who has managed our risk management program for years, I'm looking forward to the value Bill will bring not only to our business, but to our people." "Bringing in Bill Rospars enhances H2M's risk management program and supports the firm's continued growth and geographical expansion into other regions in the Northeast," H2M's Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Gary Loesch, said. "Having collaborated with H2M in the past, I was always impressed with their professionalism and corporate culture, and am happy to be a part of their team," Mr. Rospars said. "I'm excited to work for a company that is both growing to serve other geographic markets, and is remaining dedicated to rebuilding infrastructure here on Long Island." Mr. Rospars earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, his MBA in Real Estate from Hofstra University, and his Juris Doctor from Columbia University. He currently resides in Oyster Bay and is an avid boater, musician, and athlete. About H2M H2M is a full-service consulting and design firm offering the expertise of more than 290 architects, engineers (water supply, civil/site, structural, M/E/P, wastewater and environmental), planners, designers, inspectors, surveyors and scientists. H2M meets the challenges associated with buildings and infrastructure and has been serving various markets throughout Long Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut for over 80 years. For more information, please visit www.H2M.com. H2M continuously seeks motivated college graduates and experienced professionals to join our team. The firm offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, and life; FSA/HSA and long and short-term disability insurances; 401(k) retirement savings plan; bonus plan; tuition reimbursement; and professional development opportunities. To view current job openings, please visit www.H2M.com/careers.
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