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GHD strengthens Atlanta transportation team with three strategic leadership appointments

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Atlanta Transportation New Team Members
Jeremy Busby (left), Steven Sheffield (center) and NaKeeta Batson (right).
Senior appointments expand the firm’s transportation, digital mobility and client service capabilities across Metro Atlanta and the Southeast.
Senior appointments expand the firm’s transportation, digital mobility and client service capabilities across Metro Atlanta and the Southeast. 

GHD has strengthened its transportation leadership in Atlanta by adding Jeremy Busby, P.E., Steven Sheffield, P.E. and NaKeeta Batson, CSM. Together, they bring extensive experience in transportation planning and delivery, intelligent transportation systems, digital mobility, client service and complex infrastructure programs. 

The appointments expand GHD’s ability to support transportation agencies and infrastructure owners across Georgia and the Southeast as they respond to growth, evolving mobility needs and increasing demand for integrated, technology-enabled solutions. 

Momentum is building in Atlanta. Jeremy, Steven and NaKeeta bring complementary leadership and experience that will help us deepen client relationships, strengthen project and program delivery and advance the technology capabilities needed for the future of mobility. Their appointments position us to bring more of GHD’s global expertise to clients across Metro Atlanta and the Southeast."
Garrett Skinner, Atlanta Market Leader, GHD 

Jeremy Busby, P.E. | Atlanta Transportation Leader 

Jeremy brings more than 25 years of experience in transportation planning, program management, project delivery and infrastructure leadership. He has led large-scale transportation, safety, transit and mobility programs across Georgia and has served as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies throughout the region. Most recently, he has led program management initiatives for transportation, transit, aviation, water and industrial clients. 

Steven Sheffield, P.E. | Regional ITS & Digital Mobility Practice Leader 

Steven brings more than 20 years of transportation industry experience, with a focus on intelligent transportation systems planning, design, deployment and operations, as well as emerging mobility technologies. He has helped agencies use technology, data and innovation to improve safety, mobility and operational performance. Based in GHD’s Atlanta office, Steven will support the continued growth of the firm’s ITS, digital mobility and transportation technology capabilities across the Southeast.

NaKeeta Batson, CSM | Client Service Leader, Atlanta Metro Transportation

NaKeeta brings more than 20 years of experience delivering multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs and building integrated teams to support complex transportation priorities. Her experience spans strategic advisory, program management, construction management and project integration. In her role, she will connect client needs with tailored technical and advisory solutions and create sustainable pathways for long-term growth in Atlanta.

Together, the three leaders broaden GHD’s ability to support clients across planning, advisory, program management, project delivery, digital mobility and transportation technology, while contributing to the firm’s continued growth in Metro Atlanta and across the Southeast.

The appointments also reinforce GHD’s commitment to shaping the region’s future through My City in 2050 – Atlanta, a campaign exploring how transportation, water, energy and social infrastructure can help Metro Atlanta grow into a more resilient, inclusive and connected region over the next 25 years.

Learn more: https://www.ghd.com/en/campaigns/my-city-in-2050-atlanta

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