LAUREL, MD – February 23, 2010 – Engineering consulting firm Greenhorne & O'Mara (G&O) announces the hiring of Thomas R. Phillips, Jr., as the new Director, Right-of-Way (ROW) Services. Mr. Phillips will manage and coordinate G&O's Right-of-Way services company-wide.

Mr. Phillips has more than 20 years of experience, and has been responsible for establishing and managing ROW contracts in numerous states for both private and public clients. He has worked on high profile projects for Dominion Virginia Power, Prince William County, VA, and the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation.

"Tom brings a diverse background to the complex world of right-of-way services. His work with different Departments of Transportation and public sector clients is invaluable, and his expertise will be vital as we strive to meet the needs of our clients and help the communities where we live and work," said Regional Vice President Michael A. Retton, P.E.

Mr. Phillips has a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Ferrum College, VA. He has also had extensive training in International Right of Way Association relocation assistance.

Greenhorne & O'Mara (G&O) is a full-service engineering consulting firm that provides public and private sector solutions in the areas of infrastructure and design; transportation, environmental and water resources engineering; geospatial and information technology; and hazard mitigation and security services. G&O's 18 offices support projects located throughout the United States and overseas. Founded in 1950, G&O is an employee-owned firm that is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top architectural/engineering design firms in the United States.