ELISABETH SUH
Associate Vice President, Environmental Planning; Office Sales Manager
HNTB Corporation
Elisabeth “Liz” Suh is an accomplished leader whose professional experience and personal commitment to mentorship have been a big part of making her such as respected leader at HNTB Corporation. Suh has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, complex infrastructure projects while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment for both colleagues and clients. She is widely recognized as a trusted advisor who leads by example and consistently elevates the standard of excellence across every initiative.
Throughout her career, Suh has successfully navigated the challenges of a demanding, fast-paced industry, including those faced by women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Rather than allowing those challenges to define her, she has used them as a catalyst to strengthen her leadership approach, grounded in resilience, authenticity, and a deep commitment to empowering others.
What truly distinguishes Suh is her unwavering dedication to mentorship. She consistently invests time in sharing her knowledge and experience to support staff in their professional growth through one-on-one mentoring or panel participation. Her compassion and ability to give her full attention make her a trusted advisor not only within the Los Angeles office and other Southern California offices, but across the firm. She is, by nature, a mentor and leader — someone who invests deeply in the growth and success of others without expectation of recognition or personal gain. Her impact is evident in the many professionals she has guided and developed at HNTB and throughout her career, all of whom have benefited from her guidance and advocacy.
