Gunalan
Kancheepuram N. Gunalan, PhD, PE, (Guna), has joined HNTB Corporation as senior project director and vice president. Based in the L.A. office, he will lead efforts to expand the firm’s highway, transit, and program and construction management (PM/CM) market areas, with a focus on delivering exceptional value to clients.
“Guna’s leadership and depth of experience are tremendous assets for us, our clients and the communities we serve,” said C. Yoga Chandran, PhD, P.E., G.E., HNTB L.A. office leader and senior vice president. “His proven ability to deliver complex programs will strengthen our partnerships and enhance our capabilities in PM/CM, design-build and other innovative delivery methods.” He has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction and his upcoming role as the Conference Co-Chair for the 2026 ASCE Geo-Congress continues to demonstrate his industry leadership.
Gomez
Diana Gomez, PE, PMP, has joined HNTB Corporation as a senior project director, vice president, and California highway market sector leader. Based in the firm’s L.A. office, Gomez will lead strategic highway initiatives across California.
“We are excited to welcome Diana to our team,” said C. Yoga Chandran, PhD, PE, GE, Los Angeles office leader and senior vice president. “Her in-depth knowledge of California’s transportation landscape and proven expertise in managing large-scale projects will be invaluable in helping our clients achieve their goals. Diana’s leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver transformative projects that benefit communities statewide while upholding our commitment to innovation, collaboration and exceptional service.” As an engineering trailblazer, she served as National President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers where her leadership earned her recognition among Hispanic Business magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential Hispanics’ in 2005.
