RBF Consulting (RBF), a Company of Michael Baker Corporation (Baker) (NYSE Amex: BKR), is pleased to announce the promotion of Bradley J. Donais, P.E., to office manager of the Palm Desert office. In this capacity Brad will lead RBF's private and public sector presence in the Coachella Valley.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota and is a licensed professional engineer in California and Minnesota. A leader with RBF since 2004, he has more than 18 years of engineering experience and has led the Palm Desert office Public Works pursuits for over seven years.

During his tenure with the Company, Brad has served as project manager on over 35 projects in the Coachella Valley totaling more than $135 million in construction costs, including the recent award winning Downtown Infrastructure improvement project for the City of Indio Redevelopment Agency and assisting the City of La Quinta with the planning and engineering for the Silver Rock Golf Resort, Phase 2 site improvements. Brad's primary responsibilities have included oversight of public facility improvement processes, including project initiation, project management, agency coordination, environmental clearance, and preparation of plans and specifications.   Brad is actively involved in numerous professional associations, including serving the American Public Works Association, Coachella Valley Branch of the Southern California Chapter as a board member since 2006 and as president in 2009.

"Brad Donais has become one of the Coachella Valley's most highly respected engineers", indicated Bill Green, senior vice president and regional manager for RBF. "His leadership is being recognized within our organization with this promotion to Office Manager as it is continually recognized throughout the Coachella Valley organizations, agencies and development community".

Mr. Donais will also serve on the Senior Leadership Forum of RBF Consulting with this new position, providing company-wide leadership and insight to RBF, while also helping to bring the enhanced and expanded resources of Michael Baker Corporation to the Coachella Valley.

RBF Consulting (www.rbf.com), a Company of Michael Baker Corporation (www.mbakercorp.com) provides engineering, design, planning, and construction services for complex and challenging projects worldwide. With more than 3,250 employees in 110 offices across the United States, Baker is focused on creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment.

RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker Corporation
Barbara Eljenholm, 949-855-3660
beljenholm@rbf.com