HOUSTON, TX  LJA is announces Oscar Martinez has joined the firm as the Coastal Bend Region Manager of the firm's Corpus Christi Office. Martinez has 38 years of experience ranging from finance, budgeting, economic development, capital projects, public works, public utilities, comprehensive planning, human resources, teaching and more. He has also consulted with private firms and municipalities in the areas of strategic planning, utility rate modeling, business development, capitalization programs, governance, and mediation of contract disputes. His local government work has been with the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Corpus Christi ISD, and Dallas ISD. 

Martinez will be responsible for managing staff and projects relating to civil engineering, public works, transportation, public utilities, and surveying with municipalities and private businesses. Additionally, he will be responsible for expanding LJA services such as midstream infrastructure, land development, coastal engineering, rail services, and special financing districts to clients in the Coastal Bend. 

Martinez is a member of the International City Manager's Association, the Texas City Manager's Association, and the Texas Municipal League. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science/business administration, and earned his Master of Public Administration from St. Mary's University.