HANOVER, MD  Hayward Baker Inc. (HBI), North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces that Ryan Johnson joins the company as Senior Project Manager at HBI's new office location in suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.

Johnson, who has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry including on-site project management, will focus his efforts on supporting customers in HBI's Central region, a dynamic and successful geographic area for the company.

After Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science in construction management from North Dakota State University, he began his career as a Project Manager and Safety Officer at a general contractor in North Dakota, focusing on heavy/civil projects. Recently, Johnson worked as a Foundation Group Manager for a civil contractor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His responsibilities included developing and implementing business plans for the deep foundation division as well as managing deep foundation and civil projects.

Johnson is a respected leader with extensive industry knowledge. He is disciplined in tailoring project delivery methods to meet specific client expectations. He specializes in deep foundations, structural concrete, ground improvement and earth retention systems.

Johnson is also active in industry associations across the region and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

"Ryan comes to us with leadership skills and extensive relevant work experience," said Kyle Camper, Vice President of the Central Region. "His insights and valuable perspectives make him a great fit for Hayward Baker. Ryan is joining us at a fortuitous time, as our Minneapolis office relocates from a shared space to a more established, permanent location."