Robert Casagrande
About Robert Casagrande
Robert Casagrande is the Engineering Department Manager for Aviation Services at Mead & Hunt, where he oversees construction administration for aviation projects. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, alongside his service as a Captain in the Air National Guard.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Robert Casagrande has been serving as the Engineering Department Manager for Aviation Services at Mead & Hunt since October 2014. In this role, he oversees construction administration for both airside and landside project site work. His responsibilities include managing contracts and staffing for west coast aviation services. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Project Manager, Associate in Aviation Services at Mead & Hunt from 2005 to 2013. His extensive experience in aviation projects includes managing utility and drainage work as well as roadway improvements.
Education and Expertise
Robert Casagrande has a diverse educational background. He studied Civil Engineering Technology at Piedmont Community College, earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from 1987 to 1990. He also studied Professional Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 1978 to 1980. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Science (A.S.) in International Business at Franklin College from 1977 to 1978. His expertise includes telecommunication and site civil design, with a specialization in aviation airside design.
Background
Robert Casagrande's career spans several roles in engineering and project management. Before joining Mead & Hunt, he worked at Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as a Design Associate for 15 years, from 1987 to 2002. He also served as a Project Manager at AVCON, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. His military service includes joining the Air National Guard in December 2012, where he currently serves as a Captain and Ops Flight Commander for the 144th Civil Engineer Squadron.
Military Service
Robert Casagrande joined the Air National Guard in December 2012 and currently holds the rank of Captain. He serves as the Ops Flight Commander for the 144th Civil Engineer Squadron at the Fresno Air National Guard Base. He completed Officer Training School in May 2014 and was activated in 2019 to support operations in the Middle East. He has also been assigned as the Engineering Flight Commander for the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group.