North American geotechnical contractor Hayward Baker announced last week that it had made a series of promotions and appointments to its leadership.

Jeffrey Hill was promoted to central region business development manager, tasked with future development of closer relationships with engineering and construction companies. He will also provide assistance to the Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas, Houston, Denver and Minneapolis offices. Hill has speciality in mine stabilization, earth retention, micropile and grouting projects.

Gregory Terri took over from Hill as area manager of St. Louis. Hayward Baker said that his appointment brought geotechnical skills as well as experience in earth retention and piling.

Todd Ross was made the new area manager of Utah and will establish the firm’s newly opened Salt Lake City office. His duties will cover securing new projects and building Hayward Baker’s local reputation. Ross was previously a Hayward Baker project manager in the southeast US.