CHA Consulting, Inc. — a full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction-management firm with an office in Syracuse — named Jeff Netland as EVP and chief digital officer, a newly created position, on June 3. As chief digital officer, Netland has overall responsibility for the technology and digital ecosystem at the company. As a member of […]
CHA Consulting, Inc. — a full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction-management firm with an office in Syracuse — named Jeff Netland as EVP and chief digital officer, a newly created position, on June 3. As chief digital officer, Netland has overall responsibility for the technology and digital ecosystem at the company. As a member of the executive-leadership team, he will work across CHA’s business lines to further advance digital enablement at the company. Netland brings more than two decades of leadership experience across multiple organizations in driving organizational growth through advanced-technology applications and development to his new role. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to CHA as we accelerate our digital capabilities to better support our teams in developing best-in-class solutions and serve our clients,” CHA Holdings CEO Jim Stephenson said in a news release. “Jeff’s expertise in advancing technology initiatives, driving business efficiencies, and proven experiences in next-generation product development and delivery will be pivotal in shaping CHA’s future during this time of digital transformation.” Prior to joining CHA, Netland served as chief technology officer and VP of engineering at Carrier Fire & Security. His experience also includes various leadership roles at Ecolab, Honeywell, and General Electric. “Joining CHA at this exciting time of rapid advancement in technology, particularly in AI that is changing the landscape in the A&E industry, presents a truly unique and challenging opportunity,” Netland said in the release. “I look forward to collaborating with CHA’s teams and leadership to continue to identify opportunities to become a leader in digitally enabled solutions and leverage the investments CHA has already made in its IT infrastructure and commercial applications.” Netland holds an MBA from the University of Utah and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from North Dakota State University. Headquartered in Albany, CHA Consulting says it delivers sustainable, integrated solutions for infrastructure projects across utilities, transportation, water, and other critical commercial and industrial markets.