Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Appoints New Board Members
July 2025
The Board of Directors at Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., a Michigan-based consulting engineering firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of two key employees. Bradley W. Shepler, PE, and Karyn M. Stickel, PE, were appointed as new members of the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2025.
The Board of Directors prioritizes succession planning related to client and staff transitions. The decision to bring on new Board members focuses on building upon the firm’s century of service to clients and staff and aims to strengthen and advance these relationships throughout the organization. Principals of the firm are proud to support the career growth of HRC employees and recognize their significant contributions to the ongoing success of the business. Both Brad Shepler and Karyn Stickel will become Principals, joining others on the leadership team as Vice Presidents/Partners within the organization.
Bradley W. Shepler, PE to Vice President/Partner
Brad Shepler has been with HRC since 2000. Prior to becoming a Partner, Brad held the title of Senior Associate and Client Manager. He has served as the Project Manager on a broad range of infrastructure projects for counties and municipalities throughout southeast Michigan. He has supervised the design and construction of projects related to water distribution, utility planning, stormwater conveyance, and sewer rehabilitation, and has guided the process of securing millions of dollars in grant funds.
Brad has a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a member of the American Water Works Association, Southeastern Oakland County Municipal Engineers, American Public Works Association, University of Detroit Mercy Civil and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board, and is current President of the Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Brad has taken pride in the meaningful work he has accomplished and the impact HRC has had on local communities. “People are often unaware of the important work we do because so much of it goes on beneath the surface,” he said. “At HRC, our efforts are making a difference in people’s lives and positively impacting the next generation.”
Karyn M. Stickel, PE, to Vice President/Partner
Karyn Stickel was hired by HRC in 2001. Prior to becoming a Partner, Karyn held the title of Senior Associate. She has served as head of HRC’s Asset Management Department, where she has assisted clients with managing their existing infrastructure. She has functioned as the client representative for multiple municipalities and has extensive professional experience in design engineering, construction administration, and managing capital improvement projects. She has expertise in areas including water treatment and distribution, sewer evaluation and rehabilitation projects, stormwater permitting, and municipal consulting.
Karyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan. She is a member of the Michigan Water Environment Association, the Water Environment Federation, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. Karyn was recently inducted into the Engineering Society of Detroit College of Fellows, in recognition of her achievements as a leader in the field of engineering.
Her goals for this new position include identifying and mentoring future leaders. In particular, she would like to see more women in leadership roles within the organization. “The engineering field is still predominately male,” she said. But as her career proves, “Women don’t have to fit into a man’s world, they can still be themselves and succeed.”
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, HRC maintains eight branch offices throughout the State of Michigan. The company has over 300 staff members specializing in municipal engineering and architecture, transportation, stormwater, drinking water, and wastewater services.
For more than 110 years, HRC has designed and constructed noteworthy infrastructure projects that have impacted quality of life for Michigan residents. The firm has received numerous prestigious industry awards and continues to enjoy long-established relationships with municipal, industrial, and private clients.
