Indianapolis, IN – O. R. Colan Associates, LLC, (ORC), one of the nation’s premier firms specializing in land acquisition, relocation, and program management for infrastructure projects, is proud to announce the hiring of Michael Jett as the newest Divisional Director.

In this role, Mr. Jett will oversee projects throughout Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. He will lead our team on the Kansas Eisenhower Legacy Transportation (IKE) Program, which will help foster economic growth and provide more transportation options to Kansas. He will also manage business development, client retention, and regional growth, and he will supervise, coordinate, and manage team activities and operations for projects sponsored by our clients.

“ORC is a company with high standards that values delivering a quality product with confidence. It was an easy decision to transition my career to O.R. Colan” says Michael Jett. “I’m looking forward to working with a company that is customer service focused and truly cares about their clients. Leading the Kansas and Missouri divisions is an exciting opportunity, and it allows me to be a part of one of the largest highway projects in the nation, the Kansas-Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program.”

Michael comes to ORC from the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he served as the Real Estate Director and most recently the Director of Utilities and Railroad Division. With his broad range of experience and his commitment to service, performance, and integrity, he fits our values and fundamentals.

“We’re very excited to add Mike to the ORC team,” explains Jordan Hohn, Executive Vice President. “His experience and abilities are a valuable addition to our Public Sector Division. Mike will fill a vital oversight role on a large, multi-year program while also providing leadership in several key states.”