O.R. Colan Associates (ORC), a leading service provider in right of way acquisitions and related services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Martin to Director of Quality & Process Controls. In this expanded leadership role, Emily will oversee ORC’s Quality Control (QC) team while continuing to advance process assurance initiatives that strengthen field operations, project delivery, and system optimization across the organization.
Driving Operational Excellence Through Unified Leadership
As ORC continues building the company of tomorrow, the integration of Quality, Process, and Governance under a single department marks an important step toward greater organizational alignment and efficiency. This unified approach ensures consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all facets of ORC’s work.
Emily’s leadership in process improvement and cross-departmental collaboration has already proven instrumental to these goals. From enhancing data integrity and billing workflows to developing standardized milestones, WBS frameworks, and ORC Parcel Suite® processes, she has demonstrated a strong ability to connect systems, people, and processes for meaningful results.
A Proven Leader in Quality and Process Development
Emily Martin has been an integral part of ORC’s Quality Department for several years, playing a key role in advancing how the company delivers projects and maintains high performance standards. Her thoughtful, analytical approach and passion for process excellence continue to elevate ORC’s operational capabilities.
“Emily’s leadership and depth of understanding across our project lifecycle make her ideally suited to guide this next phase of quality and process development at ORC,” said Richie McNally, COO. “Her ability to unify teams and streamline systems will be essential as we continue to refine our processes and deliver consistent value to our clients.”
Looking Ahead
Emily’s appointment reflects ORC’s continued commitment to operational excellence and the ongoing evolution of its quality and process functions. Under her leadership, the Quality & Process Controls department will play a key role in advancing ORC’s mission to deliver consistent, high-quality results for clients nationwide.