HNTB's Small Business Partner V&A, Inc. named a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2015 Latino Business Awards

V&A, Incorporated, one of HNTB’s long-standing MBE/DBE firms was recognized as a top finalist at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2015 Annual Latino Business Awards. CEO Jose Valle founded V&A, Inc. in 2008 as a MBE/DBE civil engineering consulting firm specializing in large and complex roadway, traffic, infrastructure, transit, and third-party coordination projects.

V&A, Inc. has been involved from concept to completion in many of the largest public works and design-build projects in Southern California. An entrepreneur at heart and passionate about his work, Valle’s experience now includes ten design-builds and a thriving company employing 50 individuals in two offices. Clients include the City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Southern California Gas, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County Flood Control, San Gabriel Valley cities, San Fernando Valley, the Exposition Authority, and the Gold Line Foothill Extension Authority.

Presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal, the annual Latino Business Awards recognize and honor businesses within the Latino community who are setting the example for excellence and making significant economic contributions throughout L.A. County.

“I am humbled and honored to be among this distinguished group representing our Latino business community,” said Jose Valle, CEO of V&A, Inc. “Our entire team welcomes the opportunity to continue working on our region’s infrastructure to ensure this city is a better place for everyone.”

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients in California from seven office locations, currently employing more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.