Daniel Brock joins HNTB as regional public relations lead in the Carolinas

Accomplished industry professional with extensive local experience to expand opportunities and strategically grow operations

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Daniel Brock has joined HNTB as a regional public relations lead with a focus on supporting the firm’s transportation projects and clients in the Carolinas. Brock brings nearly two decades of strategic planning, relationship building, communications and project management experience to help advance local projects and programs tailored to meet the needs of a diverse array of transportation clients, including departments of transportation, municipalities, ports, transit, rail and aviation agencies.

“Daniel is a highly skilled strategist and communicator with a deep understanding of the regional transportation landscape,” said Spencer Franklin, PE, HNTB Carolinas office leader and senior vice president. “His demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, paired with his leadership skills, will prove immensely valuable to both the firm and our clients.”

Prior to HNTB, Brock served as a regional strategist for Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, where he led government relations, media outreach and special project development at local, state and federal levels to achieve key regional objectives. Notably, Brock served as the primary spokesperson and communications director for the agency and its affiliate programs, playing integral roles in groundbreaking projects like the Lowcountry Rapid Transit—the state’s inaugural mass transit infrastructure endeavor—as well as initiatives such as the One Region Roadmap and the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority rebranding effort.

“Daniel is a welcomed addition to our growing team in South Carolina,” said Shannon Meder, HNTB South Carolina practice lead and vice president. “His commitment to strategically advancing transportation programs and fostering communications will play a pivotal role in strengthening the exceptional value we deliver to our clients and the communities we serve.”

Brock earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from East Carolina University.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With 110 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management. For more information, visit HNTB.com.