Lisa A Brothers, PE, LEED AP
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
As one of the owners of Nitsch Engineering, Lisa Brothers brings over 24 years of experience in the design, construction, and management of roadway, site development, and infrastructure-related projects to the firm. An extensive background in construction, having started her engineering career working construction for the Massachusetts Highway Department, complements her design and project management background.
Lisa uses her strong technical abilities and management and people skills to make vital contributions within Nitsch Engineering, to clients of Nitsch Engineering, and to the operation of the professional engineering societies she helps lead. As Chief Operating Officer, Lisa is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Nitsch Engineering. As Principal-in-Charge on many of Nitsch Engineering's projects, she deals with contract negotiations, technical review and support, and project tracking to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
A registered professional engineer in Massachusetts, Lisa is involved in a wide range of professional activities. She is President of the American Council of Engineering Companies/ Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) and serves on their Membership Committee and Government Affairs Committee. She is the Past President of the Women's Transportation Seminar-Boston Chapter (2003-2004) and is also on their Advisory Board. Lisa is past Chair and a member of the College of Engineering/Industrial Advisory Board at UMass-Lowell. She is also a member of UMass-Lowell’s Center for Women and Work Advisory Board. Lisa was co-chair of the Transportation and Construction Committee for the Massachusetts Government Appointments Project (MassGAP) in 2006. Lisa was an appointed member of the Town of Wilmington Conservation Commission (1995-2005) and was an Overseer for the Boston Architectural College (2005-2008). She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Lisa holds a BSCE from the University Massachusetts-Lowell, an MBA from Northeastern University, and is a 2004 graduate of ACEC National's Senior Executive Institute. Her contributions to her community have been well recognized by a range of organizations. In 2008, Lisa was named Woman of the Year by Women's Transportation Seminar-Boston Chapter. The Boston Society of Civil Engineers presented Lisa with its 2004 Citizen Engineer Award. In 2003, UMass-Lowell recognized her contributions and presented her with the Francis Academy Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. She was honored with a 2002 Pinnacle Award as an Emerging Executive from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. In 2001, Lisa received the BSCES Lester Gaynor Award in recognition of her exemplary service as a public official in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
E-mail Lisa at lbrothers@nitscheng.com.