Lisa has more than 40 years of experience in the design, construction, and management of roadway, site development, sustainable design, and infrastructure-related projects. She began working at Nitsch in 1990, served as President and CEO from January 2011 through December 2024, and served as Chair of the Board from 2016 through March 2026, when she retired from Nitsch Engineering. Lisa continues to be an industry leader, serving on two private company Boards (including Nitsch!), as well as two Boards at her alma mater, the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
What do you enjoy about serving on the Board of Directors at Nitsch?
After working at Nitsch for almost 36 years, serving on the Board of Directors for 33 years, and serving as Chair of the Board for 10 years, I’m excited to provide guidance in a different way for the new generation of company leaders!
What are you passionate about outside of work?
My family has always been my top priority, and I love spending time with them! I also love the outdoors, especially hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Giving back is very important to me. I have been so lucky in my life and I want to help others as much as I can. This includes my long-term dedication to supporting UMass Lowell – I would not be in the position I am today without the affordable, exemplary education I received there, so I will continue to give back to the University in any way I can.
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- MBA, Northeastern University
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Senior Executives Institute
- Boston Chamber of Commerce, Transformational DEI Certificate
During her career, Lisa was an inspiring leader for many professional societies and community groups, including:
- Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Boston: Board of Directors (1996-2006); President (2003-2004)
- WTS Boston Charitable Fund, Inc.: Board of Directors (2007-2024)
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): National DEI&B Committee Past Chair
- ACEC of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA): Board of Directors (2002-2025); President (2011-2012); National Board Director (2013-2025)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell: Chancellor’s Advisory Council Member; Center for Women and Work Advisory Board Member; Shah Leadership Academy (2025-Present); and former College of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board Member (1998-2023)
- Environmental Business Council of New England: Board Member (2013-2025)
- Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES)/American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): Member
- Boston Women’s Workforce Council: Member
- Society of Women Engineers: Member
- American Institute of Architects: Member
Lisa’s contributions to her community have been well recognized by a range of organizations, including:
- United Way of Massachusetts Bay Norman B. Leventhal/Edwin N. Sidman Real Estate and Building Industry Leadership Award (2025)
- ACEC National Distinguished Engineer Award (2024)
- Boston Society of Architects (BSA), Honorary Member (2019)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell, University Alumni Award (2018)
- WTS Boston, Leadership Award (2017)
- SmartCEO, Brava Award (2016)
- Boston Business Journal, Woman of Influence (2015)
- EY, Entrepreneur of the Year, New England Region (2014)
- American Council of Engineering Companies, College of Fellows (2011)
- WTS Boston, Woman of the Year (2008)
- Women’s Business Boston, List of Top 10 Bosses (2007)
- Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section/ASCE, Citizen Engineer Award (2004)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Engineering, Francis Academy Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award (2003)
- Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Pinnacle Award for Emerging Executive (2002)
- Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section/ASCE, Lester Gaynor Award (2001)
