Hartford, CT — FHI Studio, a mobility, engagement, planning, and design consulting firm in Connecticut and New York, has joined IMEG, a 2,800-person national firm with 95 offices across the country.
Founded in 1987, FHI Studio has grown into a large dynamic, multi-discipline consulting firm with a talented team of professionals. The firm’s planners, engineers, environmental specialists, designers, and communication experts are driven by a shared passion to enhance communities and help clients advance their projects. FHI Studio serves a diverse range of markets, including municipal/government, housing, parks & recreation, and transportation.
By joining IMEG, FHI Studio expands its leadership and service offerings around the region and in the United States. This merger will strengthen FHI Studio’s passions for planning, engagement, and design excellence, while deepening its collective expertise nationwide. FHI Studio, partnering with IMEG will be poised to build stronger client relationships that create positive outcomes for people, communities, and the planet.
FHI Studio’s leadership is excited to become part of IMEG and broaden the company’s reach. “The merger provides sustainability and growth potential for all our employees as well as our clients and teaming partners,” said Susan VanBenschoten, FHI Studio CEO. “IMEG’s resources and expertise also allow us to expand upon the innovative approaches and results-driven solutions we deliver to our clients.”
FHI Studio brings invaluable depth to IMEG’s team of 2,800 professionals across 95 U.S. offices, from coast to coast. Its specialized capabilities in mobility, community engagement, environmental planning, and urban design perfectly complement IMEG’s existing multi-disciplinary expertise, enhancing the company’s ability to meet evolving client needs. This partnership not only enables IMEG to strategically expand, but also positions FHI Studio for continued growth—both regionally and nationally—empowering both firms to deliver greater value to clients and the communities." We are thrilled to welcome FHI Studio to IMEG," said IMEG President/CEO Paul VanDuyne. "FHI Studio's expertise in mobility solutions, landscape architecture, environmental planning and permitting, and public engagement strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our shared passion for driving positive outcomes aligns perfectly, setting the stage for powerful collaboration and continued growth."
Mike Morehouse and Ken Livingston will take on the roles of Client Executives at IMEG, managing regional team operations alongside the established leadership of FHI Studio. FHI Studio’s CEO Susan VanBenschoten and President Carla Tillery will serve in strategic leadership positions within IMEG while providing guidance throughout the transition. The firm will continue to operate from its existing offices, conducting business as FHI Studio, now IMEG.
IMEG is a leading U.S.-based engineering design firm delivering a rare combination of the broad expertise of a national leader with the personal relationships and deep collaboration of a local firm. The employee-owned firm is results-driven with a passion for transforming environments and communities through high-performance design and infrastructure. With 95 offices and 2,800 team members, IMEG serves regions and markets with full-service, in-house engineering design. IMEG is ranked #2 on BD+C’s top Engineering Firms in the U.S. list and ranked #52 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list. To learn more about IMEG, visit
imegcorp.com.
