Robert Goode, PE, Joins LAN, Inc. as Senior Advisor
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering and program management firm, announced that Robert Goode, PE, has joined the company as senior advisor.
Goode brings more than 42 years of city, county and private-sector experience in transportation, public works and infrastructure program delivery. In his new role, he will provide strategic guidance on capital improvement planning and cost estimating for municipal clients across Central Texas.
Most recently, Goode led the City of Austin’s Project Connect Office, focused on supporting the Austin Transit Partnership’s Light Rail project. Prior to that, he served as assistant city manager, overseeing the city’s water utility, transportation, public works, aviation and capital delivery departments. Throughout his City of Austin service, Goode has stepped in to lead several City of Austin departments (Austin Energy, Austin Water, Capital Delivery Services, Project Connect Office) during organizational transition periods.
Throughout his career, Goode has led large-scale capital improvement programs and infrastructure projects across Texas, including development of the City of Fort Worth’s first Mobility and Air Quality Master Plan, the City of Austin’s 2016 Mobility Bond and Travis County’s $184 million Capital Improvement Program. His previous leadership roles include deputy executive director at the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and director of transportation and public works for the City of Fort Worth.
“Robert’s addition to our team brings a deep understanding of municipal operations and long-term capital planning,” said Wayne Swafford, PE, chief development officer at LAN. “His expertise in infrastructure funding and delivery adds significant value to our clients as they navigate complex mobility and utility programs.”
Goode previously served as vice president and senior program manager at LAN from 2021 to 2022 before rejoining the City of Austin. He holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Idaho and is a licensed professional engineer in Texas.
