Laberge Group’s principals and directors are actively involved with its projects and clients.

Richard F. Laberge, P.E., President & Chairman of the Board

A native of Loudonville, New York, Richard Laberge, earned his Masters of Business Administration, Finance from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana and Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in New York State and a member of American Council of Engineering Companies of New York, American Society of Civil Engineers; American Planning Association, National Society of Professional Engineers, New York Planning Federation and American Solid Waste Management Association.

Ronald J. Laberge, P.E., Executive Vice President

Also a native of Loudonville, New York, Ronald Laberge earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Union College, Schenectady, New York. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in New York State, Vermont, and Connecticut. Mr. Laberge is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, New York Water Environment Association, National Society of Professional Engineers and American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.

James C. Clarke, A.I.A., Managing Architect

Mr. Clarke joined Laberge Group after 24 years professional practice with firms in New York and Alaska. Mr. Clarke earned his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York in 1974 and is a Registered Professional Architect in New York State and Alaska. In addition to his responsibilities as Managing Architect, Mr. Clarke oversees the operations of the firm’s Marcy, New York office.

Benjamin H. Syden, A.I.C.P., Director of Planning & Community Development

Mr. Syden attained a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Political Science, both from the State University of New York at Albany. He is a member of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners, New York State Economic Development Council, and Past Vice President of Programming of the Capital District Planning Association.

DonaldC. Rhodes, P.E, Project Manager

Mr. Rhodes attained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Mohawk Valley Community College located in Utica, New York and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University located in Potsdam, New York. He holds Professional Engineering licenses in the States of New York and Connecticut.

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