Jamey Barbas

Jamey Barbas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in engineering and management within the transportation and construction sectors. Currently serving as a Commissioner at the Gateway Development Commission since 2019, Jamey Barbas also contributes to Columbia Engineering as a member of the Board of Directors for the Board of Visitors and holds a leadership role in the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF CONSTRUCTION as the Sustainability Lead on the Executive Insight Committee. Previously, Jamey Barbas was a Project Director at the New York State Thruway Authority and served on various boards, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority where responsibilities included Audit Chair and Vice Chair of the Capital Program. Jamey Barbas's background includes senior leadership roles at Louis Berger International and Hardesty & Hanover, as well as significant contributions to Arup, where the Bridge Business was developed for the Americas. Jamey Barbas holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Columbia Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology from Barnard College.