R&M Staff Promoted to New Roles

R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) recently promoted three employees into new roles: Courtney Maillet, FMAA to Accounting Supervisor, Mikey Auza to Project Biller and Bryant Wright, CPRP to Senior Planner.

Courtney has been with R&M for 14 years and previously served as a Senior Project Accountant. In her new role, she is responsible for supervising the accounting team and managing the firm’s day-to-day financial operations. During her tenure at R&M, Courtney has contributed significantly to the success of R&M’s financial operations, including maintaining contract compliance, managing and reporting project financials and budgets, assisting with database configuration, and providing support for annual financial audits and reviews. She is known for her attention to detail and mentorship within the accounting team.

“This promotion is an exciting next step and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to step into a new role,” said Courtney. “As Accounting Supervisor, I’m focused on maintaining the integrity of our work, while supporting the accounting department and the entire team at R&M.”

Courtney holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage and has earned her Financial Management Accounting Associate (FMAA) Certification. She enjoys biking, camping, fishing, hiking and running. On the weekends, Courtney is usually snowmachining or four wheeling with her kids.

Mikey has worked at R&M for three years and brings four years of accounting experience. He previously served as an Accounting Coordinator and now supports project accounting tasks across R&M’s various departments. Mikey is a purpose-driven business professional with a background in project coordination and customer service. His experience includes maintaining project budgets and information, asset management, data entry, logistics, procurement and report auditing.

“To me, this promotion is an exciting opportunity to take on new responsibilities and continue learning from two great mentors,” said Mikey. “I’m truly looking forward to collaborating with project managers and clients, supporting their project needs, and playing a meaningful role in helping projects run smoothly and successfully.”

Mikey holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University. He loves the Alaskan outdoors and the extremes of all the seasons in the state. Mikey has a dog named Coast, named after Coast Pizza in Girdwood. He enjoys snowboarding, biking, fishing and exploring the singletracks and snow-covered slopes of the Chugach.

Bryant has 11 years of experience in natural resources planning, agency coordination and public outreach. He joined R&M three years ago and was promoted from Planner to Senior Planner. In this role, Bryant is leading complex planning efforts and supporting community engagement initiatives across Alaska. He has worked on a variety of projects, including the Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update, Fairbanks North Star Borough Comprehensive Plan, Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions, Minnesota and I/L Streets Corridor Plan and the statewide travel demand model updates. Bryant is also leading several recreation studies for hydroelectric projects in Western Alaska and Southeast Alaska. His promotion recognizes his strategic insight and leadership in planning processes. 

"I’m honored to step into this new role and continue supporting Alaskan communities," said Bryant. "Planning is about shaping the future and I’m excited to be part of that process."

Bryant holds a M.S. in Natural Resources Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a B.A. in Art History & Studio Art from Trinity University. He is a member of the American Planning Association and a Certified Park and Recreation Professional through the National Recreation and Park Association. In his free time, Bryant enjoys hiking, photography and exploring Alaska's public lands.

Founded in Alaska in 1969, R&M offers civil and geotechnical engineering; surveying and mapping; GIS services; geology; hydrology; environmental services; transportation and land use planning; public involvement; land development; right of way and lands consulting services; construction administration; materials testing; and special inspection. R&M has offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks Juneau and Wasilla. Learn more at www.rmconsult.com.