- About Us
WHO WE ARE
- WHO WE ARE
United Bridge Partners funds, designs, builds, owns, and operates private toll bridges across the United States. Our Mission is to creatively deliver and operate transportation infrastructure for America’s communities.
We offer a turnkey solution to state and local governments to replace and repair bridges in need, delivering new, modern, and durable structures that provide an enhanced transportation experience. As private owners, we are responsible for all long-term operations and maintenance, customer service, and tolling back office activities. Our structures employ open-road, all-electronic tolling technology to make travel safer and more efficient, and we have become the foremost experts in tolling back office billings and collections in the US.
Because we are committed to improving quality of life of the communities in which we reside, we integrate into the community on every project, creating economic opportunities, opening a permanent local office, and actively participating in local events.
UBP is backed by the New American Bridges Fund, a $1 billion equity fund managed by American Infrastructure Partners. We deliver our projects using zero state, federal, or local funds.
- Administrative Offices:
2679 West Main Street, Suite 300-756
Littleton, CO 80120
Littleton, CO 80120
- Additional Offices:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia and West Virginia
- MEET THE TEAM
The heart of a great business is its people
Meet the team of skilled and passionate professionals who are the driving force behind our organization.
United Bridge Partners
President & Chief Executive Officer
Doug joined UBP in 2018 as the President and Chief Executive Officer with over 30 years of CEO, Chairman, and Executive Operating experience in transportation and logistics, both public and private, with companies such as FedEx, Golden State Overnight, and Grainger.
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony joined UBP in February 2019 as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to UBP, Anthony spent 15 years as a finance executive at a logistics company that focused on specialized services for large-scale automotive and technology customers.
Vice President
Lee joined UBP in May 2017 as an Associate and is involved in all aspects of evaluating, executing and sourcing new business opportunities as well as bridge portfolio management.
VP Tolling & Back Office Operations
Veronica joined UBP in February 2014 as Director, Collections & Treasury. Prior to UBP, Veronica had nearly 20 years of Consumer Finance experience with HSBC Bank and Capital One Finance, where she held leadership roles in Back-End Collections, Internal Audit and Global Operations.
KEVIN BISCHEL
Project Delivery Director
Kevin joined UBP in 2019 as a Project Delivery Director and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the design and delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects.
JESSICA VIRGO
Director of Administrative Services
Jessica joined UBP in April of 2017 as an Executive Assistant | Office Manager. She came to UBP with 20+ years of experience in the administrative worlds of insurance, corporate real estate and oil and gas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dancing.
SEAN ROMO
Bridge Revenue Director
Sean Joined UBP in May 2021, as the Bridge Revenue Director. Prior to joining UBP, Sean has led multiple sales & account management teams at James Hardie Building Products, Enterprise, and Clearwire.
ADAM EBERTS
Senior Manager Business Systems
Adam joined UBP in June 2023 as Senior Manager, Business Systems Administration. He brings over 25 years of Information Technology experience including Database, Systems Administration, Management, Business Intelligence and Back Office Systems expertise.
ED VARGAS
Senior Project Manager
Ed joined UBP in October 2021 as Senior Project Manager, Toll Systems Operations. He brings over 21 years of network, management, and tolling systems experience that he gained working with the Illinois Tollway, where he held management, technical, and leadership roles.
ERNESTO SANTANA
Staff Accountant
Ernesto joined UBP in January 2023 as a staff accountant. He joins the organization with six years of accounting and finance experience in transportation, logistics, and fuel.
MELODY PICKETT
Legal Counsel
Melody joined UBP in February 2017 as Legal Counsel. She comes to UBP with 30 years of transactional legal practice, with the last 11 years focused on complex construction and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnerships, design-build contracts, project support and claims for a billion-dollar heavy civil construction company.
Back Office Tolling Operations
MEREDITH ST. JOHN
Senior Manager of Tolling Operations
Meredith joined UBP in 2016 as the Senior Manager of Tolling Operations. Meredith was previously with Capital One Financial responsible for the Customer Service Digital Operations group.
STEPHEN JONES
Account Support Manager
Stephen joined UBP in 2023 as the Account Support Manager in Chesapeake, VA. He has extensive management experience in Customer Service and call center operations.
TANYSHA DAUBON
Operations Support Specialist
Tanysha joined UBP in September of 2021 as an Operations Support Specialist. Prior to UBP, Tanysha worked in various industries including banking and finance.
TRIMIKA WHITE
Operations Support Specialist
Trimika joined the UBP team in June 2022 as an Operation Support Specialist, bringing with her over two decades of customer service experience in both public and private sectors where she cultivated her customer service and problem-solving skills. Trimika enjoyed mentoring new employees as part of peer-to-peer program to improve efficiency for the company.
Bay City Bridge Partners
KEVIN BISCHEL
Project Delivery Director
Kevin joined UBP in 2019 as a Project Delivery Director and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the design and delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects.
KURT HAUSBECK
Facilities Manager – Bay City Bridges
Kurt joined UBP in 2022 as the Facilities Manager for Liberty and Independence Bridges. He brings 21 years of experience in management with field service and municipal operations.
Chris Meldrum
Account Manager
Chris joined UBP in March 2024 as Account Manager at the Bay City Bridge Partners. He brings over 25 years of sales experience in various industries, most recently as an AT&T Account manager and Sales Leader. He is a proud Navy Veteran and was born in raised in Bay City. He looks forward to working with the businesses and residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
Paige Arkwright
Account Manager
Paige joined UBP in 2024 as an Account Manager at Bay City Bridge Partners where she will be focused on establishing and maintaining accounts. She brings with her five years of transportation and sales experience. Paige has previous experience as a transportation account manager at freight brokerages and managed her own portfolio for the last two years before joining UBP.
SADIE LACLAIR
Customer Service Manager
Sadie joined the UBP team in 2023 as the Customer Service Manager at Bay City Bridge Partners. As a Bay City native, she is passionate about giving back to her community and driving its success and growth.
CHLOE HARPER
Sales & Marketing Representative
Chloe joined UBP in 2023 as Office Manager at Bay City Bridge Partners. She was raised in Bay City and enjoys being closely connected to the community that she supports.
Rhonda Fineis
Asset Business Support Manager
Rhonda joined the UBP team in 2024 as Asset Business Support Manager. She has an extensive office administrative and management background with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, software development and utilization. She has worked in many office settings including the medical, financial, and banking fields.
Cline Avenue Bridge
TERRY VELLIGAN
General Manager
Terry joined UBP in February 2018 as General Manager of Operations. Prior to UBP, Terry worked at Martin Mechanical as Safety Director and Project Manager, where he coordinated, administered and implemented comprehensive training programs in industrial safety.
RICK DEWITT
Facility Manager
Rick joined UBP in 2022 as Facility Manager at Houbolt Road Extension-JV, and has over 20 years of experience keeping commercial, residential, and industrial facilities running smoothly. His previous experience includes building maintenance roles at Fluor Constructors and life care facilities.
Rhonda Fineis
Asset Business Support Manager
Rhonda joined the UBP team in 2024 as Asset Business Support Manager. She has an extensive office administrative and management background with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, software development and utilization. She has worked in many office settings including the medical, financial, and banking fields.
Houbolt Road Extension JV
PETE RAKETIC
General Manager – Houbolt Road Extension-JV
Pete joined UBP in June 2020 as Facility Manager at Cline Avenue Bridge, and was appointed General Manager for Houbolt Road Extension-JV in 2021. Most recently, he worked with Fluor Constructors as a Field Operations Manager; his other experience includes roles within the petroleum refinery, steel, and manufacturing industries.
RICK DEWITT
Facility Manager
Rick joined UBP in 2022 as Facility Manager at Houbolt Road Extension-JV, and has over 20 years of experience keeping commercial, residential, and industrial facilities running smoothly. His previous experience includes building maintenance roles at Fluor Constructors and life care facilities.
CRYSTAL Barrera
Account Manager
Crystal joined UBP in 2023 as Account Manager at Cline Avenue Bridge. She brings an extensive knowledge of the transportation industry to her role, and is passionate about introducing trucking and transportation businesses to the value that the Cline Avenue Bridge can provide their organizations.
Kyle Spain
Account Manager
Kyle joined United Bridge Partners in 2024 as an Account Manager and brings over seven years of progressive experience in sales and operations within the plastics and trucking industries.
Parkersburg Bridge Partners
JOE MARTIN
Facility Manager
Joe joined UBP in 2023 as Facility Manager at Parkesburg Bridge Partners. Prior to joining the company, Joe spent 24 years serving the local community in the Parkersburg Police Department until retiring.
Rick Marshall
Account Manager
Rick joined UBP in August 2024 as Account Manager at Parkersburg Bridge Partners. He brings over 20 plus years of sales experience focused in the finance and marketing industries, most recently as a Media Accounts Manager for Gray Media.
Stu Hiles
Account Manager
Stu joined the UBP team in 2024 as an Account Manager at Parkersburg Bridge Partners.โฏHe has an extensive and successful sales, leadership, and management background, with over 19 years of experience in single and multi-unit management as a District Sales Manager with Hibbett Sports.
JIMMIE WESSELL
Customer Service Manager
Jimmie joined Parkersburg Bridge Partners in 2023. His experience includes an extensive background in roles centered around providing excellent customer service.
Rhonda Fineis
Asset Business Support Manager
Rhonda joined the UBP team in 2024 as Asset Business Support Manager. She has an extensive office administrative and management background with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, software development and utilization. She has worked in many office settings including the medical, financial, and banking fields.
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
KEVIN CRUM
General Manager
Kevin joined UBP as the General Manager of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge in January 2012, while the project was under construction. Prior to UBP, Kevin amassed extensive marketing, promotions and public relations experience through his work at The Family Channel, First Hospital Corporation and several prominent regional communications agencies.
KEN CATER
Facilities Manager
Ken joined UBP in January 2021 as the Facility Manager for the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. He comes to UBP with more than 20 years of experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of world-class transportation projects.
BRIAN LEFFEL
Account Manager
Brian joined UBP in 2023 as Account Manager at South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. He has over two years of outside sales experience and over 10 years of experience in customer service and sales.