These new leadership roles are the result of the achievements of our team members and also reflect VIKA’s strategic focus on cultivating internal growth, elevating service offerings, and strengthening client partnerships across all disciplines.

New Members

• Anika Quinn, LS, VIKA Capitol
• Brian Ruhl, CLA, ASLA, LEED AP, VIKA Capitol
• Kyle O’Connor, PE, VIKA Virginia
• Lisa Goodwin, LS, VIKA Virginia
• Michael Pinkoske, Jr., PTP, VIKA Virginia
• Peter Rinek, PLA, ISA-CA, LEED AP, VIKA Virginia
• Ryan Scott, Associate Member, VIKA Virginia

New Vice President

• ‍Steve Platt, PE, LS, LEED AP, VIKA Virginia

New Senior Associate

• ‍Katherine Ollinger, VIKA Virginia

New Associates

• ‍Conor Reilly, PE, VIKA Virginia‍
• Jacob Johnson, VIKA Virginia

_{Congratulations to all our new leaders on their professional achievements and leadership success.}

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A 25+ year VIKA veteran, Anika has been instrumental in shaping VIKA Capitol’s growth over the last nine years. As Assistant Director of Survey and VP of the DC Association of Land Surveyors, she exemplifies dedication to mentorship, community impact, and professional development. Her continued ties with Howard University and commitment to the next generation of surveyors have made her a pillar of our team.

“Anika consistently exceeds expectations with her commitment to excellence in every project. Her dedication, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding project management skills make her an irreplaceable member of our team. It is with great enthusiasm that we celebrate her well-earned promotion."
– Matt Hull, Director of Surveying, VIKA Capitol

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Since 2014, Brian has been an indispensable team player at VIKA Capitol. A licensed landscape architect with decades of experience, he has taken on leadership roles across engineering, planning, and landscape architecture. Brian’s collaborative spirit and broad expertise make him a key driver of project success—and his strategic mindset extends from site plans to the golf course.

“As the consummate team player Brian can be counted on to lead not just the members of our Landscape Architecture Department but our Planning and Entitlement Departments as well, while still possessing the capacity to jump in on any project (including helping the Engineering and Survey Departments) to make sure we’re exceeding our clients’ expectations. His willingness to help and to find a way to say yes to our clients is truly instrumental in making VIKA Capitol successful.”
– Kyle Oliver, Principal Director, VIKA Capitol

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A Northwestern University graduate, Kyle has excelled as an engineer since joining in 2012. Known for his creative solutions and ability to expedite permitting processes, Kyle is a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to staff. Kyle continues to grow as a leader and has become a strong mentor figure in the office with a unique ability to teach a broad range of topics to our staff.

Lisa began her VIKA journey in 1997 as an Administrative Assistant in the Survey Department, with no prior experience in the field. Through her unparalleled dedication and hunger for knowledge, she grew into one of the most respected Land Surveyors in the region—a true testament to her perseverance and passion.

Since joining four years ago to lead our Transportation Department, Mike has built one of the most respected teams in the region. His leadership and strategic vision continue to drive innovation and excellence.

Peter joined VIKA seven years ago and has steadily advanced from Senior Landscape Architect to Director of Planning. Now as a Member, he brings 35+years of award-winning sustainability and environmental design expertise to our Planning and Landscape Architecture team.

Since joining VIKA in 1999, Ryan has gained extensive experience in Surveying and Geomatics. He currently leads our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Department and is recognized for his deep technical knowledge.

Steve has more than 27 years of Dry Utility Engineering (DUE) experience, six of which have been with VIKA. He has played a crucial role in expanding our DUE Department and building strong, lasting client relationships.

As our new Director of Marketing, Katherine brings over 20 years of marketing expertise to VIKA. Her strategic leadership advances our brand through integrated marketing, business development, and communications initiatives.

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Conor graduated in 2019 from Louisiana State University and joined VIKA Virginia in 2020. Since then, he has been a vital member of our Civil Engineering Department and earned his PE license in 2024.
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A Landscape Architecture graduate from the University of Kentucky, Jacob joined VIKA in 2019. Recently earning his AICP certification, he has become a key player in our cross-disciplinary efforts in urban planning.

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