McKim & Creed Hires Chief Human Resources Officer

RALEIGH, NC — McKim & Creed, one of the largest engineering and surveying companies in the South, announces that Barbara Johnson, MBA, SPHR, has joined the company as chief human resources officer. In this role, she will oversee human resources, talent acquisition and retention and the people initiatives in McKim & Creed’s 2025 Strategic Plan.

Ms. Johnson brings to McKim & Creed more than 25 years of human resources management experience. Most recently she served as director of human resources for RegEd, a Triangle-area technology solutions firm.

“McKim & Creed’s commitment to people is a pillar of our firm’s culture and Barbara brings to us a wealth of experience developing, recruiting and retaining talent,” said Street Lee, PE, ENV SP, CEO of McKim & Creed.

“Working for a growing firm like McKim & Creed is an exciting opportunity,” added Ms. Johnson. “The firm’s focus on its people and the company culture is what attracted me to the position.”

Ms. Johnson holds undergraduate and post-graduate degrees from North Carolina State University, an MBA from Duke University and has been certified by HRCI as both a senior human resources professional and a global human resources professional.