Experienced. Adaptable. Trusted. Comprehensive Project Solutions for Transit and Beyond
1111 Hwy 25 N, Suite 105, Buffalo, MN 55313
763-888-0095
A Responsive Consulting Partner
DRB Consulting is a public and private consulting agency that specializes in transportation and small business development. Debra Brisk created DRB Consulting due to demand for experienced, reliable transportation consultants who truly understand their clients’ needs. Headquartered in Minnesota DRB’s owner has 40 years of public and private experience including civil engineering, project management, procurement, contract management, and statewide transportation project management.
Support Areas
Small Business Development Coaching
Supportive Services for Transit Agencies, DOTs, and Public Works Agencies
- Facility planning
- Policies
- Procurement
- Grant writing
- Asset Management
RTAP Training Program Management
Subject Matter Experts for Transit Research Projects
Monitoring and State and Federal Regulatory Support for Prime Consultants
- OJT
- Payroll
- Subject Matter Experts for Transit Research Projects
Services
Project, Program Management
Partnering Facilitation
Project Outreach & Engagement
Strategic Planning & Business Development
Project Controls & Documentation
Project Delivery (concept to operations)
Project Monitoring & Reporting
Project Quality Control Management
Technical Review and Process Improvement
Agency Compliance & Monitoring
About Us
The DRB team includes individuals skilled in public engagement, marketing, data and document management, and organizational program and project management.
Debra Brisk, P.E.
CEO/President
deb.brisk@drbteam.com
Deb is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience delivering transportation projects, including nine as a small business owner. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Management and a B.S. in Civil Engineering, specializing in project delivery, strategy, and policy development for public agencies and consulting firms.
Mariah Kathan
Mariah has over 15 years of experience in media, strategy, communications, and project management, including five years in transit leadership roles. She holds a B.A. in International Affairs and excels in program delivery, public engagement, and communications strategy.
Carolyn M. Fackler. P.E.
Sr. Project Manager
carolyn.fackler@drbteam.com
Carolyn is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across public, private, and government sectors. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.A. in Public Administration, specializing in program management, infrastructure delivery, and strategic planning.
Adam Kraft
Senior Transit Project Manager
adam.kraft@drbteam.com
Adam is a transit professional with 19 years of experience at the state Department of Transportation level, including over four years as transit section supervisor. He holds an M.A. in Public Policy and specializes in program administration, procurement, compliance, and policy development.
Julie Kliewer, P.E.
Sr. Subject Matter Expert
contact@drbteam.com
Julie is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in construction management, materials, and infrastructure delivery. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and three additional engineering degrees, with 23 years at ADOT overseeing quality assurance and alternative delivery programs.
Abby Black
Marketing Specialist
abby.black@drbteam.com
Abby has 14 years of experience in marketing, communications, and project coordination. She holds an A.S. in Business and provides expertise in strategic messaging, branding, and multi-platform marketing for public and private sector clients.
Berta Hartig
Assistant Project Manager / Project Communications & Engagement Manager
berta.hartig@drbteam.com
Berta has over 22 years in marketing and communications and 15 years in the transit industry, including 12 managing FTA Section 5307 programs. She holds a B.S. in Mass Communications and specializes in public engagement, operations, and marketing strategy.
Cassie Kenning
Office Manager
cassie.kenning@drbteam.com
Cassie has over 30 years of office administration experience, including 20 years as an operations manager. She holds an AAS in Advertising and supports DRB with expertise in business operations, contract administration, and client relations.
Dani Eiklenborg
Administrative Specialist
dani.eiklenborg@drbteam.com
Dani is an organized, adaptable professional with experience in office operations, administration, and customer service. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration and provides responsive project coordination and client support.
Jaycie Kratky
Administrative Specialist
jaycie.kratky@drbteam.com
Jaycie has 17 years of diverse experience in administration and project coordination. She delivers detailed, client-focused support with expertise in operations, scheduling, and logistics.
Tammy Buttweiler
Assistant Project Manager
tammy.buttweiler@drbteam.com
Tammy has over 30 years of experience in management, operations, stakeholder engagement, and transit coordination. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and is known for her collaborative leadership and strategic planning expertise.
Certifications
TMP
City of Minneapolis
CERT
Saint Paul
TGB
State of Minnesota
SAM UEI: FXRDCCMJKLL1
CAGE Code: 8N2S8
Projects
Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) — DRB Team providing program management to RTAP
The DRB Consulting team supports Minnesota’s Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) as the consultant program manager. The DRB team is collaborating, coordinating and advancing training opportunities for the state’s greater Minnesota public transit agencies. These agencies include those funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs identified as Tribal Transit, Section 5307, 5310 and 5311. The scope of work includes proactive and engaging communication framed within a dynamic website to announce, track and manage training at the state level, agency and individual level. The team of professionals include not only the web designer Cazarin Interactive, RLS and Associates, AECOM, CTAA, Easterseals, Mn. Safety Council, and instate RTAP trainers. The team is serving the state of Minnesota through a multi-year contract.