Meet the Team
Our experienced, dedicated team develops custom-tailored solutions that meet your complex needs, helping you save time and money and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your operations.
As a mid-sized firm with large-company capabilities and a small-company culture, Eichleay offers a broad array of services and capabilities for the entire spectrum of project sizes.
George Eichleay is the 5th generation of his family to continue in the footsteps of his predecessors as the President & CEO of Eichleay, Inc. At the age of 16, he started working summers as a laborer at a chemical plant outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Since that time, he has learned the many facets of the business through a combination of field and office assignments and has gone on to manage projects, groups, and divisions within the family enterprise. His involvement has been instrumental in the evolution of Eichleay’s business and geographic footprint over the last decade. George holds a M.S. from Stanford University in Civil and Environmental Engineering – Construction Engineering and Management and a B.S. from Washington and Lee University in Physics-Engineering. He is a licensed General Contractor in the State of California.
Kraig Abbey has played a key role in growing Eichleay’s presence in the Mountain Region. He has over 25 years of progressive experience in project execution and operations management. After spending much of his early career in project controls, he went on to oversee approximately 125 employees across 3 regional offices for a competitor organization. As Managing Director of the Business Team, he is now responsible for the project accounting, business analytics, and technology services functions within the company. One of his primary areas of focus is on developing and implementing tools that enhance visibility to project performance and enable continuous improvement. Kraig received his B.S. in Engineering Science (Mechanical) with a Minor in Business Administration from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
Kristen Airhart is responsible for talent management and human resources at Eichleay and has overseen those functional areas since 2016. As the Managing Director of the People Team, she also oversees the HSE and compliance functions for the company. Prior to Eichleay, Kristen held several positions of increasing responsibility within the field of recruiting and served as the Global Director of Resourcing for one of the world’s largest EPC organizations. With 20 years of experience in the project delivery business, she leads a team that leverages best in class practices and technologies to ensure that Eichleay is able to attract, retain, develop, and manage the best project delivery talent available in the marketplace. Kristen holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Florida.
Heather Kassab is Eichleay’s Managing Director responsible for overall project delivery. This includes oversight of the Drive (Project and Program Managers) and Execute (multi-discipline engineering, design, and architecture) teams. With over 20 years of progressively responsible experience in process engineering, contract administration, and project and program management, Heather brings a wealth of expertise. Prior to joining Eichleay, she spent 15 years working for a global EPC firm leading megaprojects and managing portfolios of capital projects both domestically and internationally. In 2019, Heather was recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of its Top Young Professionals. Heather received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.
John Sakamoto joined Eichleay in 1992 and now oversees special projects for the company. Beyond being a recognized expert in the field of operational risk management, he is highly experienced in regulatory interpretation, regulatory advocacy, and permitting. He is also adept in the management of complex capital projects from conceptual planning through startup and commissioning. His diverse process plant background includes project director-level responsibilities on several of Eichleay’s landmark projects. John graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is a registered Civil Engineer in the state of California. He currently sits on the Western States Petroleum Association’s (WSPA) Board of Directors and is a past President.
Samar Adranly joined Eichleay in 1998. During her lengthy tenure with the company, she has held many significant positions within the functional areas of engineering and project management. As a Director for the Special Projects Team, she is now responsible for overseeing work and client relationships within several different market sectors. With over 25 years of hands-on expertise, she has a deep, diverse background in all aspects of project delivery and has played a significant role in the success of several of the company’s most prominent projects. Samar has a M.S. in Structural Engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a registered Structural Engineer in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington and a registered Civil Engineer in California, Michigan, Nevada, and Utah.
Nesreen Innabi is Eichleay’s Project Management Director responsible for overseeing the Drive (Project Managers and Project Engineers), Procurement, Project Admin and Document Control teams. Nesreen brings over 25 years of experience in process engineering, and project and program management. Prior to joining Eichleay, she spent over 24 years working for a global engineering firm in several positions: leading large-scale projects, managing a portfolio of capital projects, and overseeing over 100 process engineers as the Department Manager. Her highlight career achievement was managing the conversion of a 125-year-old traditional refinery to the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel at the time. Nesreen received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Jordan and is a registered Chemical Engineer in the State of California.
Jim Potts is Eichleay’s Director responsible for overseeing the Life Science and Food+Beverage market verticals. With over 30 years of experience in engineering, engineering management, and project management, Jim brings extensive knowledge of the design and operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and a history of building and managing highly effective engineering teams. Prior to joining Eichleay, Jim spent many years working as a project manager for a global engineering firm and has also driven growth and innovation on the owner side as a plant engineer and capital projects engineer at major pharmaceutical companies. Jim received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a M. Eng in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia.
As Execute Director at Eichleay, Lyndsi Tamiya leads the company’s engineering, design, and architecture teams with a strategic focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions across all market sectors. With over a decade of experience in structural engineering, construction, and project management, Lyndsi is a champion for collaboration and innovation. Her experience spans projects across multiple industries, from small-scale efforts to large integrated EPCM projects with total installed costs reaching $1.1B. Lyndsi holds a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a licensed Civil Engineer in California as well as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Danny Williams joined Eichleay in 2009 as a cost analyst and has since held senior-level project controls roles on several of the company’s most challenging and significant projects. Under his stewardship, the size and depth of the Project Controls Team expanded considerably, delivering enhanced reporting capabilities at both the project and portfolio levels to internal stakeholders and key clients. In 2025, Danny was promoted to Corporate Controller where he now draws upon his deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and analytical skills to oversee Eichleay’s day to day financial operations. His responsibilities encompass financial statement preparation, general ledger management, cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and forecasting. Danny holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
