WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Institute of Building Sciences announces the appointment of Jade L. Rung, PE, PMP, as its new chief growth officer.
With more than 30 years of experience leading critical infrastructure programs, fostering organizational growth and strengthening public–private partnerships across the engineering and construction sectors, Rung brings a proven record of strategic leadership to the NIBS executive team.
Most recently, Rung served as senior vice president and regional practice lead for bridge & transportation at Michael Baker International, where he implemented strategic resource management processes and integrated regional business development strategies to improve client satisfaction and foster sustainable growth. Before that, he held national federal market leadership roles, helping to secure more than $110 billion in contract vehicles and significantly increasing the non-DoD federal market share at Michael Baker.
In his new role at NIBS, Rung will lead strategic expansion, increased engagement at the federal, state, territorial, tribal and local levels, organizational revenue growth and industry collaborations.