Rick Unruh, PE

Management and Advisory Services Division Manager

As Akana’s Asset Management Group Manager, Rick leads the firm’s efforts in facility condition assessments and long-term infrastructure asset planning. A licensed Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience on a wide range of projects, Rick brings a rare combination of structural design expertise and real-world construction insight to every engagement.

Rick’s portfolio spans a wide range of vertical and waterfront infrastructure projects—from new building design and major upgrades to pier and wharf rehabilitation. Since 2015, his focus has been laser-trained on helping clients better understand and manage their physical assets. His work supports federal agencies, municipalities, tribal governments, and private clients, all seeking to stretch limited capital dollars by making data-driven decisions about repair, replacement, and reinvestment.

Akana’s Asset Management Group delivers nationwide expertise, supporting federal contracts, municipalities, and organizations across the public and private sectors. Our team provides reliable, client-focused solutions that help communities and agencies manage infrastructure and assets effectively.. This branch of Akana focuses on:

• Providing tailored asset management services to support planning, maintenance, and capital improvement of public and private facilities
• Collaborating with facility managers to collect, organize, and analyze data from multiple sources for strategic decision-making
• Aligning asset management strategies with client-specific short- and long-term goals
• Addressing challenges such as rising maintenance costs, energy efficiency, and functional obsolescence with innovative solutions
• Helping clients shift from reactive maintenance to proactive lifecycle planning
• Leveraging a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners, and data specialists to optimize facility performance.