McFarland Johnson Welcomes Jason Kantak, P.E. As Regional Engineering Manager

Posted on November 17, 2025

Jason Kantak, McFarland Johnson Regional Engineering Manager

Binghamton, NY, November 17, 2025 – McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction services firm, announces Jason Kantak as Regional Engineering Manager in its Civil Engineering Services Division. Based in Syracuse, New York, Kantak will focus on expanding all MJ’s Divisions within the Central New York region, with an emphasis on Civil, Transportation, Aviation, and Environmental Services.

As Regional Engineering Manager, Kantak oversees the Civil Engineering Services Division’s Quality Assurance & Control operations and business development, leading growth strategies, process improvements, and strategic initiatives focused on Central New York. With 30 years of cross-disciplinary experience, he is a leading problem solver for complex challenges. His diverse project portfolio spans commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal engineering. In addition to his engineering roles, he has also been a founding principal and Chief Financial Officer for a consulting firm and a lighting manufacturer.

“McFarland Johnson’s strong reputation, expertise, and employee ownership attracted me. From the start, the MJ team valued my perspective, demonstrated integrity, and showed commitment to success. I am excited to help MJ continue to grow and succeed,” noted Kantak.

“We are pleased to welcome Jason to MJ’s growing Civil Engineering team. His broad engineering, financial, and management experience, coupled with his entrepreneurial leadership skills, will benefit our clients and accelerate our growth in the Central New York region,” said Steve Boisvert, Director of Civil Engineering Services for McFarland Johnson.

About McFarland-Johnson, Inc.

McFarland-Johnson, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned leader in the planning, engineering, environmental, technology, and construction services of innovative aviation, transportation, civil/facilities, and environmental projects. With office locations throughout the United States, MJ has been serving clients for more than 79 years. We are a people-centric company guided by the belief that employee owners are more committed to delivering quality services.

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