MARLTON, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that two executives have joined the firm as Vice Presidents in Hill's Washington, DC office.

Michael DeBernard, AIA, has joined the firm as a Vice President with Hill's Project Management Group. He is an architect with more than 35 years experience in the management of large design practices, nation-wide programs, and major construction projects. Prior to joining Hill, DeBernard was Vice President and General Manager for Tetra Tech Facilities Construction, a major design/build contractor. Before that he was Corporate International Director with the design firm of Leo A. Daly and before that was Director of Operations for the Aviation and Transportation Group of NBBJ. He earned his B.Arch. and M.Arch. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a registered architect in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Jordy L. Murray has joined Hill as a Vice President with the company's Construction Claims Group. He has over 20 years of engineering, construction and consulting experience on a wide variety of projects. Prior to joining Hill, Murray was a Manager with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP where he specialized in construction forensic advisory and dispute resolution services. Before that, he was Contracts and Procurement Manager with Parsons Corp. Murray earned his B.S. in civil engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, his M.B.A. from the University of Denver and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University. He is a member of the Virginia bar.

"These two professionals offer a unique blend of construction expertise and skills," said David L. Richter, Hill's President and Chief Operating Officer. "They add a dimension to our team that we expect will help us grow tremendously in the national capital region," Richter added.

Hill International, with 2,300 employees in 80 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 8th largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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