Business: Amico Adds Bob Hastings as Strategic Advisor

Seasoned pro brings decades of experience in transportation and urban planning

PORTLAND, OR —  Amico is pleased to announce the addition of Robert W. Hastings, FAIA, to its team as a strategic advisor for the firm’s public infrastructure, transportation and built environment practice area.

Hastings spent 21+ years at TriMet, where he managed the agency’s Transit-Oriented Developments and other initiatives. Acting as the agency’s “imagineer,” he led the effort to leverage transit investment in the Portland metropolitan region to shape livable communities. 

Bob managed the TOD team’s station area planning, Smart City initiatives and architectural and urban design for all the MAX Light Rail alignments. He also championed the agency’s sustainability initiatives and renewable energy program. In addition, he led TriMet’s research and knowledge-sharing activities with academic institutions and coordinated opportunities for visiting national and international delegations. 

Bob is currently the Director of Oregon|By Design, an independent initiative to support communities seeking to foster economic, environmental and social development. The OBD initiative also collaborates internationally; most recently in Komatsushima, Japan (2018-2020).

“Bob Hastings has had a big hand in making Portland, Oregon, the dynamic city that it is, and we’re so pleased that our clients will be able to tap into that experience and vision,” said Kelliann Amico, founder and principal of Amico. “We look forward to providing a new angle of seasoned counsel with Bob’s experience in championing this region’s celebrated transportation systems and urban development.”

About Amico:

Amico is a versatile and talented group of communication and marketing professionals with decades of combined experience working for some of the country’s most recognized brands and organizations. With cross-disciplinary areas of expertise, the firm delivers profound strategic communication outcomes without the high overhead of a classic agency. Amico services include media relations, social media, digital content creation, branding, media training, crisis readiness and event management. For more information visit www.amicopr.com.