Baker`s Beranek Inducted into HQUSACE Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE
Amex:BKR), announced that Dwight A. Beranek, P.E., CFM, senior vice president
and market service manager for Baker`s Department of Defense (DoD) programs, has
been inducted into Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers` Gallery of
Distinguished Civilian Employees, considered one of the most prestigious honors
bestowed on civilian employees. LTG Robert VanAntwerp, USACE Commander,
presented Beranek with the honor on June 30, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

Beranek served in Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) for two
tours from November 1987 through February 1996 and from August 1998 through
February 2006. Through his leadership in these time frames, he helped the Corps
establish energy performance for new and existing buildings, helped establish
the Office of the Chief of Engineers (Pentagon) as its first Deputy Director,
and led Military Programs strategic and business planning initiatives as
Assistant Director of Military Programs. In 1998, Beranek was appointed first as
Chief of Engineering and Construction for Military Programs and later organized
the new military and civil works joint Engineering and Construction Division.
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, he led the formation of The
Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) serving as its founding Chair. He was
promoted in 2002 to Deputy Director of Military Programs HQUSACE and served in
that capacity until his retirement in 2006 after a total of 38 years of federal
service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

General VanAntwerp said, "Dwight has made long-lasting contributions to the
Corps of Engineers and exemplifies the qualities of leadership at the highest
levels." In his response Beranek said, "It is with great humility and pride that
I accept this honor. My compliments to the HQUSACE staff for the impacts they
make every day to the economy and security of our Nation."

Beranek is the recipient of several prestigious service awards including:
Presidential Rank Meritorious Executive: Senior Executive Service (1999);
Secretary of the Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award (2006); Army Engineer
Association DeFluery Medal, Silver (2006); American Society of Civil Engineers
President`s Medal (2003); Society of American Military Engineers Presidents
Medal (2001) and Fellow; and Honorary Awards from Black Engineer of the Year
Awards Corporation (BEYAC), Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards
Corporation (HENAAC), and American Indian Science and Engineering Society
(AISES).

A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Beranek holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Northwestern University, as well as Master's Degrees in
Business Administration and Public Administration from Boston University and
American University, respectively. He is a registered professional engineer in
Nebraska and a Certified Flood Plain Manager. Beranek is a member of a number of
professional societies, including the Society of American Military Engineers
(SAME), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Industry
Advisory Council for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET).

A plaque bearing Mr. Beranek`s photograph and summary of his accomplishments
will be permanently displayed along with the other Gallery members, immediately
outside the USACE Commander`s Office in HQUSACE`s Washington, D.C. office.

Michael Baker Corporation (http://www.mbakercorp.com) provides engineering and
operations and maintenance services for its clients` most complex challenges
worldwide. The firm's primary business areas are aviation, defense,
environmental, facilities, geospatial, homeland security, municipal & civil,
pipelines & utilities, transportation, water, and oil & gas. With more than
4,500 employees in over 50 offices across the United States and internationally,
Baker is focused on creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable
solutions for infrastructure and the environment.

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