Aaron Barta, PMP, serves as Vice President and Principal at Huitt-Zollars, based in the firm’s Fort Worth office. In his role within the Federal practice area as Business Development Director, Aaron leads long-range strategy development, including market research, program forecasting, and agency outreach to support the firm’s growing national Federal portfolio.

A retired U.S. Army Colonel, Aaron brings over 25 years of leadership in engineering management, logistics, and infrastructure development. He most recently served as Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District, overseeing all USACE responsibilities for 10% of the U.S. population. His distinguished military career also includes senior roles with the U.S. European Command Headquarters and multiple combat and reconstruction assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Aaron holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy, an M.S. in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, and an M.A. in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He is an active member of the Society of Military Engineers (SAME) Fort Worth Chapter.