Collin Hodges Returns to Anchorage as Senior Planner at R&M Consultants

September 15, 2026 - 22:30

Collin Hodges has joined R&M Consultants as a Senior Planner, marking a return to Anchorage after spending time on the East Coast. His arrival brings additional depth to the firm's planning team at a time when Alaska communities face growing questions about land use, infrastructure, and long-term development.

Hodges comes to the role with experience shaped by work in both established urban markets and smaller municipalities. That mix gives him a perspective that fits R&M's portfolio, which spans public sector projects, transportation planning, and community development across the state. Colleagues describe him as someone who prefers practical solutions over abstract theory, a trait that tends to matter in regions where weather, geography, and limited budgets shape what is actually possible.

The return to Anchorage is personal as well as professional. Hodges has roots in Alaska, and his decision to come back reflects a broader pattern of professionals who leave for a period and later choose to bring what they learned home. For R&M Consultants, the hire signals continued investment in planning capacity as demand for thoughtful growth strategies persists.

In his new position, Hodges is expected to work with clients on projects that require balancing competing interests, from local residents to state agencies.