Leadership Promotions: Megan Jones & Maria Arteaga
Megan Jones
Principal II
Megan has earned the trust of clients and internal teams alike through her consistency, transparency, and accountability. She models ownership and integrity in every interaction, contributing not just to her own work, but to the broader success of Rincon. Megan’s disciplined and entrepreneurial mindset has led to the creation of new roles and processes while ensuring alignment with Rincon’s long-term strategic goals around client service, collaboration, and brand growth. Her commitment to Rincon’s values continues to strengthen our culture and elevate the level of service we deliver.
“Having worked closely with Megan for almost 20 years I have been privileged to witness her adapt and grow with Rincon, from a junior analyst all the way to the manager of our ENV group and leader of Rincon’s Environmental Planning Services, building trust and alignment with our internal teams as well as our clients, and positively influencing company direction and culture along the way. Through founding the Monterey office, developing staff and business strategy, demonstrating commitment to work quality and successful overall operations, and proficiently leading many initiatives, Megan has continually exerted her leadership to move the company forward and ensure its success. Her future remains bright and I’m excited to see Megan continue to grow and drive our success in her new role.”
— Rich Daulton, Executive Vice President
Maria Arteaga
Director of Enterprise Systems
Maria will serve as Rincon’s Director of Enterprise Systems, a dedicated leadership role established to formalize our enterprise systems strategy. In this role, Maria will continue to lead the development and implementation of new tools while supporting our broader digital transformation and strengthening enterprise systems governance. Her disciplined, thoughtful approach and unwavering accountability have earned her the trust of leaders across internal teams. Maria brings a rare combination of vision, humility, and follow-through, consistently aligning her work with Rincon’s core values and positioning us for scalable, enterprise-wide success.
“Maria has brought exceptional leadership, experience, and strategic insight to Rincon, thoughtfully guiding new enterprise tools and managing the implementation process with collaboration, trust, and a deep respect for Rincon’s culture. Her ability to navigate large-scale change while engaging teams across the organization has made her an invaluable asset. Her vision, clarity, and operational expertise are helping shape Rincon’s future in a meaningful and lasting way.”
— Holly Newman, Controller