MARLTON, N.J., Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), a construction risk management organization, announced today that David L. Richter, Hill's president and chief operating officer, was named a Fellow of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at its recent National Conference held in Chicago, Ill. Richter is one of 58 Fellows to be so honored in CMAA's 30-year history.

Richter has more than 20 years of professional experience, primarily in the construction industry. He joined Hill in 1995 and has been the company's President and COO since 2004. Since he joined the company, Hill has grown its revenues more than 20-fold.

"The Fellow designation is the highest honor that CMAA bestows on an individual," said Bruce D'Agostino, CMAA's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "It is a pleasure to congratulate David on being selected a Fellow," added D'Agostino.

CMAA an organization aimed at advancing professional construction and program management. Its membership is comprised of more than 10,000 public and private organizations, owners and individual practitioners. CMAA provides professional development, CM certification, advocacy and business opportunities to its members and the industry.

Hill International, with 3,300 employees in 110 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services.