InNova Celebrates Lincolnwood Office Ribbon Cutting

By Amina Saleem

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, InNova Consulting, Inc. proudly celebrated its ribbon cutting and open house at our new Lincolnwood location. The event brought together community members, business leaders, and elected officials to mark this exciting milestone for our firm.

Founded by Samina Saleem, a longtime resident of Lincolnwood, and her partner Julian Gnatenco, InNova Consulting is a certified Woman, Minority, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (WMDBE) offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. Our areas of expertise include transportation and structural engineering, traffic and safety studies, aviation planning, construction inspection, landscape architecture, urban planning, public involvement, and public outreach. Our mission is to deliver innovative and inclusive solutions that strengthen and enhance the built environment.

The celebration underscored the importance of collaboration and community support. We are grateful to Mayor Jesal Patel, the Village of Lincolnwood Board of Trustees, State Senator Ram Villavalam, and the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce Board for joining us at this milestone event. Their presence highlighted the strong partnerships that help foster growth and innovation in the region.

InNova is excited to begin this new chapter of continued growth and looks forward to continuing our work in building stronger, safer, and more connected communities.

Julian Gnatenco, PE, PTOE

Executive Vice President / Traffic Lead

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Julian brings three decades of experience in civil and transportation engineering, making his expertise a cornerstone of our team. His involvement in all facets of traffic engineering is extensive, marked by key roles in numerous Phase I and Phase II transportation projects for prominent agencies such as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Illinois Tollway, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Cook County, Kane County, and numerous local municipalities. Julian’s deep knowledge encompasses major traffic studies, sophisticated traffic and travel demand modeling, optimizing traffic signal and arterial operations, in-depth safety studies, precise traffic signal design, and effective project management. His commitment to delivering efficient and safe transportation solutions ensures exceptional results for our clients.