Our Team
Management
Daniel Hansen - Managing Partner
MBA, PE, M.Eng.
Daniel is a licensed Civil Engineer with broad experience and knowledge in real estate development, sustainable infrastructure, and construction management. His professional journey began with a strong technical foundation, having acquired both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado. He then progressed to managing the construction of large-scale infrastructure projects, totaling over $100M in aggregate cost, gaining valuable field experience and insights into complex project execution. Following a meaningful sabbatical to build a medical clinic in Peru, Daniel transitioned to the developer side, spearheading land development and infrastructure delivery for some of the largest mixed-use real estate projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Complimenting his engineering and project management skillset, he earned an MBA from the University of Oxford, reinforcing his business acumen. Today, Daniel leverages his diverse expertise to consult on complex development projects, following his passion for delivering solutions in sustainable infrastructure that are both innovative and commercial.
Mark Luckhardt - Partner
BSc. Civil Engineering
Mark Luckhardt is a real estate and infrastructure development executive with deep experience delivering complex urban projects that integrate land development, place-making, mobility, utilities, and public infrastructure. He joins NEXT Infrastructure after serving as Senior Vice President of Land Development at Bedrock, where he led the planning and execution of major development initiatives shaping the future of the downtowns in Detroit and Cleveland.
Throughout his career, Mark has specialized in advancing district-scale development by aligning infrastructure investment with real estate strategy. Based in Canada, he brings extensive experience working on projects across North America to help structure the physical and financial foundations that transform real estate projects.
At NEXT Infrastructure, Mark partners with owners, municipalities, and investors to deliver next-generation infrastructure systems that are more resilient and financially efficient. By combining land development strategy with infrastructure delivery, he helps position complex projects to move from vision to execution while creating long-term value for owners and communities alike.
Advisory
B.H. Bronson Johnson - Founding Partner, Board Member
PE, GE, PG, CEG, CHG, LEED AP
After founding NEXT, Bronson joined California Forever, where he serves as the Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability for the effort to plan and build one of the most walkable and sustainable cities in the world. Trained and licensed as an engineer, Bronson has leveraged his technical expertise to lead the planning and delivery of infrastructure on a number of mega projects in his roles at Sidewalk Labs, Forest City, and Lennar Urban. He has pushed the envelope to bring new innovations to a number of projects with the aim to radically improve outcomes in sustainability, mobility, and digital connectivity. Working in all stages of development, from entitlement to operation, Bronson has established an integrated project approach to realize a holistic vision while retaining the flexibility to respond to evolving market conditions and technology readiness levels. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, Bachelor of Engineering from Cornell University, and a certificate in construction management from the University of California, Berkeley Extension.
Featured Network Partners
Steven Baumgartner
Energy and Water
PE, CEM, EcoDistricts AP, LEED AP
Urban Systems Strategist | Director, BUSS
Jonathan Kevles
Energy Policy and Finance
MBA, M.A. Urban Planning
Kate Gasparro
Policy and Infrastructure Delivery
MBA, M.A. Urban Planning
CEO and Founder | Building Better Cities
Charlie Miller
ICT and Digital
BSc. Design
Ken Morrison
Commercial Delivery
BSc. Engineering, P.Eng.