Our Leadership

Meet the people guiding our vision and shaping the future of our firm. Our leadership team brings decades of experience, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful solutions for our clients and communities.

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    Edward Benes, PE

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Steve Gilbreath, PE

    President

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    James Brader

    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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    Tom Ellis, PE

    Senior Vice President
    Transportation

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    Warren Green, PE

    Vice President, Chief Engineer

  • Kerry Gregg

    Kerry Gregg

    Vice President, Director of Marketing

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    JP Grom, AIA, LEED AP, PMP, CCM

    Senior Vice President
    Program Management and Facilities

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    Steven Held, MBA

    Vice President, Chief Information Officer

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black blazer with subtle dots, standing in a brightly lit corridor with yellow and blue walls.

    Samantha Holy, SPHR

    Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

  • A middle-aged man with short gray hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and gray tie, smiling confidently in a modern office environment.

    Matt Manges, PE, CFM, ENV SP

    Senior Vice President
    Public Works

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    Samir Matta, PE

    Vice President, Business Group Director
    Municipal

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing a green top and a navy blazer, smiling in an indoor office setting.

    Mackrena Ramos, PE

    Vice President, Business Group Director
    Water Conveyance

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    Justin Reeves, PE, LEED AP

    Senior Vice President
    Water Infrastructure

  • A professional woman with long dark hair and light skin, wearing a navy blazer and a purple blouse, smiling in an indoor office setting with blurred lights in the background.

    Kelly Shipley, PE

    Senior Associate, Business Group Director
    Water District Engineering

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    Eddie Streich, PE

    Senior Associate, Business Group Director
    Water District Engineering

  • Wayne Swafford

    Wayne Swafford, PE

    Chief Development Officer

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    Jeff Thomas, PE, CEM, CEA, CHC

    Vice President, Business Group Director
    Facilities

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    Rick Wilson

    Vice President, General Counsel