LAN, Inc. Promotes Four Leaders to Senior Business Group Directors, Launches New Market Sectors

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a national planning, engineering and program management firm, has announced the promotion of four leaders to senior business group director roles and the creation of four new market sectors as part of the company’s strategic reorganization. This move is designed to strengthen LAN’s ability to align expertise and foster collaboration, deliver comprehensive services to clients and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy.

JP Grom, AIA, has been named senior business group director of the Program Management & Facilities Market Sector. With more than 27 years of experience in program management and architecture, Grom has delivered major facility programs for public sector clients across Texas. The new sector combines program management and facilities services, offering clients comprehensive solutions for complex, multi-site initiatives and facility requirements. This sector was created to streamline project delivery, leverage LAN’s depth of experience and ensure clients benefit from a single, coordinated team.

Justin Reeves, PE, will serve as senior business group director of the Water Infrastructure Market Sector. Reeves, with over 22 years of experience in large diameter water and wastewater pipeline design, has led the delivery of more than 100 miles of pipeline projects across Texas. The new market sector combines water conveyance, water and wastewater groups to address the increasing demand for resilient water solutions. By combining these teams, LAN offers clients a broader range of expertise and enhanced ability to meet the challenges facing municipal and regional water infrastructure.

Matt Manges, PE, has been named senior business group director of the Public Works Market Sector. Manges brings 18 years of experience in stormwater management, drainage and watershed master planning, and is recognized as a leader in advanced modeling and flood risk reduction. The Public Works Market Sector includes stormwater, municipal and water district engineering, supporting communities with integrated public works services. This new structure was established to foster knowledge sharing, deliver holistic solutions, and help clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory and funding environments.

Tom Ellis, PE, has been promoted to senior business group director to lead the Transportation Market Sector. With more than 40 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management, Ellis has overseen the planning, design and delivery of major roadway, transit and mobility projects across Texas and the region. The Transportation Market Sector brings together LAN’s transportation expertise to serve public and private clients including TxDOT, Toll Authorities, Transit Authorities and County and City Municipalities. The Transportation Market Sector also includes ROW Acquisition, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Transit Engineering, Traffic Engineering and Bridge Design. This sector was established to strengthen LAN’s ability to deliver integrated transportation services, address evolving mobility needs and support clients in building safe and efficient transportation networks.

“These promotions and the creation of our new market sectors are a direct response to the needs of our clients and the opportunities we see for growth,” said Steve Gilbreath, president of LAN. “By aligning our leadership and technical teams in this way, we are better positioned to deliver innovative, multidisciplinary solutions and to support the professional development of our staff.”