Articles from The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.
Galen Cooter Joins Kleinfelder as Senior Vice President and Health and Safety Director
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today the appointment of Galen Cooter as Senior Vice President and Health and Safety Director. In this executive leadership role, Cooter will direct Kleinfelder’s enterprise-wide health and safety strategy, advancing the firm's safety-first culture, risk management framework, and operational resilience across all national and regional market sectors.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2026
Kleinfelder Names Jason C. Williams as National Aviation Leader
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Jason C. Williams has joined Kleinfelder as National Aviation Leader. In this role, Williams will lead the growth and strategic direction of Kleinfelder’s aviation portfolio, leveraging over 30 years of comprehensive experience across the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), large-hub commercial airports, military installations, and international infrastructure consulting engagements.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2026
Kleinfelder Appoints David Goershel as National Federal Market Manager
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced that David (Dave) Goershel has been appointed as National Federal Market Manager. In this strategic leadership role, Goershel will oversee the firm’s federal growth strategy while continuing to serve as Executive Vice President and South Division Director.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2026
Kleinfelder Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Nicholas Mitrakis as Chief Financial Officer, Following Naming of Ann Massey as President
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Nicholas (Nick) Mitrakis has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment of Mitrakis follows the recent naming of prominent industry leader Ann Massey as President, marking a vibrant new chapter of Kleinfelder’s executive leadership team. In this role, Mitrakis will oversee all financial activities across the organization while providing integral leadership for corporate services, risk mitigation, and real estate departments.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 7, 2026
Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm With a Strong Presence in the Midwest Market, Joins Kleinfelder
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (“V&K”) has joined Kleinfelder. The transaction establishes Kleinfelder’s presence in the Midwest, underscoring the firm’s commitment to strategic growth and revenue synergies through client and service expansion.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 9, 2025
Driven by Growth, Kleinfelder Announces Executive Leadership Team Promotions
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (Kleinfelder), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Victor Auvinen has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chris King has been promoted to Executive Vice President and West Division Director.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 3, 2024
Kleinfelder Recognized by ExxonMobil as Ruby Award Recipient
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (Kleinfelder), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, has been recognized by ExxonMobil as a Ruby Award recipient as part of ExxonMobil’s Supplier Excellence Awards Program.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 17, 2024
The Kleinfelder Group To Be Acquired By Lindsay Goldberg
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that affiliates of Lindsay Goldberg, in partnership with company’s management, has completed an investment in Kleinfelder. The transaction, which closed on September 18, 2023, fortifies Kleinfelder’s strategic growth potential and bolsters the opportunities to add to the robust client and service portfolio throughout the business. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2023
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Doucet & Associates, Inc., a Civil Engineering Firm With a Strong Presence in Growing Texas Market
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that it has acquired Doucet & Associates, Inc. (“Doucet”). The transaction, which closed on May 31, 2023, fortifies Kleinfelder’s commitment to strategic growth and strengthens an already robust client and service portfolio in the growing Texas market.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2023
Rebecca Katzke Joins Kleinfelder as Senior Vice President and National Water Market Manager
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (Kleinfelder), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Rebecca Katzke, P.E., has joined Kleinfelder as Senior Vice President and National Water Market Manager. In this role, Katzke will drive strategic growth and business development opportunities through engineering design, environmental permitting and compliance, and construction management/inspection services to local, state, and federal water market clients across Kleinfelder’s U.S. operations.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 4, 2023
Erik Soderquist Joins Kleinfelder as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (Kleinfelder), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Erik Soderquist has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Soderquist will oversee all financial activities across the organization, as well as perform integral leadership engagements for the organization’s corporate services, risk mitigation, and real estate departments.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2022
Kleinfelder Announces Appointment of Ann Massey to Board of Directors
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (Kleinfelder), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Ann Massey has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 18, 2021
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Century Engineering, Inc., a Full-Service, Multidisciplinary Engineering Firm Based in Mid-Atlantic Region
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that it has acquired Century Engineering, Inc. (Century) and all affiliates. The transaction, which closed on November 15, 2021, reinforces Kleinfelder’s commitment to improving U.S. infrastructure and strengthens its existing service offerings in the Mid-Atlantic region.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 16, 2021
Jeff Hill Joins Kleinfelder as Executive Vice President and East Division Director
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, construction management, design, and environmental professional services firm, is pleased to announce that Jeff Hill has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and East Division Director. Hill, who will be based in Kleinfelder’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, will oversee operations throughout Kleinfelder’s East Division and lead our talented staff towards profitable growth.
By The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2021
