August 27, 2024
Amidst national expansion, the design and consulting firm strengthens leadership in the newly expanded region.
Jacksonville, Fla. – Fast-growing design and consulting firm WSB today announced the expansion of leadership in the Southeast region. This is part of WSB’s aggressive growth strategy to build a national firm that supports critical infrastructure across the United States.
The firm acquired AE Engineering, a high-growth infrastructure firm based in Jacksonville, Florida, in February 2024. Through this acquisition the firm has gained several offices throughout Florida, Geogia and North Carolina.
“Infrastructure is booming in the southeast, and in turn so has our growth,” said Rod Myrick, Vice President of Strategy & Construction. “We have many leaders in this region who have been driving forces of our expansion. These individuals represent our firms dynamic, strong core of difference makers that support our clients, and I’m proud to recognize promotions throughout the region.”
WSB has elevated several leaders within the southeast region to support its newfound growth. Promotions in the southeast region include:
- Andres Atehortua | Director, Contract Administration
- Ricardo Baraybar | Director, Contract Administration
- Udin Dwarica-Ogeer | Director, Quality Assurance
- William Glennon | Director, Contract Administration
- Eduardo Hernandez | Director, Contract Administration
- Van Mason | Director, Contract Administration
- Julian McKinley | Director, Contract Administration
- Christopher Nolen | Director Contract Administration
- Michael Russo | Director, Materials
- Christopher Sweat | Director, Contract Administration
“I am thrilled for our firm to support more communities across the nation,” said Bret Weiss, president and CEO. “The southeast is heavily investing in infrastructure, and AE Engineering has built phenomenal relationships with communities throughout the region. As we forge ahead together, I am excited about the expanded services we can bring to the southeast. Our teams have been collaborating across various divisions to provide the best services for our clients while building what’s next in infrastructure.”
Founded in Minnesota in 1995, the growth of WSB has been significant. With offices in various regions including Minnesota/North Dakota, Colorado/California, Texas/Oklahoma and now the southeast, the firm supports communities across the nation. Today, WSB offers services in more than 50 areas, to seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation.
