Kurt is a transformational Global C-level Executive who propels sustained, year-over-year growth within federally linked and/or private Architect, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. With analytic agility, and the focus and determination developed as an officer in the US Air Force, he transforms cultures into forward-facing, client-centric, strategically focused, people-driven organizations that can adapt to the new market climate.
Neil Churman is responsible for identifying strategic firms and supporting those acquired through due diligence and integration. In prior roles, he led and advised on numerous mergers and acquisitions across the architecture, engineering and technology industries, including geospatial services. Neil has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
During his time at Keystone, Erik took on a temporary full-time role with Consor Engineers, a Keystone portfolio company in the infrastructure engineering sector. At Consor, Erik was responsible for leading the acquisition efforts, coordinating integration workstreams, and supporting the executive team in a variety of ways. Now back at Keystone full-time, Erik is closely involved in growing the firm’s presence in the engineering, construction, and professional services sectors. Previously, Erik worked as an investment banking analyst and associate in the technology group at JMP Securities where he focused on merger and acquisition advisory and public equity offerings.
As President and CEO, Kevin is dedicated to strengthening Benesch’s position within the industry. His focus on the long-term vision of the company leads him to oversee the implementation of Benesch’s strategic plan and work with the executive management team to evaluate strategies and pursue initiatives aimed at achieving the company’s growth goals.
Bjorn Morisbak been with Stantec for over 20 years, principally in charge of Stantec's acquisition program and strategic planning efforts.
He’s excited to be able to focus on looking forward and growth. "When you’re in acquisitions, you’re on the front line of corporate development, of finding ways to make our company better. I like that I get to meet new people and find and generate the right opportunities to strengthen our organization and make us better."
In his time with Stantec, Bjorn has worked on over 100 acquisitions across the full spectrum of size, services, and geography.
Doug joined Woodard & Curran in 1992 to start-up and lead the firm’s Operations & Management business unit. In 2007 he became Woodard & Curran’s second CEO, taking the helm from co-founder Al Curran. Under McKeown’s leadership through 2020, the firm’s revenue tripled, and its employee count grew from 450 to more than 1,100.
Ira co-founded Long Point Capital in 1998 after serving as a general partner of MLGA, an M&A advisory firm and private equity firm. He has served as a general partner of funds with private equity investments of over $400 million and has advised on transactions with total values of over $5 billion.
Prior to MLGA, Ira served as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch, and as a strategy consultant with Booz, Allen & Hamilton. Ira is a recognized expert and frequent speaker on private equity investments in ESOP, building products, and engineering transactions. Ira earned a BSE in Engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Aaron is responsible for developing, communicating, and sustaining strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and identifying new business opportunities. He is instrumental in helping Westwood achieve strategic alignment and creating entrepreneurial partnerships that provide solutions for success. Aaron is a shareholder in the firm and member of Westwood’s board of directors.
As Director of Mergers &Acquisitions for Terracon Consultants, Inc., an employee-owned frim providing Geotechnical, Environmental, Materials, and Facilities consulting from 175 offices across the U.S., Kristi has managed nearly 70 acquisitions over the last 15 years. She also manages Terracon's Foundation, which has granted nearly $4M to philanthropic interests.
Joseph Viscuso, PE, PLS, ENV SP, serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth which includes involvement in all new initiatives and technologies. Joe is active in the Smart City Council and is a member of the Urban Mobility Task Force. He also manages the firm’s Mergers and Acquisition activities.
He has more than 40 years of experience in a wide range of projects involving urban land engineering, roadway and highway design, utility and drainage design, environmental infrastructure, energy and sustainability, survey and mapping, traffic signalization, planning and environmental studies, municipal engineering, project specifications, cost estimating and contract and construction administration.
Donya is an AEC 25-year veteran with expertise spanning marketing, communications, and human resources. Her experience in mergers and acquisitions, brand management, internal communications, public relations, crisis communications, and media relations, has been on a local, national, and global scale and all within AEC. As a former executive at Amec Foster Wheeler, and Wood, she helped navigate the integration of global marketing and employee engagement initiatives following multi-billion-dollar merger and acquisition activity. Her firsthand knowledge guiding AEC companies through rebranding and marketing initiatives in periods of dynamic growth and acquisitions serve as an asset in her role today with Smartegies, a growth consultancy serving AEC firms across North America.
As SSOE Group’s Vice President of Corporate Development, Betsy oversees and integrates organic and inorganic growth functions including Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, and Business Development. Betsy has direct involvement in SSOE’s acquisition efforts—establishing and executing the overall program as well as success strategies for individual deals. She has served in various positions, rising through the ranks of the Marketing Department including acting as SSOE’s Director of Marketing. While a part of the marketing team, she led branding and communication strategies for the acquisition of Evergreen EDC, a transaction that launched SSOE to become ENR’s #2 ranked designer for the booming semiconductor industry.
Michael Converse is Vice President, Strategy & Growth at AECOM. Over 7 years with AECOM, Michael has turned around the performance of a number of businesses, from Buildings to Transportation to Environment, through a focus on Talent and Growth. Prior to AECOM, Michael worked at Deloitte Consulting leading complex, global Strategy & Operations engagements. Michael has a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from UCLA.
PSMJ's Karl Wohler provides advisory support to the A/E/C mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and ownership transition practices. His diverse experience in operations management, finance, M&A deal structuring, and process management provides him with a unique perspective to assist firm leaders in developing effective growth, transition, and exit strategies.
Karl began his career as a chemical engineer at Polaroid Corporation and then advanced to senior director of film manufacturing and corporate program manager in research & development. His first exposure to mergers and acquisitions came when he managed several plant consolidation and divestiture projects.
As a trusted advisor and facilitator he has developed strategy and end‐to‐end managed buy‐side and sell‐side M&A deals ranging in size from $1 million to more than $100 million.
