Strategic Leadership Transition Team Put in Place
In commemorating the firm’s 60 years in business, D&B Engineers and Architects in Woodbury announced a strategic leadership transition that recently went into effect. According to the firm, this change will mark a pivotal juncture in D&B’s evolution, ensuring continued growth and technical diversity as well as maintaining its core of highly talented and respected leadership as the firm moves forward.
Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., BCEE, with more than 30 years at D&B and serving the last eight as its president, will transition to the role of chairman of the board. He will continue to provide strategic guidance in support of the firm’s endeavors as he passes the reins to a new generation of professionals.
“This succession plan has been in the works for several years,” said Fangmann. “As we proudly celebrate D&B’s 60th anniversary, it’s time for me to transition from day-to-day operations and support the new leadership from a new vantage point. The professionals advancing into leadership positions are seasoned professionals with deep roots in our firm and industry. I’m confident they will effectively pilot D&B into the future and identify new opportunities and areas of growth.”
Management changes include William “Bill” D. Merklin, P.E., who will become president and CEO. As part of his responsibilities, Merklin will guide the company into its next phase of strategic development. Joining him in this transition are Philip R. Sachs, P.E. who will take on the role of senior vice president of water supply; Olga J. Mubarak, who will become senior vice president of wastewater; and Christopher Koegel, P.E., CCM who will become senior vice president of construction management.
In addition, Senior Vice Presidents and Principals Robert L. Raab, P.E., BCEE, CCM, and Joseph H. Marturano will transition into newly defined roles focused on strategic initiatives, client relations, and mentoring the next generation of D&B leadership.