Brown and Caldwell names Craig Goehring chairman and CEO.PLEASANT HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 1995--Brown and Caldwell announced the appointment, effective today, of Craig A. Goehring as chairman and chief executive officer of the corporation. Goehring, 41, executive vice president and operations director for the company since 1991, was elected to lead the company by Brown and Caldwell's board of directors at its scheduled quarterly meeting Friday, May 19. Outgoing Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steven A. Fisher, 47, who has served in these roles since 1991, said: "We have reshaped and redirected the company over the past five years to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing market. With the full support of the board, we have oriented the company for success by emphasizing recognized strengths. Craig Goehring's skills and experience put the company in the strongest position to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. those strengths." J. Lynn Hartford will continue as president of the corporation, with particular emphasis on the municipal sector of Brown and Caldwell's business. Hartford is also a member of the Board of Directors. In its statement the board said: "In planning for the company's future, Steve Fisher Steve Fisher (born March 24, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois, U.S.) is a basketball coach currently at San Diego State University. Fisher attended Illinois State University, where he helped lead the Redbirds to the 1969 Division II Final Four. recognized that the succession of leadership would be necessary. His actions on behalf of the company exemplify ex·em·pli·fy tr.v. ex·em·pli·fied, ex·em·pli·fy·ing, ex·em·pli·fies 1. a. To illustrate by example: exemplify an argument. b. his exceptional commitment to its success." "There is a bright future for Brown and Caldwell, and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead," said Goehring. Brown and Caldwell, headquartered in Pleasant Hill, was established in 1947 and is a multi-discipline environmental engineering and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a that provides scientific, technical and engineering design services to government and industry. The firm has offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , two analytical laboratories in California, close to 800 employees, and is ranked 66th among the top 500 engineering firms by Engineering News Record. CONTACT: Brown & Caldwell Margaret Coles Dame Margaret Isabel Cole, DBE (May 6, 1893 - May 7, 1980) was an English socialist politician. Daughter of John Percival Postgate and Edith Allen, Margaret was educated at Roedean School and Girton College, Cambridge. While at Girton, through her reading of H. G. , 510/210-2272 or Fineman Associates Brynell Somerville, 415/777-6933 |
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