RS&H Chief Operating Officer Lisa Robert will become CEO of the architecture, engineering and consulting firm in October, the Jacksonville-based company announced Sept. 4.
As part of the transition, current CEO David Sweeney will become chair of RS&H’s board of directors, succeeding David Gaboury, who will continue serving on the board.
“I’ve watched Lisa lead with vision, decisiveness and a deep commitment to our people and clients. She understands what has made RS&H successful for 84 years and is ready to build on that legacy while guiding us into an ambitious future. Having navigated challenges and opportunities side-by-side, I know the firm is in the best possible hands with Lisa leading the way,” Sweeney said in a news release.
The company said since joining RS&H in 2010, Robert has led initiatives that have advanced the firm’s position as a partner in the architecture, engineering and consulting sectors.
“After an extensive evaluation process that included external candidates, Lisa stood out as the clear choice to lead RS&H into the future. Her impressive career trajectory and deep commitment to advancing our employee ownership culture uniquely position Lisa to drive sustainable growth and deepen our company culture,” Gaboury said in the release.
A licensed professional engineer with 35 years of experience, Robert is vice chair of the American Council of Engineering Companies Design Professionals Coalition, a board member of the ACEC Research Institute and an executive board member and West Region director for the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.