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MRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin recently announced his vision for an “evolutionary process”
at the firm that will keep its leadership aligned with changing needs among clients.

“It is critical that MRB Group always remain first and foremost a client-focused organization,” Colvin
explained. “And the best way to stay closely connected with clients is to evolve as they do.” He noted
that both municipal and institutional leadership is changing as people in key positions are making way for
those they’ve mentored to step into their roles. He noted that younger generations are particularly
attuned to community values and characteristics of leadership with which they can personally relate.

“As communities adapt to a changing world, MRB Group is evolving right along with them,” said Colvin.
Colvin recently announced that, starting in January of 2026, senior management at the firm will begin a
carefully planned, steady shift that follows a similar transitional path. By implementing a succession plan
that strategically distributes responsibilities and allows for narrower focus within roles, Colvin believes the
firm will be strengthened by taking better advantage of specific skill sets.

“It became clear to me that we need to tap into the specific talents of our key personnel,” continued
Colvin. “We want to create opportunities to utilize the unique and strong leadership qualities that
originally attracted us to our team members. It makes far more sense to adapt our organizational
structure and bring those exceptional talents into leadership and decision-making roles,” he stated.
After serving as President and CEO since 2011, Colvin will make his current position the first to adapt. In
2026, he will continue to serve in his role as CEO, keeping his focus on the broader development
strategies of the firm, while the day-to-day duties of the role of President will be transferred to a newly
defined role with a singular purpose. Trey Taylor, currently Western US Water Resources Engineering
Director and Deputy COO, will succeed Colvin in that role, becoming President of MRB Group.

“Trey was tapped for the newly focused position for his outstanding leadership in the Southwestern US
region. He has an incredible ability to motivate our team through his hands-on management. He leads
by example,” Colvin said, noting that Taylor’s skillsets are precisely what is needed to remain strongly
connected to clients and team members, ensuring the continued long-term success of the firm.

“Like me, Trey has been directly involved with clients, guiding the design and implementation of projects
of all types and sizes, from those in small communities to major facilities in larger cities,” Colvin
continued.

“Trey’s management style reflects his deeper understanding of every aspect of our relationships with
clients. That has earned him the respect of each member of our team, and I have every confidence in
his ability to lead MRB Group into the future,” Colvin said.

“I’m looking forward to serving in a new capacity,” added Taylor, who will continue to reside in Central
Texas but plans to be a regular presence in the firm’s offices around the country. “It’s an honor to have
earned the trust of such an exemplary team of professionals, each of whom I admire for what they bring
to clients – and to the firm - every day,” he stated.

“I look forward to continuing to earn that trust as President,” he added.
Colvin advised that for the next few years, he, as CEO and Taylor, as President, will work together to
further advance the evolution of the firm. “Our collaborative efforts will further enhance the services and
help we proudly provide our clients,” he concluded.

MRB Group is an Engineering, Architecture and municipal services firm with offices in the northeast,
southeast, and southwest regions of the US. Its professional design and consulting teams serve local
governments and community institutions like healthcare and education providers with a multitude of
services that not only help them create and maintain critical assets, but ultimately increase their
sustainability and competitiveness, to elevate their communities.