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  • Concepts NREC Named 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont

    Concepts NREC Named 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont

    Concepts NREC Business Development Director Dave Pincince speaks to Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA, DARPA, DOE, and FAA engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers at a forum on advancements in turbine engine technology. Image: Concepts NREC

    WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Feb 18, 2025 – Concepts NREC announced that it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont 2025 through an assessment managed by Workforce Research Group and sponsored by VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

    The annual assessment surveys employee satisfaction and scores each company’s workplace policies, business philosophy, employee culture, and best employer practices.

    The award highlights Concepts NREC’s dedication to fostering a workplace that values and supports its employees. Concepts NREC has developed an environment that focuses on employee well-being and professional development by offering competitive benefits and promoting teamwork.

    “We are incredibly honored to be recognized again as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont,” said Sean McDermott, CEO. “This award reinforces our belief that a positive work environment is essential for driving innovation. We are immensely proud of our team and grateful for their dedication to our clients’ success.” As a provider of turbomachinery engineering solutions worldwide, Concepts NREC is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent. The recognition as one of the Best Places to Work underscores its position as a valued employer in the industry.

    Source: Concepts NREC

    About Concepts NREC

    Established in 1956, Concepts NREC provides turbomachinery design, development, testing, manufacturing, and software solutions. Headquartered in White River Junction, VT, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including engineering design, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, precision manufacturing, and educational training. Concepts NREC has developed the Agile Engineering Design System, an integrated software suite covering the entire turbomachinery design process, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial processing, medicine, and transportation. The company employs approximately 163 professionals and has been recognized among the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2025.

  • Woolpert Appoints Neil Churman as Chief Executive Officer

    Woolpert Appoints Neil Churman as Chief Executive Officer

    DAYTON, OH, Jan 24, 2025 – Woolpert has promoted Neil Churman to chief executive officer. Churman has served as Woolpert’s president since early 2024, leading Woolpert’s business operations and mergers and acquisitions program. He succeeds Scott Cattran, who has led the company since 2015. Cattran will take on a new role in Woolpert as executive chairman, supporting Churman with company strategy and continuing to lead its board of directors.

    Churman’s background is in driving strategic growth and operational excellence in the architecture, engineering, geospatial, and technology services industries. Churman was recruited by Cattran in 2022 and brought on as the company’s first chief corporate development officer. Churman has since led the company through five strategic acquisitions, adding over 800 employees and expanding the company’s capabilities across the U.S., Europe, and Australia. In 2024, under his operational leadership as president, the company delivered the strongest financial performance of its 114-year history.

    Prior to Woolpert, Churman held roles at TRC Companies, 7 Mile Advisors, Morrissey Goodale, and Michael Baker International. Churman is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, where he earned a Master of Business Administration, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering. Churman will continue to work out of the firm’s Pittsburgh office.

    “I am honored to take on this role and am humbled by the responsibility to carry forward our legacy of over 100 years of supporting critical programs for our clients. I’m also committed to strengthening our culture and ensuring we create a great place to work for all our global employees,” Churman said. “Woolpert has built a culture anchored by support, innovation, and a commitment to high performance, and we will remain on that continued path to success. I am proud to be a part of our fantastic global team, to continue the path forged by such an outstanding leader like Scott Cattran, and to lead us into the next chapter of this great company.”

    “When I stepped into the CEO role about a decade ago, we developed a vision to not only be the leading architecture, engineering, and geospatial company in our industry, but one of the best companies in the world. Due to the hard work of all Woolpert employees, we are on an unprecedented trajectory in our 100-year+ history to achieve that very vision,” Cattran said. “Neil’s background of effectively integrating industry-leading acquisitions, leading operations and organic growth, and his commitment to building a world-class culture make him the absolute right leader to continue championing this vision. As I take on my new role as executive chairman, I look forward to supporting Neil and the entire global Woolpack to continue forward with this ambitious pursuit.”

    About Woolpert

    Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including architectural design, civil engineering, geospatial data acquisition, and strategic advisory services, catering to sectors such as aviation, education, federal government, and utilities. As of 2024, Woolpert employs over 2,500 professionals across more than 60 offices worldwide. The firm has experienced significant growth, with annual revenue increasing from $97 million in 2016 to over $650 million in 2024. Recent strategic acquisitions, such as Murphy Geospatial in 2024, have expanded Woolpert’s capabilities and global reach. The company continues to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to address complex challenges for its diverse clientele.

    Source: Woolpert