READING, PA – Entech Engineering, Inc. (Entech), is pleased to announce the promotion
of Byron Killian, PE, Principal and Director of the firm’s Civil and Environmental Resources
group , as the company’s new Executive Vice President, as well as two new members to
its Board of Directors: Kara Humes, Senior Environmental Manager, and Bryan Haag, PE,
Principal and Director of Energy and Utilities.
Entech’s President and Chairman of the Board, Robert Weir, PE, shared:
- “Our Board is thrilled with the new Directors and Bryon taking over as
Executive Vice President. They have all been an integral part of our
company for many years, helped develop our culture, and are proven
leaders in the industries we work in. With a commitment to enhancing the
lives of our employees and a strategic focus on the future of our company,
they will help ensure that Entech is a place where you can make a
difference and have a positive impact on the clients we work with and in
the communities we serve.”
The Board consists of five Directors with diverse experience to assist in the
development of strategy, long-term growth of the organization, and to ensure
successful management of the firm. Humes and Haag replace outgoing board
members Catherine Bieleski, SHRM and Jeffrey Euclide, PE who helped lead the
firm through a period of tremendous growth during their terms. Together with
Bryon Killian they are joined by Robert Weir, and Tanner Sattler, PG.
About Kara Humes:
A recognized leader in environmental management for both industrial
and municipal clients, Kara Humes joins the Entech board with nearly 40
years of experience in the industry, with more than 30 of those years with
Entech. Kara has an incredible gift for developing relationships through
teaching and mentoring. Kara brings a wealth of industry board
experience to the table, currently serving as the President of the
Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA). She is also a
leader in Entech’s Engineering Explorer Post, a program in conjunction
with the Boy Scouts of America that provides high school students the
opportunity to explore careers in engineering. An advocate for working
women in Pennsylvania, she is an active member of the Pennsylvania
Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW/PA). Kara and her husband enjoy
two sons, and her Goldendoodles. Though lifelong residents of northeastern PA, the
Humes family members love cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and travelling across the
state to attend games at Heinz field. Kara also enjoys boating, kayaking and visiting local
wineries.
About Bryan Haag, PE:
Bryan has a gift for building inclusive teams and developing full scale
solutions for clients by leveraging his experience and financial knowledge as
a business owner. He is frequently described by peers as visionary,
entrepreneurial, and strategic. As Director of Utilities, Energy, and FCA
Services, Bryan guides clients through building and utility systems condition
assessments, planning, and design projects. He also works with clients to
address energy and carbon reduction planning in conjunction with utility
projects or as independent energy initiatives. Bryan graduated from Drexel
University with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Focus. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Delaware,
and Maryland, a LEED AP® certified professional, and a Certified Energy
Manager. Bryan began his career at Entech in 2003 and has been a Principal
since 2013. He resides in Lebanon County with his family and is a dedicated fly fishermen
and musician.
About Bryon Killian, PE:
Bryon joined Entech in 2002, was promoted to Principal in 2013, and
assumed the position of Civil Environmental Resources Business Unit
Director in 2022. He is passionate about taking care of the Entech team
members and client relations, and always connecting resources and
solutions with those that need them. As a member of the board since 2019
and the leader of the firm’s largest business unit, he brings a depth of firm
and industry knowledge to his expanded leadership role as Executive Vice
President. Bryon holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from The
Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Wastewater Operator and
a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. A native of Schuylkill
County, where he still resides with his family, Bryon is an avid practitioner
of the fast-paced No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
About Entech Engineering, Inc.
Entech Engineering, Inc. helps clients make more informed decisions as they invest in
their facilities and infrastructure via core planning and engineering services. The firm
specializes in water, wastewater, natural gas, environmental, energy, and facilities
planning and design. Across seven offices in Pennsylvania, Entech’s team of more than
150 professionals provides expertise to a diverse range of clients in many markets
including higher education, healthcare, manufacturers, public transit, government, and
utilities.
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