Bowman Names Jeffrey Blair as Vice President of Acquisitions Integration

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) has appointed Jeffrey Blair as Vice President of Acquisitions Integration to enhance the smooth transition of acquired firms. With over 30 years of consulting experience, Blair will work closely with the leadership team to maximize the value of acquisitions. Since going public in May 2021, Bowman has expanded through the acquisition of four engineering firms, driving its growth strategy. CEO Gary Bowman emphasized that having a dedicated leader for integration is crucial for future success.

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• Appointment of Jeffrey Blair enhances acquisition integration efforts.
• Bowman has successfully acquired four engineering companies since going public, indicating strategic growth.
• Focus on maximizing value from acquisitions through staff retention and engagement.

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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Bowman”), (NASDAQ: BWMN), named Jeffrey Blair, PE, vice president of acquisitions integration. In that role, Jeff will work closely with the leadership of acquired firms to ensure a smooth transition. During his 18 years with Bowman, Blair has served in both key corporate and operations positions.

“After becoming a public company, we focused on accelerating growth through acquisition and expanded the organization in a very intentional way,” said Bowman CEO Gary Bowman. “We knew we needed someone with Jeff’s knowledge and talent as the full-time head of acquisitions integration to ensure each acquisition goes smoothly for the firms we’re acquiring and for Bowman. Jeff will work in lockstep with Tim Vaughn, our executive vice president of acquisitions, to identify and bring firms into Bowman.”

Blair, a registered professional engineer, has more than 30 years of consulting experience with site and infrastructure development projects in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States for both public and private sector clients. His diverse background and keen understanding of the needs of a varied client base have allowed him to enjoy successful business relationships with local, state, and federal governments, healthcare providers, residential and commercial land developers, telecommunications, and industrial clients.

“As Bowman continues acquiring other firms, Blair and Vaughn will help ensure we realize the maximum value of acquisitions through retention and engagement of staff along with successful integration of functions and business operations,” said Trish Hollar, Bowman’s executive vice president of human capital. “We knew we needed to have a full-time dedicated leader and department assigned to this initiative.”

“I’ll be a champion and ambassador to our new firms, so their transition to Bowman is seamless and a positive experience for everyone involved and in all aspects of our business,” Blair added. “My job, along with the integration team I am assembling, will be to help us better affect smooth and orderly transitions enabling us to quickly realize revenue synergies. I’ve helped Bowman grow from 200 people when I joined the firm to more than 900 now, and I am excited to help us grow even more.”

Since the company became public in May 2021, Bowman has acquired four engineering companies including:

• McFarland-Dyer & Associates in Atlanta, Ga.
• Triangle Site Design in Raleigh, N.C.
• PCD Engineering, Inc., Denver, Colo.
• BTM Engineering, Inc. in Louisville, Ky.

About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

Headquartered in Reston, Va., Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering innovative infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment. With 900 employees and more than 39 offices throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, geomatics, survey, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. On May 11, 2021, Bowman completed its $51.7 million initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com.

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Carolyn Artman

carolyn@bowman.com

313.269.4729

Source: Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

FAQ

What is the role of Jeffrey Blair at Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.?

Jeffrey Blair has been appointed as Vice President of Acquisitions Integration, focusing on ensuring smooth transitions for acquired firms.

How many engineering companies has Bowman acquired since going public?

Since going public in May 2021, Bowman has acquired four engineering companies.

What is the main goal of the acquisition integrations at Bowman?

The main goal is to maximize value from acquisitions through effective integration and retention of staff.

Who does Jeffrey Blair work with at Bowman for acquisitions?

Jeffrey Blair collaborates closely with Tim Vaughn, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, for integration efforts.

When did Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. go public?

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. went public in May 2021.