Leadership | Wilson & Company

Steven D. Watt, PE
President and Chief Executive Officer

Steven joined the firm in 1987 and has more than 31 years’ experience in engineering and leadership.

His background in transportation planning, design, and project management provides a broad understanding of the varied requirements in serving the engineering needs of clients....

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Daniel S. Aguirre PE, CFM
Senior Vice President, Chairman of the Board, and Municipal Services Division Manager

Dan has more than 30 years’ experience in planning, design and construction of civil engineering projects. Before joining Wilson & Company, Dan worked as a contractor while attending school before starting his career with the City of Santa Fe Engineering Department. During his career at...

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James A. Brady, PE
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Jim has more than 24 years of experience in transportation planning and design, project management, and construction management. Jim manages Wilson & Company’s operating divisions.

He has a keen eye for delivering quality projects that meet client needs, and is driven by efficiency...

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James E. Ross
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Shared Services Division Manager

Jim has more than 30 years’ experience in finance and accounting. He has served as Wilson & Company’s top financial officer for over 20 years, managing the financial growth as the firm has more than tripled in size. He has also supervised the financial assessment and integration of multiple...

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Ryan R. Branfort, RLS, GISP
Senior Vice President and Surveying, Geospatial & Remote Sensing Division Manager

Ryan is responsible for surveying and mapping services.

For more than 20 years with the company, he has built a broad background of expertise from a variety of positions, including land surveyor, photogrammetrist, project manager, CAD / GIS manager, and survey manager.

He calls...

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Michael W. King, PE
Senior Vice President and Transportation Division Manager

Michael has more than 28 years of experience, including 16 with the firm.

He has spent his career in the management and design of transportation projects throughout the southwest and mountain west regions. Michael is focused on building lasting relationships with clients and peers in the...

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Andrew Leifheit, PE
Vice President and Rail Services Division Manager

Andrew serves Wilson & Company’s Railroad Division Manager and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Joining Wilson & Company in 2007 as a bridge engineer, he established strong relationships in the Class I, shortline, industrial, and shipper markets utilizing his design and...

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Jim J. Anderson, PE
Senior Vice President and Facilities Engineering Division Manager

Jimmy Anderson has more than 25 years of experience in project development and design, ranging from highways to railroads and yards to terminals. He began working for Wilson & Company in 1993 as a project engineer in Denver. His current responsibilities include managing feasibility studies,...

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