March 18, 2025
Josh Maus joins WSB, prioritizing collaboration across various divisions and regions.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Fast-growing design and consulting firm WSB today announced the hiring of Josh Maus as vice president of traffic modeling and planning.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the AEC industry, Maus brings a wealth of expertise in traffic operations and analysis. Throughout his career, he has made notable contributions to several significant projects in Minnesota, and his vast background with the private sector makes him an asset to the firm.

“We are excited to welcome Josh to WSB,” said Travis Wieber, vice president of transportation. “His extensive experience and industry reputation will be invaluable as we continue to grow and elevate our traffic modeling and planning divisions. Josh is a great cultural fit for our team, and we are confident that his leadership will drive us to new heights.”

In this role, Maus will oversee traffic modeling for all regions as part of the firm’s nationwide initiative. He will also lead transportation planning efforts in the Midwest region. There are many overlapping elements between these divisions, and having a leader integrate them allows WSB to deliver cohesive and superior results for clients. Maus will encourage collaboration among the groups—enhancing the capabilities and performance of WSB.

“I am thrilled to be part of such an innovative and forward-thinking firm,” said Maus. “WSB’s commitment to investing in technology and looking ahead to future opportunities is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with this talented group of professionals and contributing to WSB’s growth.”

WSB has doubled in size over the last two years through acquisitions and organic growth. The firm provides services throughout the nation, with offices in various regions including Minnesota/North Dakota, Oklahoma/Texas, Colorado/California and the Southeast.

March 13, 2025
The firm is elevating internal leadership to enhance its design technology group.

Houston, Texas — WSB, a fast-growing design and consulting firm, today announced the promotion of Brian Glaser to director of design technology.

In his new role, Glaser will oversee company-wide design technology initiatives, driving innovation, collaboration and revenue generation. His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing internal collaboration between design technology and operation teams, ensuring continued delivery of cutting-edge solutions to clients.

John Mackiewicz, vice president of technology, states, “Brian’s promotion is a testament to his dedication and innovative mindset. His ability to foster strong relationships and drive technological advancements makes him the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that under his leadership, WSB will continue to be at the forefront of design technology, scaling up our capabilities.”

With almost two years of service at WSB and nearly 15 years of industry experience, Glaser has shown outstanding technical excellence and remarkable relationship-building skills that have significantly contributed to the firm’s success.

“I am eager to take my knowledge and success from my previous role and bring it to the director position,” stated Glaser. “Taking the successes from various areas throughout our division and implementing them in other aspects is critical as our group continues to expand. I look forward to fostering internal growth at WSB while supporting the needs of our clients and software partners.”

With Glaser’s leadership, WSB will continue to lead the industry in innovation, rapidly expanding design technology capabilities and greater collaboration within its teams and with clients.

This strategic move aligns with WSB’s commitment to excellence and the goal of driving growth amidst its national expansion. The firm now operates from offices in 10 states, with projects across the U.S.

February 4, 2025
Claborn will fill a vital leadership role for the firm while fostering collaboration and embracing national growth.

Tulsa, Okla. — WSB, forward-thinking design and consulting firm, today announced that Brandon Claborn has been appointed as the vice president of environmental services. With extensive experience and a proven track record in environmental sciences, Claborn is poised to play a pivotal role in expanding WSB’s environmental services nationwide.

Claborn, former CEO of Meshek & Associates, Inc, will be instrumental in driving the expansion of the firm’s environmental services portfolio across the country, including water resources. His expertise in multidisciplinary teams and his strategic vision will help WSB leverage resources and optimize projects.

“Our environmental division is integral to our success, and we are excited to see Brandon lead this critical area,” said Jon Chiglo, chief operating officer of WSB. “His background will elevate our environmental services and strengthen our position as a leader in the industry. Coupling his industry experience with his leadership, we will better support clients as we grow our presence nationally.”

Claborn is known for his leadership and innovative approaches to flood mitigation and stormwater quality. This background will allow him to elevate WSB’s environmental footprint throughout the U.S., while working across service lines to support client’s infrastructure needs. He led the Meshek team’s contributions to the first every State Flood Plan in Oklahoma and provided leadership to the team working with the city of Tulsa to help them achieve a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) rating of 1 which resulted in a 45 percent discount in national flood insurance premiums for residents.

“I am honored to join WSB as the vice president of environmental services,” said Claborn. “I look forward to working with our talented staff to expand our services, embrace new technologies and enhance our support for clients across the nation.”

WSB recently acquired Meshek & Associates, LLC in the fall of 2024. Through this acquisition, WSB has welcomed over 50 staff and many new services to better support its coast-to-coast client base.

November 12, 2024
Meshek’s footprint strengthens WSB’S presence in the southern U.S. 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — WSB LLC (“WSB”), one of the nation’s fastest growing infrastructure engineering and consulting firms, today announced the acquisition of Meshek & Associates, LLC. (“Meshek”), a specialized civil engineering firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The strategic addition of Meshek will strengthen WSB’s service offerings and presence in Oklahoma.  

“WSB is evolving into a national brand,” announced Bret Weiss, WSB’s president and CEO. “Oklahoma is making significant investments in its infrastructure, boasts a growing economy, and ranks among the top states for job creation, which gives us access to a robust talent pool. Meshek enjoys an excellent reputation and is an ideal fit with our culture and entrepreneurial spirit. We are excited to expand on their success by providing additional services.” 

The acquisition of Meshek brings three offices and more than 50 employees into WSB. Combined, WSB now operates over 50 offices with more than 1,500 employees nationwide to serve its clients across the government, commercial and energy markets.  

“WSB is a robust and expanding company that aligns perfectly with Meshek and our clients,” stated Brandon Claborn, CEO of Meshek. “For many years, we have been dedicated to providing top-tier service to our clients. By joining WSB, which shares this unwavering dedication, we are excited to gain additional expertise and resources to serve our clients and enhance their strengths and achievements by offering additional services.”   

WSB and Meshek will work together to develop a single go-to market approach as WSB in early 2025. This represents WSB’s third acquisition in the last 13 months. In September 2023, the firm acquired Oklahoma-based EST, a 350-person transportation infrastructure engineering firm and in February 2024, WSB acquired Florida-based AE Engineering, a 180-person construction, engineering and inspection (CE&I) firm.

Morrissey Goodale advised Meshek & Associates in connection with the transaction.

November 7, 2024

As the firm continues to nationally expand, WSB is prioritizing its investment in the southeast.

Orlando, FL — WSB, a rapidly-growing design and consulting firm, has opened a new office located at 6220 Hazeltine National Dr., Suite 116, Orlando, FL. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in the firm’s nationwide expansion efforts, reflecting a commitment to growing roots in the vibrant Southeast.

The firm wants to emphasize its commitment to the local communities it serves. This location enhances the firm’s ability to provide exceptional services to clients in the region and strengthens its brand presence across the southeastern United States.

“Opening our office in Orlando is a crucial part of our national growth strategy,” said Chris Nolen, director of contract administration. “We are thrilled to extend our expertise and services to the region and look forward to strengthening our relationships with the local community.”

WSB is prioritizing the needs of the communities it serves while expanding brand awareness from coast to coast. The new Orlando office is a testament to the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.

The firm first entered the southeastern region in early 2024 after acquiring AE Engineering, a high-growth transportation infrastructure engineering firm based in Jacksonville. Since then, the firm continues to grow and supports projects nationwide.