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WSB Expands Expertise in Water, Construction, and Power Delivery and Design Through Strategic Acquisitions
The firm welcomes seasoned leaders to advance infrastructure solutions nationwide.
Minneapolis, Minn. – WSB, a fast-growing design and consulting firm, announced the addition of key leaders following the recent acquisitions of CAS Consulting & Services (CAS), Agbara Engineering (Agbara) and NEO Virtus Engineering (NEO Virtus). The expansion of the leadership team enhances WSB’s expertise in water, wastewater, resources, construction management, power delivery and power design, supporting its commitment to comprehensive infrastructure solutions nationwide.
CAS Leadership Joining WSB:
- Channy Soeur, Senior Vice President, Water/Wastewater
- Gail Hamrick-Pigg, Director, Water/Wastewater
- Henry Leighton, Vice President, Construction Management
- Jesse Penn, Senior Director, Water/Wastewater & Water Resources
- Stephanie Blew, Director, Water Resources
Agbara Leadership Joining WSB:
- Jamil Newell, Vice President, Power Delivery
- Craig Cameron, Director, Transmission & Distribution
- Jon Hauser, Director, Business Development
- Syed Rizvi, Director, Project Management
NEO Virtus Leadership Joining WSB:
- James Bing, Vice President, Distributed Energy Resources
- Michael Hendrickson, Senior Director, Distributed Energy Resources
- Griffin Anderson, Director, Distributed Energy Resources
By combining CAS’s expertise in water and construction, Agbara’s specialized knowledge in power delivery and transmission, and NEO Virtus’s background in photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system design— WSB is positioned to better serve communities and clients across multiple markets. These acquisitions align with WSB’s long-term strategy to expand into new markets and provide innovative solutions for critical infrastructure projects.
“Our acquisitions of CAS, Agbara, and Neo Virtus reflect WSB’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent and expanding our service offerings,” said Bret Weiss, WSB president and CEO. “These leaders bring deep knowledge and experience that will strengthen our practices and help us deliver even greater value to our clients.”
Founded in 1995, WSB has grown from a single office in Minnesota to a national firm offering services in more than 50 complementary areas. With the addition of CAS, Agbara and NEO Virtus, WSB continues to expand its footprint and capabilities to support infrastructure projects across the U.S. These companies will form a single go-to-market approach as WSB in early 2026.
