Willdan Group, Inc. announced that on December 8, 2023, Tom Brisbin, Willdan?s CEO, notified the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his position as CEO of the company effective December 29, 2023. Tom will retain his role as Chairman of the Board and will act as the company?s part-time consultant to ensure a smooth transition after December 29, 2023. Willdan?s President, Mike Bieber, will succeed Tom as CEO and will become a Board Member effective as of December 30, 2023.

Tom has served as Willdan?s CEO since 2007, joining just after the company went public, and growing revenue more than six times over that period. During the 2008 financial crisis, he led the company?s expansion into energy efficiency, diversifying into a growing market and adding long-term financial stability. Tom has focused most of his career on developing a culture of organic growth and fostering leadership.

Mike and Tom met while working with one another 27 years ago. Mike joined Willdan in 2014 as Vice President, Corporate Development. For the last seven years, Mike has served as President and focused on company operations.