Bridge-engineering firm Modjeski and Masters announced October 30 that its board elected Kevin W. Johns as its next president, effective January 1, 2027.
Johns will succeed Michael F. Britt in the presidency. The announcement describes a planned leadership handover, rather than a change taking effect immediately. Britt is identified in the release as the outgoing president and chief executive, but the announced appointment names Johns as president.
Johns joined the firm in 1998. His subsequent roles have included director of the Movable Bridge Business Unit, senior vice president, board member and board chairman. The company said his experience spans project leadership and the development of teams and technical capabilities.
As part of the transition, Johns will leave his position directing the movable-bridge unit. Lee Lentz will assume that responsibility, according to the company.
Modjeski and Masters, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, provides fixed- and movable-bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation and maintenance services. Its announcement also identifies research and code development among its activities.
The firm said continuity of client service and support for existing project commitments would be priorities during the handover. It did not announce a merger, sale, new construction award or change to the scope of a particular bridge project.
The October 30 record sets out the leadership succession and associated business-unit change. Statements about future growth remain management objectives rather than completed operational results.
Sources: Modjeski and Masters’ October 30 leadership announcement.