Brown’s appointment as CEO of Thompson Holdings is the latest development in succession planning in advance of Baker’s retirement. In January 2024, Baker announced Kendall Kilpatrick as CEO of Thompson Engineering, the largest of the operating subsidiaries. He serves as CEO of Thompson Holdings holding/parent company of Thompson Engineering, Thompson Consulting Services, Watermark Design Group and Sourcetoad. Chad R. Brown serves as CEO of Thompson Holdings, which provides ESOP strategy, governance, and business services to its subsidiaries. Chad joined Thompson in 2002 and most recently served as Chief Legal Officer prior to becoming CEO on January 1, 2025. MOBILE, ALA. — The new year will bring new leadership to the helm of Thompson Holdings, parent company of Thompson Engineering, Watermark Design, Thompson Consulting Services, and Meyer Engineers. Chief Legal Officer Chad Brown will become CEO starting Jan. 1, 2025. Current CEO John Baker will become Executive Chairman. “Chad brings a strategic energy Chad R. Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Holdings, bringing extensive legal and business acumen to the architecture, engineering, and design sectors. With a strong foundation in legal practices, Chad previously served as Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at Thompson Engineering. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2024 MOBILE, ALA. — The new year will bring new leadership to the helm of Thompson Holdings, parent company of Thompson Engineering, Watermark Design, Thompson Consulting Services, and Meyer Engineers. Chief Legal Officer Chad Brown will become CEO starting Jan. 1, 2025. Current CEO John Baker will become Executive Chairman. “Chad brings a strategic. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets by providing leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. He was promoted to President of Thompson Engineering and then CEO of both Thompson Holdings and Thompson Engineering. It's been an incredible journey and honor to lead our employee-owners at Thompson. Chad Brown will become CEO of Thompson Holdings, based in Mobile, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Brown is currently chief legal officer for the company that is the parent company of Thompson Engineering, Watermark Design, Thompson Consulting Services and Meyer Engineers. Chad Brown serves as Chief Legal Officer for Thompson Holdings and its affiliated companies: Thompson Engineering, Watermark Design Group, Thompson Consulting Services, and Meyer Engineers.