INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Al Oak, PE, Chairman and CEO at Cripe, is excited to announce the following executive leadership appointments.

Effective January 1st, Fredrick J. Green, AIA, NCARB, President + COO, will be promoted to Chief Strategy + Operations Officer. In his 15 years as President + COO, Green has worked successfully to align strategy and vision with overall corporate performance and culture. Green believes and lives the concept that “leaders eat last” and combines this ideal with his laser focus on what needs to get done, a keen strategic eye, and a passion for staff development and opportunity. As Chief Strategy + Operations Officer, he will continue to lead Cripe, focusing on the organization's corporate strategies and operations and setting the bar high for staff and firm as a whole.

Effective January 1st, Dennis McGuire, Vice President of Survey + Real Estate Development, will be promoted to President – Elect. His over 33 years of Cripe survey operations and business experience has fueled his rise and role as a trusted advisor to both staff and clients. His demonstrated dedication and contributions to client service, firm growth, and Cripe's people throughout his career make him a natural choice to become the fifth president in our 83-year history. McGuire will report to Green and transition to President in the second quarter of 2021.

Cripe looks forward to the vision and leadership that Green and McGuire will bring to their new roles. Cripe is certain of their abilities to move the company forward in its vision “To Be The Company Of First Choice - for strategic, trusted partnership through innovative solutions and proven stewardship of our people, clients, and communities.”

Cripe has met the formidable challenges of this year with vigor, flexibility, and momentum with great success. This is what it takes to have and maintain an award-winning, 83-year presence in the Indiana design community. As Employee-Owners, Cripe is proud of its commitment and service to its clients and to being lifelong learners. Sustainability is not only a service offering at Cripe - but a requisite strategy to the firm’s vitality and legacy. Cripe's founding values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Professionalism, Humility, and Commitment remain steadfast and serve as the benchmark for any Cripe leader.