MAITLAND, FL — Burns & McDonnell promotes 35 employee-owners across the U.S. to the Principal Group after their contribution to a record year of sales and growth in 2021 for the 100 percent employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm.

Last year, Burns & McDonnell supported 17,000 projects, grew by nearly 650 employees and reached a record-breaking $5.7 billion in sales. Burns & McDonnell is predicting another 13 percent increase in overall growth for 2022.

“Our powerful and unique culture — built on employee ownership — drives our success, guides our business decisions, and is the engine of our growth,” said Ray Kowalik, Chairman and CEO, Burns & McDonnell. “As we look to continue growing, I am confident these leaders will help us embrace our principles and continue to serve our clients in the rapidly changing industries we serve.”

Principals are selected based on demonstrated exceptional performance and technical excellence, as well as recognition and anticipation of future leadership roles contributing to the success of Burns & McDonnell.

Members of the Burns & McDonnell 2022 class of Principals in the Dixie Contractor area include Matthew Kapusta, PE, Regional Global Practice Manager.

Kapusta oversees the Transmission & Distribution Group across Florida. He coordinates and oversees proposal development, project execution, scope and risk management, and overall business strategy within Florida. With 14 years of industry experience, he specializes in power systems engineering, project development, engineering management ranging, and cost-effective solutions for projects ranging from distribution voltage through EHV systems.