HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnan, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm, announces the appointment of Steve Gilbreath, PE, as its new President. Gilbreath will succeed Wayne Swafford, who has been named Chief Development Officer for LAN and LEO A DALY.

Gilbreath joined LAN in 2000 as a Project Manager overseeing coastal, port, and marine projects. He has more than 30 years of experience in coastal and port planning, engineering design, construction, and program management.

As LAN’s current Chief Operations Officer, Gilbreath has been pivotal in building one of the firm's most successful business lines. The Infrastructure Group encompasses program management, engineering, planning, design, and construction-related services for water and sanitary sewer pipelines, water and wastewater facilities, drainage and stormwater management, municipal infrastructure, and port and marine projects.

With a Master of Science in ocean engineering and a Bachelor of Science in maritime systems engineering from Texas A&M University, he serves on the Board of Directors for the American Council of Engineering Companies Houston Chapter. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and actively participates as a member of the American Water Works Association.