SAN ANTONIO, TX — KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices throughout the United States, announces the acquisition of Texas-based Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC). CEC’s civil engineering, construction management, and surveying expertise will complement KCI’s continued expansion throughout the state.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome CEC to our team. They are an admired and well-respected firm in the Texas market and adding them to KCI aligns well with our strategic growth. Through this acquisition, we can build upon our strong capabilities to better meet the needs of our clients and advance our future solutions and initiatives,” said Mehmet Boz, Ph.D., PE, Vice President, Texas Market Leader.

Bringing with him more than 37 years of experience in transportation engineering, Garland Galm, PE, has led CEC as President since 2015. Galm joined the team in 1997 as a Senior Project Manager and quickly took the lead as Transportation Division Manager. By 2008, he had been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, a role in which he held until his current appointment of President. He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state.

“Over the years, we have built a strong and diverse team,” Galm said. “Bringing together CEC with KCI is an incredible opportunity for our clients, employees, and the industry, and combined, we can rely on each other’s strengths to deliver enhanced solutions to move the industry forward.”

With the addition of CEC, KCI’s geographic footprint in Texas extends to 10 locations supporting a team of more than 200 employees. KCI will leverage CEC’s multi-disciplined expertise to continue its growth in new service offerings and key markets throughout the state.