Key Announcement

January 2, 2025

Leadership Transition

The time has come for a new chapter in the history of our firm as we prepare for a seamless transition in leadership. We thank our outgoing leader, Robert G. Bryant, Jr., PE, CEM for his exceptional leadership and dedication to Becht Engineering BT, Inc. His legacy will live on as we welcome Eric C. Collins, PE to lead us on this exciting new journey!

Robert Bryant

Bob will be stepping down as President and transitioning into a part-time consulting position where he will continue to support quality control, legal support, and mentoring. His commitment and expertise have been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing to benefit from his insights in this new capacity.

 

Robert G. Bryant, Jr., joined the firm over 30 years ago. He quickly moved up in the ranks, taking over as President of Becht Engineering BT, Inc. in 2006. Bob's exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication have been foundational to the success of our firm. As President, he skillfully oversaw and coordinated the efforts of all our divisions, forging a path of excellence. From a small team of 23 to a thriving staff of over 60, our company has experienced incredible growth under Bob’s leadership. His strategic expansion in key locations like Massachusetts and Connecticut has set us on a path for continued growth and success.


“It is with great pride that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Bob for his exceptional career with us. His innovative spirit and unwavering commitment have been a driving force behind our firm's success, and we are grateful for his contributions. I’m humbled by his legacy and look forward to building upon his success,” stated Eric Collins, PE, the incoming President/CEO of Becht Engineering BT, Inc.

 

As Bob prepares for his new role with us, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for his hard work and dedication over the years. His wealth of knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset as he continues to support our team in this new capacity. 

Eric Collins

With Eric at the helm as President & CEO, we are confident in his ability to navigate the challenges ahead and drive our company towards great accomplishments. His impactful contributions to our executive team, coupled with his strategic insight, and unwavering dedication to our corporate goals, have been key factors in our continued growth and success, earning him this well-deserved promotion. 

 

With over ten years of dedicated service to the firm, Eric Collins has served in various roles including Vice President, where he played a pivotal role in shaping our policies, procedures, and engineering excellence. His promotion to President marks a momentous milestone in his notable career. His leadership will undoubtedly guide our company to new heights of innovation and success.


“Joining Becht 10 years ago as a Division Manager was a huge opportunity for me. Being granted the opportunity to now lead this 60-year old firm is truly humbling. My colleagues, the people of Becht, are some of the best, brightest, most dedicated, and wonderful people that I’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with. They are what excite me about taking on this new role,” says Eric. “I look forward to our future together with tremendous optimism.”

 

A round of applause for Eric on reaching this incredible milestone! His exceptional leadership abilities have already made a significant impact, and we know he will continue to drive our team towards even greater success. The future is bright with him leading the way!



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