LEO A DALY Executive and Leadership Team

Leo Daly, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at LEO A DALY, defines the strategic vision and long-term mission for the multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm. Guiding the firm's expansion into diverse markets including education, public safety, and commercial facilities, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer fosters a culture of innovation and human-centered design. This leadership role involves setting corporate policy and representing the firm's interests to global stakeholders and industry partners. By championing sustainable practices and high-performance design, Leo Daly directly impacts the firm's reputation for excellence in complex project delivery. Daly collaborates with the executive team to ensure operational alignment with the firm's core values of quality and integrity. Through decisive leadership, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer navigates the firm through evolving market landscapes, ensuring the continued success of architectural and engineering projects worldwide.

Robert Luhrs, the Chief Financial Officer at LEO A DALY, directs all fiscal operations and long-term capital planning for the firm. Overseeing the financial health of complex architecture and engineering projects, the Chief Financial Officer ensures rigorous budget management and resource allocation across all regional offices. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to support sustainable growth within the healthcare, aviation, and federal sectors. By optimizing internal financial controls, Robert Luhrs directly impacts the firm's ability to invest in high-performance design technologies and talent acquisition. Luhrs maintains alignment with the Board regarding fiscal transparency and risk mitigation strategies. Through precise financial oversight, the Chief Financial Officer secures the economic stability required to execute large-scale master planning initiatives, ultimately driving the firm's competitive position in the global construction and design industry.

Steven Lichtenberger, the President at LEO A DALY, executes the daily operational strategy and manages the delivery of multidisciplinary design services across all sectors. Overseeing the integration of architecture, structural engineering, and interior design, the President ensures that project teams meet rigorous quality standards and client expectations. This leadership role involves streamlining internal processes to enhance productivity and foster cross-departmental collaboration on large-scale master planning and aviation projects. By driving operational excellence, Steven Lichtenberger directly impacts the firm's ability to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions in competitive markets. Lichtenberger coordinates with the executive leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable project outcomes. Through consistent focus on operational efficiency and client satisfaction, the President maintains the firm's standing as a leader in the construction and design industry, ensuring that every facility project reflects the firm's commitment to high-performance design.

Stephen Held, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer at LEO A DALY, architects the digital infrastructure and technological framework supporting the firm's multidisciplinary design services. Managing the integration of advanced building information modeling and high-performance design software, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer ensures seamless collaboration across international project teams. This leadership role involves securing proprietary data and optimizing network performance to facilitate complex engineering and architectural workflows. By implementing cutting-edge digital tools, Stephen Held directly impacts the efficiency of project delivery in sectors such as hospitality and industrial facilities. Held coordinates with other executive leaders to align technological investments with the firm's overarching sustainability goals. Through continuous innovation in information systems, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer maintains the firm's technical edge, enabling architects and engineers to solve intricate design challenges with precision and speed.