Leadership

An accomplished leader, Brandon has extensive experience with the growth and management of organizations, operations, business development, and personnel development. He is a Professional Engineer with a Civil Engineering degree from West Virginia University and an M.S. of Engineering Management degree from Penn State. Specialties include management of complex multidiscipline projects, structural and mechanical design, and strategic account management.  

As CEO, Brandon’s focus is on growing Stratus geographically, through operational improvements, and seeking out and acquiring top talent. “Bringing together the talents of four stellar organizations, we have an opportunity to leverage our talent and geographic footprint, to grow our teams providing more opportunities to our employees while improving the communities in which we live.”

Bob oversees Austin Brockenbrough, a company that is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, receives project awards for technical innovation and excellence, and is commended for outstanding financial performance. Bob and the leadership team manage client relationships in the federal, state, and local governments as well as private sector. He leads employee professional development activities and the performance management program for the firm.

Before joining Austin Brockenbrough, Bob served as a Regional Director of Engineering and Infrastructure for a global pharmaceutical company with responsibility for dozens of operational facilities in North and South America. He had governance responsibilities for a capital expenditure budget of over $100 million and an operational expenditure budget of over $500 million.

Bob leads operations for Stratus, with responsibility for market, geographic, and service area growth. He is also responsible for technical project delivery and the quality program of the platform. Charged with integration of Stratus member companies Bob thinks, “Our greatest resource is our extremely talented employees. I am inspired by connecting our talented employees with our clients to help provide solutions to their complex challenges.”

Ted has over 35 years’ experience as a finance professional in the A/E/C industry. He is an innovative and strategic finance leader with a record of transforming early revenue and growth companies into industry leaders through his expertise in financial accounting and reporting, mergers and acquisitions, modeling and analysis, treasury management, investor relations, and human resources. He is skilled at overseeing and modernizing all internal corporate finance, accounting, and administrative functions. He has a proven ability to work collaboratively with Boards of Directors on mission-critical organizational planning efforts and provide strategic input to spur company growth through mergers and acquisitions. 

Prior to joining Stratus as a formational senior leader, Ted was the Chief Financial Officer at Michael Baker International, a top-50 ENR design company. While there, he developed multi-year rolling forecast models, cashflow projections, KPI dashboards and performance-based incentive award programs. He also assisted Executive Leadership in developing a robust Human Capital Management program including talent acquisition, training, succession planning and career path development programs. 

“It’s a privilege to work with a talented and vibrant team of professionals at Stratus and Godspeed. The opportunities in front of us are exciting and it will be my focus to ensure the finance team provides fact-based data driven information to our leaders to leverage those opportunities into success for our clients, our employees and our investors.”

Kori Amos is an accomplished HR leader with over 15 years of experience in talent management, workforce development, and human resources strategy. She brings expertise in cultivating inclusive, dynamic work environments and is committed to fostering growth and innovation within Stratus. 

She is known for her ability to implement people strategies that not only improve employee retention but also drive cultural transformation and operational excellence. Her leadership style centers around creating value through mentorship and development, ensuring that Stratus continues to attract and nurture top talent. Her passion for building strong teams and her progressive approach to HR solutions plays a role in shaping the future of the organization.  

Kori holds a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law (MJ-LEL) from Tulane University Law School and a B.F.A. from Point Park University. She is also a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and holds a PHR certification from HRCI. 

Kori has a proven track record of driving impactful change and fostering employee engagement, all while supporting Stratus’s mission to grow as an inclusive, forward-thinking organization. “I believe that creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow is the foundation of organizational success. I am excited to lead initiatives that inspire our teams to thrive both personally and professionally.”