PITTSBURGH, Pa. – December 4, 2025 – Stratus Team, LLC (“Stratus®”), an integrated engineering, architecture, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mayland as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). In this role, Mayland will lead Stratus’ strategic growth initiatives, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and partnerships.
Mayland brings extensive experience in corporate development, investment, and strategy with more than 15 years across M&A, corporate finance, and data analytics. He has led and supported transactions including buy-side and sell-side M&A, joint ventures, distressed lending, and startup investments in principal and advisory roles. His work spans telecom, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, defense, and financial sectors. With significant experience in private equity and portfolio company settings, he offers a strong grasp of value-creation priorities.
“Stratus has built a platform with significant opportunity and numerous strategic options ahead,” Mayland said. “I am thrilled to join the team at such an exciting time to help accelerate growth through acquisitions and partnerships.”
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he earned a B.A. in political science with minors in psychology and international relations.
Mayland’s appointment reinforces Stratus’ growth strategy, combining organic growth with acquisitions and partnerships to deliver integrated solutions across industries.
“David’s comprehensive experience in corporate development and his deep understanding of the private equity mindset make him the right leader for this role,” said Brandon Enochs, CEO of Stratus. “With David driving our M&A and partnership activities, we are well-positioned to accelerate our strategic growth and expand our capabilities.”
About Stratus®
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting firm. Formed through the alliance of established firms, Stratus offers a deep bench of industry experts and a collaborative approach to deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. While Stratus’ focus extends beyond the Southeast U.S., the firm maintains a strategic commitment to serving the high-growth economies of this region. Dedicated to building vibrant communities and fostering the professional growth of its team, Stratus ensures the highest quality service for its public and private sector clients.
For more information, please visit www.stratusteam.com.