Breck Washam

Senior Vice President
Midwest Region General Manager
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Breck Washam is a down-to-earth leader and lifelong learner passionate about strengthening the community and furthering the industry. With Breck at the wheel, our Midwest regional operation has more than tripled and made a lasting impact in the region.

Breck joined the firm in 1990 as a mechanical engineer and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his more than 30-year tenure. Since being selected to lead the Midwest Region in 2007 he has grown the team to more than 300 employee-owners, creating new opportunities for the firm and delivering high-quality solutions for clients. In 2017, he successfully launched operations in Columbus, Ohio, supporting projects across the Midwest. Under his leadership, we have consistently been recognized in St. Louis as a top workplace, a healthiest employer, a leading philanthropic firm and one of the largest engineering firms.

In the community:

Breck is deeply ingrained in the engineering profession and construction marketplace and in the community. He supports organizations including:

  • National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Board Member, Membership Chair
  • Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), Former President
  • Youth in Need, Board Member
  • Engineers’ Club of St. Louis (aka Engineering Center of St. Louis), Member
  • Circle Club of St. Louis, Member
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC-Missouri)
  • Academy of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), Board of Directors, Former President
  • MS&T Miner Alumni Association, Former Area Director
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL)/Washington University Joint Engineering Program Industry Advisory Board, Board Member
  • United Way of Greater St. Louis, de Toqueville Society, Former Professional Division Campaign Chair
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cornerstone Society Member, Kids & Clays Committee Member
  • Junior Achievement, Former Committee Member
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Legacy Builders, Group Leader
  • Greater St. Louis, Inc. (formerly St. Louis Regional Chamber)
  • St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers
  • Construction Forum STL
What’s something most people don’t know about you?

A few fun facts: I'm related to Benjamin Franklin. I love most genres of music and have played the drums since elementary school. My favorite place to travel to is Colorado — there is something special about being in the mountains and watching Aspen tree leaves shimmer in the wind.

What’s the coolest part of your job?

I get to apply my strengths every day to help the company and other employee-owners succeed. I can't think of another job or role where I'd use them to a greater degree than I do right now.

What excites you most when you look at the future of infrastructure, the industries we support and our company?

The vastness and depth to which we support critical industries and our communities is pretty incredible. As the needs of our world and our clients evolve, how we have adapted, and continue to adapt, to serve them and make our clients successful is certainly exciting.