# Modjeski and Masters Board Elects Kevin W. Johns President, Succeeding Michael F. Britt

> Kevin W. Johns becomes president of Modjeski and Masters on January 1, 2027, succeeding Michael F. Britt and handing the Movable Bridge Business Unit to Lee Lentz.

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:58:13+00:00
- Section: Leadership
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-30/modjeski-masters-kevin-johns-president
- Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modjeski-and-masters-announces-kevin-w-johns-as-next-president-302925057.html)

## Key takeaways

- Modjeski and Masters' board elected Kevin W. Johns president effective January 1, 2027.
- Johns succeeds Michael F. Britt, who remains president and CEO until the transition.
- Johns joined the firm in 1998 and has led its Movable Bridge Business Unit; Lee Lentz takes that role.

The board of Modjeski and Masters elected Kevin W. Johns, P.E. As its next president, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Michael F. Britt. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modjeski-and-masters-announces-kevin-w-johns-as-next-president-302925057.html) published the announcement on October 30, 2026. Johns will step down as director of the Movable Bridge Business Unit, and Lee Lentz will assume that role.

## Johns's Path From Movable Bridges to the Presidency

Johns joined Modjeski and Masters in 1998 and has held several leadership positions at the firm, including director of the Movable Bridge Business Unit, senior vice president, board member and chairman of the board. The board said it selected Johns on the basis of his leadership, judgment and vision for the firm's future. The firm said the handover will prioritize continuity of client service, clear communication and support for ongoing project commitments.

Britt, the outgoing president and CEO, described his working history with Johns. "I have worked closely with Kevin through the years as he has progressed in responsibility across increasingly complex leadership and project roles," Britt said. He added that Johns "has consistently shown himself to be informed, collaborative, and willing to make tough decisions."

Johns framed the role in terms of the firm's history. "Leading a 133-year-old firm is both an honor and a humbling responsibility," he said. Modjeski and Masters said Johns will guide its continued growth and preserve its culture and independence, and the firm describes itself as one of the world's leading bridge engineering firms, with services spanning fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and life-cycle maintenance. More information is available on [the firm's website](http://modjeski.com).

## Phillip Collin and Aaron Lauinger Take New Roles Elsewhere

Other engineering firms have also announced senior appointments. Michael Baker International appointed Phillip Collin as Chief Sales Officer on October 29, 2026, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/michael-baker-international-names-phillip-collin-chief-sales-officer-302923815.html) reported; Collin brings 30 years of experience, including nearly two decades as Chief Growth Officer across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Ulteig promoted Aaron Lauinger to its first Chief Commercial Officer on October 27, 2026, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ulteig-names-aaron-lauinger-first-chief-commercial-officer-to-drive-strategic-growth-302920853.html) reported, a role tasked with leading enterprise commercialization.

## January 1 Start Date for Johns

Johns assumes the presidency on January 1, 2027, the date the board set for the transition. Lentz takes over the Movable Bridge Business Unit as part of the same handover.

## Companies in this story

- Modjeski and Masters · website: http://modjeski.com

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