LOWELL, MA--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2016) - TRC Companies, Inc. (
"During Jim's time with TRC, he has driven our mergers and acquisitions strategy, leading 11 acquisitions and integrations that contributed to the Company's five-year compounded annual growth of revenue and EBITDA of more than 14% and 30%, respectively," said Chris Vincze, TRC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As Chief Strategy Officer, Jim's pursuit of new strategic acquisitions and additional investments in organic growth initiatives will advance TRC as a leading solution provider to our clients in the Power, Oil and Gas, Transportation and Environmental markets."
Stephenson has been part of the TRC executive team for more than nine years. He and his team designed and supported the implementation of TRC's budgeting and forecasting process, operational metrics and incentive program. Prior to joining TRC, he helped champion the Company's successful financial restructuring as a consultant.
"I believe that we are unmatched in the breadth of our services and the depth of our expertise, as we work with clients to achieve their goals while building a company culture that attracts the best talent," Stephenson said. "I've been proud to be a part of TRC's unprecedented profitable growth since I joined the company, and I look forward to continuing to position TRC as one of the premier engineering and construction firms in the years to come."
Stephenson holds an MBA in International Business & Finance from the Kogod School of Business at American University and a B.A. in Business Management from Clark University.
About TRC A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national engineering, environmental consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the power, environmental, infrastructure and oil and gas markets. TRC serves a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. For more information, visit TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com .
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Company Contact: Catherine Stanley 978-656-3538 CStanley@trcsolutions.com Investor Contact: Sharon Merrill Associates (617) 542-5300 trr@investorrelations.com
