Walker Consultants announced that the Board of Directors named Dave Ryan, PE, as President and Chief Executive Officer; and Robert “Bob” Stanley, PE, NSPE, LEED AP BD +C, as Managing Director.
Ryan was promoted to President and COO in September 2020 and has been with Walker since 1998 where his career in the company began as an internship with the Chicago-based office.
“Dave will continue to provide strong leadership and stability through his common-sense perspective, genuine, personable style, and candor that naturally generates trust with people.” says, John Bushman, who has been CEO since 2003 and will remain as Chairman of the Board. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois and over 23 years of experience in the industry working with clients in the public and private sectors.
Stanley will oversee Walker’s Western Region office locations providing professional services within 12 states. He joined Walker in 1996 and has held several leadership positions within the company in addition to several professional and technical societies over the last 27 years. His experience spans all aspects of Walker services including new design, restoration, parking consulting, studies, master planning, and car park management systems.
