MRB Group Leadership Transition: Evolutionary Change

MRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin recently announced his vision for an “evolutionary process” at the firm that will keep its leadership aligned with changing needs among clients.

“It is critical that MRB Group always remain first and foremost a client-focused organization,” Colvin explained. “And the best way to stay closely connected with clients is to evolve as they do.” He noted that both municipal and institutional leadership is changing as people in key positions are making way for those they’ve mentored to step into their roles. He noted that younger generations are particularly attuned to community values and characteristics of leadership with which they can personally relate.

“As communities adapt to a changing world, MRB Group is evolving right along with them,” said Colvin.

Colvin recently announced that, starting in January of 2026, senior management at the firm will begin a carefully planned, steady shift that follows a similar transitional path. By implementing a succession plan that strategically distributes responsibilities and allows for a narrower focus within roles, Colvin believes the firm will be strengthened by taking better advantage of specific skill sets.

“It became clear to me that we need to tap into the specific talents of our key personnel,” continued Colvin. “We want to create opportunities to utilize the unique and strong leadership qualities that originally attracted us to our team members. It makes far more sense to adapt our organizational structure and bring those exceptional talents into leadership and decision-making roles,” he stated.

After serving as President and CEO since 2011, Colvin will make his current position the first to adapt. In 2026, he will continue to serve in his role as CEO, keeping his focus on the broader development strategies of the firm, while the day-to-day duties of the role of President will be transferred to a newly defined role with a singular purpose. Trey Taylor, currently Western US Water Resources Engineering Director and Deputy COO, will succeed Colvin in that role, becoming President of MRB Group.

“Trey was tapped for the newly focused position for his outstanding leadership in the Southwestern US region. He has an incredible ability to motivate our team through his hands-on management. He leads by example,” Colvin said, noting that Taylor’s skill sets are precisely what is needed to remain strongly connected to clients and team members, ensuring the continued long-term success of the firm.

“Like me, Trey has been directly involved with clients, guiding the design and implementation of projects of all types and sizes, from those in small communities to major facilities in larger cities,” Colvin continued.

“Trey’s management style reflects his deeper understanding of every aspect of our relationships with clients. That has earned him the respect of each member of our team, and I have every confidence in his ability to lead MRB Group into the future,” Colvin said.

“I’m looking forward to serving in a new capacity,” added Taylor, who will continue to reside in Central Texas but plans to be a regular presence in the firm’s offices around the country. “It’s an honor to have earned the trust of such an exemplary team of professionals, each of whom I admire for what they bring to clients – and to the firm – every day,” he stated.

“I look forward to continuing to earn that trust as President,” he added.

Colvin advised that for the next few years, he, as CEO and Taylor, as President, will work together to further advance the evolution of the firm. “Our collaborative efforts will further enhance the services and help we proudly provide our clients,” he concluded.

MRB Group is an Engineering, Architecture and municipal services firm with offices in the northeast, southeast, and southwest regions of the US. Its professional design and consulting teams serve local governments and community institutions like healthcare and education providers with a multitude of services that not only help them create and maintain critical assets, but ultimately increase their sustainability and competitiveness, to elevate their communities.