Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC Acquires Texas-Based KSA Engineers

Oct 08, 2024

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Civil engineering firm continues to expand in home state of Texas and beyond.

Pape-Dawson has acquired Texas-based KSA Engineers, continuing to grow its presence within Texas and across the United States and expanding its service offerings for clients.

Since its founding in Longview, Texas, in 1978, KSA has grown to 170 team members across 11 offices in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The firm offers a variety of professional services including municipal engineering, aviation planning and design, architecture, and surveying. 

“KSA has earned a strong reputation in Texas over the years,” said Pape-Dawson Executive Vice President, Trey Dawson. “We are thrilled to join forces in our home state, bringing added capabilities and capacity to Texas project teams. We look forward to building new relationships in Louisiana and Oklahoma as we continue to expand into new markets.” 

“We’re excited to join the Pape-Dawson family. Our combined expertise is underscored by shared values and a commitment to building stronger communities,” stated Mitchell Fortner, President/CEO at KSA. “I am confident that this partnership will bring added value to our  clients and project teams as well as new opportunities for our hard-working employees. Our ability to make an impact will be greater together.” 

Zweig Group advised KSA throughout the transaction. Zweig Group is the leading research, consulting, and mergers and acquisition services resource for firms in the AEC industry. 

About Zweig Group

Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premiere authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.