Daft McCune Walker Promotes Lisa Gobrecht to President

TOWSON, Md., Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Daft McCune Walker, Inc. (DMW), a multidisciplinary land development/design consulting firm, announced today that Lisa Gobrecht will succeed Tom Repsher as President of the firm, effective immediately. One of 10 shareholders at DMW, Gobrecht has been with the firm 18 years, most recently as Controller and Treasurer.

Repsher, a land planner and landscape architect, and owner with DMW, will remain active with the firm as Chairman and Director of Planning and Design.

“In these challenging economic times, the company recognized the need for someone with the corporate, financial and operations experience in the role of President,” said Repsher. “We were fortunate to have a veteran like Lisa on board and ready for the challenge.”

Gobrecht approaches her new role with experience and enthusiasm. “I see a future built on learning, where veteran professionals work hand-in-hand with new talent, expanding our business base, and reaffirming our longstanding tradition for setting the standards in this industry.”

“DMW remains committed to developing talent, through lifelong learning, top-level recruiting, and one-on-one mentoring,” Gobrecht continues. “Our employees are passionate about their work, and our culture reinforces and rewards innovation.”

Dane Bauer, who joined the firm in 2007 as Managing Director, agrees. “Lisa’s promotion definitely helps position the company for growth,” said Bauer. “It allows us to focus on expansion in Western Maryland and Eastern Shore markets – through our offices in Frederick and Berlin – and on our public sector business.”

Daft McCune Walker, Inc. is a consulting firm that provides land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients throughout Maryland and the region.  

Founded in 1970, the firm is headquartered in Towson, Md. with offices in Frederick, Md., and Berlin, Md. Representative projects include: Gilcrest Center, Emerson (Howard County), Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Shore Health-Eastern Shore Regional Medical Hospital, Towson Promenade, Broadmead Retirement Community (Cockeysville), Towson Town Center, Hunt Valley Towne Centre and Quarry Lake at Greenspring (Pikesville).  

For more information on DMW and its services visit www.dmw.com.

SOURCE Daft McCune Walker, Inc.