Apex Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Putnam as Chief Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Eric brings more than 26 years of executive experience in operations, strategic account leadership, and market development. He has built and led high-performing teams across service lines and geographies, driving organic growth and operational excellence. Eric’s experience—most recently as Market Sector Leader and Operations Director for a large global consultancy, where he focused on strategic planning, team integration, and performance management—will serve him well as Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

As Apex CGO, Eric will play a pivotal leadership role in strategic growth and long-term value creation. He will lead the development and execution of our strategic organic growth initiatives, including market and industry analysis, competitive strategy, account development, and sales operations.

Eric holds a BS in Chemistry from McPherson College and an MS in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Eric is based out of Sacramento, California, and enjoys spending his free time throwing curling stones and enjoying time with his wife and two daughters.

About Apex Companies, LLC
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, survey, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all fifty states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, geologists, health and safety experts, ESG consultants, surveyors, and field technicians.

Apex is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Zecchini as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO). Keith brings more than 30 years of global technology leadership in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. He has held senior roles at global consultancies where he led enterprise-wide digital transformations, M&A technology integrations, and innovation programs across complex organizations.

At Apex, Keith will lead the development and execution of our technology and innovation strategy to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock value from our proprietary data and systems. His responsibilities include modernizing IT infrastructure, driving AI-powered process automation, enabling digital field operations, and overseeing our ERP transformation. He will also play a key role in integrating technology across newly acquired businesses and fostering a culture of collaborative innovation.

Keith currently lives outside of Princeton, NJ, though he’s spent the last two decades working across the globe—including London, Oslo, Montreal, Calgary, and Singapore. He still proudly calls Pittsburgh “home” and remains a devoted fan of the Penguins, Steelers, and (long-suffering) Pirates. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with their two college-age daughters. Keith’s global perspective and deep experience in aligning technology with business outcomes will be instrumental in positioning Apex for long-term success.

About Apex Companies, LLC
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, survey, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all fifty states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, geologists, health and safety experts, ESG consultants, surveyors, and field technicians.