Bowman announces executive promotions

Michael Bruen has been named Bowman Consulting Group’s president, the Reston-based engineering services firm announced last week.

Gary Bowman, who formerly was president, retains his roles as CEO and chairman. Dan Swayze, who served as executive vice president and division manager, will fill Bruen’s former role as chief operating officer and will become an executive officer of the company.

Additionally, Bowman Consulting’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, Bruce Labovitz, entered into a new four-year contract with the company. 

“These promotions and the extension of Bruce’s contract underscore our commitment to internal leadership development and to ensuring continuity and stability among our executive team,” Bowman stated in a news release. “With respect to Mike and Dan, this is a natural evolution in our leadership structure, and I remain fully committed to an active operational role as chief executive officer.”

Bruen has worked at Bowman for more than 25 years, spending the last 15 years as chief operating officer. He also serves on the company’s board. As president, Bruen’s responsibilities will include overseeing strategic planning and business development. 

Swayze came aboard in 2022 as executive vice president of energy services. In his new role, Swayze will be responsible for the oversight of all professional services operations. Previously, he was chief operating officer at New York’s Onyx Renewable Partners, a renewable energy developer and financier. Swayze led Onyx’s engineering, procurement, construction and asset management divisions. 

Labovitz has worked at Bowman since 2013 and aided Bowman’s transition to a public company in 2021.  He’s also overseen several acquisitions and led investor relations and corporate communications. In June, the Northern Virginia Technology Council recognized Labovitz as its 2024 Public Company CFO of the Year. 

Bowman has more than 2,200 employees across 92 offices nationwide and provides planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement and other technical services. The company reported $346.3 million in 2023 revenue, up from $261.7 million in 2022 revenue, a 32% increase.