CTLGroup, an internationally recognized expert consulting, engineering, and materials science firm, is pleased to announce that Brian Schudiske has been appointed president and CEO, effective Sept. 18.
Schudiske will take over leadership of the firm from Timothy Tonyan, chief operating officer, who has provided interim leadership since Wm. Brent Nixon’s departure in September 2016 to pursue other interests. CTLGroup would like to thank Tonyan for his tireless efforts and service during this period.
Schudiske has held progressively expanding leadership roles over the last 20 years, in areas such as manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and engineering management. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Environmental & Public Health from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to joining CTLGroup, He was general manager, U.S. Materials and Manufacturing, for SGS North America Inc., where he provided operational and sales leadership for the Metallurgical Engineering and Testing business in the U.S. and was credited for delivering new business as a result of innovative growth and sales strategies.
“We are pleased Brian Schudiske will join CTLGroup and bring his extensive knowledge in leading and growing business units and engineering focused organizations,” stated CTLGroup Chairman and American Cement Co. President Cary Cohrs. “He joins an excellent leadership team that together will continue to grow the organization’s reputation as a premier engineering and science consulting firm around the globe.”
Tonyan will remain as chief operating officer and continue to focus his efforts on firm-wide business and client development, project management, and expert leadership promotion.