Fehr Graham announced that Mick Gronewold, PE, is stepping into a leadership role as the Midwest Platform CEO with Trilon Group. Kyle Saunders, Fehr Graham’s chief strategy oficer, will succeed Gronewold as Fehr Graham president. The promotions are effective Jan. 1.
Gronewold will lead Trilon’s Midwest Platform firms of Fehr Graham, Gonzalez Companies and The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. Together, the three firms have 48 offices across the Midwest with more than 1,000 employees. Together, the three firms are among the 10 largest infrastructure consulting firms in the Midwest.
Fehr Graham merged with Trilon Group in May 2023.
Gronewold is succeeding the retiring Dean Niese.
Mick Renshaw, founder and CEO of Trilon Group, said, “Mick’s leadership has set a standard of excellence that resonates throughout our operations.”
Saunders, who joined Fehr Graham in April, brings a decade of experience in municipal leadership and water infrastructure.
“Kyle’s remarkable ability to connect with clients and staff, lead through influence and navigate complex problems while maintaining a positive and forward-thinking approach to business and infrastructure position him perfectly to lead Fehr Graham into its next chapter,” Gronewold said.
Gronewold joined Fehr Graham in 1993. He earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering from the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. He is part of numerous professional associations, including the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, the Illinois ssociation of Highway Engineers and the American Public Works Association.
Saunders began his career at the city of Rockford, where he started as a senior engineering technician and ascended to director of public works. He holds a bachelor of science degree and a master of business administration and management from Rockford University. He also earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a member of the Illinois Section American Water Works Association and chairs its Water Utility Council.
