Keith Ikels Promoted to Chief Information Officer
San Antonio, Texas (February 1, 2024) – Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Keith Ikels to Chief Information Officer. Mr. Ikels joined Pape-Dawson in February 2023 and has 37 years of experience in the information technology field, including in information security, program and change management, regulatory compliance, financial management, and vendor relationships.
In his new role, Mr. Ikels will lead Pape-Dawson’s Information Technology department, managing critical functions including system administration, help desk operations, system security, applications, and technological assets. As Pape-Dawson expands on a national level, he will play a critical role in enhancing the company’s IT infrastructure while maintaining secure systems to support the efficiency of the firm’s teams.
A San Antonio native, Mr. Ikels is active in his local community through his involvement in several organizations, including Trinity University, Big Give SA, and Bexar County’s BiblioTech.
“Pape-Dawson’s staff size is steadily increasing, and our geographic footprint is expanding, meaning our IT infrastructure and systems must also scale to meet this growing demand. It is an exciting time that presents many challenges and opportunities,” says Michael Preiss, P.E., Executive Vice President, Operations. “We are confident that Mr. Ikels’ skills and experience will provide our IT department and leadership team with sound direction as we continue to grow.”
Press Release: Keith Ikels Promoted to Chief Information Officer