Kevin Young Hired as Managing Principal, Central Texas
Austin, Texas (August 13, 2025) – Pape-Dawson is proud to announce the hiring of Kevin Young, P.E., as Managing Principal, Central Texas. With more than 30 years of experience in the AEC industry, Kevin brings a strong track record of technical expertise and leadership across a wide range of markets.
Kevin’s technical background includes land development, municipal infrastructure, and disaster recovery, with experience in managing projects from design through delivery. He has designed major residential and commercial developments in Houston and Dallas, overseen public infrastructure improvements across Texas, and supported large-scale recovery efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Ike.
Prior to joining Pape-Dawson, Kevin held leadership positions overseeing teams of more than 200 professionals across buildings, transportation, and water sectors. He has also directed sales and client service initiatives across Texas and Oklahoma, helping win and deliver high-impact projects for both public- and private-sector clients.
In his new role, Kevin will lead operations, business development, and strategic growth for Pape-Dawson throughout Central Texas. He will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the region, strengthening client relationships, and guiding the continued success of our multidisciplinary teams in Austin.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin to the leadership team,” said Michael Preiss, P.E., Chief Operating Officer, Texas Region. “His proven acumen for building strong client partnerships, coupled with his passion to mentor and develop staff, will be invaluable to not only our Central Texas teams, but our operations throughout the entire Texas region as well.”
Press Release: Kevin Young Hired as Managing Principal, Central Texas