KP Engineering has named William E. (Bill) Preston as its new president and chief executive officer. Based in both Tyler, Texas, and in Houston, Preston has served as KPE’s president and chief operating officer since 2015. During that time, he has been responsible for leading significant growth and upholding KPE’s core operational values of respect and integrity. As CEO, he will be responsible for the overall direction, execution, and global expansion of KPE.
Preston is a recognized process industry leader with thirty-four years of experience successfully leading and growing technology-based businesses in the engineering, oil and gas, energy, and chemical production sectors, including Texaco and GreatPoint Energy.
Preston comments, “I am proud to work alongside a talented group of industry professionals that are dedicated to engineering our customers’ success, and I look forward to overseeing exciting developments and global growth within KPE through 2022 and beyond.”
Preston is joined in executive leadership by Michael Roberts, senior vice president of operations; Mahesh Thadhani, senior vice president of business development; Doug Schnittker, vice president of projects; and Ken Fischer, vice president of technology.