Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm With a Strong Presence in the Midwest Market, Joins Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder Catapults into New Geographic Market with This Transaction

The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. (“Kleinfelder”), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (“V&K”) has joined Kleinfelder. The transaction establishes Kleinfelder’s presence in the Midwest, underscoring the firm’s commitment to strategic growth and revenue synergies through client and service expansion.

Founded in 1961 and headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, V&K provides a wide range of design, engineering, and environmental solutions throughout the Midwest. V&K focuses on delivering these services to public and private sector clients in transportation, water resources, land/site planning, and municipal markets.

“Establishing Kleinfelder’s presence in the Midwest is an exciting new chapter for us,” stated Kleinfelder President and Chief Executive Officer Louis Armstrong. “V&K has over 60 years of exceptional client service and market reach that will enable Kleinfelder to accelerate growth and deliver greater value to new and existing clients, partners, and communities.”

With the close of the transaction, the V&K organization, which is spread across nine offices in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, will remain in place, and now comprise Kleinfelder’s newly created Midwest Division. This new division will be led by Steve Thompson, V&K’s Board Chairperson and Chief Operating Officer.

“For V&K, this transaction feels like a natural evolution, as our organizational cultures and strategic visions are remarkably aligned,” commented Thompson. “We are eager to gain access to Kleinfelder’s broader resources and capabilities that will enhance our ability to serve our clients’ evolving needs. This partnership will also allow our team to reach its full potential, and we are ready to contribute to the combined company's success."

Kleinfelder’s Commitment to Strategic Growth

V&K represents Kleinfelder’s seventh M&A transaction since 2019. Kleinfelder remains focused on driving a strategic plan centered on organic growth and supported by targeted acquisitions of firms with complementary, employee-focused cultures and a trusted commitment to clients.

Morrisey Goodale served as buy-side advisor, Winston & Strawn LLP served as buy-side legal counsel, and KPMG provided buy-side transaction advisory and tax services for Kleinfelder. PSMJ Resources, Inc. provided sell-side transaction advisory services, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP served as sell-side legal counsel, and Denman CPA provided transaction advisory and tax services for V&K.

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Founded in 1961, Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm. Kleinfelder now employs more than 3,300 professionals and operates from over 110 office locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Poised for growth, Kleinfelder continues to provide high-quality solutions for our diverse client base. Visit Kleinfelder.com or follow us on LinkedIn/Kleinfelder.

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“Establishing Kleinfelder’s presence in the Midwest is an exciting new chapter for us,” stated Kleinfelder President and Chief Executive Officer Louis Armstrong.