Pond Continues Growth with Key Hire in Energy Vertical
PRESS RELEASE
ATLANTA, GA - (August 20, 2024) – Pond, an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has hired Ricky Lay as Associate Vice President of the firm’s Commercial practice within its Energy vertical.
In this role, Lay will be involved with all Commercial service offerings, including strategic growth and client development. He will also lead the Trident team, a corrosion control company Pond acquired in July. Lay will be based in The Woodlands, TX while supporting Pond’s three Houston-area offices.
Prior to joining Pond, Lay served as Vice President of Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) Midstream in Houston, TX, where he was instrumental in supporting daily commercial and operations activities. Previously General Manager of CAMS Trident, he was pivotal in scaling the start-up company, engaging with clients, and collaborating closely with owners and investors. Lay’s past military career is distinguished by two Battery Commands in the United States Army – he remains active within the Army Reserve.
“Ricky Lay is an important addition to the growing Commercial practice within our Energy vertical,” said Pond Executive Vice President of Energy Bryan Evans. “His breadth of experience navigating challenges and nurturing key relationships has established him as a formidable executive in the service and energy industries – he is a great fit for Pond as our Energy vertical continues to grow.”
Lay graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Rice University’s Executive Program. He is a distinguished professional with a robust track record in the service and energy industries, celebrated for his expertise in leadership, turnaround strategies, and project management.
About Pond
Pond is a full-service consulting firm providing integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the U.S. and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions. Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture. We earn the trust that sets us apart.
