Tony Mardam Joins ESP as Chief Growth Officer

ESP is excited to welcome Tony Mardam, PE, BC.WRE, as Chief Growth Officer to drive strategic value creation and growth initiatives. The addition of this strategic leadership role reflects ESP’s continued commitment to accelerating growth, expanding market presence, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

With over 35 years of experience managing profitable growth in the engineering consultancy business across the United States and internationally, Tony brings a breadth of expertise to our growth strategy. Most recently, he led a $300 million business spanning 31 states, where he was responsible for top-line growth and bottom-line profitability.

By leveraging his background in both operational excellence and strategic innovation, Tony is expected to champion a collaborative culture that amplifies the strengths of each company within the group, while embracing the entrepreneurial spirit that drives growth.

“Tony’s leadership marks a pivotal moment for ESP,” said Dave Dickey, AICP, CEO. “His track record of fostering sustained success and building high-performing teams aligns perfectly with ESP’s vision for the future. In particular, Tony’s expertise in all aspects of the water industry will aid our expansion in this sector through organic growth and acquisition.”

Looking ahead, Tony’s focus on cultivating client relationships and unlocking new avenues for partnership will be instrumental in advancing ESP’s mission. We are poised not only to broaden our technical portfolio but also to deepen our impact within key sectors, particularly water resources, where Tony’s insights are set to accelerate ESP’s competitive edge.

Tony’s deep industry expertise and proven ability to scale operations while effectively building people’s careers, serving clients, and managing business risk make him a valuable addition to the ESP enterprise. His position underscores ESP’s continued investment in leadership and improving what our communities and clients depend on.