
Terracon: Scaling Organically & with Acquisitions
Gayle Packer, President & CEO
Terracon
Hear how Terracon has become a leader in the engineering consulting industry through a balanced approach of organic growth, innovation, and acquisitions. Over the past decade, Terracon has successfully executed nearly 25 acquisitions, creating a model that sets a respected standard in the industry. Learn more on their approach to identify opportunities, integrate new businesses, and sustain growth while maintaining a strong company culture. This discussion offers valuable insights for organizations looking to scale strategically and effectively.
Friday, February 7
7:30 - 8:00 am Networking & Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Strang Reserve
8020 Marty St.
Overland Park, KS
Registration
Members |
FREE |
Associate Member | FREE |
Non-Member |
$50 |
Hosted by: ACG
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M. Gayle Packer
Chair, CEO & President
Terracon

M. Gayle Packer, Board Chair, CEO & President, leads Terracon, an Engineering News-Record top 20 consulting engineering firm providing environmental, geotechnical, facilities, and materials services.
Serving in multiple leadership roles at Terracon, Gayle has been instrumental in Terracon’s growth, coordinating the acquisition of more than 50 companies, and expanding Terracon to over 7,000 employees in 180 offices nationwide.
Terracon’s approach combines business acumen with a commitment to fostering a positive cultural experience for incoming acquisitions. Through organizational change management and continuous innovation, Terracon ensures that new additions seamlessly integrate into the company’s culture, processes, and systems. Their philosophy of “Better Together” and core values—Caring, Courage, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, and Prosperity—guide their proactive efforts in welcoming and supporting acquisition leaders and employees.
Gayle is a member of both the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and Women Corporate Directors. She currently serves on local, regional, and national non-profit boards of directors, including the ACE Mentor Program, Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT)and Design Professionals Coalition.