Business View Magazine - Dec 2023

In 1990, a pivotal change occurred. “Before 1990, CTL was a traditional corporation,” Donley explains. “But that year, we transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This shift was largely due to the vision of a few key individuals, including our current President, CK Satyapriya, who was then looking to sell his major holdings in the company.” Ali Jamshidi, vice president of finance and CFO, them a stake in CTL Engineering’s success and fosters a culture of work ownership, collaboration, and teamwork.This approach has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success, ensuring that each project benefits from its team’s collective expertise and commitment. CTL Engineering’s expertise is broad and deep, covering a wide array of services critical to the construction industry.Fromensuring environmental compliance to providing geotechnical solutions that underpin the safety and stability of structures, the company’s services are integral to the successful completion of construction projects. Its construction administration and inspection services ensure that projects are executed to the highest standards, while its accident reconstruction expertise provides vital insights in the aftermath of construction-related incidents. CTL Engineering is more than just a service provider; it is a crucial partner in the construction industry. The company’s comprehensive suite of services, combined with a unique employee- ownership model, positions it as a critical player in the engineering consulting sector, dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in every project it undertakes. A Legacy of Growth and Innovation As CTL Engineering approaches a century of operations, its journey from a local firm to a multi- state enterprise is a narrative of strategic growth and commitment to its roots. This expansion, coupled with the transformation into an employee- owned company, underscores its dedication to engineering excellence and fostering a unique corporate culture. Jessica Donley, Marketing Manager and ESOP Communications Committee Representative, vividly depicts CTL’s origins and evolution.“CTLEngineering was established in 1927 in Columbus, Ohio. Over the past 96 years, we’ve expanded significantly. Today, we have a presence in several states, with two offices in Indiana, two in Kentucky, two in West Virginia, and five in Ohio.” 145 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 CTL ENGINEERING