HED Strengthens Mission Critical Leadership in Denver and Chicago
Event summary
- HED adds three key leaders to its Mission Critical practice in Denver and Chicago as of April 14, 2026.
- Montgomery Sykora joins as Mission Critical Sector Leader in Denver, bringing 30+ years of data center systems expertise and 22 patents.
- Kirk Admire and Matthew Claus join in Chicago as Project Manager and Technical Practice Project Leader, respectively.
- HED aims to enhance its capacity to deliver complex, high-performance infrastructure in high-growth markets.
The big picture
HED's strategic hires reflect the intensifying demands on mission-critical environments as digital infrastructure becomes increasingly essential. By bolstering its leadership in key markets, HED aims to reduce risk and shape resilient, high-performing systems for clients. The move underscores the firm's commitment to integrating innovation, execution, and scale in a rapidly evolving industry.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How HED's leadership investments will affect its competitive positioning in Denver and Chicago's growing data center markets.
- Technical Execution
- Whether the new leadership can sustain HED's delivery rigor and technical coordination across complex projects.
- Innovation Impact
- The pace at which Sykora's patented systems and Claus's BIM leadership will drive measurable growth and efficiency gains.
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