Principals
Orrin B. MacMurray, P.E.
Orrin B. "Mac" MacMurray, P.E., is chairman of the C&S Companies. He joined the organization in 1972, after serving as an officer in the United States Corps of Engineers and participating in active-duty tours at Fort Drum, New York, and in Vietnam. A career that began as an assistant engineer some 20 years earlier, and included his first professional license in 1978 (now licensed in nearly 25 states), progressed to where Mac was elected president of C&S Engineers, Inc., in 1994, serving in that role until 2008. As president, Mac led the effort toward diversifying the company.
He has held numerous positions outside of business. Mac has been an active member of his town planning board for over 20 years, having held the position of chairman for 14 of those years. He serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Hiawatha Seaway Council, Inc. of the Boy Scouts of America and is on the Advisory Board for Syracuse University's School of Engineering. Mac is an active member of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and Presidents Council at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He is on the advisory board for the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University and is a guest lecturer. Mac is also active in the National Society of Professional Engineers having received the 1997 Engineer of the Year Award for Central New York. He is active in the Water Environment Federation, American Water Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Military Engineers, and other professional bodies. He is a member of the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, a member of the Central New York Metropolitan Development Association, past president of American Council of Engineering Companies-New York, and past vice chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies, Inc., board member of Upstate Medical University Foundation in Syracuse and The New York Indoor Environmental Quality Center, a Trustee of WCNY Public Television, and a member of the Onondaga Community College Capitol Campaign Committee. Mac recently completed a term as chairman for the American Council of Engineering Companies for 2007-2008.
Ronald L. Peckham, P.E.
Ronald L. Peckham, P.E., president, chief executive officer, and chief operating officer of the C&S Companies, has been with C&S for 20 years and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of C&S, including corporate planning, business development, marketing, and leadership development. He is also interim president of C&S Operations, Inc., the organization's technology solutions group. During his career, Ron's responsibilities have included planning, engineering, project management, and construction management projects with a construction value more than $300 million. This work has involved infrastructure, transportation, facilities, forensic, and other civil engineering assignments. Under his leadership, C&S has consistently expanded its geographic service area and now serves clients nationwide.
In addition, Ron has been actively involved in new business development since 1981. He has served as the firm's marketing director, principal-in-charge of marketing, and is responsible for visioning and implementing the firm's e-business strategy and positioning the C&S companies for growth through improvement in existing practices and development of new products and services. Ron also provides leadership for the C&S Companies' five-year strategic plan.
Ron is very involved with a number of community organizations. He serves as a member of the board of directors of the Rescue Mission, the American Heart Association Corporate Support Committee, and is a Young Life Committee member. He is an adjunct faculty member for the Advanced Management Institute, a national leadership training organization, a member of the Airport Consultants Council Training Institute committee, and a former member of Clarkson University Engineering Advisory Board.
He has a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from Clarkson University and is a professional engineer in more than fifteen states.
John D. Trimble, P.E., LEED AP
John D. Trimble, P.E., is president of C&S Engineers, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all of the company's technical projects and technical staff. He also executes the strategic and tactical operational plans for C&S, leads in optimizing business functions, and continues to diversify and grow the business nationally.
John has been with C&S for more than 15 years. He has also served as C&S's vice president overseeing facilities design services and as president of our construction management company, C&S Design Build, Inc. Prior to that role, John managed the industrial facilities design group, worked as a general manager for C&S Design Build, project/operations manager for C&S Technical Resources (C&S's construction company) and design engineer in the transportation design group.
John earned a degree in civil/structural engineering from Clarkson University and is a licensed professional engineer in numerous states. He is also a LEED accredited professional through the US Green Building Council.
Barry D. Trimble
Barry Trimble is president of C&S Technical Resources, Inc., C&S’s construction company, in addition to serving as president of C&S Crane & Rigging and C&S Plumbing and Mechanical. He has been with C&S since 1996. His responsibilities include day-to-day operations, safety, finance and administration. Barry has nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, beginning with experience as an iron worker, rigger, and foreman. He has also served as a vice president and safety director for a local construction firm. Barry is certified by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and is a licensed contractor in the state of Florida. He is a member of the Palermo Town Council and is past chair of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) plant engineers council.
John F. Spina
John F. Spina is senior vice president of C&S Worldwide Holdings, Inc. John began his career at C&S in 1975 and has been a key and pivotal member of the C&S team. John’s leadership and dedication has contributed to the organizational growth and regional expansion of the firm to a staff of over 500 professionals and 15 offices across the country. With over 35 years in the industry, John has a broad experience base and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of C&S Worldwide Holdings, which includes human resources, marketing, information technologies, executive leadership, and management.
John is actively involved in C&S Companies' strategic planning process and is responsible for implementation of many aspects of that plan. John serves as a member of the board of directors for the C&S Companies, and is a member of the executive team.
In addition, John is a steward of the community and is involved with many organizations. He currently serves as a chairman of the board of directors of Leadership Greater Syracuse. He also serves as president of the board of directors of Partners for Education and Business. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, and is a 1997 graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse.
Joseph W. Delaney, P.E., PgMP, CCM, LEED AP
Joseph W. Delaney, P.E., PgMP, CCM, LEED AP, is president of C&S Design Build, Inc., C&S's program and construction management company. He oversees a team of more than 65 staff. With more than 25 years of experience on high-profile horizontal and vertical construction projects, Joe’s expertise is significant.
In his career, he has served as project engineer, design coordinator, project superintendent, construction manager, project manager, project executive, program manager, general manager, and vice president. Joe is a licensed professional engineer, holds the program management professional credential (PgMP), is a certified construction manager (CCM), and LEED accredited professional. In addition, Joe is an expert CPM (critical path method) scheduler and has presented nationally and internationally on construction and project management procedures, methods, and techniques.
Joe received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. The C&S Companies are one of the largest agency CM firms in New York state, with more than $1 billion in managed projects in the education, municipal, and private development sectors.