Black & Veatch Integrates Resources to Accommodate Expansion, Alignments Within Enterprise Management Solutions Support Growth

Overland Park, KS (October 17, 2005) – Black & Veatch Corporation today announced organizational changes that will align the vast resources it has assembled within its business consulting division, Enterprise Management Solutions (EMS).

“Our new structure positions our professional resources closer to clients, resulting in highly-effective delivery of business advisory solutions from locally-based experts,” said Rodger Smith, President of EMS. “With these talented, experienced leaders in place, EMS is better prepared to help our clients deliver on their opportunities,” Smith added.

The recent acquisition of Fortegra further enhances and expands the range of business solutions the company offers. Smith said Fortegra’s expertise spans Customer Information Systems (CIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), billing, field operations, scheduling and settlement applications, and when integrated with EMS, creates greater strengths for Black & Veatch.

Under the new structure, Dick Heenan has been appointed Senior Vice President, Advisory Solutions. In addition, regional vice presidents have been appointed and assigned responsibility for overseeing delivery of solutions to clients in their areas. The new appointees are Tom Peterson, West; John Kersten, Southeast; Ray Adams, Southwest; Peggy Howe, Midwest; and John Achenbach, Northeast (acting Regional Manager). Each will report to Mike Elzey, EMS Vice President, Regions & Sales.

To better leverage the acquisitions of energy industry advisory companies Lukens Energy Group,
R. J. Rudden Associates, and now Fortegra, EMS has appointed Jay Lukens as Senior Vice President; Rich Rudden as Senior Vice President and Energy Industry Lead; and Vince Phelps, Vice President.

Within the water industry, EMS has appointed Rowe McKinley as Vice President and Water Industry Lead.

“The combination of resources we’ve assembled further positions Black & Veatch to offer a suite of management and technology advisory solutions that is unparalleled in the marketplace,” said Smith.

EMS now has a combined team of approximately 220 professionals advising clients from offices across the country, including locations in Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

About Enterprise Management Solutions
Black & Veatch’s Enterprise Management Solutions Division provides strategy, process and technology solutions to the Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government sectors. The Division has 220 consulting professionals in 17 offices across North America. EMS professionals include experienced senior executives, economists, senior policy experts and regulatory officials, engineers, renowned futurists, and internationally respected subject matter experts. Many are widely published and each is highly regarded for his or her thought leadership and problem solving skills.

As a Division of Black & Veatch, EMS delivers seamless access to the engineering, procurement, and construction skills; and the intellectual capital within other Black & Veatch Divisions. This unique breadth and depth of expertise, combined with an uncompromising culture of client support, makes Enterprise Management Solutions a value-added solutions partner across the client’s enterprise. For information go to http://www.bv.com/services/consult/index.asp.

About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch Corporation is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water, information and government markets. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions include conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, information technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management consulting services. The employee-owned company has more than 90 offices worldwide. Black & Veatch is ranked on the Forbes “500 Largest Private Companies in the United States” listing for 2004. The company’s Web site address is www.bv.com.

Media Contact:
Carl Petz
Black & Veatch Corporation
(913) 458-4685
petzcf@bv.com

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