Halff Announces Leigh Hollis as Chief People Officer

RICHARDSON, Texas – Leigh Hollis has been named chief people officer for Halff. Previously, she served as senior vice president and provided operational leadership for the firm’s Dallas, Frisco and Richardson offices.

As CPO, Hollis will support Halff’s human resources function while leading the firm’s continued focus on project delivery and quality.

Hollis joined Halff’s Fort Worth office in 2005 after earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas Tech University.

Leigh Hollis, who has been with Halff since 2005, started her role as chief people officer on Sept. 1.

“Leigh brings the rare combination of vision and genuine care for people that defines great leadership,” Halff President and CEO Jessica Baker Daily said. “She is uniquely positioned to build upon our momentum and help shape an even brighter future for our firm.”

In 2021, Hollis was inducted into the Texas Tech Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Academy. She is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) and the American Public Works Association (APWA). She has served on the steering committee of the Halff Community Initiative (HCI), Halff’s nonprofit organization, since its formation in 2017 and has coordinated Meals on Wheels volunteer efforts in the Fort Worth office for more than a decade.

As part of this leadership transition, Ben Pylant will serve as chief growth officer, focusing exclusively on advancing Halff’s strategic growth initiatives while continuing to deliver excellent service for our clients. Since joining the firm’s leadership team in 2024, Pylant has served as both chief people officer and chief growth officer. Other members of Halff’s Leadership Team include Chief Operating Officer Todd Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Joseph Sagel.

About the Firm

Halff is an award-winning, employee-owned full-service infrastructure consulting firm with more than 75 years of expertise. Established in 1950 by Dr. Albert H. Halff, the firm continues to advance his vision of creating resilient communities through thoughtful design and technical excellence.

Today, Halff operates from more than 30 offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Our firm works together to provide comprehensive services from our Mobility, Places and Communities, and Water and Environment solutions. Our more than 1,300 professionals remain committed to delivering smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Since 2021, the firm has earned more than 100 project awards and continues to rank as an Engineering News-Record Top 100 Design Firm and a USA Today National Top Workplace. Halff supports communities across its footprint through the Halff Community Initiative (HCI), having contributed more than $1 million to nonprofits and thousands of employee volunteer hours since its inception in 2017.