Price, who joined the geotechnical consulting firm in 1991, served as vice president and managing director of the company's Westlake Village and Santa Clarita offices for the past eight years. He brings 20 years of industry experience to his new position, which entails overseeing and growing Leighton and Associates' residential client base.

In this capacity, Price will be working directly with the managing directors in each of the firm's six Southland offices. "As president of Leighton, I am looking forward to taking a larger role with each of the managing directors to keep the company growing, evolving and client-focused," he says.

Price has replaced the firm's former CEO Bruce Clark. Although Clark has retired from the board of directors, he is currently serving as a senior consultant at Leighton, according to a company spokesperson.