Orion Group Holdings Announces the Appointment of Robert Ledford to its Board of Directors

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Orion Group Holdings (NYSE: ORN) has appointed Robert (Bob) Ledford to its Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2025. Ledford, 61, brings over 35 years of leadership experience in construction and engineering across international markets.

Currently serving as President and CEO of Prime Electric, Ledford has previously held key positions at AECOM, including COO of Europe, Middle East and Asia, and COO of design and consulting in the Americas. His experience includes executive roles at Parsons and CFO positions at Sasco Electric and Hermanson Corporation.

With Ledford's appointment, Orion's Board will expand to eight Directors. He will be eligible for election as a Class I Director for a three-year term at the 2026 annual general meeting.

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• Addition of extensive leadership experience with 35+ years in construction and engineering
• Strong track record in M&A and financial management expertise
• International market experience across Europe, Middle East, and Asia
• Proven history of driving growth and profitability in leadership roles

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• None.

HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Ledford to its Board of Directors effective November 19, 2025.

“Welcoming Bob to our Board is both a professional and personal privilege,” said Travis Boone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion. “He brings an exceptional combination of leadership in construction and engineering, commercial insight and financial discipline. Throughout his career, Bob has successfully led complex global businesses, driven strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions, and delivered strong financial results. His expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue to execute our strategy and create long-term value for shareholders.”

Austin Shanfelter, Chairman of the Board, commented, “We are excited to welcome Bob to our Board of Directors. He brings strategic and operational expertise, with a proven track record of strong execution and delivering organic and inorganic growth. His insights will be invaluable as we advance our strategy and continue creating long-term value for our stockholders.”

Bob Ledford commented, “I am excited to join the Orion board at such a pivotal time in the company’s transformation. The progress made to date is impressive, and I look forward to contributing my industry experience and guidance to accelerate the next phase of growth and create an even brighter future for the company and its shareholders.”

Mr. Ledford is 61 years of age with more than 35 years of leadership experience in construction and engineering across international markets. Over the course of his career, he has consistently delivered growth by combining strong financial acumen, extensive M&A expertise and a commercial mindset focused on client success and business development.

Mr. Ledford currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Electric, a rapidly growing electrical and low voltage contractor, where he has overseen significant expansion and profitability. He also serves on the boards of Prime Electric and Trademark Concrete.

Previously, Mr. Ledford held various senior leadership roles at AECOM, including Chief Operating Officer of Europe, Middle East and Asia, global leader of project delivery, and Chief Operating Officer of design and consulting in the Americas. In these roles, Mr. Ledford had executive accountability for project delivery excellence and multi-billion-dollar P&Ls across diverse geographies.

Prior to joining AECOM, Mr. Ledford held executive financial and operational roles at Parsons and served as Chief Financial Officer of Sasco Electric and Hermanson Corporation where he was recognized for driving disciplined financial management and value-accretive capital allocation strategies.

Mr. Ledford holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University.

The appointment of Mr. Ledford to the Board of Directors will be effective November 19, 2025. He will then be eligible for election for a three-year term as a Class I Director at the 2026 annual general meeting of stockholders. With the appointment of Mr. Ledford, the Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors will expand to eight Directors.

About Orion Group Holdings

Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company's marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.

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Please refer to the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 5, 2025 which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and filings and press releases subsequent to such Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.

Contact:

Margaret Boyce
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.
Mboyce@orn.net
713-852-6500

Source: Orion Group Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

When will Robert Ledford join Orion Group Holdings (NYSE: ORN) Board of Directors?

Robert Ledford will join Orion's Board of Directors effective November 19, 2025.

What is Robert Ledford's current role before joining Orion's board?

Robert Ledford currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Electric, a rapidly growing electrical and low voltage contractor.

What experience does Robert Ledford bring to Orion Group Holdings' board?

Ledford brings over 35 years of leadership experience in construction and engineering, including executive roles at AECOM, Parsons, and CFO positions at Sasco Electric and Hermanson Corporation.

How many directors will be on Orion Group Holdings' board after Ledford's appointment?

Following Robert Ledford's appointment, Orion's Board of Directors will expand to eight Directors.

When will Robert Ledford be eligible for election as a Class I Director at Orion?

Ledford will be eligible for election as a Class I Director for a three-year term at the 2026 annual general meeting of stockholders.