Courtney Schmidt named Chief Transformation Officer at Atwell

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atwell announced today that Courtney Schmidt will be the company’s first Chief Transformation Officer. The new position will play a critical role in the organization’s continued growth, strengthening its ability to anticipate clients’ evolving needs and deliver meaningful, lasting impact. In this role, Schmidt will drive the execution of Atwell’s enterprise transformation agenda and value creation plan, along with other high-priority initiatives.

Schmidt is a seasoned leader with more than two decades of proven success creating value across strategic, operational, and sales functions, drawing on long-standing relationships to accelerate growth and deliver strong operational results. She has led nationwide operations, developed business in new markets, and paired core client services with advanced technical capabilities to meet evolving client needs during her time at Atwell.

“I’m energized by the opportunity to help guide our continued growth and build on the strong foundation our leadership has created,” said Schmidt. “At the heart of what we do is a simple commitment: solve our clients’ challenges and create meaningful opportunities for our people. By staying focused on those priorities and working together, I’m confident we’ll continue to deliver exceptional work and lasting value.”

“We believe Courtney is the perfect fit for this new role given her strong track record and deep understanding of key transformation priorities that stretch across growth, technology, talent, operations, cultural alignment, and integration,” said Matthew C. Bissett, President and CEO of Atwell. “She will be working closely with the full executive leadership team to establish priorities, mobilize resources, remove potential barriers, overcome challenges, and accelerate decisions while maintaining accountability for execution.”

About Atwell

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 2,500 professionals. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting, and project and program management.