Cromwell Chairman and CEO Greg Cockmon is retiring after 37 years of service and the company announced new leadership positions surrounding his retirement.
Effective July 9, 2026, Dan Fowler, AIA, assumed the role of Chairman and CEO. Todd Kuhn, PE, has transitioned into the role of President, Rob Seay, PE, will continue serving as Executive Vice President, and Aaron Scott, AIA will join the firm’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President.
Dan Fowler began as an intern at the age of 19 and he has spent his career with the organization, serving in COO and President roles before Chief Executive Officer.
A graduate of the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Fowler earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree with honors, graduating cum laude in 1997. He was also recognized with the prestigious Henry Adams Fund Certificate of Merit for Design Achievement.
“Dan understands what makes Cromwell special because he has grown up with this firm,” said Cockmon. “He is an exceptional architect, a respected leader, and someone who is deeply committed to our employees, our clients, and our future. I have tremendous confidence in Dan’s ability to lead Cromwell into its next chapter. His lifelong career here gives him a genuine understanding of what makes Cromwell so special, and a unique perspective on the firm’s future.”
“It is an incredible honor to have the opportunity to lead a firm with such a rich history and strong reputation,” said Fowler. “Cromwell’s success has always been built on the talent of our people, the trust of our clients, and our commitment to creating meaningful impact through design and engineering. I look forward to building on that foundation while continuing to invest in our people, our communities, and the future of our profession.”
Kuhn assumes the position of President. He has served as Executive Vice President and brings more than 36 years of experience in client program management, project management, design, commissioning, and advanced energy diagnostics.
One of Kuhn’s most significant accomplishments was spearheading the creation of Cromwell Energy Services. Recognizing the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, Kuhn developed a dedicated team focused on helping clients improve building performance, reduce energy consumption, and achieve long-term operational goals.
“Todd has consistently demonstrated the vision, leadership, and operational expertise needed to help guide our firm forward,” said Fowler. “His ability to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and build strong client relationships has had a tremendous impact on Cromwell’s success.”
Seay serves as Executive Vice President and will lead Cromwell’s Engineering Departments and Industrial Practice.
He oversees engineering operations, project coordination, quality management processes, and the development of engineering concepts across the firm’s diverse portfolio. His experience includes the design of highly complex facilities, research laboratories, office buildings, and mission-critical systems.
“Rob’s leadership and technical expertise continue to be invaluable to our organization,” said Fowler. “His commitment to quality, innovation, and mentorship has strengthened our engineering practice and helped develop the next generation of engineering leaders. Under Rob’s leadership our Industrial practice has grown to be one of the most recognized in the US, building on a legacy that was established with the arrival of Winthrop Rockefeller to Arkansas.”
As part of the leadership transition, Scott has been promoted to Executive Vice President and will join Cromwell’s executive leadership team.
He currently serves as Director of Healthcare and has built a distinguished career focused on healthcare design and planning. With two decades of architectural experience, Scott has become one of the region’s leading healthcare design professionals and is board-certified through the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). His portfolio includes hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics, imaging centers, and Department of Defense healthcare projects throughout the United States and abroad.
“Aaron’s promotion reflects the significant impact he has had on our healthcare practice and our firm as a whole,” said Fowler. “He is a respected leader, an outstanding architect, and someone who consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence. We are excited to welcome him to the executive leadership team.”
Cromwell Architects Engineers, established in 1885, is a full-service, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, and planning services.
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