08/20/2026
Today, we’re proud to share an important leadership announcement for Haley Ward.
Effective January 1, 2027, Travis Noyes, PE, will become Haley Ward’s next President and CEO, succeeding Denis St. Peter, who has led the company since 2009. Denis will retire from his role as President and CEO and continue serving as Chairman of the Board.
Travis has been an important part of Haley Ward’s story for more than three decades. He first joined the firm in 1994 and returned in 2008, going on to serve as Engineering Division Director and, since 2022, as Haley Ward’s first Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he has worked closely with Denis and our leadership team on strategy, operations, acquisitions, technology, and employee engagement.
“Travis has been an integral part of Haley Ward’s leadership for many years, and I have tremendous confidence in his ability to lead the company forward,” said Denis St. Peter. “He understands our people, our clients, and the culture we have worked hard to build. More importantly, he understands what makes Haley Ward successful: talented employee-owners who care deeply about their work and the communities we serve. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and confident about where Travis and our team will take the company next.”
During Denis’s 17 years as President and CEO, Haley Ward has grown significantly in geographic reach, services, and workforce. The company expanded from its Maine roots into New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, and Tennessee, completed numerous strategic acquisitions, became 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, and grew to more than 300 employee-owners.
We’re grateful for Denis’s extraordinary leadership and the legacy he has built, and we’re excited for the next chapter of Haley Ward under Travis’s leadership.
Read the full announcement at: https://haleyward.com/travis-noyes-pe-named-as-haley-ward-next-president-and-ceo-effective-january-1-2027/