Degenkolb Engineers welcomes new CFO
With more than 30 years in the AEC industry, Tricia Ruby, was appointed as Degenkolb Engineers Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Tricia previously served as CEO of Ruby+Associates before it was acquired by Degenkolb Engineers in 2023.
Tricia steps into the CFO role during a pivotal period of growth for the firm as it looks to continue growing outside of the west coast and builds a national strategy. A key goal for Tricia is to serve as a strategic partner on Degenkolb’s executive team by aligning financial decisions with the firm’s long-term strategy of growth, and innovation.
Regarding her new role, Tricia said “combining Ruby+Associates with Degenkolb has been an exciting transformation. It’s been deeply rewarding to see our collective team embrace opportunities across new practice areas and geographies. Now, stepping into the CFO role for Degenkolb, I’m eager to help guide our financial vision and continue building on the strengths of our combined firms.”
For 20 plus years at Ruby+Associates, a Degenkolb Company, Tricia ran business operations first as CFO and then as CEO, of the 60 person Michigan firm.
Degenkolb CEO, Stacy Bartoletti, stated “we are very fortunate and happy to have an internal candidate with the leadership experience and capability of Tricia to move into the CFO position. Tricia will contribute considerably to the Executive team and will play a key role in expanding Degenkolb as a leading national provider of structural engineering, construction engineering, and forensics services.”
To connect with Tricia, visit her bio page.
