From left to right: Sara Krezinski, Marketing Proposal Specialist, Brian Uhlrich, CEO, and Kat Lopez, Marketing Manager
DBR is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer, Brian Uhlrich has been named Principal of the Year at the SMPS Houston ACE Marketing Awards held on October 2, 2025.
This prestigious award recognizes a technical executive whose leadership has made a significant impact on their firm’s marketing and business development efforts. With 30 years of experience in MEP engineering, Brian began his career as a Mechanical Designer and has progressed through roles as Engineer, Project Manager, and Partner to now lead the firm as CEO.
At DBR, Brian oversees offices across Texas, project delivery, and all Marketing and Business Development efforts, as well as Commissioning and Sustainability. Known for his calm, focused demeanor, he serves as a mentor and advocate for his marketing and business development team, bridging the gap between engineering and marketing while emphasizing client service and inspiring a culture of excellence.
Through his leadership, Brian continues to raise the standard of quality and service within the industry and exemplifies the core vision of SMPS—to advance business through strategic marketing leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Brian Uhlrich on being recognized as Principal of the Year!
About SMPS
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the business development and marketing professions in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. With chapters across the U.S. and Canada, SMPS provides its members with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development to promote business success through effective marketing leadership.
