Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Building Products
Meridian Capital Advises FA Engineering on Its Partnership with Salas O’Brien
Published March 26, 2025
SEATTLE, WA – March 26, 2025 – FA Engineering, P.A. (“FA Engineering” or the “Company”), merged with Salas O’Brien on February 28, 2025. Meridian Capital (“Meridian”), a leading independent middle-market investment bank and M&A advisory firm, served as financial advisor to the merger.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pocatello, Idaho, FA Engineering has built a reputation for providing high-quality, innovative engineering and consulting services. With expertise in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering design, as well as 3D scanning, surveying, and construction services, the Company has established itself as a trusted partner for industrial clients in the food processing, mining and minerals, and waste treatment sectors.
By joining Salas O’Brien, FA Engineering will enhance its ability to serve clients with a broader and more integrated suite of engineering design and technical consulting solutions. This strategic merger enhances Salas O’Brien’s technical expertise with an expanded team of 3,850 across more than 90 global offices. FA Engineering will continue to operate under the leadership of Jeff Andrews and Jeremy Phelps.
Meridian Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to FA Engineering, leveraging its deep industry expertise and client-first approach to facilitate a merger that aligns with the Company’s long-term growth objectives. Karr Tuttle Campbell provided legal advisory services.
“Partnering with Meridian Capital was a valuable experience for our organization,” said Jeremy Phelps, Vice President, FA Engineering. “Their team’s deep industry expertise, strategic guidance, and unwavering commitment to our success played a pivotal role in securing a strong partnership with Salas O’Brien. Throughout the process, Meridian provided insightful advice, clear communication, and a client-first approach that ensured that this important milestone was seamless. We are grateful for their support.”
“We are proud to have advised FA Engineering on this pivotal moment in their company’s history,” said Brandon Leyert, Director at Meridian Capital. “This partnership with Salas O’Brien creates an exciting opportunity for FA Engineering to scale its impact while maintaining its commitment to quality and client service.”
Members of the Meridian Capital transaction team:
- Brian Murphy, CEO and Managing Director | bmurphy@meridianib.com
- Brandon Leyert, Director | bleyert@meridianib.com
- Connor O’Gorman, Associate | cogorman@meridianib.com
- Miles Noreus, Associate | mnoreus@meridianib.com
- Mitchell Stengle, Analyst | mstengle@meridianib.com
For more information, please contact:
Brandon Leyert | Director
bleyert@meridianib.com, (425) 736-8867
About Meridian Capital
Meridian Capital is a leading independent middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, and strategic advisory services. For over three decades, Meridian has delivered an unmatched level of commitment, industry expertise and market knowledge to our clients. Our team is comprised of corporate finance experts, industry specialists, former CEOs and entrepreneurs to provide our clients with the depth and breadth of experience required to maximize value. With a results-driven approach and deep industry expertise, Meridian partners with clients to deliver tailored solutions that maximize value.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact®, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Media Contacts:
Andrew Cardillo
Marketing Manager | Meridian Capital
Stacy Lake
Dir. of Corp. Comms. | Salas O’Brien
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About Meridian Capital
Meridian Capital LLC is a leading independent middle market M&A advisory firm with locations in Seattle, Salt Lake City, the Bay Area, and Portland. Meridian has served as a trusted advisor to business owners on complex corporate finance, M&A and strategic challenges for over 29 years. The firm differentiates itself through its deep industry insights, highly customized service approach, and end-to-end commitment to execution. With a unique combination of financial, transactional, and operational professionals on your side, Meridian offers the depth and breadth of experience required to serve leading middle market companies in multiple sectors including aerospace defense & space, food, beverage & agribusiness, business services, consumer, diversified industrials, engineering & construction, building products, technology, and telecommunications. Meridian also offers clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its REACH M&A Partners network.
