When Three Becomes One: The Lynk Engineers Success Story (Ep. 5)

Spectrum Engineers, Colvin Engineering, and Envision Engineering have merged to form Lynk Engineers. The merger combines the expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering developed by the Salt Lake City-based firms, each with well over 30 years in business. PSMJ Resources represented all three firms in the merger. President Gregory Hart speaks with Lynk Engineers Senior Principal/Executive Advisor Dave Wesemann and PSMJ Resources Senior M&A Consultant Karl Wohler about the transaction and how they collaborated together.2026 AE Compensation Benchmark Results availble now: https://go.psmj.com/2026-ae-mgmt-staff-comp-benchmark-model?UTM=youtubeNot a PSMJ PRO member? Get access to the latest quarterly market forecast here: Networking & Collaboration Platform for AEC ProfessionalsBook of the Month: Build Your AEC Dream Team https://store.psmj.com/product/psmj-publications/books/build-your-aec-dream-team/TakeawaysCompensation alone does not attract or retain top talent; career development and achievement opportunities matter moreRecruiting must be treated as a firm-wide priority, not just an HR function; senior leadership involvement signals commitmentBuild robust internship and junior talent development programs now to ensure mid-level and senior talent pipelines in 5–10 yearsFocus on "boomerang" candidates—mid-career professionals who left but may return; some firms see 6-month follow-up surveys with high re-engagement ratesCandidate experience must be treated with the same professionalism and responsiveness as client experienceIn challenging labor markets (rural or expensive urban), get creative with non-salary benefits (housing assistance, ski passes, community engagement, college partnerships)Continuous recruiting—maintain active job postings and resume reviews even when not actively hiringChapters1:34 Metric of the Month4:58 Intro to Dave Wesemann and Karl Wohler6:26 The Story of Three Firms8:49 Bring the Deal Killers to the 1st Conversation12:56 Navigating Org Charts & Compensation16:06 Lynk Branding17:19 How to Get Employees & Shareholders to Buy In18:41 Would Wesemann Merge Again?20:25 Rallying the Depatments for a New Firm 21:57 Navigating Disagreements with PSMJ's Assistance23:58 Clients' Response & How to Reassure Them26:04 The Value of In-Person Collaboration (at the Red Sox)27:38 The PSMJ Way30:19 Five Minute Fix35:55 Book of the MonthHost: Gregory HartProducers: Gregory Hart, Pete McPherson, JB Keefe, Molly McElaneyEditor: Molly McElaneySpecial thanks to Dave Wesemann, Karl Wohler, and Riverside FM!