TOLEDO, Ohio — November 4, 2026 — SSOE Group, an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, named Brandon Darroch Facilities Strategic Business Unit Manager and Senior Vice President. Brandon succeeds Greg Brogley, who was recently named SSOE’s Chief Executive Officer-Elect.
Brandon joined SSOE in 2016 and has built a strong record of business growth and people leadership. He was promoted to Division Manager in 2019, Principal in 2021, and Vice President in 2023. He currently oversees professionals across the U.S., Mexico, and India.
Throughout his career at SSOE, Brandon has demonstrated a particular strength in building relationships and turning emerging opportunities into sustainable growth. He has helped expand significant client relationships, strengthened SSOE’s partnerships with general contractors, and collaborated with technical and business development teams to establish thriving Battery and Data Center sectors. Brandon is based in SSOE’s Birmingham, Alabama office.
“Brandon has a remarkable ability to build relationships, bring people together, and create momentum around new opportunities,” said Greg Brogley, President and CEO-Elect. “He brings an optimism and energy to everything he takes on, but just as importantly, he develops strong teams and creates opportunities for others to lead. I’m confident he’ll bring those same strengths to this role.”
Before joining SSOE, Brandon served as a U.S. Army engineer officer from 2007 to 2015, including multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The pinnacle of his military service was commanding A Company (Combat Engineer/Sapper), 173rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, based in Vicenza, Italy. His military training included Airborne School, Air Assault School, Ranger School, the Sapper Leader Course, Jumpmaster School, and Pathfinder School. His honors include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Action Badge.
Brandon holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His professional recognition includes selection to Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 and SSOE’s 2017 Leadership Award for Superior Account Management.