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Darin Anderson recognized as an OC 50 influential leader
This recognition reflects Darin’s leadership in establishing Salas O’Brien as a global leader in engineering and technical services.

Darin Anderson, Chairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien, has been named to the Orange County Business Journal’s OC 50 list of most influential leaders shaping the region’s business landscape. The annual list honors leaders driving innovation, growth, and community impact.
Since becoming CEO in 2006, Darin has led Salas O’Brien to achieve remarkable growth, with 34% year-over-year revenue growth in 2024, 91% team retention, and a rise to #31 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list.
This success is attributed to Darin’s commitment to providing team members with unlimited opportunities for growth, finding like-minded merger partners, and delivering strong, consistent results for clients in critical market sectors. All combining to deliver increasing value for employee-owners. As a result, Salas O’Brien has earned a reputation as one of North America’s most respected engineering and technical services firms.
Last year, Darin was included on the 2024 OC500 list with CFO Grant Reindl, highlighting their continued contributions to the Orange County region and beyond.
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