(July 7, 2026) DENVER – Sarah Foster has been named president of Olsson, effective immediately.  

Foster was previously the engineering and design firm’s executive vice president of markets. As president, she will spearhead the delivery of Olsson’s services to clients and will be responsible for the company’s growth and performance.  

“Time and again, Sarah has taken on complex challenges and delivered results,” said Olsson CEO Brad Strittmatter. “Her combination of experience, knowledge, care and drive is not only unique, but foundational to who we are as a firm.”  

Foster joined Olsson in 2018. She worked in business development and then led the firm’s western region and subsequently Olsson’s water practice before elevating to executive vice president for all Olsson markets in 2023.

“Sarah's combination of experience, knowledge, care and drive is not only unique, but foundational to who we are as a firm.”  

“Olsson has an incredible foundation built on great people, strong values and a commitment to doing work that matters,” Foster said. “I am incredibly excited about what’s ahead as we help clients solve problems and make a lasting impact on communities.”  

Based in Denver, Foster has three decades of experience in the engineering and design industry. She has played key roles in designing water infrastructure and serving programs focused on regulatory and compliance strategies to deliver water infrastructure for communities across the United States.

She travels frequently to meet with colleagues and clients and has led Olsson employee resource groups for women and rising professionals. Foster serves as the president of ACEC Colorado and leads Olsson’s involvement in Engineers Without Borders.

Foster is a licensed professional engineer and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado Denver.