EFCG Names Amy Davis 2026 CFO of the Year

The award recognizes Davis' financial leadership and strategic vision at RS&H, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG) has named Amy Davis, CPA, the Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of engineering firm RS&H, as its 2026 CFO of the Year. Davis was presented the award at EFCG's 26th Annual CFO Conference in Denver, which convenes top financial leaders in the architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) industry.

Why it matters

The CFO of the Year award recognizes Davis' distinguished financial leadership and disciplined stewardship that have strengthened RS&H's competitive position in the AEC industry. As a 100% employee-owned firm, RS&H's continued growth and financial sustainability under Davis' guidance is noteworthy in an industry facing increasing consolidation and private equity investment.

The details

As CFO and board member, Davis partners with RS&H's senior leadership to shape the firm's long-term financial and strategic direction. She has over 25 years of global experience spanning AEC, retail, manufacturing, and public accounting. Under her leadership, RS&H has expanded its national presence and deepened its impact across key markets like transportation, aviation, and aerospace. Colleagues cite Davis' analytical rigor and collaborative style as central to reinforcing the firm's long-term value creation.

  • The award was presented on March 4-6, 2026 at EFCG's 26th Annual CFO Conference in Denver.

The players

Amy Davis

Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of RS&H, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm.

RS&H

A 100% employee-owned engineering firm founded in 1941, employing over 1,900 professionals nationwide.

Rebecca Zofnass

Managing Partner of EFCG.

Julie Hasiba

Managing Partner of EFCG.

Lisa Robert

CEO of RS&H.

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What they’re saying

“Amy has transformed the finance function at RS&H into a true partner to the business—one that not only drives performance but helps guide the firm's future. She has a remarkable ability to make financial goals meaningful across the organization, inspiring employee owners to see how their work contributes to the company's success. She is a collaborative and trusted leader who represents the best of financial leadership in our industry.”

— Rebecca Zofnass, Managing Partner of EFCG (einpresswire.com)

“In close partnership with RS&H CEO Lisa Robert and the rest of the executive team, Amy has materially strengthened RS&H's financial sustainability while maintaining a deep commitment to its people, culture, and the long-term health of the AEC industry.”

— Julie Hasiba, Managing Partner of EFCG (einpresswire.com)

The takeaway

The recognition of Amy Davis as EFCG's 2026 CFO of the Year highlights the importance of strong financial leadership in driving the long-term success of employee-owned firms in the AEC industry, which faces increasing consolidation and private equity influence.