CRB Co-Founder Jeff Biskup Assumes Emeritus Role on Company's Board

Biskup will continue representing CRB across the industry and supporting collaboration efforts.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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CRB co-founder Jeff Biskup has transitioned into a new emeritus role with the company's Board of Directors. The change ends Biskup's day-to-day leadership responsibilities while ensuring his continued engagement with CRB, its clients and the industries the firm serves. In his emeritus role, Biskup will remain a regular participant in board meetings, offer strategic insight and historical perspective, and continue representing CRB across the industry.

Why it matters

Biskup's transition to an emeritus role marks a significant milestone for CRB, a global engineering, architecture, construction and consulting firm that he helped shape over the past four decades. His continued involvement will help ensure a smooth transition and allow the company to benefit from his extensive industry experience and relationships.

The details

Founded in Kansas City in 1984, CRB has grown from a small startup into a global firm with 21 offices across North America and Europe. Under Biskup's leadership, the company became a three-time recipient of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Company of the Year Award and a leading provider of design and construction solutions for biopharma and food and beverage manufacturing. In his new emeritus role, Biskup will focus on connecting with clients, strengthening relationships, and sharing his decades of experience.

  • Biskup has transitioned into his new emeritus role on CRB's Board of Directors.

The players

Jeff Biskup

CRB co-founder who has transitioned into an emeritus role on the company's Board of Directors.

Vahid Ownjazayeri

President and CEO of CRB.

CRB

A global engineering, architecture, construction and consulting firm founded in Kansas City in 1984.

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)

An organization that has recognized CRB as a leading provider of design and construction solutions for biopharma and food and beverage manufacturing.

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What they’re saying

“CRB has never been about one person. From the beginning, it's been about our great people, our clients and the relationships that connect them. That commitment is what shaped this firm in its earliest days – and what continues to guide us today.”

— Jeff Biskup, CRB Co-Founder

“Jeff's influence on CRB is immeasurable. He helped shape not only who we are as a company, but how we think about serving clients, supporting our people, and building something that lasts. This next chapter allows Jeff to focus on what he does best: connecting with clients, strengthening relationships and sharing decades of experience. We are grateful that the industry, our clients, and CRB will continue to benefit from his perspective.”

— Vahid Ownjazayeri, President and CEO of CRB

The takeaway

Biskup's transition to an emeritus role at CRB highlights the company's commitment to maintaining strong client relationships and industry expertise, even as it evolves its leadership structure. His continued involvement will help ensure a smooth transition and allow CRB to benefit from his decades of experience in the engineering, architecture and construction sectors.