August 13, 2013

Life Cycle Engineering Names Bob Fei President and Chief Executive Officer

Lifecycle Engineering Release  /  Heraldonline.com

CHARLESTON, S.C. –- Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) today announced that it has appointed Bob Fei as president and chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, effective immediately. The announcement is the final step in a comprehensive, five-year leadership transition plan set forth in 2008. Jim Fei, co-founder of Life Cycle Engineering and former CEO, will continue his role as chairman of the board of directors.

Bob Fei joined Life Cycle Engineering in 2002, serving as managing principal and director of business processes before being appointed to the role of president and member of the board of directors in 2009. As president, he helped shape and execute the company's strategy, direction and overall administration. Prior to joining LCE, Bob Fei served as a consultant, manager and business analyst at companies including Ernst & Young, Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), and Niku Corporation (now part of Computer Associates). Fei earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and received a master's degree in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California.

"It's with great pleasure and pride that I announce the transition of leadership to an individual that is trusted, respected and admired here at LCE," said Jim Fei. "We've built a company based on doing 'the right thing, the right way'– always caring for employees, our community and our clients. I'm confident that under Bob's continued leadership, the LCE way of doing business will thrive."

Life Cycle Engineering is celebrating 37 years in operation serving government and commercial entities with engineering expertise and management consulting services. Over the years, the company has diversified offerings to include reliability and change management consulting, applied technology solutions, financial services and educational offerings in addition to engineering services. LCE's offerings are designed to help customers streamline and optimize business processes for greater operational efficiency.

"I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve Life Cycle Engineering at such a significant time in its history," said Bob Fei. "My focus will be on leveraging and encouraging our talented and dedicated employees to innovate and continuously improve current offerings to better serve our customers. Our greatest and most-valued asset has always been our employees and I intend on preserving the employee-centric culture that makes LCE a great place to work," continued Fei.

About Life Cycle Engineering

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) provides consulting, engineering, applied technology and education solutions that deliver lasting results for private industry, the Department of Defense and other government organizations. The quality, expertise and dedication of our employees enable Life Cycle Engineering to serve as a trusted resource that helps people and organizations to achieve their full potential. Founded in 1976, LCE is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina with offices across North America and experience around the globe. Follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for company updates.