Building a Better Future.
You’ve Built a Great Firm. Now, Make Sure It Thrives - Even Without You.
Secure your legacy. Empower your leaders. Unlock your firm’s future.
Our purpose is to help guide AEC firms through crucial transitions and changes, focusing on legacy, resilience, sustainability, and a forward-thinking vision with the overarching goal of supporting long-term growth and stability in the AEC industry.
Empathy + Authority
We Understand What’s at Stake
AEC Pathfinders has helped firm leaders solve their hardest challenges:
• “Will my firm survive without me?”
• “Is my leadership team ready?”
• “Are we aligned on growth or just chasing projects?”
• “Who’s steering the future of this firm?”
I’ve built this firm for decades… but will it survive without me?
Internal Philosophical Problems
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Succession Uncertainty - “I’ve built this firm for decades… but who’s next?”
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Leadership Readiness Gaps - “I’m not sure my next generation is ready to lead.”
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Growth Without Alignment - “We’re chasing work, but not chasing our vision.”
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Governance Blind Spots - “Our board exists, but we’re not steering the future.”
The Hardest Challenges Aren’t About Projects — They’re About People
AEC Pathfinders are trusted partners in guiding Architecture, Engineering, and Construction friends through the complexities of succession planning, board of directors planning, strategic and growth leadership, and executive coaching. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, we help clients navigate industry challenges and changes with care and expertise.
Our Services
How We Help AEC Firms Like Yours
• Succession Planning → Secure your legacy with a leadership roadmap
• Board of Directors Planning → Align governance with growth goals
• Fractional Strategy & Growth Leadership → Add strategic horsepower without full-time overhead
• Executive Coaching → Build leaders who are ready to lead
• Ownership Succession Planning
• Leadership Succession Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Board of Directors Planning
• Client-Centric Innovation Planning
• Ideal Customer Profile Planning and Creation
What We Offer
What We Offer
• Ownership Succession Planning
• Leadership Succession Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Board of Directors Planning
• Client-Centric Innovation Planning
• Ideal Customer Profile Planning and Creation
Our Process
A Simple Path to Your Firm’s Future.
Clarify the Vision
Align owners, leaders, and boards around a shared definition of success.
Build the Framework
Create a succession roadmap, board structure, and growth strategy.
Develop the Leaders
Coach and empower your next generation of leadership.
We are dedicated to helping AEC firms create lasting legacies that transcend generations and set new benchmarks in the industry.
Commitment to Legacy
Believing in the power of collaboration, we work hand-in-hand with our clients, ensuring that growth and success are shared achievements.
Collaborative Growth
Embracing change as an opportunity, we equip firms with the resilience to thrive through challenges and the adaptability to navigate an evolving landscape.
Resilience and Adaptability
Empowering AEC firms with the knowledge and insights needed for informed decision-making and strategic action.
Empowerment Through Knowledge
We encourage clients to think long-term, helping them make decisions that benefit future generations.
Long-Term Vision
Our commitment to transparent communication fosters trust, strengthens partnerships, and ensures that every voice is heard and valued.
Transparent Communication
Core Principles
Cost of Waiting
Without AEC Pathfinders
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Uncertainty about continuity
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Misaligned leadership
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Stagnant growth
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Owner carries the weight alone
With AEC Pathfinders
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Clear succession plan
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Unified leadership team
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Intentional growth
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Freedom to focus on what matters most
Get In Touch
Kirk Kistner
Your Legacy Deserves More Than Hope - It Deserves a Plan.
AEC Pathfinders helps AEC firm leaders secure their legacy, align their leadership, and prepare for what’s next. Because your vision deserves to thrive.
Schedule a Discovery Session
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Our envisioned future sees us leading the transformation of the AEC sector in the Austin/San Antonio IH-35 Corridor and beyond, driving innovation and sustainable growth.