Stacey McPeak Steps Down After 34 Years of Service; Kevin Sabol Promoted to CFO
PHILADELPHIA—Pennoni, a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is proud to announce a leadership transition within its executive team. Stacey M. McPeak, CPA, vice president, treasurer, and chief financial officer, has stepped down as CFO and moved to part-time after 34 years of dedicated service to the firm. With this change in leadership, Kevin Sabol, CPA, currently Pennoni’s controller and senior corporate accountant, has been promoted to chief financial officer effective October 22, 2025.
Stacey joined Pennoni in 1991 after six years in public accounting and quickly became a cornerstone of the firm’s financial leadership. Throughout her tenure, she implemented and managed Pennoni’s financial reporting systems, providing management with timely and reliable information to guide sound business decisions. She also oversaw the administration of the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), managed banking relationships, negotiated credit lines, and ensured compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Stacey earned both her BS in Accounting and MS in Taxation from Widener University and has played an instrumental role in shaping the financial strength and growth of the firm.
“It has been an honor to serve Pennoni for more than three decades and to work alongside such talented and dedicated professionals. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and confident in the leadership team’s ability to continue driving Pennoni’s success. Kevin has been a trusted colleague for many years, and I am excited to see him excel in this new role,” says McPeak.
Kevin Sabol has been with Pennoni for 21 years, contributing significantly to the firm’s financial operations and strategic planning. As controller and senior corporate accountant, Kevin has worked closely with Stacey and the executive team, ensuring smooth financial management and reporting. In his new role as CFO, Kevin will oversee all aspects of Pennoni’s financial operations and continue to strengthen the firm’s fiscal strategy.
“I am honored to step into the role of chief financial officer and grateful for the trust placed in me. Stacey has been a mentor and leader whose dedication has set a high standard. I look forward to building upon her legacy and supporting Pennoni’s continued growth and success,” says Sabol.
“Kevin’s promotion is well deserved and reflects his outstanding performance and commitment to Pennoni’s values. We are confident that under his financial leadership, Pennoni is well-positioned for continued growth,” said Dave DeLizza, PE, President & CEO of Pennoni.
Pennoni also announced it has hired Lauren Donahue, CPA, as the new controller to support Kevin in his expanded role as CFO. She joins us from KPMG, where she spent more than eight years in audit, most recently serving as an audit senior manager.
This leadership transition reflects Pennoni’s commitment to strong governance, continuity, and investing in the growth of its people while preparing the firm for the future.