Planate Management Group

meet the team

Timothy (Tim) J. Tope P.E.

Chairman

Timothy (Tim) J. Tope P.E.

Chairman

Timothy (Tim) J. Tope, P.E. brings over 30 years of extensive experience in business development, client management, and operations within the federal sector. Mr. Tope currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Mission and Integrated Management Services, and President of Aviation Services at Versar Global Solutions, Inc. (VGS). In this capacity in leads growth and operations for the five (5) global market sectors: Contingency Programs, Power, Critical Infrastructure Management Services (which encompasses Fuels Facilities, Program/Construction Management, and Integrated Security Solutions), Aviation & Logistics, and Integrated Facilities Services – which support over 100 US Military Installations located in the NORTHCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, SOUTHCOM and CENTCOM Combatant Commands.

Prior to his role at VGS, Mr. Tope held leadership roles in major international organizations like Louis Berger Services, Parsons Infrastructure and Technology, and URS Group, Inc., significantly contributing to their growth and success. Specifically, as the Senior Vice President of Defense & Logistics at Louis Berger Services, Mr. Tope led a global operation exceeding $150 million. His strategic vision and operational excellence resulted in a 300% increase in topline revenue and a 500% rise in EBITDA from 2017 to 2022. Previously, as the Chief Strategy Officer, he was instrumental in expanding the company’s capabilities and securing major contracts, boosting the company’s backlog by over 200%.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tope has demonstrated exceptional communication skills and technical leadership, particularly within the Department of Defense community. His professional affiliations include SAME, ISOA, NDIA, and ASCE, among others. Recognized for his strategic planning and business development acumen, he continues to drive innovation and excellence in stability operations, sustaining critical facilities, and infrastructure management projects.

Bret Muilenburg

Board Member

Bret Muilenburg

Board Member

Bret Muilenburg has over 30 years of experience in defense and private industry, specializing in facilities management, engineering, and corporate operations. As Vice President and General Manager of Environmental Solutions at Jacobs Solutions, he led global environmental initiatives. Previously, he directed federal strategy and business planning to drive growth in the Department of Defense and federal agencies.

In the Navy, Bret commanded NAVFAC, managing 21,000 employees and a $14 billion annual business. At NAVFAC Pacific, he oversaw facilities planning, construction, and energy operations from California to India. As Commanding Officer of NAVFAC Hawaii, he led 1,150 employees with a $650 million annual business volume, focusing on comprehensive facilities and environmental services.

Bret holds advanced degrees from Stanford and George Washington University, and a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy. His professional affiliations include the Society of American Military Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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