St. Charles, Missouri-based Bax Engineering Company announced a planned leadership transition as Dan Bax, son of company founder Harold Bax, will assume both majority ownership and the role of President effective January 1, 2026.
Dan will work closely with Jeff Simmons to guide the company’s future growth and client service. Simmons will also take on an ownership role and serve as Vice President.
Dan Bax represents the next generation of family leadership, returning to the firm after building a successful 15-year career in the electrical utility industry. At Ameren and later at LUZCO Technologies, he managed multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects in substation design, transmission and distribution systems, and underground electrical infrastructure. Known for his technical expertise, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership style, Dan has also spearheaded reliability programs to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. He will succeed current and longtime President Cliff Heitmann.
Heitmann, who has been with Bax for 31 years and served as President for the past 19, will remain in his role through December 31, 2025, before retiring.
