John R. Peckham brings nearly 50 years of company experience to the interim position, having served as CEO from 1993 to 2021 before transitioning to his role as Chairman of the Board. His reappointment signals a return to the long-standing corporate culture known as The Peckham Way, which emphasizes the firm's history as a family-owned entity established in 1924.

Addressing the shift, John R. Peckham stated that the company's core values—integrity, safety, and transparency—remain unchanged despite the executive departure. The firm, which operates across six states including New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont, confirmed that it expects no disruptions to daily operations or ongoing strategic growth initiatives. Peckham will retain his seat on the Board of Directors while the company manages the change in leadership.