Linda Kobel to Join Los Alamos Technical Associates Board of Directors

Former President & CEO transitions from part-time Senior Advisor role to board service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — July 20, 2026 — Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) today announced that Linda Kobel will retire from her part-time role as Senior Advisor and begin service on the company’s Board of Directors.

Kobel previously served as President & CEO of LATA and has served as a part-time Senior Advisor since 2021. As a member of the Board of Directors, she will continue supporting LATA’s strategy, governance, and mission-focused growth.

Kobel’s current business development responsibilities will transition to Robin Beard, President and CEO, and Natalie Crown, Senior Manager of Strategy and Growth. The transition will provide continuity for LATA’s clients, partners, and ongoing business development initiatives.

“Linda has played an important role in shaping LATA’s reputation for safety, service, technical excellence, and trusted relationships,” said Beard. “Natalie and I look forward to building on the strong foundation and momentum Linda helped establish. We are grateful that LATA will continue to benefit from her experience, institutional knowledge, and perspective as a member of the Board.”

“LATA has been an important part of my professional life for many years, and I am deeply grateful for the people, clients, and mission that have made that work so meaningful,” said Kobel. “It is an honor to continue supporting the company in this new capacity as LATA celebrates 50 years of service and prepares for its next chapter.”

About Los Alamos Technical Associates

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) is a woman-owned engineering and environmental services company specializing in project management, instrumentation and controls, engineering, environmental remediation, nuclear services, demolition, hazardous materials management, sampling and analysis, and waste management. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, LATA supports federal, state, and commercial clients nationwide.