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Origin Design Welcomes Four Talented Professionals to Our Growing Team.

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Origin Design is excited to announce the addition of four highly skilled professionals to our team, reflecting our continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional design solutions.

Luke Althaus, Structural Engineering Designer
Luke joins Origin Design after earning his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa, with a focus on Structural Engineering. Luke is no stranger to Origin Design—he previously interned with us for two summers, gaining valuable experience in both surveying and structural engineering. His diverse background will be a tremendous asset as he steps into his new role.

Austin Pettlon, Architectural Revit Designer
Austin brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to our Architectural team. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Austin holds a double major in Industrial Technology Management and Theatre-Design Emphasis, along with a minor in Drafting and Product Development Technology. His strong background in design programs used by our team ensures he will provide outstanding support and innovation.

With Origin Design’s continued growth, we are also strengthening our technology capabilities by welcoming two new team members:

  • Cameron Steffen, IT Infrastructure & Systems Specialist — Cameron will enhance our core technology environment, manage applications and software, and play a key role in security and modernization efforts, while providing technical support and device management.
  • Adam Waggoner, IT Support Specialist — Adam will serve as the primary point of contact for support requests, ensuring smooth system performance and delivering technical assistance across the organization.
We are thrilled to welcome Luke, Austin, Cameron, and Adam to Origin Design. Each brings unique skills and experience that will strengthen our teams and support our mission to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

Troy Wright Director of Human Resources | Origin Design

These new hires reflect Origin Design’s ongoing growth and dedication to building a talented, collaborative team. As we expand our capabilities across engineering, architecture, and technology, we look forward to the contributions these professionals will make in shaping the future of Origin Design.

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We’re excited to welcome Derrek Hall to Origin Design as our newest Field Survey Technician!

Derrek will play a key role in supporting our growing survey team through comprehensive fieldwork and document-based surveying responsibilities. Please join us in welcoming him to the team!

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Join us in congratulating Mark Fassbinder, the 2025 Waugh Award winner! This award, named for our co-founder Dennis Waugh, recognizes employees who truly embody what Origin Design stands for. Way to go, Mark!

Read more about Mark’s recognition: https://origindesign.com/newsroom/fassbinder-accepts-waugh-award

These smiles represent just a few of the 63 reasons we celebrate Origin Day. Every person plays a part in the story of Origin Design—today, we’re celebrating them and enjoying Founder’s Day cookies by Nick Rettenberger.


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Today our offices are closed as we celebrate the day we were founded—February 1, 1982!

We’re proud to take a moment to reflect on our journey and to thank our incredible staff and clients who have helped us grow and thrive over the years. We couldn’t have built something so lasting without you!

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We’re still buzzing from last week’s Chamber Business After Hours!

Thank you to everyone who came, connected, shared ideas, and tested out the VR simulator. We enjoyed hosting you!

At Origin Design, we believe every project teaches us something valuable. That’s why we hold an annual “Lessons Learned” discussion!

Virtually bringing together our Dubuque, Davenport, and remote employees, this open forum is all about sharing experiences, both wins and challenges, so our team can grow together. By learning from each other, we can improve processes and move forward smarter and stronger. Here are just a few of the 41 employees that were able to attend this valuable conversation.

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What a cool weekend in Downtown Davenport!

Our Davenport office team had a blast at Icestravaganza, enjoying amazing ice sculptures, live carving, fun activities, and warming up with a little hot cocoa.

We’re proud to be a sponsor of this annual winter event and love seeing our community come together to enjoy it!

Origin Design is excited to welcome two new talented professionals to our IT team: Cameron Steffens (IT Infrastructure & Systems Specialist), and Adam Waggoner (IT Support Specialist). We look forward to the contributions they will make, shaping the future of Origin Design.

Welcome to the #origincrew!

Join us in welcoming Austin Pettlon to Origin Design! Austin recently joined our Architectural Team as a Revit Designer. We can’t wait to see the amazing impact he’ll make in this position!

Welcome to the #origincrew, Austin!

Cheers to 5 years! We’re proud to celebrate Mat Townsley and all his incredible contributions over the years. Here’s to many more!

We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Althaus back to Origin Design! Luke previously interned with us, and after graduating in December, he’s now a full-time member of our Structural Engineering Team. We can't wait to see all that he will achieve in this role.

Welcome to the #origincrew, Luke!

As we welcome 2026, we’re grateful for the amazing people who make our team shine—and for the trust you place in us. Here’s to another year of working together and creating something great!

We’ll be closed January 1 to celebrate New Year’s Day!

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