Mark NickolasField Survey Technician
Lauren Ray, PE, SEVP & Field Services Team Leader
“I'm a Structural Engineer, Field Services Team Leader and serve on the Board of Directors, as well as many other committees. That's my favorite thing about working here—no day is ever the same.”
Chad WhiteIT Systems Manager
Noah Hofrichter, PECivil Engineer
Matt WeimerskirchStructural Engineering Designer
“Origin Design’s employee owners put the family in family oriented. ”
Nate Miller, PEStructural Engineer
Mat TownsleyArchitectural Associate
Bryson Winsky, PECivil Engineer
Mike McNeil, AIA, NCARBSenior Architect
Dave SchwarzSenior Design Technician
Mike Ruden, AIA, NCARB, LEED APVP & Director of Architectural Operations
Lisa NelsenField Services Technician & Engineering Designer
Brenda RittDirector of Marketing
Craig Geiser, PLSVP & Land Survey Team Leader
Troy WrightHuman Resources Manager
Our team meets the unique needs of our clients with creativity, talent and technical expertise. We plan, design, manage and deliver solutions. Together.
Katie RashCivil Engineering Designer
Tim O’BrienField Services Technician
Eric Helminiak, PE, SE, LEED APStructural Team Leader
Andrew Busch, AIA, NCARBArchitect
Steve Fuerst Surveying Technical Specialist
Cody Austin, PE, LEED APLand Development Team Leader
Chris Becklin, PECivil Engineer
Troy ChristiansonSenior Design Technician
Denny Waugh, PECo-Founder & Technical Advisor
“When I retired in 2018, I felt really good about all the young talent here. It’s great to see them continue the success of the firm.”
Jon Lutz, PESenior Civil Engineer
Robin WalterSenior Project Support Specialist
“It's very satisfying to work on a project from the design phase to completion. My favorite part of my job is the people I work with during projects—the design team, our clients and contractors. ”
Janet UrbainSenior Project Support Specialist
“What I like most about working at Origin Design is the people I work with. Everyone is always willing to answer questions and take time to explain things in detail so I have a better understanding of the projects I work on.”
Angie MarekDesign Technician
Morgan JohnsonMarketing Coordinator
Courtney Wand, PE, SEStructural Engineer
Marc Ruden, PEWater Resources Team Leader
Jeff BrummelSenior Relationship Manager
Julie Neebel, PETransportation Team Leader
“Since coming here in 1998, Origin Design has allowed me flexibility throughout my career, balancing the need for in-office time for mentoring and building corporate culture, while also raising a family at home. What has also kept me here is the talented and collaborative team I work with.”
Laurie WehrspannAccounting Assistant
“My favorite core value is Actively Engaged. The description says it all…we like what we do and who we do it with!”
Mary AbbottSenior Design Technician
“Having the ability to work on different projects and finding innovative solutions to complicated situations, while working with talented people that care about the work we do, is among the top reasons I have stayed here for so many years.”
Jackson DoyleField Services Technician & Engineering Designer
Brian BalserBIM/CAD Design Manager
“It's fun to work with really good, really smart people who work with other really good, really smart people.”
Andy Goedken, PECivil Engineer
“The thing I enjoy most about working at Origin Design is getting to interact with a great group of people on a daily basis to help improve the communities we work and live in.”
Erin UreCivil Engineering Designer
“I work on all kinds of transportation & civil engineering projects. I love the challenges and satisfaction of using computer modeling techniques to create designs that translate well to plan sets, and ultimately to the physical world.”
Ken MasseyField Services Technician
Patrick Sullivan, PEStructural Engineering Designer
Nick Rettenberger, AIAArchitect
Macy MislivecekCivil Engineering Designer
Amanda KennedyProject Support Team Leader
“The best thing about my job is that there is endless opportunity to make an impact—on staff, the clients we work with or on projects throughout our community. All around, it is very fulfilling!”
Lynn NealSenior Design Technician
Gertrude HeimerdingerDesign Technician
Anthony HartmanDesign Technician
Isaiah YeagerField Services Technician & Engineering Designer
“The family atmosphere here is extremely welcoming and I am grateful to work with such a great group of people.”
Andrew KoetzStructural Engineering Designer
Jim BousleyMunicipal Team Leader
Nick Schneider, PEStructural Engineer
Gabe BonnSurvey Technician
Karen WeberReceptionist/Administrative Assistant
“My co-workers are knowledgeable and caring. And, the little things go a long way, such as employee activities, flexible work hours and company lunches. I’m proud to be a part of the Origin Design team.”
Steve DriscollField Services Technician
Mark Fassbinder, AIA, LEED APSenior Designer
Codi PutnamDirector of Finance
“We have an annual all staff meeting that's a great team-builder event. Afterwards, you feel ready to get back out there and do great work for our clients!”
Eldon Schneider, PEEnvironmental Engineer
Jeff WinterSenior Field Survey Technician
Zach Thielen, AIA, NCARBArchitect
“As a member of the Architecture Team, I enjoy working with our clients to deliver creative solutions. The most enjoyable part for me materializes during the early design process where we put pen to paper to help our ideas come to life and discover the best solution for our clients. ”
Pat Ready, PEPresident & CEO
“For 40 years, we’ve had the fortune of partnering with wonderful clients who put their trust in us. We don’t take those partnerships for granted and we continue to be thankful and humbled every time a client gives us the opportunity to serve them.”
John BernsSenior Relationship Manager
Darren JargoDesign Technician
Emily Crowe, PE, SEStructural Engineer
“My favorite core value is 'actively engaged' because it describes our work environment so well. We are enthusiastic about our work, who we get to work with and the solutions we create for our clients. ”
Tim Tranel, PEVP & Structural Team Leader
Dawn RickSenior Field Services Technician
Rick TurnerIT Manager
Chris HusemanField Survey Technician
John Tranmer, PLSProfessional Land Surveyor
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