SSOE PROMOTES CIVIL ENGINEER

TROY, MI - SSOE, Inc. ranked the 12th largest architecture and engineering firm in the US by Building Design and Construction in 2005, announces the promotion of Steven Counsell, civil engineer to manager of the Civil Infrastructure Group.

Mr. Counsell is a 15 year veteran of SSOE and has extensive experience in management and site/civil engineering projects. Mr. Counsell received his BS in Construction Engineering Technology from Northern Montana College. He is also a State of Michigan-certified storm water operator for construction sites.

Mr. Counsell has more than 20 years of experience in civil engineering and team management relating to site and civil engineering design for retail, health care, industrial and commercial sites. He is also familiar with working for both private and public sector clients.

About The Company
SSOE, Inc. is an international design firm with 14 offices in the US, Puerto Rico and Shanghai, China, SSOE has experienced explosive growth over the past few years. The Company has earned a solid reputation in facility design for the healthcare, retail, automotive and education markets, and has a very strong position in process engineering for the alternative energy, chemical, food, glass, mining and personal care industries, as well as in civil engineering. SSOE has completed projects in 48 states and 32 foreign countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information.