Jim Jaros, CPA, JD

Chief Financial Officer; Chief Legal Officer; Senior Vice President*

Jim joined SSOE in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer and provides the firm’s leadership with a vast array of domestic and international business experience. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and attorney licensed in Ohio and Michigan, Jim has functioned in multifaceted roles as both a financial officer and legal counsel.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bowling Green State University and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Toledo College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs as well as the American, Michigan, Ohio, and Toledo Bar Associations. Jim serves on various charitable boards, including the Toledo Legacy Foundation, Financials Executives International, and All-Saints Catholic Church in Rossford, Ohio.

Jennifer Wuertz, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources; Vice President

Jennifer joined SSOE’s Human Resources Department in 1993, serving in various positions within the department before being named Director of Talent Management in late 2014. In 1999, Jennifer was named an Associate, becoming a Senior Associate in 2006 and a Principal in 2016.

Twice a graduate of The University of Toledo, Jennifer has received both her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and her Master of Business Administration. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), having attained certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). She is a member of both the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association (NOHRA).

Jeremy Woodgate, PE, SE

 Strategic Business Unit Manager, Advanced Technology; Senior Vice President

Jeremy joined SSOE in 2013 as Structural Department Manager through the firm’s merger with Evergreen EDC. In 2016, he was promoted to Division Manager of SSOE’s Advanced Technology SBU. In 2017, he was named a Principal of the firm and in 2019, he became the SBU Manager for the Advanced Technology SBU.

Jeremy previously worked for Intel Corporation as one of three licensed structural engineers worldwide (at the time). There, his responsibilities included technical oversight for the development of tool install master designer packages used across all of Intel’s fabrication facilities. Missing the challenges of the consulting world, Jeremy left Intel and joined Evergreen EDC in 2007, where he focused on projects in the solar and microelectronics business sectors.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a registered professional engineer.

Doug Berner, PE, PMP

Strategic Business Unit Manager, Energy, Glass, Chemical, and Manufacturing; Senior Vice President

Doug joined SSOE in 1988 and now serves as Senior Vice President and SBU Manager of Energy, Glass, Chemical, and Manufacturing. He has more than two decades of professional design experience within the chemical, refinery, and industrial markets. Doug was named an Associate of the firm in October 1999, a Senior Associate in 2005, and a Principal in 2009.

Doug is a graduate of the University of Detroit and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Project Management Professional certification in 2009.

Ron Stang, AIA, LEED AP

Building Design Group Manager*

As former Chairman of S&W, Ron has taken on the role of Senior Vice President and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Manager for SSOE’s Building Design Group. In addition, Ron will serve a one-year term as an SSOE Board Director. He has over 40 years of professional experience with a passion for planning and design of urban architecture as well as higher education, adaptive reuse, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. Ron’s stellar leadership capabilities combined with an invaluable keen insight are a recipe for delivering the best practical project and design for clients. He holds a Master in Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is actively involved in many community planning groups and design review committees including Downtown Atlanta’s Development Review Committees (DRC).

Christopher O’Connor, PE, PMP

Senior Vice President

Chris has 25 years of experience, beginning his career in SSOE’s Civil / Structural Department in 1990. In 2011, Chris became a Principal at SSOE. Previously, Chris served as a Business Leader in SSOE’s Industrial Facilities group and was appointed Director of Business Development, responsible for driving growth and enhancing account management to help fulfill SSOE’s mission of making clients successful by saving them time, trouble, and money. He has also served as a project manager on major industrial, commercial, and retail projects across the U.S.

Chris is a graduate of the North Dakota State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and has a Project Management Professional certification. He works out of SSOE’s St. Paul, Minnesota, office.

Brett Susany

Program Management, Advanced Technology – Basebuild; Senior Vice President

Brett joined SSOE in 2013 as a Principal Business Leader as a part of the merger between SSOE and Evergreen EDC. He quickly became a Department Manager within SSOE’s Advanced Technology SBU. In 2019, he became Senior Vice President of Program Management within the Advanced Technology SBU. Brett has over 20 years of experience in project management and mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on basebuild facility retrofits and process tool installation. His experience with project management has been demonstrated on projects large and small and he has proven his ability to organize and mobilize project teams while providing support for site offices often on multiple concurrent projects.

Brett is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Brett splits his time between client sites and SSOE’s Portland, Oregon office.

Greg Brogley, PE, PMP

Division Manager, Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities; Vice President

Greg joined SSOE in 1998 as a Department Manager for SSOE‘s Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities SBU. In 2015, he was promoted to Division Manager of the Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities SBU, named a Principal in 2019, and a Vice President in 2021. Greg has a proven track record of ensuring project due diligence, responsiveness to clients, and driving teams to evaluate their process to maximize value and efficiency into the projects he oversees. His professional engineering career includes experience in both project management and civil engineering.

Greg received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Toledo and is a registered professional engineer. In 2009, Greg received his Project Management Professional certification.

Gregory Rossler

Division Manager, Process; Vice President

Greg joined SSOE in 2004 as a national Account Executive through SSOE’s acquisition of AVCA Corporation. He has over 34 years of experience in the AEC industry with a technical background in instrumentation and controls related to the refining, glass, chemical, and manufacturing industries. In 2006, Greg was promoted to Division Manager of the Industrial Process Regional Offices Division and has grown that position over the years to a current position as Division Manager for all technical resources and project management within SSOE’s Energy, Glass, Chemical, and Manufacturing SBU. In 2010, Greg was named a Principal. In addition to his principal division management responsibilities, Greg also maintains involvement in a number of major accounts and has played key roles in SSOE’s successful acquisition and integration of Orbital Technical Solutions, East Ohio Machinery, and Evergreen EDC.

Greg received his Associate of Electrical Engineering from The University of Toledo.

Keith Branham, PE, LEED AP

Engineering Department Manager, Vice President

With over three decades of professional experience, Keith is a Vice President and Engineering Department Manager within SSOE’s Building Design Group SBU. He is responsible for managing the engineering disciplines, which include mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineers. Keith graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Keith is a member of several engineering affiliations including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), South Carolina Chapter, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Louise Schlatter, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Master Architect; Principal

Louise joined SSOE in 1986 as its first female registered architect and quickly became the go-to architect for large, complex buildings and working for clients such as Honda, Ford, Toyota, General Motors, and Kellogg, along with confidential clients in the chemical and semiconductor industries. Louise was also one of the firm’s first registered professionals to learn and embrace CAD technology and provide international design services to clients. She took on the challenge of becoming SSOE’s first certified LEED® Accredited Professional and has leveraged it to help SSOE’s clients achieve a number of firsts, including Platinum certification for Volkswagen’s $1 billion automotive production facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Today, as a Master Architect, Louise helps resolve project challenges, develops technical solutions, and mentors staff with her nearly 40 years of experience. In 2016, her efforts were recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) when she was honored with AIA Ohio’s “Mentor of the Year” award.

Louise received her Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Toledo. She is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute and the AIA’s national, Ohio, and Toledo chapters. Louise’s many firsts and valuable contributions led to her being named a Principal of SSOE in 2017.

Mike Pollock

Division Manager, Systems; Principal

Mike is a Division Manager for SSOE Systems, the firm’s construction management division. He started with SSOE in 2016 as a Program Manager and has 35 years of experience in glass and chemical manufacturing—along with consulting experience—serving in various roles from process and product design, directing a global engineering group, leading manufacturing operations, and serving as Project Director for numerous large-scale capital projects. Mike has been responsible for building several plants around the world, including the design and launch of the process lines within the sites.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron and is a registered professional engineer. Mike was named a Principal in 2019.

Cliff Reese, PE

Business Leader, Energy, Glass, Chemical, and Manufacturing; Principal

Cliff joined SSOE in 2005 and currently serves as a Business Leader within SSOE‘s Energy, Glass, Chemical, and Manufacturing (EGCM) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). He has more than 35 years of professional experience utilizing the most effective design technologies and high-performance teaming strategies with global experience in several countries, including China and India.

Cliff earned a master’s degree with a concentration in Material Science & Engineering from National Technological University and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Cliff was named an SSOE Principal in 2021.

Todd Dolson, AIA

Architectural Department Manager; Principal

Todd serves as an Architectural Department Manager for SSOE’s Building Design Group SBU. He has over two decades of architectural experience in higher education and civic practice and has a passion for creating places and spaces that address client goals and objectives. He specializes in the design of academic and public libraries, classroom and learning environments for higher education, museums, and other civic projects. His expertise is backed by a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Georgia Tech. Todd is an active member of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), serving as a Council Member and as the Associate Convener of the Campus Planning Academy. Todd is also on the board of the Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Mike Griggs

Director Of Computer and Information Systems

Mike started with SSOE in 2000 as a Systems Coordinator for SSOE’s Helpdesk Department. Since then, he has held a variety of roles including Systems Analyst, Systems Administrator, IT Department Manager, and now Director of Computer and Information Systems. In his role, he is responsible for the firm’s information technology, design technology, database, and applications groups.

Mike is a graduate of Baker College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. He is also Microsoft certified in configuration operations management.

John Pemberton

Former Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing for Intel Corporation*