Jeremy Woodgate, PE, SE

Advanced Technology; Executive 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, in 2019, he became the SBU Manager for the Advanced Technology SBU, and most recently, he was named an Executive Vice President.

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 as well a licensed structural engineer (SE).

Jim Lewis

Process; Executive Vice President*

Jim serves as Executive Vice President of SSOE’s Process group which includes a multi-discipline team serving a wide variety of industrial markets. He started his career with SSOE in 2001 with SSOE’S Food and Consumer Products SBU as a Controls Engineer. His career continued to progress and in 2009 he was promoted to Section Manager of the Food and Consumer Products Controls Department. In 2011, Jim was named Department Manager, becoming a Principal in 2015. Prior to being named Executive Vice President, Jim’s most recent role was SBU Manager of Food and Consumer Products.  Jim is a past recipient of SSOE’s Leadership Award for demonstrating leadership in all facets of his SSOE career, both as a Department Manager—leading staff across five locations—and as an Account and Project Manager—with accounts earning more than $2 million in revenue.

Jim is a graduate of The University of Toledo, where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.

Ron Stang, AIA, LEED AP

Building Design Group Manager; Senior Vice President*

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).

Greg Brogley, PE, PMP

Strategic Business Unit Manager, Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities Northern Operations; Senior Vice President

Greg joined SSOE in 1998 as a civil engineer. In 2007 he was promoted to Department Manager within SSOE‘s Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities. He was named Division Manager in 2015 and appointed to be a Principal in 2019. In his current role, Greg serves as a Strategic Business Unit Manager and Senior Vice President of SSOE’s Automotive and Manufacturing Facilities Northern Operations.

Greg has a proven track record of ensuring project due diligence, responsiveness to clients, and driving project teams to evaluate their process to maximize value and efficiency. 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 he is a registered professional engineer. In 2009, Greg received his Project Management Professional certification.

Brett Susany

Complex Project Execution; Senior Vice President*

Brett joined SSOE in 2013 as a Principal Business Leader resulting from 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.

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.

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).

Jens Ebert, PE, PMP

Division Manager, Food and Consumer Products; Vice President

Jens started with SSOE in 2010 and is currently a Division Manager for SSOE’s Food and Consumer Products SBU. He has more than 28 years of experience in the consulting engineering business, which includes more than 10 years as a process / project engineer providing design solutions for a wide range of industrial, manufacturing, and food / beverage projects. Many of those projects resulted in products that were new or unique to the marketplace.

Jens earned his Master of Science in Project Management from Pennsylvania State University and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He is also a registered professional engineer in the mechanical discipline with a Project Management Professional certification.

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).

Clem Wood

Emerging Markets, Business Development; Vice President

Clem joined SSOE in 2013 as a Principal as part of SSOE’s merger with Evergreen EDC. In 2014, he became a Department Manager within SSOE’s Advanced Technology SBU. After five successful years in his managerial role, Clem became Vice President of Emerging Markets and Business Development. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining client relationships and pursuing new opportunities globally to support SSOE’s growth initiatives, including a strong, specialized focus on high tech and advanced manufacturing within the semiconductor and automotive business units.

With over three decades of program / project management experience in the semiconductor industry, he is proficient at providing superior oversight on projects of all sizes and ensuring engineering quality for numerous ramp and retrofit projects, including basebuild, fit-up, and tool install (150mm, 200mm, and 300mm technologies). Clem’s expertise lies in developing and strengthening client relationships, managing design and construction contracts, developing standards for lateral distribution and tool installation design, and effectively balancing the management of engineering and construction responsibilities.

Clem earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. Clem spends much of his time on the road, frequently visiting SSOE’s global offices as he pursues the emerging market growth.

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, working for clients such as Honda, Ford, Toyota, General Motors, and Kellogg, and 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.

Joe Badalamenti, PE, PMP

Business Development; Senior Project Manager; Principal

Joe joined SSOE in 2002 as Business Leader and Office Manager for SSOE’s then newly established Kalamazoo, Michigan office where he continues to work. Currently, he is a Senior Project Manager for SSOE’s Food and Consumer Products SBU where he leads major projects. In 2015, Joe was promoted to Senior Account Executive, working to develop business with new and existing clients while managing projects and providing process engineering insight and mentorship to SSOE staff. In 2017, he became a Principal.

Joe graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the University of Dayton with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Joe is a registered professional engineer with a Project Management Professional certification.