Bob Howell, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at SSOE, recently partook in The Zweig Letter Q&A series called “Conference Call” where presidents from their “Hot” and “Best” firms list are interviewed. SSOE has been ranked as a “Hot Firm” for the past 2 years, signifying that they are one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States. SSOE made a significant jump in the rankings, moving up more than 50 spots in 2018. Bob was asked a variety of questions regarding the firm’s thoughts and practices on the promotion of young and new leaders, retention of employees, the succession planning process, and diversity and inclusion initiatives—among other topics. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 18, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, is excited to announce their official partnership with The University of Toledo (UToledo) College of Engineering to strengthen their diversity and inclusion initiatives. SSOE will work with Dr. Lesley Berhan, the College’s Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, to strengthen inclusive excellence within SSOE’s organization. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2, 2020 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, recently announced follow-up actions responding to racial equity and fairness at a company-wide town hall for employees, where the firm’s President and CEO Vince DiPofi, PE, made a statement of support following the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that occurred. DiPofi felt strongly that, as an organization, SSOE also needed to affirm the statement with a tangible strategy for real and measurable change. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 5, 2019 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, took an important step today to formalize their commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility by updating the company’s core values. This step emphasizes their longstanding commitment and will create enhanced accountability and transparency. Continue Reading →

TOLEDO, Ohio, November 1, 2018 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, announced today that Jennifer Wuertz, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCHP, Vice President and Director of Human Resources, was invited and participated as a panelist at the L.I.F.T. 2018 MIDWEST African American Professionals and Allies Conference. The year’s event took place October 24-25, 2018 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg, Ohio. Continue Reading →