Sambatek Welcomes Noah Schmidt as Roadway Group Lead
Sambatek Welcomes Noah Schmidt as Roadway Group LeadMinnetonka, MN – Sambatek is pleased to announce the addition of Noah Schmidt, PE, as Roadway Group Lead for the Minnesota Public Group. Noah brings 10 years of civil and structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on transportation infrastructure, roadway design, project management, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Noah joins Sambatek with extensive experience supporting state and county transportation projects, including MnDOT
MSA Professional Services, Inc. Acquires ME3 Consulting Engineers, LLC, a Leading Florida MEP Firm
MADISON, Wisc. (May 19, 2026) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA), a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm, announced today the acquisition of ME3 Consulting Engineers, LLC, a leading Sarasota-based company specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design services. Founded in 2007, ME3 has built a reputation for delivering top-tier client service, technical excellence, and innovative solutions across southwestern Florida. With nearly two decades of
MSA Receives National Private Company Boards of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2026) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) was recently selected to receive a 2026 Private Company Boards of the Year Award from MLR Media. Seven private company boards from across the nation were chosen to receive this year’s award and will be honored at the 2026 Private Company Governance Summit ® June 10-12 in Washington, D.C. Private Company Boards of the Year awards recognize fiduciary and advisory boards that go above and beyond legal requirements to demonstrate exemplary
MSA Rises to No. 267 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms List
MADISON, Wisc. (May 5, 2026) The Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently released its Top 500 Engineering Design Firms list for 2026, in which MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) claims position No. 267; up from position No. 288 in 2025. This marks the 28th year the company has earned a spot in the ranks, recognition of the top one-half of one percent of over 100,000 design firms in the United States. ENR is widely regarded as the industry authority on providing news, analysis and data from the design
Nelson-Rudie Announces Leadership Additions to Support Growth and Technical Excellence
Nelson‑Rudie Announces Leadership Additions to Support Growth and Technical Excellence MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 30, 2026) - Nelson-Rudie & Associates Inc. (Nelson-Rudie), a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, announced the addition of Jonathan Burks as director of finance and the promotion of Micheal Anderson, PE, to chief mechanical engineer. Together, these leadership updates strengthen the firm’s operational, financial, and technical foundation as Nelson-Rudie celebrates
A Growing Trend in Minnesota: Selling Engineering Firms to Employees
A Growing Trend in Minnesota: Selling Engineering Firms to Employees Ownership transition is increasingly a key strategic decision for Minnesota engineering firms. As founders near retirement, many are exploring alternatives to traditional sales, especially those that safeguard their people, culture, and client relationships. Researchers at Harvard Business School have described this wave of retiring business owners as the “Silver Tsunami,” highlighting the growing number of privately held companies
KLJ Welcomes Angela Kronebusch in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Angela Kronebusch in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – February 19, 2026 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to welcome Angela Kronebusch as marketing and communications team leader, bringing a strong focus on visual storytelling and design-driven strategy. Kronebusch is based in Eagan, Minn. Kronebusch brings more than 20 years of experience in creative direction, brand strategy, and visual storytelling. Her expertise spans integrated marketing and communications efforts across print,
NELSON-RUDIE NAMES KELLY NOEL AS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AS THE FIRM MARKS ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
NELSON-RUDIE NAMES KELLY NOEL AS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AS THE FIRM MARKS ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT Kelly Noel, Vice President of Operations, Nelson-Rudie MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 23, 2026) – Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie), a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, continues its growth momentum with the appointment of Kelly Noel as Vice President of Operations. The announcement follows the firm’s new headquarters opening in Minneapolis,
KLJ Welcomes Five New Employees in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Five New Employees in Minnesota Bismarck, ND – December 17, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is pleased to announce that Olivia Crowell, Claire Fienup, Taylor Martin, Austin Teslow and Byron Perkins have joined the company's Minnesota team. Crowell joins the Transportation group as a designer, bringing six years of experience on large-scale public infrastructure projects, including storm sewer, culvert, and erosion control design. She is skilled in Open Roads Designer,
MSA Welcomes Ted Marks as Chief Information Officer
MSA Welcomes Ted Marks as Chief Information Officer ST. PAUL, Minn. (December 15, 2025) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced today the hiring of Ted Marks as the firm’s chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Ted will lead the organization in information technology strategy and operations, aligning investments in technology with strategic planning efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, optimize enterprise platforms, and foster innovation for internal teams and external clients
Sambatek Welcomes Dan Rebok as a Landscape Architect
Sambatek Welcomes Dan Rebok as a Landscape Architect Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Rebok, PLA, LEED Green Associate, as Landscape Architect within our growing Land Development practice. Dan brings a decade of experience shaping public and private spaces across the Midwest, with a portfolio spanning large-scale commercial developments, industrial campuses, residential communities, K–12 facilities, municipal improvements, and sports and recreation complexes. Dan
Sambatek Welcomes Mike Zillgitt as a Municipal Practice Leader
Minnetonka, MN – Sambatek is proud to welcome Mike Zillgitt, PE, as Municipal Practice Leader for the Public Team. Mike brings more than 18 years of experience in municipal, highway, and land development projects, blending public-sector expertise with extensive private consulting experience. Before joining Sambatek full-time, Mike supported the team as a contractor, helping to deliver high-quality municipal projects across Minnesota. His diverse career includes engineering roles with Rice County and
KLJ Welcomes Three Employees in Minnesota
Bismarck, ND – September 11, 2025 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) welcomes three employees to their Minnesota team. Will Arendt, Natalie VanNurden, and Bryan Zhang are the latest new hires Arendt joins the Transportation team as a civil engineer based out of Eagan, Minn. He has three years of experience in the construction and engineering fields. His experience includes field inspections, utility construction, and municipal infrastructure projects. Arendt earned his bachelor’s degree in civil
MSA Welcomes Katy Sinnott as Chief Strategy Officer
MADISON, Wisc. (July 21 2025) – MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced today the hiring of Katy Sinnott as the firm’s new chief strategy officer (CSO). As CSO, Katy will lead the organization in the development and execution of long-term strategic initiatives and growth opportunities, optimize business processes, enhance organizational performance, and assure alignment with MSA’s mission and goals. Katy joins MSA with over 25 years of experience in the leadership and execution of strategic
Three KLJ Professionals Achieve New Certifications
Bismarck, ND –July 17, 2025– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to recognize the recent professional achievements of three team members who have earned industry-leading certifications in their respective fields. Greg Olberding, based out of St. Louis Park, Minn., has earned the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential through the American Planning Association. Olberding is a transportation planner with more than six years of experience supporting public-sector clients, with