SME Announces 2026 Shareholders, Ownership Recognition and Leadership  Appointments

SME® | Published on June 26, 2026

 

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SME has recently recognized our Team Members who have been named shareholders of the company, recognized key owners, and selected new officers to help lead the company. These individuals represent a broad range of disciplines and offices, and their contributions continue to strengthen our ability to serve clients and deliver meaningful work. This year’s new shareholders reflect SME’s ongoing investment in our people and long-term growth. Shareholder ownership is an important part of our structure, reinforcing accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the firm’s future.

In addition to new shareholders, SME’s Principals, recognized owners across the organization for their efforts on behalf of SME, including new Associates, Senior Associates, Principals, and Officers and the SME Board elected a group of leaders to be officers of the companies based on their past performance and their abilities to help us lead SME into the future.  Together, these appointments highlight the depth of talent across SME and the continued growth of our team. We look forward to the impact these individuals will have in advancing our work and supporting our clients in the years ahead.

“Our strength comes from our people and the way they show up for our clients and each other,” said Mark Kramer, PE, CEO of SME. “These appointments recognize individuals who have earned trust through their work, their leadership, and their commitment to doing things the right way. We are proud to welcome our new shareholders and new officers and to see so many team members stepping into expanded roles across the company.”

New Shareholders

  • Travis Alden
  • Brad Bresky, SMSI
  • Ben Brewer
  • Stacey Brown, PE SE
  • Kyle Cardinal
  • David Copeland, PE
  • Joseph Corrigan, PE
  • Kyle Danals, PS
  • Tracey DeBeliso
  • Andrea Galli
  • Tyler Gendron
  • Lourenzo Giple
  • Omid Habibzadeh Bigdarvish, PhD, PE
  • Alicia Homeszyn, PE
  • Dan Kehr, EIT
  • Mason Kinney
  • Justin LaLonde, PE
  • Chris Lattimer, RA
  • Ben Meddock
  • Jason Nicholes
  • Nick Nohel
  • JD Sitton, RRC, RRO
  • Jess Solis
  • Jacquie Wang

 

OWNERSHIP RECOGNITION – KEY OWNERS

Associates

Paul Glasser, CPG; Aaron Lammers, EIT; Andrew Brucki, PE; Brennan Thorn, PE; Dave Kudwa, PE, AICP; EJ Webster; Gordon Stone, PE; Kole Nikac, P. Eng; Melessa Michael, Michael Hammond, PE; Andrea Gali; Tom Olding, PE; Cam Place, PE; Zach James, PE; Sarah Wilson, EIT; Phil Kimmel, Ryan Eiss

Senior Associates

Jason Lafayette

Principals

Peter Arvant, JD; Jeff Lanier, PE; Wess Mekhael, PE; Scott Roosa, PE; Hayder Al-Hilal, PE, SMSI

LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

Officers

Casey Smith, CPG; Kevin Glupker, PE; Hayder Al-Hilal, PE, SMSI; Nick Jablonski, PE; Brian Berger, PE; Jamie Bates, PE; Wes Hemp, PE, PG, LEED™ AP