ABOUT
The blueprint for the built environment
At Harwood, we take the time to truly understand what drives your organization. Think of us as an extension of your team, committed to your long-term success. We carefully consider design choices and their impacts not just today, but as your organization grows in the future.
You can count on open communication, regular project updates, and a highly responsive team when working with us. It’s all about achieving the successful outcome you envision.
Though “realistic and practical design” may not sound exciting, we know that efficient, well-integrated building systems are essential to your project’s success. The more streamlined these systems are, the better the outcome will be.
Our team expertly collaborates with our clients to create designs that exceed basic requirements and elevate our partners’ work. We’re known for our well-coordinated efforts, ensuring all systems work in harmony. To guarantee accuracy and efficiency, we utilize the latest BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for seamless coordination across disciplines.
TAILORED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY PROJECT SIZE
Our work spans across markets, project scopes and scales, from massive multi-million-dollar waterparks to simple sinks in elementary school bathrooms. No matter the project size, we provide personalized attention to cater to your specific needs.
Our flexible approach also accommodates various project delivery methods. Whether we’re working on a traditional architecturally run project, doing a direct system design with a building owner, or partnering with a contractor for a design assist, we have you covered.
Get in touch with us today and let’s get started!
Drawing from forty years of experience for design with integrity
For over four decades, we have consistently delivered creative, holistic, value-led solutions for an ever-changing world. We've become a trusted name in developing innovative solutions to tackle our clients' most complex challenges. Our keen attention to detail not only paves the way for exceptional design outcomes, but also helps us foresee and circumvent potential obstacles.
At our core, integrity is paramount. We never compromise on engineering standards, and our code of ethics safeguards the public’s interest. Our team takes immense pride in active leadership engagement. When partnering with us, you’ll experience hands-on involvement from RFP right up to the ribbon-cutting for your new space.
This unwavering commitment has earned our clients’ trust and loyalty, encouraging them to collaborate with us time and time again on future projects.
Leadership Team
Spencer Cook, PE
Vice President | Director of Mechanical Engineering
Scott Gemske, DE
Vice President | Director of Plumbing Engineering
Luke Haas, PLA, ASLA
Senior Associate | Director of Landscape Architecture
Thomas E. Petersen, PE, LEED AP
Vice President | Principal | Director of Electrical Engineering
Mary C. Piontkowski, PE, SE
Vice President | Director of Structural Engineering
Harwood Staff
Thomas M. Beckman, PE
Senior Associate | Senior Structural Engineer
Carol Bernard
Associate | Engineering Project Coordinator
Dan Friedrich
Plumbing Designer
Bryan J. Geraghty, MCDST, MCSA, SDP
Senior Associate | Network Administrator
Steven Hagman, PE, LEED AP+
Associate | Senior Mechanical Project Manager
Mandi Karocieri
Structural Project Engineer
Erik Kopp
Senior Associate | Senior Lighting Designer
Anthony Lane
Electrical CAD Designer
Mitchell Macek
Mechanical Project Engineer
Cody Maki
CAD Designer
Chris Mathweson
Associate | Plumbing CAD Designer
Mario Medina, DE
Senior Associate | Senior Electrical Designer
Jacob Miller
Senior Associate | IT Technician
Tyler Riemenschneider
Civil Engineer
Troy Sable
Senior Associate | Structural CAD Designer
Nathan Schmit, PE
Associate | Civil Project Engineer
Amy Schneider
Landscape Architect
Honey Szymanski
Associate | Outreach & Marketing Manager
Erik Thoresen, PE
Senior Associate | Senior Structural Engineer
Michael Willems, PE
Associate | Mechanical Project Engineer
Our Commitment to DEI and Corporate Social Responsibility
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, curiosity, and talents that employees bring to their work represents not only a large part of our culture, but our reputation and achievement as a best place to work. As we recruit and develop our employees, we welcome all the unique contributions that one can bring to our team.
We’re proud of our track record of engagement, outreach, and successful corporate social responsibility initiatives. Our actions speak louder than words, and we’re always striving to make a positive impact in the world around us.
One way we do this is by volunteering our time and resources. Giving back is an integral part of who we are, and we actively support the communities where we live and work.
We recognize that there is more work to be done. That’s why our commitment to progress remains steadfast. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our efforts and make an even greater impact.
WE ARE HARWOOD
At Harwood, we’re more than just colleagues, we’re a family. We don’t operate with a rigid hierarchy or layers of management. We believe in empowering our talented team members to make the best decisions for their clients, their coworkers and the firm.
But that doesn’t mean we’re all work and no play. While we’re serious about delivering creative, innovative engineering solutions, we’re also serious about having some fun along the way. It’s one of our firm values and we don’t take it lightly.
Our Values
- Servant Leadership: Contribute to something bigger than ourselves and lead by unlocking the potential of others.
- Empowerment: Take charge of your career and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Curiosity: Engage in the “what if” to feed ingenuity and flex our creative spirit.
- Fun: Share joy and laughter with our clients and each other.
- Optimism: Inspire hopeful, confident, open-minded design thinking.
- Rigor: Employ rigor in our design solutions and an accountable business acumen.
- Involvement: Be meaningfully involved, for the betterment of our work family, inside and outside of the office.
If these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you!
