Whether you’ve worked with us for years, or you’re just learning about all that R/M has to offer, we’d like you to get to know our industry experts a little better.
Learn why they chose their career path, what they wish they’d known when they were younger, what they love about our team, and more.
STANLEY R. SUGDEN, P.E.
President
Municipal Engineering
“I always want my clients to know that whenever you’re talking to an employee at Ruekert & Mielke, you’re talking to an owner of the company.”
STEVEN C. WURSTER P.E, CFM, CPSWQ
Senior Vice President, COO
Water Resources & Green Infrastructure
“R/M feels like a family... We are invested in each other’s lives. That investment makes coming to work feel like so much more than just coming to work, because you get to work with people you really like to spend time with.”
RYAN T. AMTMANN, P.E.
Vice President, Client Team Leader
Business Parks
“We look out for our clients’ best interests and focus on the big picture. Many of our clients have been with us for a long time because they know we are always advocating for them. Our main goal is to help our clients fulfill their goals; to understand their challenges. We listen more than we speak, and we always offer honest advice.”
KENNETH R. WARD, P.E.
Vice President, Kenosha Branch Office Manage
Roads & Pavement Management
“Our goal is always to help people as much as possible.”
DAVID W. ARNOTT, P.E.
Client Team Leader, Senior Project Manager
Water & Wastewater
“We’re a very creative firm. We look for more than an out-of-the-box solution and think about our projects from all angles so we can come up with the best possible answer. We view our projects holistically; What are the social implications? What are the political aspects? There’s a lot more to think about than just the technical work and cost, especially when working in water and wastewater.”
MICHAEL T. HALLADA, CISEC
Field Services Team Leader
Inspection & Field Services
“We have the best people. We really vet our employees because we want them to fit long term. For the Field Services Team, I am constantly working to better understand the needs and expectations of our clients so I can train my staff to be able to meet those needs. We are always striving to be the best.”
GINNY M. PLUMEAU, R.E.M.
Environmental Services Team Leader
Environmental Services
“There’s a genuine camaraderie here. The culture is established but also keeps moving forward. R/M is open to new ideas and we have a lot of fun. And because everyone cares about the company and our clients, there’s a real team spirit when it comes to solving problems.”
COLIN L. MEISEL, P.E.
Private Development Team Leader
Private Development & Education
“I really like helping clients realize their projects. I enjoy the technical side of things, but I also enjoy talking to people and working with them to bring their projects to life. It’s amazing to watch an empty site transform into something incredible, or taking an old site and making it new again.”