Company News Wendel at the COSI Science Festival Several of our team members in Columbus participated in COSI’s Passport to STEAM Futures program at Eastland-Fairfield Career Center and Technical Schools, helping launch the 2026 COSI Science Festival. The interactive event connected FCC juniors with hands-on STEAM experiences led by local professionals. The Wendel team presented Fundamentals of Energy Engineering – A Day in … Continued
Architecture Company News Master Builder® Public Safety Vaughan Miller Joins the Emergency Services Team We are pleased to welcome Chief Vaughan Miller, Ret., to Wendel’s Public Safety team in our Columbus office. Vaughan brings 35 years of service with the Ventura County Fire Department in California, where he advanced through the ranks and retired as Deputy Fire Chief, overseeing daily operations and administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science … Continued
Architecture Public Safety Selkirk Fire Headquarters Site Welcomes STEAM Students Construction of the new 23,470-square-foot Selkirk Fire Department Headquarters continues to advance as the steel frame is complete, and masonry work begins. Wendel’s Five Bugles Design and Mitchell Associates Architects have partnered with the district on this project since 2012, helping shape a facility that will serve the community for generations. Today, Wendel is also leading the build through our Master Builder® delivery model, … Continued
Architecture Civil Engineering Company News Engineering Wendel Announces New Associate Principals We are pleased to announce the appointment of six new Associate Principals: Adam Kaufman, EIT, CEM; Danielle Wink, PMP; Joseph Corio, PE; Rob Natale, AIA; Sandra Arismendi, Int’l Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C; and Zachary Jacobs, CWEP, CEM. This recognition reflects their leadership and commitment to excellence. Adam Kaufman is an energy engineer with eight … Continued
Architecture Company News Construction Management Engineering Wendel Elevates Five to Senior Associate Principal We are proud to announce the promotion of several Associate Principals to Senior Associate Principals: Chuck Nesbitt; Daniel Leonard, AICP; Elizabeth Colvin; Grace Viger; and Michael Galley, PMP. This recognition reflects their exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence. Chuck Nesbitt is a municipal operations and strategic planning leader with more than 22 years of … Continued
Company News Energy Efficiency Engineering Wendel Promotes Christopher Chapman and Henry Perez to Principal We are proud to announce the promotion of Christopher Chapman, PE, LEED AP, and Henry Perez, PE, to Principals. This recognition reflects their outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. Christopher Chapman is the Business Segment Leader for Civil Engineering with over 20 years of industry experience, including 18 years at the firm. Based in … Continued
Company News Longtime IT Director, Coleen Cook, Retires Wendel announces the retirement of IT Director Coleen Cook, MBA, PMP, ITIL, CQT, who has served as the firm’s Director of Information Technology since 2010. Coleen’s leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping Wendel’s technology strategy and driving innovation across the organization. Since joining Wendel, Coleen has overseen IT strategic planning, operations, project management, … Continued
Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Wendel Supports the New York Decarbonization Leadership Program In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) launched the Decarbonization Leadership Program, a comprehensive initiative to reduce carbon emissions from New York’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse gases from these fifteen facilities represent 40% of New York State’s emissions. The program focuses on developing detailed energy and emissions … Continued
Engineering What Are PFAS? Understanding Forever Chemicals and Engineering Solutions What Are PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in a wide range of products since the 1940s, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, textiles, and firefighting foam. Because of their resistance to heat, water, and oil, PFAS have been widely adopted across industrial and consumer … Continued
Company News Wendel Announces New IT Director Wendel, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and planning firm, is pleased to announce that Drew Ludwick has joined the company as IT Director. Drew brings over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, IT strategy, and cybersecurity, and will oversee the firm’s IT operations, infrastructure, and technology initiatives. Drew’s expertise will support Wendel’s ongoing commitment … Continued