POSTED 01-08-2025 Wendel is pleased to announce its 2025 new ownership class. Newly appointed Associate Principals include Daniel Audette, PE, CEM; Laura Eysnogle, AIA, RA, WRID; John Grabowski, ESA; Jennifer Grimmer, MBA; Richard Johnson, PLS; Shane Meegan, EIT; Nicole Piotrowicz, and Rebecca Przepiora. This appointment recognizes professionals for their exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence. Dan Audette has been with Wendel as an Energy Engineer for five years. He has years of experience analyzing building data and developing energy simulation models to determine energy efficiency of lighting, HVAC and building envelope systems for commercial, governmental, and industrial buildings. He is the co-author of numerous articles on building and renewable energy projects, published in Building Operating Management, UNIT Magazine, Green Lodging News, International Parking Institute, Corporate Business Taxation Monthly, and Thomson Reuters. Laura Eysnogle is a registered architect and commercial interior designer who works with Wendel’s Five Bugles Design team, focusing on public safety buildings. She has 18 years of experience in public sector architectural design, interior design, and space planning, and has been with Wendel for five years. Laura works with clients from project conception through ribbon cutting, balancing the importance of efficiency and durability with adaptability and aesthetics. John Grabowski is a Project Manager and Ecologist at Wendel. He works across almost every market that Wendel has to offer including projects focusing ecological restoration, athletics facilities, K-12 and University, and transit facilities. He also has an active role in operations by contributing to both the Project Management Office and Quality initiatives. John holds degrees from Fredonia State University and from Buffalo State University and has been with Wendel for five years. Jennifer Grimmer has been with Wendel for over 16 years. She is a graduate of Niagara University where she earned her BS and MBA. Jen is the team leader for Wendel’s project accounting group. She works closely with her team and Wendel’s project managers to ensure the accuracy and overall financial health of Wendel’s design and construction projects. Richard Johnson is a Survey Manager with 25 years of experience as a Land Surveyor at Wendel. He is a graduate of SUNY Alfred, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying Engineering Technology. He has expertise in all phases of surveying from residential boundary surveys to ALTA/NSPS surveys to construction surveying and all facets in between. Shane Meegan is an Energy Engineer and Project Manager with Wendel with over eight years of experience in the energy industry. He has worked extensively with higher education and state government clients to deliver projects focused on decarbonization and energy conservation. He has experience leading projects through concept development, study, design, construction, and M&V phases. He has a passion for working with emerging technologies and developing creative approaches for decarbonization plans. Shane has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo. Nicole Piotrowicz is a Senior Executive Administrator and has been with Wendel for 10 years, supporting the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and leadership team in achieving strategic objectives, enhancing productivity, and providing communications expertise. As a trusted advisor to the CEO, Nicole brings a mix of marketing and public relations background that has played a key role in helping drive the company’s vision forward. Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Syracuse University. Rebecca Przepiora is Wendel’s Director of Marketing. She oversees all marketing and proposal activities including corporate communications and public relations. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, 13 of which have been with Wendel, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise in graphic design, proposal coordination, marketing strategy, and corporate communications. She leads her team in delivering high-quality initiatives that align with Wendel’s core values and business goals, ensuring first-class communication and unwavering support for the company’s diverse projects and clients.