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MSG Announces New Service Line & Welcomes New Director MSG is proud to name Stacy Yatzek, PMP as Service Line Director for our new Mechanical, Electrical and Process Group (MEP). Stacy leads our team of electrical and mechanical engineers working hand-in-hand with our civil and environmental teams. There are currently six people in the MEP Group with a goal to continue recruiting throughout 2024. The MEP Group will serve both current and future clients, with a focus on energy and agricultural markets. A seasoned leader, Stacy comes to MSG with 30 years of experience. She spent more than 5 years with The JDI Group as a Senior Project Manager leading architectural and engineering projects for industrial and commercial clients. She spent 18 years with Buckeye CableSystem, Telesystem and Buckeye Broadband, with roles in accounting, project management and product strategy while leading network and telecommunications engineering projects. Stacy combines her mind for accounting with a passion for leadership, often calling on her favorite books: The Oz Principle, Good to Great, and Extreme Ownership for guidance. In addition to her four-year degree from Western Michigan University, she completed formal project management training from Villanova University, and earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2016. She is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) as well as a member of the local Western Lake Erie Chapter (WLEC). She is currently serving on the PMI WLEC Board as Chapter President.

Our Independence Day is a testament to the freedoms we have, our ability to choose, and the right to live our best lives. We wish everyone a happy and safe July 4th!

MSG’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory (Lab Code 600212-0) received an upgrade this Spring. The lab is home to several analysts trained to identify and quantify the presence of asbestos in submitted samples. Our analysts process bulk samples for commercial businesses, schools, municipalities, healthcare facilities and homeowners. Located in Canton, Michigan, the lab serves clients nationwide. The lab regularly serves other consulting firms, as well as our partners from the Trilon Group network of companies. The lab is led by Waverly F. working hand-in-hand with MSG’s environmental services team. For additional information or pricing, please contact Waverly at 734-397-3100, extension 6016 or reach out to MSGAL@manniksmithgroup.com. #MSG #NVLAP #asbestos #CantonMi

Our Monroe office hosted an American Red Cross training last month, with about 20 people split between two sessions. Safety is part of our culture and we appreciate our team members taking the time to learn these life-saving skills. Participants in the afternoon group included Steve Mihalec, Mike Grayczyk, Connor Harmon, Brad Bice, Kelly Allen, Lucie Fortin, Sidny Yatzek, Steve Bouws, Cody Jones, Lindsay Metzger and Aric Bennett. #lifesaving #cpr #safetyculture #americanredcross

MSG's Cleveland office celebrated Men's Mental Health Awareness in June. As mental health becomes a more common topic in the workplace, it's still worth noting that men are often less likely to seek help. MSG employees have access to our employee assistance program (EAP) which offers support and resources for all kinds of personal challenges. If you’re living with mental health concerns, speak with your doctor, a friend, or co-worker. For crisis support, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. #988lifeline #mensmentalhealth #eap

At MSG, we are intentionally building a culture that engages, values and respects ALL team members so we feel empowered to proudly contribute our technical skill and creative spirit. In 2023, our DEI Advisory Board developed this Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement during a day-long retreat. MSG leadership later endorsed it and formally included this statement in MSG's handbook. It's purposely written to include every single employee from every background and walk of life. We welcome everyone and seek the unique contributions of each individual. This diverse set of perspectives is one of the reasons we bring the best solutions for our clients.

Congratulations to Aaron Parsons for passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam! Aaron holds a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. As part of our Mechanical, Electrical and Process Group, Aaron provides mechanical engineering design for MSG's agricultural digesters and other energy-focused projects. We are all celebrating (virtually) with you! Thanks to Stacy Yatzek. PMP, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Group Director, who was on hand to congratulate Aaron in person!

Congratulations to MSG's Cultural Resources team, including Maura Johnson and Dan Hershberger, for their work on securing the Paulding Downtown Historic District designation. MSG and the Community Revitalizing Paulding (CoRP) group submitted the application last September to the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board (OHSPAB). From there it was sent to the National Park Service for review and consideration to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was approved and listed in March 2024. CoRP is meeting in June to discuss the listing and present benefits to local property owners. In addition to a sense of community pride, the designation offers property owners additional opportunities for incentives like grants and tax credits, which may spur new investments in the downtown area. The National Register listing does not obligate or prevent any repairs or alterations. The Historic District centers on the Paulding County Courthouse and buildings surrounding the downtown square and contains nearly 50 buildings, the oldest dating back to 1876. MSG supported CoRP through this multi-year planning process. #nationalregister #historicdowntown #1876

Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. The name itself is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth.” It commemorates the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas in 1865. This was three years after President Lincoln had issued the proclamation. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day.

MSG named to Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List: MSG ranked #64 of 100 fastest-growing firms! Zweig Group has announced the 2024 Hot Firm List, which honors the fastest growing architecture, engineering, environmental, planning, construction, and related professional services (AEC) firms. Firms are ranked based on three-year growth in gross revenue, by both percentage and dollar growth. “The 2024 Hot Firms have outperformed the economy and their competitors and are leading the AEC industry,” said Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens.“ Their commitment to a strong culture, innovative marketing, and adaptability to change help set them apart as successful, growth-focused firms.” MSG, through our partnership with the Trilon Group, is working to outpace our competitors in growth, training and recruitment. Our clients and communities are facing new and evolving engineering and environmental demands, and we’re committed to bringing them the best service and solutions to support their growth. "It is an exciting time to be a part of the MSG Team! Our people set us apart and we couldn’t have become one of the fastest growing firms in the country without them. This recognition speaks to their hard work, dedication and their Technical Skill and Creative Spirit," said Sheri Bokros, MSG Vice President of Business Development.