A Message From Our Leadership |
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As the Holiday Season concludes and the year comes to an end, we reflect on how much was accomplished together. The amount of work is significant and the relationships are cherished. Work and fun blended uniquely - clients, business partners and our WPE team.
As engineers, the problem solving comes naturally, it’s in our DNA. The more challenging issues require a team - we have the best. Stable yet evolving, tested while excited to develop new ideas.
Please enjoy this newsletter and know we are grateful for all of you, our clients and business partners.
Cordially,
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Doug Feterl, P.E.
President
West Plains Engineering
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Thank you just doesn't quite seem to cut it. There are truly no words to express our gratitude for getting to work with and for our colleagues, clients and partners 365 days a year...for the past 38 years (and counting). |
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- This year we supported projects across almost a dozen states;
- These included exciting new construction for industrial and manufacturing complexes, multi-family housing, schools, hospitality, and more;
- It also included creative renovations to breathe new life into offices, medical facilities, higher education campuses, and government buildings.
- Fortunately, we were able to add more talented team members to help keep production on track;
- 1 in 4 of our team members has been here more than 20 years, and 1 in 3 has joined us in the past 5 years. We think it's a nice mix;
- We were able to give back to the communities we serve through our WPE Ways to Give program;
- And we continued to build our culture around our amazing team!
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It's been an incredible year and we are anxiously
looking forward to 2023!
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West Plains Engineering News |
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Liberty Plaza Apartments
Box Elder, SD
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BAE Systems Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, IA
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The Lodge Addition
Deadwood, SD
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Neal Schmid celebrated 25 years with WPE on Thursday, Dec. 8th!
Our team has been blessed to have 25 years with this guy as a CAD Technician in our Sioux Falls office. We could go on and on about what a joy he is to have in the workplace, the way he helps mentor and make our new team members feel welcome, and the generally positive vibe he leaves in his wake. But we'll just say this...
Neal, thank you - for 25 years of YOU!
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David Clark, P.E. celebrated 10 years with WPE in November!
David is a Mechanical Engineer in our Cedar Rapids office and joined the team after graduating from Iowa State University in 2010. Over the past decade, he's earned his P.E. and been involved in nearly 300 projects for our company. Our Iowa team can tell you - he also livens the place up a bit...and makes sure meals and snacks are never missed.
Congratulations David!
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WPE Makes 2022 Charitable Giving Contributions |
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One of the key pillars of our company culture is a belief in growth and development. We’re invested in the idea that each member of our team should be given an opportunity to shine not just professionally – but as a member of their community as well. One of the ways we support our staff in this effort is through our multi-faceted corporate philanthropy program.
West Plains Engineering Ways to Give is designed to empower employees to make a difference in their local communities on every level. Not only does each have a voice in selecting causes for our firm to support financially, but each is also recognized and rewarded for getting out and participating in local events and initiatives that hit close to home.
There are three tiers to the program:
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Corporate Giving: Our largest single annual charitable donation that goes to an organization or initiative that reflects our firm's culture and values.
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Community Investment: Each of our four markets selects a local program in their community to receive a $1,000 donation.
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Dollars for Doers: By volunteering or making a personal donation, staff can earn matching corporate funds to reinvest in a program that impacts them personally.
Below are our amazing recipients for our Corporate Giving and Community Investment tiers in 2022.
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More than 52,000 servicemen and women have been physically injured in recent military conflicts. 500,000 are living with invisible wounds, from depression to PTSD. 320,000 are experiencing debilitating brain trauma.
Rapid City Office Manager, and Veteran, Mike Sigman nominated the organization to receive WPE's largest donation of the year. Mike is pictured here on the right, with WPE President Doug Feterl.
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Our Cedar Rapids team selected Discovery Living to receive their 2022 Community Investment donation. Discovery living assists adults with disabilities and actively helps them to be a member of the local community. They provide daily support with caregivers as well as housing for those with disabilities.
Nominated by: Chris Haman
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Our Rapid City team chose Love Inc., which connects people in need with resources that provide spiritual, mental, emotional, relationship, material and physical help.
Nominated by: Daren Beckloff
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Project Kenny was chosen by our Casper staff to receive their Community Investment donation for 2022. The organization provides support to military veterans and service members using canines and other therapeutic techniques.
Nominated by: Julie Morton
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Sioux Falls Area Humane Society |
Sioux Falls Humane Society was selected by our Sioux Falls staff. The facility takes in abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted animals that need tender loving care until they can find a permanent home.
Nominated by: Ben Sonichsen
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Rapid City, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | Casper, WY | Cedar Rapids, IA |
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