OUR TEAM
The professional staff who make up KLH Engineers are well-educated, team-oriented, client-centered, and conduct business with pride, care, and respect. Meet Team KLH!
CHRIS ZURMEHLY
Chris Zurmehly joined KLH in 2006 and was named a member of the Board in 2016. In his time with KLH his responsibilities have included commissioning ...
BEN ZILLIOX
Mr. Zilliox is an integral part of our Energy Solutions Group. Prior to joining KLH Energy Solutions, LLC, he spent over a decade in the electrical industry, ...
KYLE WAYMEYER
A member of the firm since 2008 and a member of the Board as of 2016, Mr. Waymeyer serves as a senior mechanical engineer and leads the education market segment....
JEREMY TOY, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Mr. Toy has served on the commercial retail market segment team since joining KLH Engineers in early 2007. He now serves as a Principal of the firm. ...
DAVE TEXTER
A member of the firm since 2013, Dave Texter serves as a Plumbing Engineer and Designer. His background in mechanical engineering is the foundation ...
JAMES S. TAVERNELLI, PE, LEED AP, MBA
James, a member of the firm since 2001, has been an integral part of numerous design teams and in 2004 he became Director of the Specialty Retail Studio....
AMANDA TAVERNELLI, MBA
Amanda Tavernelli, Talent Acquisition Manager, joined KLH Engineers in 2011. She has played a key role in adding talented engineers and designers to our staff. ...
DAVID SOSA
Since joining KLH Mr. Sosa has focused on the retail market. He has been involved in prototype development, ground-up design, and tenant fit-outs....
GARY SMITH, CET
Mr. Smith joined KLH Engineers as a senior fire protection designer. As a 35-year veteran of the fire sprinkler industry, he brings a wealth of experience to the team. ...
COREY SMITH
Mr. Smith gained experience in the manufacturing and architectural fields after graduating from Morehead State University. Earning an industrial technology degree,...
DANIEL SHARP, LEED AP
Daniel Sharp joined KLH Engineers in 1997 after two years experience as a co-op with the firm. His responsibilities include design of mechanical systems including...
MIKE SCHULTE
Mr. Schulte joined KLH Engineers after graduating from Ohio University. During his career in the HVAC field, he has served as a mechanical engineer, lead mechanical engineer, ...
KRIS SCHNITGEN, PE, LEED AP
A member of the firm since 2004, Kris has designed HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for the healthcare, education, civic, retail, and commercial...
KATHY SCHMITZ
Kathy Schmitz, a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, joined KLH in 2000. Working closely with the firm's CFO, Kathy leads the firm's billing efforts. ...
ANDY ROBINSON, PE, LEED AP
A member of KLH Engineers since 2005, Andy Robinson serves as a mechanical engineer and an associate of the firm. Andy works primarily in retail projects ...
DAVID RIGG
Mr. Rigg’s driving passion is to produce high quality plumbing and fire protection designs that demonstrate expert knowledge and provide value to owners....
CODY RICHARDSON, EIT
After graduation from the University of Kentucky, Cody joined KLH Engineers to pursue his passion for power systems and renewable energy. His expertise...
STEVE REECE, PE
A member of the firm since 2007 and a Professional Electrical Engineer, Steve Reece serves as a Principal of the firm and co-leads the commercial market....
ADAM PULSKAMP, CEM, CDSM
Adam is a mechanical engineer having worked with previous firms designing plumbing and HVAC systems. Most recently, he consults with clients on total building ...
TIM POOLE, RCDD, NTS, OSP, WD
Mr. Poole joined KLH in 2014, having spent the previous 10 years working closely with KLH in a project planning role. Mr. Poole is a 25-plus year veteran of the...
CHARLES PARNELL
Mr. Parnell joined KLH Engineers in 2001 and has served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since that time. Past experience in corporate risk management...
NICOLE PARKER
Nicole Parker, Client Services Representative, is a professional known for her honesty and integrity. Her experience managing client relationships through ...
MATT NEWMAN, CTS
Matt Newman brought his experience and two degrees to the technology department of KLH Engineers. With degrees in Computer Information Systems and ...
MAX NEVERMANN
Since joining KLH Engineers Mr. Nevermann has provided mechanical design services for numerous specialty retail clients on projects throughout the United States....
KEVIN NEAL, PE
Kevin has several years of experience with the design of HVAC systems for commercial and industrial properties. A graduate of The Ohio State University,...
DAN MOTT
A 25+ year veteran of the building industry, Dan joined KLH in 2014, bringing with him a wealth of experience in site work, building construction, ...
CHRIS MEHAFFIE, PE, MBA, SSGB
Chris has been a member of KLH since 2011 and was promoted in early 2016 to lead the civic market segment team. Chris focuses on designing efficient mechanical ...
PAUL MAXFIELD
Mr. Maxfield has worked with KLH Engineers since 1979. His story begins as a young man, working through many roles during school breaks and beyond....
ROBERT LONNEMANN, PE,LEED AP, CEM
A member of the firm since 1985 and a principal since 1996, Robert was recently appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of KLH Engineers and...
BOB LONG, LEED AP
A veteran of the built industry, Mr. Long joined KLH as a senior electrical engineer. Having extensive experience with project management and electrical systems ...
NATHAN LEWIS
When Nathan Lewis joined KLH Engineers, he was seeking a professional team who could utilize his design and computer skills to benefit their clients ...
JEFFREY A. LEUDERALBERT, PE, LEED AP
A member of the firm since 1998, Jeff is the principal in charge of our healthcare projects. His responsibilities include project management and design of electrical ...
KATIE LEMLER, PE
When Ms. Lemler graduated from Purdue with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, she quickly started her professional career with a consulting engineering...
JORDAN LAYCOCK
Jordan, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, cares for specialty retail clients as a lead electrical engineer. His engineering degree and Masters...
KAREN LAWSON
Working in a variety of roles in the past, including owning her own business, serves as a solid foundation for Karen Lawson, a billing analyst who joined KLH...
JOSEPH KOHRS, PE
A member of the firm since 1980, a principal since 1987, and president for twenty years, Mr. Kohrs currently serves as Executive Director of Engineering. ...
ANDREW KOERNER
A graduate of the University of Dayton, Andrew Koerner is a mechanical engineer with KLH Engineers where his experience benefits specialty retail clients....
ALEX JONOVSKI, PE
Alex joined KLH in 2008 and serves in our Commercial Group. He has designed HVAC and plumbing systems for retail, commercial and office buildings, and restaurants....
BRANDON JOHNSON
Before joining KLH as an electrical engineer in the commercial market segment, Brandon Johnson first gained experience as a co-operative education student with the firm. ...
DOUG JOHANSING, PE, LEED AP BD+C
As a Lead Electrical Engineer for the education team, Doug’s responsibilities involve design of electrical systems including power distribution, electrical design, ...
DENNIS JANSON, CXA
Mr. Janson, a member of KLH Energy Solutions, LLC, has acquired over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. With a broad knowledge of construction ...
KELLY HUSTON, LEED GA
Kelly Huston is an accomplished electrical engineer currently servicing Large Format Retail clients. Experience gained through her studies included work with architectural, ...
MATTHEW HOUSTON
Matt comes from a construction background, assisting mechanical contractors in developing fabrication and coordination plans for sheet metal, plumbing and piping. ...
ROBERT A. HEIL, PE, LEED AP, LC
A member of the firm since 1987 and a principal since 1996, Bob serves as President and CEO. He has designed electrical power distribution, lighting,...
LUKE HEIL
Luke originally joined KLH part time in 2003. He became a full time surveyor for the specialty retail market in 2010. He has visited 47 of the 50 U.S. ...
MARK HANS
Mark is a man of many talents. He joined KLH upon graduation from high school and continues to work while attending college. His experience includes a year ...
DONNA GREY
Donna Grey is a life-long resident of Campbell County and in 2014 retired from Northern Kentucky University as the Budget Officer of the Haile/US Bank College...
SIMON GOYERT
Mr. Goyert’s passion for mechanical engineering began with an apprenticeship where he received hands on experience with mechanical systems. ...
GEORGE FRANK
George started his engineering career in the defense industry, working on projects that reduced the number of crewmen on aircraft carriers and improved ...
LUKE FEINAUER, PE, LEED AP
A member of the firm since 2005, Luke Feinauer serves as an electrical engineer. His responsibilities include project management and design of electrical systems...
STEPHEN FEDERLE, PE, LEED AP, CEM
Stephen began his career with KLH as a co-op in 1999 and joined the firm full-time in 2005. He was named a Principal in 2010 and has served as principal-in-charge,...
MIKE ETEN
Mr. Eten joined KLH Engineers in 2007 after graduating from the University of Kentucky. After gaining experience with an electronics consultant, ...
BEN ENDRES
Mr. Endres joined KLH Engineers to develop his career, put to good use his electrical systems experience, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. ...
MELISSA DECKER
Melissa Decker provides construction administration coordination for KLH Engineers. This is a natural for her as she grew up in the construction industry building...
MATTHEW DEBEVEC, PE, LEED AP
A member of KLH since 2003, Matt has designed HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for retail, commercial and financial office buildings, ...
EMILY DEAN
Emily Dean brings over a decade of experience to her role of Marketing Coordinator. She works closely with the team designing proposals, presentations and...
JACOB DALL
Jacob has provided consulting engineering services for retail and educational clients during his career with KLH. For one university client, his efforts...
CODY COUCH
Cody joined KLH as a full time software programmer in August of 2015 after completing his degree at the University of Louisville. As a programmer ...
MICHAEL J. BRUN
Mr. Brun joined the firm in the summer of 2002. He has been actively involved in the systems design and integration industry since 1979. Mr. Brun’s ...
BRIAN BRUGGEMAN
Brian joined KLH Enginers in 2014 as the Director of Business Development with nearly two decades of experience in the design and construction industry....
BRETT BOSSE
Brett Bosse's focus is on the retail large format team. Brett, a University of Kentucky graduate, brings project management experience with...
JOSHUA BIEHLER
Joshua, a University of Cincinnati graduate, contributes his engineering skills to the commercial team focusing on hospitality projects. He specializes...
SHANE BENZ, CTS-D
Since joining KLH Engineers, Shane has worked in our technology systems department specializing in audio visual system design. Shane is a veteran...
CARRIE BEATY, LC
Joining KLH Engineers in 2007, Mrs. Beaty has applied her skills of interior design and fine arts to the services of the lighting design studio at KLH....
WILL BARDO
Will Bardo joined KLH Engineers after graduating from the University of Dayton. He gained engineering and project management experience through...