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GRAEF CEO John Kissinger Granted Double Distinction at ACEC WI Awards Banquet GRAEF is proud to announce that at the 2025 ACEC Wisconsin Awards Banquet, our CEO, John Kissinger, was honored with the prestigious ACEC Wisconsin Lifetime Achievement Award and formally inducted as an ACEC Fellow.With more than 40 years of service at GRAEF, John…

Village of Germantown DPW Facility Named American Public Works Association Wisconsin Project of the Year The Village of Germantown continues to earn accolades for its forward-thinking investment in public infrastructure. The latest recognition comes from the American Public Works Association (APWA) Wisconsin Chapter, which has named Germantown’s new Department of Public Works Facility its Project…

GRAEF Projects Recognized at Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2025 Real Estate Awards For nearly two decades, the Milwaukee Business Journal  has celebrated the projects that are transforming Southeast Wisconsin’s skyline. This year, GRAEF is proud to have contributed to six of the finalist projects recognized in the 2025 Real Estate Awards—including the Baird Center Expansion, which…

GRAEF Names Shawna Kratsch-Zepeda Minneapolis Office Leader GRAEF is proud to announce that Shawna Kratsch-Zepeda has been named Minneapolis Office Leader. A seasoned structural engineer with nearly 30 years of experience, Shawna brings exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and industry insight to this role. Throughout her career, she has led complex projects in healthcare, higher education,…

GRAEF Named a 2025 Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and USA TODAY GRAEF has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and USA TODAY, ranking among the top 30 companies in its division. This prestigious honor highlights the firm’s commitment to cultivating a positive, people-focused culture that supports its…

GRAEF Names Mike Vogel Chief Strategy Officer GRAEF is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Vogel as Chief Strategy Officer. In this strategic leadership role, Vogel will be instrumental in shaping GRAEF’s direction, driving business growth, and leveraging his extensive industry expertise to propel the firm forward. Since joining GRAEF in 2000, Vogel has…

Richard DeSimone Named Next Madison Office Leader GRAEF is proud to announce that Richard DeSimone has been named the next Madison Office Leader. Uriah Wolfe, current Madison Office Leader, will transition back to GRAEF’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee to lead the Facilities Team. Richard’s journey with GRAEF began in 2012, and over the years, he…

Craig Hansen Named Next GRAEF Green Bay Office Leader GRAEF is pleased to announce that Craig Hansen has been named the next Green Bay Office Leader. With a strong track record of leadership and strategic growth, Craig is well-positioned to guide the Green Bay office into its next chapter. Since joining GRAEF in 2018, Craig…

GRAEF Names Next Milwaukee Facilities and Infrastructure Leaders Uriah Wolfe and Andre Ost GRAEF is excited to announce key leadership transitions within our Milwaukee Infrastructure and Facilities teams. Andre Ost has been appointed Infrastructure Group Leader, and Uriah Wolfe will step into the role of Facilities Group Leader. These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to…

GRAEF Projects Honored with ACEC Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Awards GRAEF is proud to announce that two of its projects, the Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge and the Baird Center Expansion, have been recognized as winners of the 2025 ACEC Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate innovative engineering solutions that enhance communities and push the boundaries…