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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…

Mary Beth Pettit Named Firm’s Chief Technical Officer GRAEF is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Beth Pettit, P.E., as the firm’s first-ever Chief Technical Officer (CTO). This newly created role is a key part of GRAEF’s Leadership Transition, positioning the firm for continued growth and innovation. A longtime leader within GRAEF, Mary Beth…

GRAEF Names Next Chief Operating Officer GRAEF is thrilled to announce Brent Pitcher as the firm’s next COO. Back Row: Brent Pitcher – incoming COO, Pat Kressin – President and future CEO. Front Row: Ken Grebe – COO and John Kissinger – CEO Brent Pitcher will succeed Ken Grebe, who is set to retire in…

Alex Motl Named 2024 STEM Forward Young Engineer of the Year Every year since 1953, STEM Forward has honored outstanding contributors to the engineering profession in the greater Milwaukee area through the Young Engineer of the Year (YEOY) Award. This award recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their fields, raised the visibility of…

John Kissinger Named a Wisconsin Most Influential Business Leader We are thrilled to announce that John Kissinger, President & CEO of GRAEF, was named a Wisconsin 275 recipient – The State’s Most Influential Business Leaders presented by BizTimes Media.   2024 Profile John Kissinger leads GRAEF, a Milwaukee-based engineering, planning and design firm that has worked on…

GRAEF Wins National Structural Engineering Excellence Award for Baird Center Expansion GRAEF is thrilled to announce that the Baird Center Expansion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been honored with the Outstanding Structure award at the prestigious Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards. Presented annually by the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), these awards celebrate projects…

GRAEF Receives Three ENR Midwest 2024 Project Awards We are thrilled to announce that three GRAEF projects have been recognized as 2024 Best Projects by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest! Of the 87 submissions, 17 earned Best Project designations and 16 received Awards of Merit. This prestigious award program celebrates excellence in project delivery, innovation, and overcoming…

John Kissinger Named 2024 Westown Association Champion Celebrating John Kissinger: 2024 Westown Champion We are thrilled to announce that John Kissinger, President & CEO of GRAEF, was named the 2024 Westown Champion! The Westown Association Business Improvement District #5 has recognized John for his exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to Milwaukee’s growth and development.…

GRAEF Parking Structure Project Honored with Excellence in Repair Award by ICRI GRAEF Showcases Northeastern Illinois University Parking Facility Restoration. We are thrilled to announce that GRAEF has been named one of three finalists for the 2024 Project of the Year Award by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI). Additionally, GRAEF received an Excellence in…