Joe Surmeier is the Chief Executive Officer and President and serves as the chair of PEC’s Board of Directors. His more than three decades of experience at PEC gives Joe a unique perspective to lead the company’s vision and strategic direction while expanding PEC’s footprint and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Joe has a proven track record of driving growth for the company and its employees with a customer-focused approach. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 1991.

Tracy Dible is the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. In his COO role, he is responsible for managing overall design production, quality control, and client experience, as well as our team of multidiscipline technical staff. From design to management, Tracy offers a hands-on approach throughout the project process to ensure quality management and technical innovation. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2007.

Mike Hughes is the Chief Strategy Officer and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. As Chief Strategy Officer, he is responsible for implementation of the firm’s strategic plan, business growth, customer satisfaction, and market sector performance. Mike has been serving PEC and our communities since 1993.

Christina Beaird is the Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she oversees the planning, development, and execution of marketing initiatives, corporate communication, and pursuits; managing the alignment of marketing strategies with business goals while adapting to evolving market trends. With nearly two decades of experience, Christina has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation through customer-centric campaigns and inspiring high-performing teams. She has been serving PEC and our communities since 2021.

Earl Huskamp is the Chief Information Officer.  As CIO, he leads the organization’s information technology strategy and driving digital innovation. With more than three decades of experience in IT, Earl brings a wealth of knowledge in enhancing PEC’s technical computer operations and systems to sustain and support our office locations, employees, and clients.  Earl has been serving PEC and our communities since 1990.

Alana McNary is the Chief People Officer. She develops and manages companywide human resources initiatives that ensure the wellbeing and development of all our employees. With more than 15 years of HR experience, Alana excels in developing comprehensive programs that drive organizational performance and employee engagement. Alana has been serving PEC and our communities since 2022.

Nick Smith is the Chief Financial Officer. He brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic insight to our organization. Nick oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, financial analysis, and risk management. He works closely with our executive teams to align financial strategies with the company’s long-term goals. Nick has been serving PEC and our communities since 2013.

Dan Biby is the Senior Vice President of Energy & Manufacturing Markets and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. He drives the growth and development of multiple integral sectors and is responsible for design production, quality control, and client experience. Dan brings extensive experience as an electrical engineer and specializes in the design of voltage distribution, controls, telemetry, and communications. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 1998.

Matt Billingslea is the Senior Vice President of Civil Engineering and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. In this role, he oversees the development and growth of several divisions including transportation, civil municipal, water resources, and landscape architecture. Matt brings extensive experience in site investigation and design, master planning, and project management. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2011.

Clay Cline is the Senior Vice President of Architectural Engineering and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. In this role, he drives and oversees the structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering divisions as well as sustainability services. Clay has extensive experience designing and managing all types of buildings primarily in the healthcare, industrial, and federal markets. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2005.

Britt Clubb is the Senior Vice President of Field Services and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth and innovation in field operations including business development, risk management, and strategic planning. Britt oversees a team of engineers and technical staff to ensure seamless execution of projects and the highest standard of quality. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2014.

Mike Lally is the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement. In this role, he leads business development, growth, sales, and community involvement. Mike has near four decades of experience in executive, business development, and technical roles and is a professional engineer and geologist. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2023.

Ben Mabry is the Senior Vice President of Government Markets. He oversees and manages multiple federal, state, and municipal teams for projects of all sizes. With his experience as a City Engineer in several communities, Ben provides a real-world perspective and an appreciation for the challenges city governments face.  He has nearly two decades of civil engineering experience and has been serving PEC and our communities since 2005.

Burt Morey is the Senior Vice President of Transportation. He brings more than three decades of experience in the transportation industry that included serving as the Deputy Secretary and State Transportation Engineer for the Kansas Department of Transportation. Burt’s experience gives him a unique perspective of highway transportation needs. He specializes in problem solving and delivering innovative solutions that meet clients’ needs, and the ability to work with people. Burt has been serving PEC and our communities since 2023.

Steve Vo is the Senior Vice President of Commercial, Education, & Healthcare Markets. In addition to his experience planning, designing and managing project types ranging from municipal/civic facilities, schools, industrial facilities, and beyond, he is also versed in all types of project delivery methods. Steve is an advocate for clients and works with all stakeholders to ensure their standards are met. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2003.

Trey Ayers is the Vice President of Community Engagement Tulsa. He brings three decades of business experience including land surveying, economic development, and optimizing business strategies to meet all stakeholders’ expectations. As a native Oklahoman, Trey focuses on business development, regional reach, and community involvement in Tulsa and surrounding areas. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2024.

Brandon Claassen is the Vice President of Mechanical Engineering & Commissioning. He oversees all HVAC, Plumbing, and Commissioning projects. Brandon brings many years of experience in design, construction administration, project management, and coordination with other design disciplines on new and renovated facilities. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2002.

Alex Darby is the Vice President of Municipal. As VP, he leads our Municipal team in the design of collection systems, site design, stormwater evaluation, and site utility assessments. Alex specializes in utility coordination and brings many years of experience in project development, cost estimating, and funding assistance. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2004.

Melanie Dickey is the Vice President of Industrial & Manufacturing. She oversees the growth, revenue, and profitability of the manufacturing and industrial markets, including the development of new clients, management of existing clients, and client satisfaction. Melanie has nearly three decades of experience as a mechanical engineer and 15 years’ experience in project management. She has been serving PEC and our communities since 1997.

Kelly Farlow is the Vice President of Transportation Engineering. As VP and a Senior Project Manager, she is responsible for leading teams responsible for heavy highway projects including the design and plan development of road, highway, and bridge projects. Kelly brings years of experience in project management, geometric design of highways and interchanges, maintenance of traffic and traffic control, roadside safety, and road drainage design. She has been serving PEC and our communities since 2015.

Caleb Flake is the Vice President of Community Engagement Kansas City. He is a two-decade veteran of the engineering industry and has a deep background in project management and working in both the public and private sector. As VP, Caleb will bring value to clients and foster relationships with community leaders. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2024.

Jason Fundis is the Vice President of Municipal Transportation and Community Planning & Development. He oversees and manages multiple planning and municipal transportation teams for projects of all sizes. With his extensive experience, Jason is well-versed in city infrastructure design including local roadways, drainage analysis, and intersection geometrical design. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2009.

Josh Golka is the Vice President of Site Civil Engineering and Water Resources. He provides leadership to the site civil group through mentoring and providing design expertise, plan, and specification development. Josh has extensive experience in city infrastructure and site civil development projects. He reviews designs through various lenses of local requirements to ensure projects meet the expectations of clients. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2007.

Matt Haug is the Vice President of Inspection. He oversees inspection of all types while ensuring contract compliance and quality for our clients. With more than two decades of experience, Matt excels in developing strong project teams, coordinating communication between owners and contractors, and ensuring safety of all personnel during construction. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2016.

Bob Henthorne is the Vice President of Geotechnical Services. He has more than four decades of experience in the transportation industry, and most recently, was the Bureau Chief at the Kansas Department of Transportation. Bob is a dedicated Professional Geologist and has a strong track record of inspiring teams to enhance quality and productivity. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2023.

Jack Johannes is the Vice President of Federal markets. He brings extensive experience in military engineering operations and leading large multi-disciplined teams. Jack oversees PEC’s federal market strategy, project compliance, delivering our purpose to clients, and ensuring collaboration between market and technical units. He has served PEC and our communities since 2023.

Marc Jones is the Vice President of Electrical Engineering. He brings more than two decades of experience in both new construction and renovation of federal, industrial, institutional, and commercial buildings. Marc specializes in designing electrical systems including lighting, power, lightning protection, grounding, public address, generators, security and network systems, and electrical controls. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 1997.

Mike Kelsey is Vice President of Civil Municipal and Water/Wastewater Engineering and is a member of the PEC Board of Directors. With more than 33 years of experience, he oversees the strategy and growth of the governmental market including municipal and state projects.  Mike brings technical expertise on projects relating to sanitary sewer collection, drainage systems, and water distribution systems. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 1991.

Mike Kelso is the Vice President of Structural Engineering. He oversees a team responsible for schematic design, development, final calculations, drawings, and coordination with other disciplines. Mike brings years of expertise in both computer modeling and traditional methods for complex structures and specializes in the analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2000.

KC Morrissey is the Vice President of Community Engagement in Oklahoma City. In this role, he focuses on business development, regional reach, and community involvement in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. KC adopts a collaborative approach in working with community stakeholders and engineering staff to create solutions to improve the quality of life for residents. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2019.

John Sale is the Vice President of Mission Critical. He drives the development, growth, and management of all data center projects and mission critical infrastructures including project management, quality control, and mechanical and electrical system designs. John brings more than three decades of experience with a keen focus on constructability, efficiency, reliability, redundancy, risk management, safety, and serviceability. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2022.

Brett Walbridge is the Vice President of Healthcare. He is responsible for market strategy, delivering our purpose to clients, ensuring projects are delivered to contract requirements and PEC standards, and the collaboration between market and technical units to achieve our company vision. Brett has experience in all types of healthcare facilities in the United States as well as internationally. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2008.

Jimmy Wallis is the Vice President of Survey. He oversees survey procedures including financial management, contract review and approval, business development, risk management, and strategic planning. Jimmy specializes in providing cost-effective mechanical and hydraulic recommendations as well as developing detailed engineering solutions to accommodate system requirements. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2017.

Bobby Goldsberry is the Virtual Design & Construction Manager. He leads a team of VDC specialists and software developers, integrating innovative processes into current workflows and spearheading the research and development of new design tools to enhance the efficiency of the engineering teams. Bobby has more than a decade of experience and a wealth of practical knowledge. His primary focus areas include innovation, process improvement, and technology integration. Bobby has been serving PEC and our communities since 2019.

Corey Rhodes is the Sustainability Services Leader. He leads our efforts to explore and implement sustainable principals in our projects, aiding customers in embracing eco-friendly practices, and researching government grants, subsidies, and tax credits to provide valuable insight to our customers. Corey channels his experience as a mechanical engineer to lead teams to perform energy assessments, identify energy conservation measures, and explore cutting-edge technologies and cost-effective implementation strategies. He has been serving PEC and our communities since 2017.