Team

It is the combined knowledge and experience of our team that enables us to provide our clients with the best design solutions for their facility needs. Our team is also what makes this a great place to work!

Jeff Eckert, AIA

Jeff Eckert, AIA

CEO

ChadSikkenga

Chad Sikkenga, PE

President

Jared VanderWeele

Jared VanderWeele, AIA

Vice President

Doug Wales

Doug Wales, PE

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING

Tim Cane

Tim Cane

Principal | Design Studio Manager

Curtis Penny

Curtis Penny

Principal | Healthcare Studio

Paul Van Der Klok

Paul Van Der Kolk, AIA

Principal | Architecture Studio Manager

Donna Van Natter

Donna Van Natter

Principal | Development & Operations Officer

Todd Albertz

Todd Albertz, CASC

Director | Healthcare Solutions

Mohammad Almomen

Mohammad Almomen

Engineering

Susan Beachler

Susan Beachler

Associate | Accounting & HR Manager

Jessica Boucher

Jessica Boucher

Administrative Assistant

Chelsea Haverdink

Chelsea Cipriano

INTERIOR DESIGN

Alexandra Farrell

Alexandra Farrell

INTERIOR DESIGN

Nicholas Gilchrist

Nicholas Gilchrist

ARCHITECTURE

Deb Hamilton

Deb Hamilton

ENGINEERING

Calvin Harley

Calvin Harley

Engineering

Brian Harte

Brian Harte

ENGINEERING

Hayden Jurgens

Hayden Juergens

ARCHITECTURE

Jesse Mays

Jesse Mayes

Engineering

Melissa Morse

Melissa Morse, AIA

Architecture

Brenna Steed

Brenna Miller

Marketing Assistant

Sarah Munchow, AIA

Sarah Munchow, AIA

Architecture

Matt Prouty

Matt Prouty, AIA

Architecture

Benjamin Reed

Benjamin Reed

ENGINEERING

Max Reed

Max Reed

ENGINEERING

Blaik Ronders

Blaik Ronders

ENGINEERING

Kedzie Rutan

Kedzie Rutan

Interior Design

Emily Schatz

Emily Schatz

Interior Design

Kevin Short

Kevin Short

Architecture

Evan Tim

Evan Timm

Architecture

Randi Webb

Randi Webb

Accounting Assistant

Jennifer Wyatt

Jennifer Wyatt

ARCHITECTURE

Staff photo Work Life at Eckert Wordell

Work Life at Eckert Wordell

The relationships we develop with each other, our clients and our community, shape our culture and make EW a great team! By embracing the experiences, knowledge, and skills that make each of us unique, we are able to develop strong connections to one another and bring innovative design solutions to our projects. Ultimately, it is our care and commitment to one another and our belief that the buildings we design serve as a source of care, inspiration, and beauty that are key to who we are and what we accomplish together.