FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2026

CONTACT:
Ronald W. Brenke, PE, Executive Director
517.332.2066 | rbrenke@acecmi.org

ACEC/Michigan Honors OHM Advisors and Williams & Works as 2026 Firms of the Year

Lansing, MI – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) recognized two standout member firms with its prestigious 2026 Firm of the Year awards during the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala on March 7 at The Fillmore Detroit. The awards honor firms that demonstrate exceptional leadership in professional practice, industry involvement, and community service.

The Firm of the Year program is ACEC/Michigan’s highest organizational honor and the only award that recognizes firms for advancing both the business of engineering and the broader profession. Selection is based on a firm’s commitment to progressive management practices, leadership in ACEC/Michigan initiatives, and meaningful contributions to communities across the state.

ACEC/Michigan Large Firm of the Year: OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors, headquartered in Livonia, earned the Large Firm of the Year award for its extensive leadership at the state and national levels. The firm’s contributions include:

• National and state leadership roles, with CEO Jon Kramer serving as Michigan’s National Director and Alumni Committee Chair, and Firm Principal Matt Parks leading the Water/Wastewater Committee.
• Strengthening industry collaboration, including active involvement in the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards and the Transportation Committee, supporting coordination with MDOT.
• Commitment to mentorship and industry growth, demonstrated through participation in the MDOT Mentor‑Protégé Program and support for emerging firms.
• Community engagement and volunteerism, supported by a firmwide culture of service and a Volunteer Service Leave Program.
• Advocacy for infrastructure and engineering policy, with firm leaders participating in state legislative events and national summits.
• Investment in future talent, including scholarships, internships, K‑12 partnerships, and the innovative GIS Pathways Program. Jon Kramer also is an instructor on leadership for the Emerging Leader’s Program.
• Recognition for technical excellence, including multiple project awards and maintaining Esri Gold Partner status.

Through leadership, advocacy, and a sustained commitment to developing the next generation of professionals, OHM Advisors exemplifies the values of ACEC/Michigan.

ACEC/Michigan Small Firm of the Year: Williams & Works

Williams & Works of Grand Rapids was honored as the Small Firm of the Year for its leadership, innovation, and service to both the profession and the community. Highlights include:

• Active engagement in ACEC/Michigan governance, with Nathan Breese serving as an Observer on the Board of Directors and Brandon Mieras as a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program. Brandon Mieras has contributed for many years having served as chair of the ACEC/USDA RD/EGLE/MEDC Committee.
• Advocacy for the engineering profession, including legislative outreach and client education on critical funding opportunities and technical engineering issues.
• Technical innovation, most notably presenting Michigan’s first Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) plant and collaborating with EGLE on groundwater management and well construction policy discussions.
• Recognition for project excellence, including an Honorable Conceptor Award for the Cutler Road Bridge and additional recognition for the Greenville wastewater project.
• Deep community involvement, from sponsoring local events and supporting scholarships to participating in volunteer efforts such as the Amway Riverbank Run and mentoring students through internships and the MDOT TRAC Design Bridge Build Contest.

Williams & Works demonstrates how small firms can drive meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, and community commitment.

Learn More

Information about OHM Advisors, Williams & Works, and other ACEC/Michigan member firms is available at www.acecmi.org.

About ACEC/Michigan

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan is the voice of Michigan's engineering industry. Council members – numbering over 100 firms throughout the state – are engaged in a wide range of engineering/architectural/surveying works that propel the state's economy and enhance and safeguard Michigan's quality of life. These works allow people to drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently. The Council's mission is to contribute to Michigan's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.

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