We serve the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin. Among our employees are professional engineers, architects, surveyors and environmental engineers. We have been in business for more than 60 years.
More than 60 people are employed at our five offices, which are located in Houghton, Iron Mountain, Ishpeming, Sault Ste. Marie and Marinette. We are the largest professional-services firm headquartered in the region.
UPEA is an employee-owned company, a factor that positively influences the quality of work. All employees have a stake in the success of the company; staff members consistently report high job satisfaction; employee turnover is low. Clients benefit from the continuity through higher efficiencies and lower costs.
U.P. Engineers & Architects is a leading firm in Upper Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes because we have the knowledge and experience to design cost-effective solutions for construction in the northern climate.
U.P. Engineers & Architects has a strong leadership team bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. With vision and dedication, together they empower our company to achieve success. Below is a list of UPEA's lead team members.
Board of Directors
- > Jeff West, P.S., President
- > Mike Simons
- > George Kiiskila, P.E.
- > Ken Dillinger, P.E.
- > Tim Purdy
- > Emmett Bjorn, P.E.
Associates
- > Karin Cooper, AIA, LEED AP
- > Jeremy Gagnon
- > Josh Harju, P.E.
- > Chris Holmes, P.E.
- > Gust Junttila, P.E.
