Inside JBW
How we Remove Barriers one by one.
Our Values
Relationships
Communication
Solutions
Technical Proficiency and Quality
Responsiveness
Our Culture
More Than Just Engineering
Work-Life Balance: We encourage activities like disc golf and surfing, recognizing the importance of relaxation and personal interests in fostering a creative and productive work environment.
Diverse Interests: JBW celebrates the unique hobbies and community contributions of our team, believing that diverse passions enrich our company culture.
Professional Development: We prioritize continuous learning and growth, providing opportunities for our team to excel both personally and professionally within the industry.
Our Team
Bryn Johnston, PE
Bryn has been a part of the JBW team since he founded it in 2018...
He holds more than 10 years of experience in the engineering industry and enjoys working with our great client partners every day.
Read moreThomas Johnson, PE, SE, PMP
Thomas brings more than 18 years of experience in structural analysis and...
Thomas brings more than 15 years of experience in structural analysis and design to the JBW team. He possesses extensive knowledge in the design of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. Thomas enjoys being part of a high-caliber team that is helping to remove barriers.
Read moreJared Massie
Jared's experience includes years as an API 510, 570, and 653 certified inspect...
Jared's experience includes years as an API 510, 570, and 653 certified inspector as well as over 3 years experience in design. Jared enjoys the high levels of teamwork and camaraderie within the JBW team.
Read moreGary Johnston
Gary has over 30 years' experience in equipment integrity. From design to...
Gary has over 30 years' experience in equipment integrity. From design to fitness analysis and reliability to replacements and modifications, Gary brings a wealth of experience to every project. In his free time, Gary enjoys fishing, boating, and mountain biking. He was drawn to JBW because of the energy and enthusiasm of everyone working here.
Read moreJamie Lepage, PE
Jamie has a bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering and is a graduate...
Jamie has a bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering and is a graduate of the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion program. His background includes work in the fields of both military and commercial nuclear energy, commercial power industry, mining, chemical and refining industry, and forest/paper products. In his free time, he volunteers as Assistant Fire Chief for the Hermantown Volunteer Fire Department. He chose to join JBW for the opportunity to work with Industrial design teams to design and then build large industrial projects.
Read moreBrock Johnston
Brock has more than 4 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer...
Brock has more than 4 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer. Brock appreciates the positive atmosphere the JBW team creates and everyone's willingness to own their work and help out whoever is in need.
Read moreKyle Levanen
Kyle has over 10 years of experience spread between the automotive and...
Kyle has over 10 years of experience spread between the automotive and industrial fields. He brings more than 5 years of instrumentation and controls experience to the JBW team and specializes in process design, instrumentation and controls, and dust hazard analysis studies. Kyle enjoys the flexible work schedule that JBW provides.
Read moreConnor Abens
Connor has a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. His background...
Connor has a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. His background includes woodworking, project management, and automation application development for end-users and OEMs. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, rafting, and cooking. He was drawn to JBW for its complimentary skillsets in other engineering disciplines and its strong momentum in business growth.
Read moreKurt Schwartzbauer, PE
Kurt has over 7 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry with a...
Kurt has over 7 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry with a focus on environmental, slope stability, and construction site design. Kurt enjoys solving practical problems within a team of engineers and like-minded individuals. In his free time, he enjoys board games, camping, and cooking with his wife.
Read moreSteve Bruckelmeyer
Steve has over 8 years of project management experience and more than...
Steve has over 8 years of project management experience and more than 20 years in the client service industry. He enjoys working with like-minded, energetic individuals who strive to provide value for our team and our client partners.
Read moreShelly Johnston
Shelly has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a MBA. She has work...
Shelly has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a MBA. She has worked in a variety of settings from small business to large corporations. In her free time, Shelly likes to garden, exercise, read, DIY, and spend time with friends and family. She enjoys JBW's ethical and driven leadership.
Read moreAimee Kaufmann
Aimee brings to us over 15 years of experience in administrative roles...
Aimee brings to us over 15 years of experience in administrative roles with companies throughout the Pacific Northwest and Midwest regions. She is also a Licensed Real Estate agent in both Minnesota & Wisconsin and shares JBW's commitment to serving the community. Aimee enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, snowmobiling, and exploring the Midwest’s ATV trails with her Newfoundland, SweetPea.
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