PROJECT DESIGN TEAM
We believe that providing Vermillion residents and visitors with a superior downtown design begins with assigning the highest quality individuals and companies to the project. Our team of professionals will make sure your new streetscape is well loved and used.
Stockwell Engineers, Inc.
Stockwell is a unique combination of civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying all under one roof, as one team. With offices in both Sioux Falls and Yankton, Stockwell is perfectly positioned to serve the Vermillion community and are passionate about leading this downtown revitalization project for Vermillion residents and visitors.
David Locke, P.L.A.
Project Manager, Landscape Architect
David brings a vision to each project and has broad experience in landscape architecture and construction, along with overseeing the success of numerous large projects.
Mitch Mergen, P.E.
Project Engineer
With over 16 years of municipal engineering experience, Mitch has seen it all and knows what it takes to see a project from preliminary design to completion in a successful way.
Gaard Rops, P.E.
Project Engineer
Gaard is a highly-regarded site designer, capable of coordinating multi-disciplinary projects involving structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and other disciplines.
Annie Dorhout, P.L.A.
Landscape Architect
Annie has a strong background in site design, and her ability to help clients visualize the potential of their space through graphics and digital models is crucial to project success.
Kristin Tinklenberg
Landscape Designer
Kristin has valuable experience in the landscape industry and has designed a wide variety of commercial areas ranging from small retail landscapes to large university sports complexes.
Brett Kennedy
Professional Land Surveyor
Brett has over 25 years of experience managing all aspects of surveying and mapping projects. He is responsible for all field and office operations at our Yankton office. Brett is a Certified Federal Surveyor and holds Land Surveyor licenses in nine states.
Associated Consulting Engineering, Inc.
Associated Consulting Engineering, Incorporated (ACEI) is a consulting engineering firm providing mechanical and electrical systems design since 1987. ACEI provides mechanical and electrical design services for public and private clients for a broad spectrum of projects.
Structural Engineering Associates
SEA is an innovative consulting engineering firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that provides consulting engineering services to Architects, Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Owners, Contractors, Lending Institutions and Governmental Agencies.
CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Schwartzle Construction was awarded the lowest bid for this project on March 15, 2021. They have completed multi-million dollar community projects and sub-divisions in our neighboring communities of Mitchell, Tea, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota along with Hawarden, Iowa. Aaron Niewald will serve as the construction manager.
