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Gudopp Named Newest Plumbing Engineer

2023-06-13T18:04:46-05:00

Peter Gudopp has become Ring & DuChateau’s newest plumbing engineer. He joined the plumbing group part-time as an intern in late 2022, bringing with him a strong interest in sustainable design along work experience as a construction laborer, in estimating and in mechanical systems design. Gudopp received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architectural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering in May. He started in his new full-time position in early June.

Congratulations Peter!

Gudopp Named Newest Plumbing Engineer 2023-06-13T18:04:46-05:00

Wright Joins Lighting Group Full Time

2023-06-13T17:27:28-05:00

Ian Wright is the newest full-time member of Ring & DuChateau’s lighting group. Wright joined Ring & Du late last year as an intern with the group, and according to Holly Blomquist, Ring & DuChateau partner and lighting group manager, has been impressive with his work ethic, energy and interest in learning all aspects of lighting and controls design. He finalized his studies at Milwaukee School of Engineering in May, receiving a Bachelor of Science in  Architectural Engineering, specializing in Building Electrical Systems. Prior to joining Ring & Du, Ian was an intern with Sigma Group.

Glad to be seeing more of you, Ian!

Wright Joins Lighting Group Full Time 2023-06-13T17:27:28-05:00

St. Joan of Arc Renovation Recognized With Faith & Form Award

2023-05-24T16:35:41-05:00

The historic renovation of Marquette University’s St. Joan of Arc Chapel, for which Ring & DuChateau provided lighting design as a subconsultant to The Kubala Washatko Architects (TKWA), has been recognized by Partners for Sacred Places with a Faith & Form Honor Award for Religious Architecture/Restoration.

The chapel was originally constructed in France around 1420. When it fell into disrepair more than 400 years later, the ruins were moved and reconstructed on a New York estate, then moved and reconstructed again in 1965 on the Marquette campus.

Partners for Sacred Places is a national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization that brings together a national network of professionals to foster the active community use of historic, sacred places and build the capability of their congregations.

St. Joan of Arc Chapel – Marquette University

St. Joan of Arc Renovation Recognized With Faith & Form Award 2023-05-24T16:35:41-05:00

Ring & Du Makes Top Work Place List For 7th Time

2023-05-22T12:41:57-05:00

Ring & DuChateau has been named to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s 2023 Top Work Place list! This is the 7th year we’ve made the list. We’re thankful to have been included and grateful to our staff, who made this happen.

Staff voluntarily and anonymously complete the the Top Workplace survey about their workplace. Survey data is compiled and measured against several hundred other companies’ results and those in the top brackets of their category are named to the Top Workplace list.

“We work in a very challenging technical industry that has significant time and budget pressures, however we strive to keep reasonable work life balance to allow us all to have time to focus on the most important parts of life,” said Ring & DuChateau President Mike McGann. “We’re thankful for staff sharing their opinions, and want to encourage everyone to keep the lines of communication open to keep our workplace one we all want to be part of.”

 

 

 

 

Ring & DuChateau staff at the Top Work Place award ceremony on May 19.

Ring & Du Makes Top Work Place List For 7th Time 2023-05-22T12:41:57-05:00

Blomquist Joins Ring & DuChateau Partnership Group

2023-03-24T13:27:26-05:00

Holly Blomquist has been promoted to Ring & DuChateau’s newest partner. She has been with the firm since 2014, starting as a lighting designer, followed by a promotion to lighting group manager in 2017, and being named an associate in 2019.

“We’re thrilled that Holly has accepted the partnership,” said Ring & DuChateau President Mike McGann. “She brings to the group unique industry insight and experience so will continue to be a valuable asset as we move forward.”

Holly holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarke College in Iowa, plus a Master of Fine Arts from UW-Madison. She has won several industry awards in her career and was named one of the Milwaukee Business Times Notable Women in Construction & Design in 2020. In her 11 years with Ring & DuChateau, Holly has built a solid team that has established itself within the industry as a value-added service for engineering design, as well as a stand-alone provider of lighting design services. Her professional background also includes theatrical lighting for live performances and performance facilities.

Congratulations Holly!

Blomquist Joins Ring & DuChateau Partnership Group 2023-03-24T13:27:26-05:00

HVAC Welcomes Sam Escobedo

2023-03-24T12:16:56-05:00

Sam Escobedo has joined Ring & Du’s HVAC department as its newest BIM technician. After a year and a half of coursework at UW-Milwaukee, Sam targeted his interest in the AEC industry by earning an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College. In addition to his interest in building systems, Sam has been a self-employed barber for the past 11 years.

Welcome, Sam!

HVAC Welcomes Sam Escobedo 2023-03-24T12:16:56-05:00

Adonri Moves From Intern To Engineer

2023-03-14T13:30:10-05:00

Muyi Adonri, who joined Ring & DuChateau as an intern in December, has accepted a full-time position as an engineer in the HVAC department. He earned his master’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering in February and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Covenant University in Nigeria. Prior to his internship with Ring & DuChateau, Muyi gained mechanical and plumbing systems design experience as an intern with healthcare and fitness facilities.

Welcome, Muyi!

Adonri Moves From Intern To Engineer 2023-03-14T13:30:10-05:00

New VPs Will Help Serve RD Clients, Business

2023-02-14T15:36:42-06:00

Through Ring & DuChateau’s steady and sustained growth over the last 60+ years from a handful of staff to our current group of 90, we’ve maintained what is central to our continued success – quality engineering. What is unique about the way we’ve done that is that fundamentally we are engineers, even in the business functions of the company. To better manage our client focus and better serve those business functions, Ring & DuChateau’s Managing Board of Partners has appointed an expanded management group to the position of Vice President.

The new Vice Presidents are:

  • Chris Ulm
  • TJ Erdman
  • Jason LaRosh
  • Steve Shibilski
  • Josh Nichols

Chris and Jason will focus on Business Development and Marketing.  TJ and Josh will be focused on Operations.  Steve will be focused on technology.

As a company, our 60+-year history is filled with many successes, and this new structure will build on the core of who we are as engineers. It will help us work smarter and maintain agility to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Congratulations to our new Vice President group!

Clockwise from top left : T.J. Erdman, Josh Nickols, Chris Ulm, Steve Shibilski, Jason LaRosh
New VPs Will Help Serve RD Clients, Business 2023-02-14T15:36:42-06:00

Guerrero Earns Designer License

2023-02-02T11:28:46-06:00

Pablo Guerrero has become Ring & DuChateau’s newest  Designer of Engineering Systems (DE) licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Earning the license required a minimum of seven years of experience, combined with education, three letters from licensed engineers/designers advocating to allow him to take the examination, and passing the examination. Pablo has been working toward the licensure since he started at Ring & DuChateau in 2014. The license allows him to stamp HVAC drawings when needed and increase his professional status and responsibilities.

Congratulations Pablo!

In addition to his new license, Pablo earned his Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in 2020 and holds an associate degree in Architectural Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also certified as a LEED® Green Associate.

Pablo Guerrero, D.E. in HVAC design action
Guerrero Earns Designer License 2023-02-02T11:28:46-06:00

Lippitt Joins R&D Plumbing Team

2022-09-15T12:23:57-05:00

Paul Lippitt is the newest member of Ring & DuChateau’s Plumbing team, joining the group as a project engineer based in the Madison office. He is a licensed Master Plumber and Registered Designer for both plumbing and fire protection and brings to the position more than 47 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ring & Du, he was a project manager with the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration-Division of Facilities Development for 10 years. Welcome, Paul!

Headshot of Paul Lippett
Lippitt Joins R&D Plumbing Team 2022-09-15T12:23:57-05:00