SSOE's Troy Office Announces Three More Staff Members Have Earned LEED Accreditation

Troy, MI, May 6, 2009 - SSOE, Inc., one of the nation's largest architecture and engineering firms, announces three additional staff members have recently earned LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) by passing the LEED for New Construction Exam. The LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential designates that the individual has the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED certification process.Jeff Bodway,Will Curry, andBecky Kleinhave all become accredited and will help SSOE meet the growing demand for green design and engineering.

Jeff Bodway, PE, LEED AP, Electrical Engineer, has nearly 15 years of project engineering experience on multiple small to complex institutional and healthcare projects. He is responsible for design, preparation of technical documents, and construction observation. His expertise includes lighting, power and communication systems as well as facility assessments for MPE systems. Bodway earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI and his Master of Business Administration Degree from Oakland University, Rochester, MI.

Will Curry, PE, LEED AP, Civil Engineer, has 6 years of project engineering experience on a variety of projects within the field of civil engineering. He has performed the design of all aspects of residential, commercial, and industrial projects which includes storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, detention basins, grading, soil erosion, and paving. Additionally, he has worked as an on-site engineer providing quality control for a variety of projects, including residential and industrial jobs. Curry earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Becky Klein, EI, LEED AP, Civil Engineering, has 8 years of civil engineering experience and is responsible for the design and permitting on commercial sites. She also oversees workflow, coordinates resources, and assists team members in completing projects correctly and on time. Klein earned her Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree from Lawrence Technical University, Southfield, MI.

About SSOE
SSOE, Inc. is an international EPCM firm ranked 8th among the nation's largest engineering and architecture firms (Building Design + Construction, 2008). Demonstrating fast and consistent growth since 2004, SSOE has doubled in size and revenue. SSOE has also been named one of the "Best AEC Firms to Work For" (Building Design + Construction) and as one of the fastest-growing U.S. architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms byZweigWhiteHot List 2008.

With 19 offices around the world, SSOE has earned a solid reputation in facility design and construction for the education, retail, government, healthcare, automotive and science and technology markets as well as process engineering and construction for the alternative energy, biofuels, chemical, food and beverage, glass and personal care industries.

SSOE has completed projects in 48 states and 32 countries, and has achieved more than 60 years of excellence in engineering and architectural design. Visithttp://www.ssoe.comfor additional information and career opportunities.

About LEED
A LEED AP is an individual who has taken and passed the LEED exam and possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the design process supporting sustainability and to propel the building design through the certification process. The LEED green building rating system promotes the practices of sustainable design, addressing all building types, and focusing on sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resource selection and indoor environmental quality. Visithttp://www.usgbc.orgfor additional information.

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Contact:
Jenni Roder
jroder@ssoe.com
419.255.3830