About Us

Mechanical Designer

Andre Gould

Andre earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Systems Management from UNL in May of 2017. He started his career with ETI in January of 2019, and since then, he has loved every moment of designing for mechanical systems. Confronting challenges for HVAC and plumbing design has sparked a passion for Andre to find the most efficient and effective solution that clients will be pleased with. His favorite projects include the Central City FEMA Dome Addition, Elm Creek Elementary School, and Lexington Public Schools – Elementary additions. One fun fact about Andre is that he once cave dived in Honduras!

Professional Engineer

Andy Wiese, PE, CLD, IALD, LC

Andy is a Registered Architectural Engineer and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering in 2011. He has been with ETI since 2019, in addition to a few years as an electrical intern during college. Andy has provided engineering and design services on numerous K-12 education, higher education, office, government, judicial, hospitality, mixed use high rise, and sports and recreation facilities throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. His wide range of project experience allows him to provide successful solutions for power design, architectural lighting, fire alarm design, technology design, and construction administration services. Growing up in rural Nebraska, Andy illustrates a hard work ethic with the care and attention to detail that every project deserves. Andy is Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals (NCQLP).

BIM Manager

Anthony Inzodda

Anthony started at ETI in 2014 as a Mechanical Technician. He has worked his way up within the company and has been promoted to BIM Manager. When he is not coordinating between different building systems, he can be found enjoying sports or watching the Harry Potter movies with his two miniature Australian Shepherds. If you are ever looking for a nice trip, Anthony recommends visiting Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. He might be a little biased though as this is where he proposed to his now fiancé, Cassandra.

Electrical Technician

Austin Neyens

Austin graduated from Southeast Community College in 2025 with an Associate’s in Design & Drafting Technology and started at ETI in January of 2025 while finishing school. He has always had a passion for architecture and mathematics and loves getting to use both in a career. He hopes to use his skills to help grow communities in the Midwest, one project at a time.

Outside of work and school, Austin enjoys cooking and baking and trying new recipes with his partner. From gingerbread houses to 7-layer lasagnas, they enjoy making every element of a dish from scratch. They enjoy time both inside and out, going on multi-day hikes or staying in with their two cats, Jhin and Menma.

Senior Designer

Blake Fitzsimmons

Blake started his career with ETI in 1993 as a Mechanical Technician, while transitioning with the company over the years into a Senior Mechanical Designer. He has always admired ETI’s passion of producing a great set of plans. His favorite projects have been older historic buildings like Lincoln High School and Jefferson County Courthouse. These projects typically require more in-depth verifications of the existing systems before you can even start designing. You never know what you will discover behind that next set of doors.

Mechanical Technician

Bri Dahlgren

Bri started at ETI in July 2020 on the mechanical team. Her most current common hobbies outside of work are playing recreational sports, going to concerts, gardening, and traveling. Bri has traveled to 10 countries outside the U.S., and she has lived in two of them: Nicaragua and Spain. She enjoys working for ETI for many reasons, but mainly because of her teammates, the company culture, and the ability to work on so many different project types!

Mechanical Technician

Bryan Miller

Bryan graduated from Southeast Community College in Lincoln with an AAS in Architectural Drafting Technology. He started working for ETI in July of 2000. One of Bryan’s favorite projects that he’s worked on for the firm was the new food court for Westfield Gateway Mall. One of the things he likes about working for the firm is every project is a challenge and you’re constantly learning something every day!

Electrical Engineer

Camden Johnson

Camden joined the team as an undergraduate intern in 2018. He stayed on while completing his master’s degree, until joining the team full-time as an Electrical Engineer in 2019. His favorite aspects of working at ETI are the friendly environment, exciting location, and creative projects. Camden’s favorite project is the Hello Apartments in North Downtown Omaha because of its unique lighting design. His hobbies include learning about specialty coffee, seeing his favorite music acts live, and playing with his Blue Heeler rescue, Mira.

Mechanical Engineer

Carter McCormick, PE

Carter earned his Physics degree from Nebraska Wesleyan and his Mechanical Engineering degree from UNL in 2022. He started as an intern for ETI in 2021 and has recently become a licensed Professional Engineer.

Carter has designed projects in five states and has designed to accommodate several local and federal energy program requirements. He is a member of the Lincoln ASHRAE chapter. Some of his favorite projects include industrial and educational facilities, where precise and technical knowledge lay the foundation to success.

He has a wife, daughter, and a dog named Miles. You can usually find him out in his vegetable garden or in the garage working on various projects.

Electrical Engineer

Chloe Holmes

Chloe started working at ETI in March of 2026. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in May of 2026. Outside of work, Chloe enjoys anything art related, traveling, playing video games, and spending time with her family. She also has two dogs: April and Puddles.

Electrical Designer

Chris Eldred

Chris started at ETI in April of 2005 on the electrical team. His most current common hobbies outside of work are going to concerts, traveling and football. He enjoys working at ETI for many reasons, but mostly because of his teammates and the ability to work on so many different project types.

Mechanical Engineer

Eric Mears, PE

Eric is a Mechanical Engineer who has been with ETI since 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2020, along with a minor in French. At ETI, Eric values the collaborative culture, mentorship from the firm’s principals, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. He has experience in school, commercial, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, and multifamily facilities. Eric brings a detail-oriented approach to his work, emphasizing clear communication and thorough coordination across disciplines. He takes pride in delivering solutions that are code-compliant, efficient, and responsive to client needs. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, bowling, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and their three cats.

Electrical Intern

Ernie Rodriguez

Ernie joined ETI in the summer of 2021 as an Electrical Intern, and he has thoroughly enjoyed his time with the company so far. Ernie is also nearing a degree in Architectural Engineering from Nebraska. At home, Ernie has two dogs, a Maltese/Shih-Tzu mix and a Pug/Beagle mix. Some of his hobbies include watching soccer and basketball, and Ernie has recently started training to run long-distance races.

Professional Engineer

Heidi Li, PE, LC, Well AP

Heidi began working at ETI in February of 2013. She enjoys working on local projects and being able to see the overall impact ETI has within the community. One of Heidi’s favorite projects that she’s worked on in the past is the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Crane Sculpture. It was definitely one of the smallest and most unique projects she’s completed. The coolest place Heidi has traveled is when she hiked to a cheesemaker’s hut in the Swiss Alps. She got to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate while overlooking the gorgeous mountains.

Mechanical Engineer

Isaac Preuss

Isaac Preuss joined ETI as a Mechanical Engineer in June 2026. A Lincoln, Nebraska native, Isaac earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from the Colorado School of Mines in 2022. He joined ETI to expand his knowledge of building design and contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

Outside of work, Isaac enjoys riding his motorcycle, camping and fishing, visiting national parks, weightlifting, watching sports, and playing video games. His appreciation for the outdoors and interest in engineering make ETI a natural fit as he continues to grow his career in building design and engineering.

Construction Manager

Jacob Champoux

Jacob was born in 1998 in Daejeon, South Korea and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska since the age of 6 months. He attended Southeast Community College and graduated with his Associates in Design and Drafting Technology. Jacob joined ETI in April 2019 as a Mechanical Technician Intern and began growing an interest for the installation and construction of the mechanical and electrical systems that ETI designs. In January 2022, he moved to Construction Manager and is now handling the construction administration for ETI projects. In his free time, Jacob enjoys playing music and pool with friends.

Mechanical Technician

Jason Hiykel-Smith

Before starting at ETI, Jason was a Mechanical Technician at Cargill working on all types of equipment. Once he began to feel more comfortable as an Mechanical Technician, Jason wanted to grow his skillset and learn the specification and drafting aspect of the job. Jason then went back to school at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) to earn his Associate Degree in Architect Technology Design and finished in May of 2024. Jason wants to keep on progressing his skills in mechanical drafting to become an engineer one day.

Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Hogan

Jennifer has been with ETI since July 2006. She likes ETI because of the flexibility, comfort, and ease within and outside of the company, and working as a team. Her favorite activities include boating/kayaking, other outdoor activities, DIY, movies, and family gatherings. Some cool places that Jennifer has visited are NYC, Vegas, Memphis, and Orlando (Universal Studios).

Bark-ineer

Legend

Legend is the office Bark-ineer who provides a boost to employee morale whenever he comes sniffing around. He loves you extra if you provide him with delicious treats!

Administrative Assistant

Lisa Lewis

Lisa joined ETI in 2009 and when you call the Lincoln office, she is usually the voice on the other end of the line. One of her favorite quotes is, “Be the reason someone smiles today!” If she could instantly learn any skill, she would want to be fluent in every language.

Outside of work, she has been a longtime volunteer. Lisa became a Lincoln Jaycee in 1986, and she soon began serving in most every local board position over the years and continued in multiple Vice President roles for the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce.

She was also privileged to be a volunteer youth leader for the Naval Sea Cadet Corps for 25+ years working with kids between the age of 10-18. She was fortunate enough to attend a two week training in England in 1999, and she had the opportunity to have a brief conversation with the Queen of England during the local Sea Cadet unit’s 100 year celebration.

Marketing Coordinator

Mason Ritnour

Mason is originally from small town Murdock, NE before he decided to move to Lincoln and attend UNL. He received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Management when he graduated from UNL in May 2020. He started his journey as a Marketing Coordinator at ETI in July 2022. His hobbies include watching and playing football, basketball, and golf. He also enjoys being with his family and friends as much as he can.

Mechanical Designer

Matt Benes

Matt is a Mechanical Designer at ETI, where he has been a valued member of the team since March 2007. He earned his degree in Architectural Engineering from Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, and brought valuable hands-on HVAC field experience to ETI. That practical background continues to influence his work every day, allowing him to develop well-coordinated, efficient, and high-quality mechanical designs with a strong understanding of real-world installation and constructability.

Throughout his career, Matt has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented designs while collaborating closely with clients, architects, and project teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Outside of the office, Matt enjoys spending time on the golf course and exploring his passion for creativity through laser engraving and custom printing. He creates custom apparel, awards, and promotional merchandise for local nonprofit organizations and community events. Giving back is an important part of his life, and he serves as a TeamMates mentor while also helping lead a local Christian youth group, investing in and encouraging the next generation.

Mechanical Engineer

Matt Butler, BCxP

Matt graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He’s done a lot of work in the healthcare sector and campus infrastructure assessment/replacement/upgrades. Since joining ETI, he’s basically been all over the map as far as the projects he’s worked on.

Matt is an Eagle Scout, a Cubmaster for a Cub Scout Pack, and as of March 2023 he is also an Assistant Scoutmaster for a Scout Troop. Scouting is a whole family activity for Matt, including his wife, three kids, and their grandparents.

Mechanical Engineer

Matt Hagedorn

Matt grew up in Norfolk, NE. He played basketball at Norfolk Senior High School and continued to play for Doane University, where he graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in May of 2022. He started working for ETI in June of 2022 as a Mechanical Engineer. In Matt’s spare time, he likes to play golf, cook, and take care of his mini golden doodle named Nova.

Mechanical Designer

Rob Jones

Rob started his career with ETI in September of 2004. The thing he likes the most about ETI is the team environment. He enjoys working with a great group of people who are all focused on collaboration and a good work ethic. Rob’s favorite kind of projects to work on are historical projects. It’s almost like going back in time and seeing all the great craftsmanship that went into a building and what it is being turned into.

Mechanical Designer

Sara Bennett

Sara graduated from Southeast Community College – Milford Campus in 2008 with an associate degree in Architectural Engineering. She has been in the MEP design industry since graduating, starting as a CAD Tech and making her way up to a Mechanical Designer. Sara started at ETI in March of 2022. One of the things she likes most about ETI is everyone’s willingness to teach others. Sara’s favorite project since being with ETI would be the SCC Nebraska Hall building.

Outside of work, Sara is a wife and mother. She has been with her husband for 16 years and married for 11 of those years. Together, they have three kids: Morgan (25), Leni (9), and Ian (6). Sara also has a mini sheepadoodle named Rosie. In Sara’s free time she loves to craft and make soap bars.

Electrical Designer

Tammy Krichau

Tammy grew up and was raised on a farm in Ravenna, NE. She moved to Lincoln right after graduating high school.

She attended Southeast Community College and graduated with an associate’s in Design and Drafting. Tammy started working at ETI in 2004 as an electrical designer. She enjoys working on the variety of projects ETI has and seeing the end result.

Tammy has two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys being outside (when it’s warm) and spending time with her family. In the summer months, she watches her grandkids race at Eagle Raceway where her son races his Hobby Stock. She also works on a lot of DIY projects that keeps her plenty busy!

Electrical Engineer

Taylor Roan

Taylor graduated from UNL with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 2017. He also started working at ETI in that same year. Taylor’s favorite thing about working for ETI is the diversity of projects that he can be involved with, whether it’s a stadium, bank, or site utility infrastructure overhaul. Taylor is one of ETI’s renewable energy designers. He has already designed a number of photovoltaic systems, ranging from 5kW to over 100kW.

When Taylor isn’t caught up in work, he enjoys cooking, watching sports, attempting to improve his golf game, or just simply hanging out with his adorable dog, Ruby!

Technology Designer

Trey Martin

Trey joined ETI in February 2025 as an Electrical Intern while finishing his master’s degree in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. After he graduated in May 2025, he started full-time at ETI as a Technology Designer. Trey loves the variety of interesting projects that ETI works on and the smaller teams that he gets to work with. Some of his hobbies outside of work and school include going to the movie theater, playing video games, spending time with his wife, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Professional Engineer

Wyatt Wirges, PE, FPE, LEED AP BD+C

Wyatt is a Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer who has been with ETI since 2019. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with Master and Bachelor degrees in Architectural Engineering in 2012 and 2013. He enjoys the wide variety of projects he gets to work on and has a particular interest in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors of which he has had the opportunity to be involved in the design and construction of projects across the country. He particularly enjoys complex projects that require extra attention to detail to meet the goals and needs of the building owner and occupants.

Outside of ETI, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four boys. He also enjoys playing sports, husker football, getting involved in his church, investing, as well as a hunting or fishing trip when time allows.

Electrical Designer

Zane Benscoter

Zane started working at ETI in January 2024. He graduated from Metropolitan Community College with an associate’s degree in Sciences with honors. Zane is currently attending UNL to obtain his degree in Electrical Engineering.

Zane’s hobbies outside of work include collecting trading cards, building Legos, and taking electronics apart to see what they are made of and how they work. Zane is married and has two cats at home; their names are Martin and Ruth.