MEET THE OWNERS

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROJECTS

HMG Engineers is a 100% employee-owned, multi-discipline consulting firm based in Breese, Illinois, providing quality engineering, surveying, and geomatics services with a focus on transportation and water infrastructure. Since 1966, we’ve served clients across Illinois and the Midwest—offering the capacity to manage major projects with the personal service of a small firm. Our hands-on, principled approach ensures cost-effective, timely, and sustainable solutions that support thriving communities for generations to come.

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employee owned

board ofdirectors

Brian
Buchheit

P.E., bcee

chief executive officer & senior principal
Water

Brandon Ratermann

p.e., PTOE, VMA

PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL
Transportation

Brett
Benhoff

P.E.

Executive VP & Principal
Project Management

Christopher
Bouchard

p.e.

SENIOR VP & PRINCIPAL
NORTHERN ILLINOIS MARKET

John
Wieter

p.e.

SENIOR Vp & PRINCIPAL
Water

Douglas Ratermann

p.e., p.l.s.

Senior VP & Principal
Civil & Municipal

Jesse
Maynard

P.E.

Senior VP & Principal
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Seniorteam members

Bradley
Hummert

P.E., S.E.

Senior Consulting Engineer

Kermit (Ben)
Christmann

P.E., S.E.

VP & MANAGER
BRIDGES & STRUCTURES

DUSTIN
STINE

P.L.S.

VP & MANAGER
SURVEYING & GEOMATICS

Teammembers

Benjamin
Hauck

P.E.

Senior Engineer & Team Leader
Water

Derek
Anderson

P.E.

Senior Engineer & Team Leader
Civil & Municipal

Tyler
Kruep

P.E.

Senior Engineer & Team Leader
Transportation

Justin
Vonder Haar

Senior Engineer & Team Leader
Water

Sarah
Tebbe

P.E.

Senior Engineer
Business Development

Kenzie
Meyer

P.E.

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Jaime
Little

P.E.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Grant
Lesak

P.E.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Emily
Menke

P.E.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Vicky
Goebel

P.E.

Environmental Engineer