ABOUT REI
OUR MISSION
REI Engineers provides engineering solutions and consulting services geared specifically for the construction and maintenance of your facilities. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we are invested in both our clients and our employees. We believe in the value of communication and collaboration, and are committed to cultivating long-term relationships that provide a balance achieved by working together.
A PROACTIVE APPROACH
We take a hands-on approach when working on your building envelope project. Our team of experienced professional engineers + IIBEC registered professionals are dedicated to staying on time and on budget so that we deliver what is promised. Utilizing top of the line equipment + expertise, we help you solve your complex building/site issues as cost-effectively as possible.
WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU
REI is invested in both our clients and our employees. We believe in the value of our communication and collaboration with our clients in long-term relationships, so that we become a part of the same team.
NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL
We don’t believe in a one size fits all mentality when it comes to working with you. Instead, we contextualize ourselves to your specific project needs. This means that your project solutions are created from scratch and not from reused plans of previous projects. We also do not have financial ties with any suppliers or manufacturers, so there is no outside agenda or a need to sell you any third party products.
OUR TALENTED TEAM
The REI Engineers team is comprised of 90+ talented professionals and is 100% employee-owned.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | South Carolina | Florida | Louisiana | Mississippi | Alabama | Tennessee | Kentucky
Certification:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0286
Scott is Past President on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee for the (IIBEC) International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (fka RCI, Inc.) and serves as President of the NC Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/NC).
When he isn't Engineering solutions for tomorrow®, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife + their teenage sons. Additionally, he enjoys reading, golfing, camping and traveling with his family.
Certification:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0286
Scott is Past President on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee for the (IIBEC) International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (fka RCI, Inc.) and serves as President of the NC Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/NC).
When he isn't Engineering solutions for tomorrow®, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife + their teenage sons. Additionally, he enjoys reading, golfing, camping and traveling with his family.
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0023
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0306
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0018
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0042
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0301
CSI: Certified Construction Specifier (CCS®)
CSI: Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®)
Dave is a husband and the father to a son and a daughter. When he's not in the office or in the field, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, competing at horse shows or pitching in to take care of their small hobby farm. Lately, you can find Dave expanding his family farm compound - he's remodeling a neighboring property for his in-laws.
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0023
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0306
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0018
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0042
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0301
CSI: Certified Construction Specifier (CCS®)
CSI: Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®)
Dave is a husband and the father to a son and a daughter. When he's not in the office or in the field, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, competing at horse shows or pitching in to take care of their small hobby farm. Lately, you can find Dave expanding his family farm compound - he's remodeling a neighboring property for his in-laws.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | South Carolina | Georgia
Certification:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0301
When Ken isn't running the Administration side of REI, you can find him running around town, literally. An avid runner, he spends his weekend's training for marathons + sprinting towards his goal of running a marathon in every US state. He's on his way, with 18 marathons already crossed off the list.
Certification:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0301
When Ken isn't running the Administration side of REI, you can find him running around town, literally. An avid runner, he spends his weekend's training for marathons + sprinting towards his goal of running a marathon in every US state. He's on his way, with 18 marathons already crossed off the list.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | Kansas | Virginia | Maryland | Pennsylvania
Kevin is a father to a son and daughter. When he's not in the office or in the field, he enjoys spending time with his family, fly-fishing, cycling, running, and pumping iron.
Kevin is a father to a son and daughter. When he's not in the office or in the field, he enjoys spending time with his family, fly-fishing, cycling, running, and pumping iron.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | Virginia | Maryland | Delaware | Pennsylvania
Licensed Asbestos Inspector: Virginia
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0004
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0298
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0021
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) #0002
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0003
CSI: Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
AWCI: EIFS Inspector # 569704
ASNT Level 1 Thermographer
Nuclear Moisture Meter Operator
FAA: 107 Remote Pilot #4417775
An expert in the building enclosure industry, Steve founded Hentz Engineering, Inc. in 2005. In 2016, Hentz joined REI Engineers, Inc., realizing that the integration of firms will expand geographic coverage + provide clients access to the best building envelope professionals in the industry.
Recently, he relocated to the Borough of Mechanicsburg, PA, "A Good Place to Live," where he will concentrate on establishing a new branch of REI Engineers.
Licensed Asbestos Inspector: Virginia
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0004
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0298
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0021
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) #0002
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0003
CSI: Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
AWCI: EIFS Inspector # 569704
ASNT Level 1 Thermographer
Nuclear Moisture Meter Operator
FAA: 107 Remote Pilot #4417775
An expert in the building enclosure industry, Steve founded Hentz Engineering, Inc. in 2005. In 2016, Hentz joined REI Engineers, Inc., realizing that the integration of firms will expand geographic coverage + provide clients access to the best building envelope professionals in the industry.
Recently, he relocated to the Borough of Mechanicsburg, PA, "A Good Place to Live," where he will concentrate on establishing a new branch of REI Engineers.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | South Carolina | Florida | Georgia | Mississippi | Louisiana | Utah | Kansas | Missouri | Iowa| Illinois | Indiana | Virginia | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | New York
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #1404
UW-Madison: Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)
UW-Madison: Certified Commissioning Authority+ Building Envelope (CxA+BE)
Charlie likes to go big and go home to his wife and their twin toddlers. Professionally, he has earned three (3) Bachelor of Science Degrees Architectural Engineering [Structural Emphasis]; Civil Engineering; and Commerce + Engineering Sciences. He runs the BECx division for REI's offices, where you will find him traveling to provide blower door testing or spray rig testing, to ensure the built environment functions as intended. Because of his expertise, Charlie frequently serves as an expert witness for civil cases involving construction litigation and premises liability.
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #1404
UW-Madison: Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)
UW-Madison: Certified Commissioning Authority+ Building Envelope (CxA+BE)
Charlie likes to go big and go home to his wife and their twin toddlers. Professionally, he has earned three (3) Bachelor of Science Degrees Architectural Engineering [Structural Emphasis]; Civil Engineering; and Commerce + Engineering Sciences. He runs the BECx division for REI's offices, where you will find him traveling to provide blower door testing or spray rig testing, to ensure the built environment functions as intended. Because of his expertise, Charlie frequently serves as an expert witness for civil cases involving construction litigation and premises liability.
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0026
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0593
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0022
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0040
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0824
The Man, The Myth, The Manager of the Charlotte Branch.
David is a renaissance man. When he's not working, he's woodworking, grilling oysters, or spending time with his family, and his dog Jellybean.
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0026
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0593
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0022
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0040
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0824
The Man, The Myth, The Manager of the Charlotte Branch.
David is a renaissance man. When he's not working, he's woodworking, grilling oysters, or spending time with his family, and his dog Jellybean.
Certification:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #1685
Ron enjoys spending time with his wife, sons, and their family dogs. Fortuitously, work + play cross over when golf is part of his business development efforts! When he's not driving shots and sinking puts, Ron can be found cheering on The Carolina Hurricanes. In his downtime, he enjoys relaxing with a fine cigar, listening to good music while watching the stars light up the night sky.
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #1685
Ron enjoys spending time with his wife, sons, and their family dogs. Fortuitously, work + play cross over when golf is part of his business development efforts! When he's not driving shots and sinking puts, Ron can be found cheering on The Carolina Hurricanes. In his downtime, he enjoys relaxing with a fine cigar, listening to good music while watching the stars light up the night sky.
Professional Engineer: Florida
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0120
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0120
Professional Engineer: Virginia
Licensed Asbestos Inspector: Virginia
Zach was named Branch Manager for REI's VAB office (fka Hentz Engineering, Inc.) in 2018.
Licensed Asbestos Inspector: Virginia
Zach was named Branch Manager for REI's VAB office (fka Hentz Engineering, Inc.) in 2018.
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) #0020
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #2123
CSI: Certified Construction Document Technologist (CDT®)
ITC: Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer
Josh graduated from Clemson with a degree in Construction Science and Management and joined CSE in March of 2015. When he's not working, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hanging out with his wife and two children.
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) #0020
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #2123
CSI: Certified Construction Document Technologist (CDT®)
ITC: Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer
Josh graduated from Clemson with a degree in Construction Science and Management and joined CSE in March of 2015. When he's not working, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hanging out with his wife and two children.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | South Carolina | Florida | Georgia | Alabama | Mississippi | Louisiana | Texas | Utah | Colorado | Kansas | Arkansas | Missouri | Iowa | Illinois | Michigan | Ohio | Kentucky | Tennessee | West Virginia | Virginia | Maryland | Pennsylvania | New York | US Virgin Islands
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0012
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0267
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0015
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0021
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0229
CSI: Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®)
CSI: Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
Excel Tribometers, LLC: Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT®)
Derek is responsible for facility condition inspections, failure analysis, damage assessments, and forensic engineering investigations of all types of structures. He provides expert testimony in litigation for deficient construction cases, as well as personal injury cases, resulting from slip/trip and fall, railing failures, swing collapse, and ladder accidents. Derek has performed engineering assessments of hurricane, tornado, hail, wind, ice and fire-related damages for a plethora of commercial + residential structures. When he's not providing expert engineering or delivering dynamic presentations, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and children. You can find him truckin' to music festivals in his vintage, orange VW bus.
Certifications:
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0012
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0267
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0015
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0021
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0229
CSI: Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®)
CSI: Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
Excel Tribometers, LLC: Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT®)
Derek is responsible for facility condition inspections, failure analysis, damage assessments, and forensic engineering investigations of all types of structures. He provides expert testimony in litigation for deficient construction cases, as well as personal injury cases, resulting from slip/trip and fall, railing failures, swing collapse, and ladder accidents. Derek has performed engineering assessments of hurricane, tornado, hail, wind, ice and fire-related damages for a plethora of commercial + residential structures. When he's not providing expert engineering or delivering dynamic presentations, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and children. You can find him truckin' to music festivals in his vintage, orange VW bus.
Professional Engineer: North Carolina | South Carolina | Delaware
Certifications:
AAMA: Certified FenestrationMaster® Professional
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0020
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0605
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0055
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0036
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0692
Professional Memberships + Industry Involvement
Consultant Member, IIBEC – current
Carolinas Chapter of IIBEC Board Member, Past President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer, Past Secretary
ACEC Future Leaders Program
IIBEC Educational Programs Instructor
(2018) RRC Review and Update
(2019) Roof Technology + Science I
Jeremiah is responsible for the leadership, strategic vision and oversight of all technical aspects of REI's operations. His primary goals are to develop and administer guidelines + processes for performing engineering services; create, schedule + deliver training programs for employee development; development + management of the technical review process. He works closely with Branch Managers + Project Engineer/Managers, and provides guidance, serving as a mentor to current + aspiring Project Managers/Engineers.
When he's not standardizing operations, Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Certifications:
AAMA: Certified FenestrationMaster® Professional
IIBEC: Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC®) #0020
IIBEC: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®) #0605
IIBEC: Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC®) #0055
IIBEC: Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®) #0036
IIBEC: Registered Roof Observer (RRO®) #0692
Professional Memberships + Industry Involvement
Consultant Member, IIBEC – current
Carolinas Chapter of IIBEC Board Member, Past President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer, Past Secretary
ACEC Future Leaders Program
IIBEC Educational Programs Instructor
(2018) RRC Review and Update
(2019) Roof Technology + Science I
Jeremiah is responsible for the leadership, strategic vision and oversight of all technical aspects of REI's operations. His primary goals are to develop and administer guidelines + processes for performing engineering services; create, schedule + deliver training programs for employee development; development + management of the technical review process. He works closely with Branch Managers + Project Engineer/Managers, and provides guidance, serving as a mentor to current + aspiring Project Managers/Engineers.
When he's not standardizing operations, Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Colette keeps REI together at the seams. You'll find this former New Yorker grooving to music, while she's working on computers, upgrades or talking colleagues through IT issues. If only she had a dollar for every time she advised "did you restart your computer", she would be retired! It’s a good thing Colette is always in the groove, as she provides hardware + software support for all of REI's offices, and she does it all with a smile, and sometimes a song. And when she's not studying for her college courses (in IT of course), Colette enjoys sewing as a way to unplug from digital living.
It's all about balance. Nikole joined REI in the role of Business Development but transitioned into Marketing Director for the firm. She bends over backward to get the job done, and on a daily basis, you will find her literally perfecting the art of backbending in her Jivamukti yoga class. When she's not striking a pose, you'll find her either walking Sullivan's Island beach or down the aisles of Home Depot, covered in dust, dirt + paint from renovating her home inside and out. In her down time, she enjoys blasting music while cooking, or grillin' + chillin' with her husband and their furbabies, Eddie + Loomis.
Certifications:
HRCI: Professional In Human Resources (PHR®)
SHRM: SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)
Shel is REI's 1st official HR Manager. She joined us in 2017 and is responsible for recruitment, retention, employee relations + engagement, recognition, and health benefits. When she's not providing solutions for issues, Shel enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband + as much time as she can with her career-driven, NE metropolis-based daughters.
HRCI: Professional In Human Resources (PHR®)
SHRM: SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)
Shel is REI's 1st official HR Manager. She joined us in 2017 and is responsible for recruitment, retention, employee relations + engagement, recognition, and health benefits. When she's not providing solutions for issues, Shel enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband + as much time as she can with her career-driven, NE metropolis-based daughters.
She's got the skills to pay the bills! Eileen is in charge of AR/AP, employee compensation and reimbursements for REI.
When this Massachusetts native isn't counting beans (get it?!) you will find her enjoying fitness routines and spending time with her family.
When this Massachusetts native isn't counting beans (get it?!) you will find her enjoying fitness routines and spending time with her family.
Martin joins us with extensive working knowledge of the project proposal process, project management, and graphic design. He is highly disciplined and dedicated, with acute attention to detail. When he's done tackling a mountain of responses to proposals, he enjoys spending time with his family going for bicycle rides, camping, or hiking in the mountains.
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1997
Established
100%
Employee-Owned
90+
Talented Professionals