Spicer Announces Leadership Changes
In 1944, Cliff Spicer started a surveying and engineering business in the spare bedroom of his home. Now, 78 years later, that business has grown from a one-man operation into a company that employs over 280 people and provides professional engineering, surveying, community planning, and architectural services to clients nationwide. Spicer Group has also expanded with offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, East Lansing, Manistee, Dundee, Byron Center, Traverse City, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, GA.
Throughout Spicer Group’s history, our leaders have succeeded in guiding the company in a positive direction — always holding on to Cliff’s core principles of encouraging strong work ethics, producing high-quality work, and maintaining satisfied clients.
To ensure we continue exceeding all our clients’ needs, helping shape the changing marketplace, and remaining a strong, growing company, Spicer Group would like to announce changes in our corporate management structure. This includes the appointment of a new president and the addition of partners to our Board of Directors.
Ronald Hansen, P.E., P.s., named President
Ronald Hansen, a Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor with 30 years of experience in the water resources and storm water industry, has been named as Spicer Group’s new President. Ron has been with Spicer since 1993 and oversees a significant amount of our water resources-related work. His years of successful accomplishments are credited to being a key contributor to Spicer’s growth in the water resources arena, training and mentoring of team members, and coordination with clients, peers, and agencies. He is highly regarded in the water resources industry by regulatory agencies, peers, and clients. He was named an Associate in 1998, Senior Associate in 2000, a Shareholder in 2002, a Principal in 2004, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2010. Ron earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and his bachelor’s degree in Surveying from Michigan Technological University.
Experienced Leadership Continues Spicer Group’s Legacy
After 42 years of combined service on Spicer Group’s Board of Directors, Rob Eggers, AICP and Larry Protasiewicz, P.E. are transitioning to a more client/project-focused role.
Shawn Middleton, P.E., named Vice President
Shawn Middleton, P.E., CFM, has served on Spicer Group’s Board of Directors since 2021. He has 29 years of experience and joined Spicer Group in 1995. He is a Principal and Senior Project Manager in our Municipal Service Group. Middleton specializes in municipal, watershed, dam, floodplain, and stormwater management projects working with clients across the state of Michigan. He was named an Associate in 1998, a Senior Associate in 2000, Shareholder in 2002, and Principal in 2004. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Eric Barden, P.S., named Secretary of Spicer Group’s Board of Directors
Eric Barden, P.S., has served on Spicer Group’s Board of Directors since 2021. He has 22 years of experience and began working at Spicer as an intern in 1999. He is a licensed Professional Surveyor in Michigan and Georgia and is a Principal and the head of our Surveying and Geospatial Service Group. In 2007, he became an Associate, was named a Senior Associate in 2009, and in 2011 became a shareholder in the company. He has extensive experience in all types of land surveying projects in support of major infrastructure projects across the United States. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering from Ferris State University.
Phil Westmoreland, p.e., appointed to Spicer group’s board of directors
Phil Westmoreland, P.E., was recently named as a member of Spicer Group’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Spicer Group in 2012, he worked for various engineering firms in southeast Michigan. He was hired as a Project Manager and Senior Associate at Spicer Group in 2012 and became a Shareholder in 2014. He was named a Principal in 2022. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Steve Roznowski, P.E., appointed to Spicer Group’s Board of Directors
Steve Roznowski, P.E., was recently named as a member of Spicer Group’s Board of Directors. After interning with Spicer Group for three years, Steve was hired on full-time as a Design Engineer in the Water Resources Service Group in August 2010. From there, he was promoted to Project Engineer and then Project Manager. Steve became an Associate at Spicer Group in 2013, a Senior Associate in 2016, a Shareholder in the company in 2018, and a Principal in 2022. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in both Michigan and Ohio and earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University.
Tim Inman, P.E., P.S., named as Pro-Tem Board Member
Tim Inman, P.E., P.S., was recently named as a pro-tem board member of Spicer Group’s Board of Directors. Tim has 30 years of experience as a Professional Engineer, a Professional Surveyor, and a Certified Floodplain Manager. He began his career with Spicer Group in 1990. In 2002, he was selected as an Associate, was named a Senior Associate in 2006, became a Shareholder in 2009, and a Principal in 2014. He is a Senior Project Manager for our Water Resources Service Group and earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and his bachelor’s degree in surveying from Michigan Technological University.
After a 26-year career history at Spicer Group, including six years as our president, ROB EGGERS, AICP, is shifting to part time and focusing on our Community Planning Service Group.
After serving as Spicer Group’s President for six years, Robert Eggers, AICP, is stepping down from the leadership position. He started employment at Spicer in 1996, was named an Associate in 2000, a Senior Associate in 2002, and became a Principal in 2006. He has served on Spicer’s Board of Directors for 16 years. Eggers managed Spicer Group’s Community Planning Service Group and has been instrumental in developing Community Planning services as a core strength at Spicer through innovative recreation design, grant writing, and community planning leadership initiatives. He earned an associate’s degree in Architectural Technology from Delta College in 1984 and his bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Cum Laude, from Central Michigan University in 1996.
After 26 years of serving on Spicer Group’s Board of Directors, Larry Protasiewicz, P.E., is stepping down to focus more on clients and projects.
After serving as Spicer Group’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for many years, Larry Protasiewicz, P.E., is stepping down from the leadership positions. He served as a member of Spicer Group’s Board of Directors since 1996 and is credited for continuing Spicer’s legacy as a leading water resources firm. His 34 years of forging new relationships and incorporating leading-edge technology into Spicer Group’s projects have contributed significantly to the firm’s brand and growth. Protasiewicz became an Associate of Spicer Group in 1991 and a Senior Associate in 1994. He was named a Principal of the firm in 1996. He earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University.