AMG Engineering

Safety is not only a job site concern.

It's hard to believe it's been 7 years since the devastating EF4 tornado that tore through Dayton, Ohio over Memorial Day weekend in 2019. AMG's headquarters was in the path of destruction of that tornado. While our damage was limited, the same could not be said for many other homes and businesses in our immediate community. Most people driving through the area now might not even notice the evidence of that storm, but the scars on the natural and built environment are still there if you look for them.

We are so grateful for our safety team and to Fred Mayberry who took some time off from job site work to stop by headquarters and go over our tornado emergency plans. Hopefully we never see another tornado like the one from 2019, but preparing for these types of events is a crucial part of our safety strategy.

This past weekend was International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. At AMG, this recognition reflects something fundamental about our company. We are a woman-owned company, and women serve in key roles throughout our organization, including engineering, leadership, and across the teams that help our projects move from concept to completion. In an industry where women have long been underrepresented, their knowledge, steady leadership, and problem-solving ability help define who we are.

This month is a time to celebrate the women making an impact today, and to remember the women who helped open the door. From Anna Gertrude Garrell Adams, the first woman known to earn a U.S. P.E. license in 1923, to Gladys West, whose groundbreaking mathematical work was foundational to the development of GPS, to Frances H. Arnold, whose groundbreaking research has changed the very industries in which AMG works, their engineering contributions continue to shape the world around us.

We’re proud to be part of that legacy, and proud of the women at AMG who continue to strengthen our company, our work, and our future. Each day they lead us forward, reaffirm our commitments to our clients, and, most importantly, show our next generation what is possible.

For those looking to learn more, https://hubs.li/Q0468jHX0 offers excellent resources on Women’s History Month and the women who helped shape history.

Congratulations on your retirement, Randy! Thank you for your years of support, encouragement, and leadership, pushing us toward our goals, and creating a better experience for our clients. You will be missed! Enjoy the extra time with your loved ones! (And hopefully avoiding some of this Ohio weather!)

Yesterday's Economic Forum hosted by the Dayton Business Journal gave us a great review of Ohio's economic standing the last several years and a roadmap for where it is headed. As an Ohio business, it is great to see how much time, energy, and financial resources are being directed towards the Buckeye State's growth. Not only is Ohio investing in infrastructure and attracting new business, our state is also investing heavily in our people. Which, when it comes down to it, is the most important reason companies decide to come here. Thank you JP Nauseef (JobsOhio) for the inspiring presentation and to the panelists, Jeff Hoagland, Gil Turner, Daniel Wolking and Alberto Cracco. Well done event, as always, by Corey Earl and the DBJ Team.