JDRM began when a Fremont based engineering firm Nelson Gibson & Associates closed the Toledo Branch. Larry Juette, Gary Driftmyer, and Dan Rosenberger organized a new engineering firm as the first three Partners. Shortly after HVAC business owner Steve Morris came about as the fourth partner. The Original Founders combined their electrical, mechanical, and plumbing experience into JDRM Engineering, Inc. in 1995.
In founding JDRM, the partners made provisions for the business to evolve from their ownership to that of the leadership they would develop and nurture within the firm. A minimum of four senior partners takes on majority ownership roles and are supported by a group of minority partners and associates. The evolutionary process envisioned in 1995 has enabled the firm to remain a closely held private entity, owned and operated by partners active within the organization who continue to develop leadership from within the organization for thirty plus years.
We haven’t included everyone here — our team roster is 48 strong. Our founders started the firm on the following beliefs which continue to guide our team members every day:
Larry Juette – the “J” in JDRM
Gary Driftmyer – the “D” in JDRM
Dan Rosenberger – the “R” in JDRM
Steve Morris – the “M” in JDRM
Today, more than ever, we know: People Are EVERYTHING
JDRM celebrates their 30 Year Anniversary.
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Matthew D. Rasey, P.E. became a JDRM Engineering Partner. He joins the current team of Roger DeBelly, Darren Keil, Doug Hohman, Dave Desjardins, Jeff Stringham, Alison Staudinger, Andy Juette, and Steve Wheeler.A new group of Associates were also promoted in July 2022: Austin Armstrong, Ryan Brown, Lamont Dixon, Matt Hollenbeck, Brian Marvin, Brandon Stotz and Ben Ruff.
JDRM Associates 2022Pictured left to right Top: Brian Marvin, Chris Lockett, Tom Rawlings, Lamont Dixon, Ryan Brown, Austin ArmstrongPictured left to right Bottom: Tom Gerken, Brandon Stotz, Matt Hollenbeck, Matt Steffin, Ben RuffJDRM Associate Michael R. Thompson retired in early 2022 and John W. Thomas also retired in July 2022; both after 44 years in Engineering.
JDRM Engineering celebrates 25 years by updating our logo, formalizing our mission/vision, We appreciate every one of our 48 employees and note special recognition here for all who have been with us since our founding: Bill Bauman, Dave Desjardins, Tom Gerken, Andy Juette, Larry Juette, Margie Kayser, Darren Keil, Chris Lockett, Matt Steffin, and Jeff Stringham.
Andrew T. Juette, E.I., LEED AP and Steven C. Wheeler, RCDD become Partners in JDRM Engineering. Robert D. Nicholson, NFPA, CESCP named Associate
Arthur D. Myerholtz, P.E., stepped aside from his Partner role in 2018, following our evolutionary leadership process. Art remained extremely involved in our largest project to date through his retirement in mid-2019.
JDRM's final founding partner, Steve Morris—the "M" in JDRM—stepped down from leadership in 2016. Until retiring in mid-2019, he completed projects and mentored the new management team.
Roger DeBelly, P.E., RCDD – President
Darren Keil, P.E. – Vice President, Electrical
Doug Hohman, P.E., LEED AP – Vice President, Mechanical
Dave Desjardins, P.E., LEED AP – Secretary
Jeff Stringham – Treasurer
Alison Staudinger P.E., LEED AP BD+C – Partner
Art Myerholtz, P.E. – Partner
JDRM Engineering Partners – October 2018From Left: Roger DeBelly, P.E., RCDD – President; Jeff Stringham – Treasurer; Darren Keil, P.E. – Vice President, Electrical; Alison Staudinger P.E., LEED AP BD+C – Partner; Dave Desjardins, P.E., LEED AP – Secretary; Doug Hohman, P.E., LEED AP – Vice President, Mechanical
Three new Associates named: Tom Rawlings, RCDD, ESS, Matt Steffin, and Matt Rasey, P.E.
Dave Desjardins and Roger DeBelly named Senior Partners.
JDRM Engineering was saddened by the untimely loss of our partner Ken Rahman.
Alison Staudinger and Doug Hohman accepted ownership roles and became Partners. Steve Wheeler was named Department Manager to lead the Technology Group. New associates were named: Andrew Mickens and Mike Thompson. JDRM Engineering Senior Partners (December 2014)
Standing (L-R): Steve Morris, Darren Keil, Jeff Stringham. Seated: Dan RosenbergerAt the close of 2014, founding partner Dan Rosenberger retired per the evolutionary process. He is the first of the partners to pass on his ownership role and retire at the same time.
Bob Kalb became the second person to transition from his ownership role in the firm and he remains an active, valued employee of JDRM Engineering.
Dave Desjardins, Ken Rahman and Roger DeBelly become Partners.
Alison Staudinger named an Associate.
Roger DeBelly and Steve Wheeler become Associates.
Larry Juette acted on the cornerstone evolutionary principle when he stepped aside from his leadership and ownership roles. His continued active involvement in the firm is greatly appreciated. Steve Morris begins serving as President of JDRM Engineering. Jeff Stringham named Senior Partner.
Andy Juette named an Associate.
True to the firms’ founding vision of continuity, Darren Keil was named to Senior partnership in 2004 and Bob Kalb joined the Management Team. Dave Desjardins, Doug Hohman, Chris Lockett, and Ken Rahman become Associates.
Management Team Partners added: Darren Keil, Art Myerholtz, and Jeff Stringham. Jeff Feasby and Tom Gerken named Associates.
Leadership development is further defined with the Partners supported by a select group of Associates including Walt Diener, Margie Kayser, Gerry Katafiasz, George Meredith, Keith Sturton, and Rolin York.
In founding JDRM Engineering, Inc., the partners made provisions for the business to evolve from their ownership to that of the leadership they would develop and nurture within the firm. A minimum of four senior partners are to be in a majority ownership role. Leadership is further supported by a group of minority or “junior” partners and associates. Our evolution will continue as we serve your mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and safety consulting engineering needs.