CEO Vince DiPofi will be a distinguished participant at the American Heart Association’s Emerging Leaders Panel on April 25th. As a heart disease survivor, chairman of the board for the Northwest Ohio chapter, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) champion for SSOE, the event is dear to his heart—no pun intended. Under the theme of inclusive leadership, Vince—alongside emerging leaders from the nonprofit's Midwest region—will delve into the essence of DEI. He'll share best practices and discuss our firm's journey toward authentic implementation, all while maintaining the delicate balance of managing a diverse group and cherishing its uniqueness without bias.
Leading the charge towards a greener future. Ascend Elements’ revolutionary EV manufacturing plant is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Slated for completion in 2025, the facility will transform recycled lithium-ion batteries into engineered materials for 750,000 electric vehicles annually: cutting carbon emissions by 50% of typical cathode material (equivalent to removing 45,000 internal combustion engine vehicles from the road for a year!). SSOE is servicing the design and systems of the $1 billion Apex 1 campus in Kentucky—North America's premier sustainable cathode precursor (pCAM) manufacturing facility. The greenfield megasite is expected to create over 400 full-time jobs in Christian County and generate approximately $4.4 billion in total economic impact during construction and in the first 10 years of operation.
The ABCs of MAQs: As a Top 2 Semiconductor Design Firm for the past 7 years, we’re excited to announce SSOE’s Jeff Tarter and Mohammad "Mez" Roohian will present at this year’s Semiconductor Environmental Safety and Health Association’s 46th Annual Symposium in Phoenix next week. Their presentation, “Is it an H? Understanding Maximum Allowable Quantities Across Building Occupancies: A Comprehensive Analysis,” will equip SESHA Symposium attendees with a holistic understanding of the complexities of MAQs across different building occupancies including B (Business), H (High Hazard), F (Factory), and more. #PressRelease
Empowering through education. Meet Cassandra Clift (she/they), a trailblazing designer from our Portland, Oregon team, who's shaping the future of inclusivity and education in our company. Nominated by peers for their unwavering integrity and enthusiasm, Cassandra has been appointed as the Education Lead for our LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, PRIDE—which stands for People Respecting Identities, Diversity, and Equality. The recent designation is more than a title; it's a reflection of their commitment to inclusivity, education, and empowerment that fosters a supportive community that makes our company unique. As Cassandra steps into this pivotal position, let’s stand together in support and celebration. Their courage, vision, and excellence are leading SSOE to a brighter future!
SSOE’s CEO Vince DiPofi will provide opening remarks at the third annual DEAI Alliance of Northwest Ohio’s Diversity Summit on April 19th—Toledo’s “419 Day.” The event includes a CEO panel, presentation by Equality Ohio on LGBTQIA+ advocacy, closing remarks from Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, and more. Vince, along with Candice Harrison, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SSOE, quoted within. #PressRelease
Totality awesome watch party yesterday. How did you enjoy the eclipse? #chooseSSOE
Last week, Arturo and Deepanshi had a great time at the Austin Community College Career Fair looking for co-ops and interns to join our team. At SSOE, we have an exceptional commitment to providing employment and learning opportunities to our co-ops and interns with high-quality work assignments, hands-on technical training, the necessary experience to complete their degree, professional development, and more. #SSOEaustin #chooseSSOE
Our learning culture is apparent in everything we do—from our employer-sponsored training, development, and licensure programs to our basic approach to work life. #PressRelease #chooseSSOE
Charging ahead: SSOE recently featured in this Engineering News-Record article highlighting Ford Motor Company’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City complex in Stanton, Tennessee. Our team engineered the 5 million SF Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center on its campus under a design / build contract with our partners at Walbridge—saving Ford $227 million in construction-related costs using value engineering approaches. SSOE’s Greg Brogley, Senior Vice President and Facilities Operation Manager, quoted within. #SSOEsoutheast
Lori Ford, Project Management Assistant, proved to be very neighborly when she volunteered with AIA Columbia for the Homes by Design project last month. The event brings the past to life through home tours of historic landmarks within the community—providing a behind-the-scenes experience that connects the community with its history. This year, Lori showed the iconic 1939 "Robot House," known for its unique character and welcoming duo. #SSOEsoutheast
