PMA Engineering was honored to attend the unveiling of the new Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Hotel on Friday, February 13, which was also the 106th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues. The Pennant will be a 132-key Marriott Hotel Tribute Portfolio, and the museum will provide expanded and upgraded space for the
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2025 Year in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on a year defined by growth, meaningful project milestones, and strong connections within our firm. From welcoming new team members to celebrating project achievements and internal events, this year reinforced the values that drive PMA Engineering forward. Welcoming New Team Members Our team continued
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is a Success!
PMA Engineering President Erin Rosenthal recently participated in this year’s Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) Jr, an event designed to give middle school aged girls a hands-on introduction to the engineering industry. With women making up only 21% of the field, it’s crucial to highlight the importance of representation and role models at
PMA Welcomes Senior Engineering Technician Ben Meiers
We’re excited to welcome Ben Meiers as our new Senior Engineering Technician! Ben brings more than 25 years of experience to our team. Outside of work, he enjoys watching NFL football and spending time with his daughter. We’re glad to have you on board, Ben!
Where’s Jeff Now: Mentorship on Site
PMA Engineering Vice President Jeff Patterson was recently on site at the historic KC Star Grand Place redevelopment project. He spent the afternoon inside an elevator shaft taking measurements of the existing concrete slab at one of the elevator door openings. These measurements will help guide our structural design for necessary slab infill and edge
Breaking Ground in the Historic 18th & Vine District
PMA Engineering was proud to attend the recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new parking garage in the heart of Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District. The event marked the official start of construction on a project that aims to significantly improve access and support ongoing development in one of the city’s most culturally significant
It’s Finally Summer! Meet the Interns
Madelyn Becker and Ben Pennington have joined the PMA Engineering team as summer interns. They are ready to learn and work hand-in-hand with the highly skilled and knowledgeable PMA Engineering team. Madelyn attends the University of Kansas and is studying architectural engineering. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and reading. She has two
PMA Engineering Adds Marketing Specialist to the Team
Emma Stauffer joins the PMA Engineering team as a Marketing Specialist; a position PMA is hopeful will help accelerate growth and expand reach to clients. Emma has a strong background in social media marketing, strategic communications, and event planning. She is a graduate from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, where she earned her bachelor’s
An Afternoon at Ponak’s
It’s that time of year! Time to kick off the summer with our yearly outing to Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen! We were ready to take the afternoon off, relax with margaritas in hand, and enjoy some great conversation. Comedy courtesy of Jeff Patterson!!! Looking forward to next year already!
Congratulations to Kristen Kuhlen!
PMA Engineering is excited to announce the promotion of Kristen Kuhlen, P.E., to Senior Project Manager of Heavy Steel Structures! With extensive experience in heavy steel structures, bridge cranes, pipe racks, and other complex structural projects, Kristen has played a pivotal role in delivering innovative and high-impact solutions. Her expertise in structural engineering, project leadership,