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APRIL 2025 newsletter - LET’S SPRING INTO IT!

PROJECT UPDATES | EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT | NEW HIRES | OTHER UPDATES

Spring is a season of new beginnings — the days are brighter, the grass is greener, and the winter blues are finally behind us! It's a time when everything feels fresh and full of possibility. As we embrace the new season, it's also a chance to reflect on the people and achievements that keep us moving forward all year long.

At SMH, we’re constantly inspired by the energy, creativity, and dedication our team brings to every project. Their commitment to innovation and collaboration lays the groundwork for everything we accomplish, and we’re proud to celebrate the spirit they bring to our work and the communities we serve.

We’re lucky to have a pretty great crew here at SMH, and this newsletter highlights just a few of the reasons why. Inside, you’ll find an employee spotlight, introductions to our newest team members, and a look at some of the fun happenings around our offices. We’re excited to share what we’ve been up to!

2025 Q1 PROJECT UPDATES

FLINT HILLS COMMUNITY ACCELERATOR - MANHATTAN, KS

The walls are up at the Flint Hills Flint Hills Community Accelerator! This development will house initiatives to strengthen childcare, education, healthcare, and employment in Manhattan. We are proud to provide the civil engineering services that support this visionary project and its mission to uplift the community. We’re excited to see how this space will inspire collaboration and create a lasting impact for generations to come.
EDGERTON GREENSPACE - EDGERTON, KS

The Greenspace is officially open! Located in the heart of Edgerton, it features a gym, fitness room, and rentable community spaces, quickly becoming a favorite gathering place for residents of all ages.
4-WAY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - COLORADO SPRINGS

The SMH team is providing surveying and civil engineering for the upcoming 4-Way Commercial Development. This will consist of a storage facility with large internal and external storage units, RV storage spaces, and a portion of a new public road.
6TH & SOULE IMPROVEMENTS - DODGE CITY, KS

We are currently in the discovery phase, working through the concept development. This week we meet with the USD 443 and the City to discuss those concepts. Future improvements to 6th Avenue and Soule will help create a safer and better situation for everyone using the corridor during pick up and drop off times.
LANSING AQUATIC CENTER - LANSING, KS

The Lansing Aquatic Center is taking shape for the 2025 summer season, featuring a lazy river, lap pool, zero-entry pool, bathhouse with staff offices, and a new parking and drop-off area.
KINSLEY SUBDIVISION - KINSLEY, KS

We are designing Phase I of the project, which includes developing four tri-plex units. Future phases offer opportunities for additional units or lot sales, providing the client and community with flexible, scalable development options.
ONE VELA - COLORADO SPRINGS

Coming soon...a new 27-story high rise building in Colorado Springs. This development is projected to bring 400 new homes, 8,329 feet of retail space, thousands of local jobs, millions in tax revenue, and a vibrant and evolving walkable urban core. The SMH team provided surveying and platting and its progressing through the design and approval process.

employee spotlight - caleb williams

CAleb’S LATEST FAVORITES:
**PODCAST:** Two Bears One Cave
**TV SHOW:** How I Met Your Mother
**MUSIC:** Country
**RESTAURANT/FOOD:** McDonalds

When did you start at SMH? 2022

What do you enjoy most about working here? Being able to help in all aspects of what we do as a company. My job changes every day from CAD tech and drone pilot to land surveyor. It makes it fun and never dull.
Why did you decide to do drones/survey work? As someone who is a fan of being outdoors, I saw it as an opportunity to be outside daily.
What has been your favorite project? I really enjoy doing any sort of quantity estimates at rock quarries. You get to see a lot of wildlife at all the different locations.
Advice for anyone interested in surveying or flying drones? My advice is to read everything you can about drones and surveying. There is always new information out there to learn and it will help with different projects along the way.
If you could swap jobs with anyone in the company for one day, who would it be and why? Probably Jeff Hancock or Tim Sloan so I could drive a fancy truck all day.
Fun fact about you that most people don’t know. I have moved 8 times in my life!

welcome to the team - 2025 q1 new hires

Felicia Savage

CAD Tech / Surveyor - Kansas City
I’m excited to join the team because of the freedom to explore new ideas, the continuous learning opportunities, and the ability to apply my passion for math and science in meaningful ways. I’m also looking forward to the strong career support and development that SMH Consultants offers.
edward willis

Construction Inspector - Kansas City
As I begin this new chapter as a Construction Inspector with SMH, I know there will be challenges ahead, but I welcome them. Growth often comes with growing pains, but when you’re surrounded by people you trust and who support you like family, every challenge becomes a step forward. I’m excited for the journey ahead and confident that SMH will become not just a workplace, but a forever home.

fun around the office and other achievements

Interested in joining our fun and dedicated crew? Check out the job opportunities in the careers page!

Several SMH surveyors braved the cold to attend the Salina Seminar Seires hosted by KSLS.
Caleb Williams received a scholarship from KSLS to continue his surveying education! Great job!
SMH staff attended classes and the tradeshow the annual Kansas Rural Water Association conference in Wichita.
The KC office lunched and learned about the types of water and drainage products from ADS.
Kansas Senator Brad Starns visited Manhattan to listed to our questions and share about his work for Kansas.
The KC crew took on BRKThrough for a happy hour and quarterly office outing together.
Our March Madness winner goes to the one and only…Ryan Claussen from the MHK office!
SMH Manhattan staff are taking aim in the Tuttle Creek Trap Shooting League. Stay tuned for our season results this fall.
The Colorado office is staying in shape and getting their steps in together at their weekly running club.