Where Vision and Expertise Meet Responsiveness and Reliability

Since its founding in 1990, MBI Companies Inc. (MBI) has been committed to being the top architectural, engineering, and interiors firm in the markets we serve.  We do this by hiring the most talented and highest integrity people, by being the leader in technological innovations and expertise, by being attentive listeners and problem-solvers for our valued clients, and by creating and executing some of the best-designed projects in our region.

Our staff of over 90 professionals maintains licensing in all 50 states, out of our offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga.  MBI has three LEED Accredited Professionals on staff with diverse project experience and is an Energy Star Partner design firm.

We are able to save our clients both time and money by streamlining the design process and by utilizing advanced technologies such as Revit 3D Building Information Modeling software for Construction Document production, allowing clients to actively participate in the design process via 3-Dimensional images.

Most importantly, we do what we say we will do – every time.  Our clients can count on us to keep our promises and to meet their deadlines.  MBI focuses on listening to what matters most to our clients, with our over-riding goal being to delight them with the most innovative design solutions possible and to exceed their expectations in every phase of the project.

We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your project and to work with you to deliver exactly what you need within an attentive, proactive, and reliable working relationship.

 

I’ve always tried to improve the lives of our clients and our staff.

-Mike Brady, AIA

Founder

Executive Team


M. Edward Jett, PE, SE
Chief Executive Officer
Structural Engineer

Bill Steverson, AIA
President
Architect

Louis Cortina, PE
Board of Directors
CFO | Civil and Structural Engineer

Nick Deal, PE, SE
Board of Directors Chairman
Principal | Structural Engineer

Erin Harlow, AIA
Board of Directors
Vice President | Architect

Architecture


Danielle Hemsley, NCIDQ, RID
Associate, Project Manager

Jerry Isaksen, AIA
Principal
Architect

Ronny Rahn, AIA
Principal | Architect
Chattanooga Office Manager

Vance Travis, AIA
Principal
Architect

Cory Griffis, AIA
Principal
Architect

Valerie Nipper, AIA
Associate, Board of Directors
Architect

Eric Reed, AIA
Principal
Architect

Michael Scott, AIA
Associate
Architect

Tracy Scruggs, IIDA
Associate
Interior Designer

Howard Waltz, AIA
Associate
Architect

Engineering


Mark Newlin, PE
Principal
Electrical Engineer

Aws Al Hadeethi, PE
Associate
Civil Engineer

Steven Pickett, PE
Associate
Electrical Engineer

Zack Panczer, PE, SE
Associate
Structural Engineer

Darren Antle, PE
Board of Directors
Principal | Sign Engineer

John Buchanan, PE
Principal
Mechanical Engineer

Ryan Gerken, PE, P.Eng.
Board of Directors Secretary
Senior Principal | Structural Engineer

Joe Ledford, PE
Principal
Industrial Services

Chris Fox, PE
Principal
Structural Engineer

Chris Triko, PE
Principal
Civil Engineer

Land Surveying


Zeb Beason, RLS
Associate
Land Surveyor

Wade Lovin, RLS
Principal
Land Surveyor

Construction Services


Stephany Wright, PMP
Associate
Project Development Coordinator

Scott Castleberry, PE
Principal
Construction Services

Russell Smith, CCM
Associate
Construction Services

Administration


Dawn Skeans
Human Resources Manager

Beth Ann Carter
Office Administrator

Marvin Titlow
Board of Directors
Chief Information Officer