Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architecture & Engineering Partner in Madison, WI
Ramaker & Associates is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and interior design firm headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1992, we have built our reputation on innovative design solutions and a client-centric approach. Our team of 90 employee-owners brings decades of combined experience across diverse sectors, including aquatics, telecommunications, and commercial development. We prioritize relationships, offering nationwide services while maintaining the personal touch of a locally rooted firm.Our expertise spans architectural design, civil engineering, environmental consulting, and more, supported by advanced technologies like BIM and GIS. As an ESOP-certified company, we align our success with the growth and satisfaction of both clients and employee-owners. Our mission remains steadfast: enhancing lives through creative, efficient, and sustainable design.
Services
Aquatic Engineering
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Geotechnical Engineering
GIS + Software
Interior Design
Land Surveying
MEP Engineering
Telecommunications
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned firm committed to client relationships.
- Our multidisciplinary team offers architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting services.
- We leverage advanced technologies like BIM and GIS for precise project execution.
- Our 25+ years of experience span nationwide projects in diverse industries.
- We prioritize sustainable and cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs.
Services
Aquatic Engineering
Our aquatic engineering team specializes in designing state-of-the-art waterparks and swimming pools. We collaborate closely with clients to create budget-friendly, innovative designs using BIM and 3D modeling. Our services include structural inspections, master planning, and construction management for facilities nationwide.
Architecture
Ramakers architecture team delivers custom designs for new developments and renovations. We integrate structural, MEP, and civil engineering services in-house, ensuring seamless coordination. Our expertise spans hospitality, multifamily housing, and commercial projects, emphasizing client vision and cost-effectiveness.
Civil Engineering
We provide civil engineering solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our services include grading, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting. We focus on improving community infrastructure while adhering to regulatory standards across Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Environmental Consulting
Our environmental consultants offer Phase I/II assessments, NEPA compliance, and remediation services. With expertise in wetland delineation and brownfield redevelopment, we deliver cost-effective solutions for developers, governments, and telecom clients nationwide.
Telecommunications
Ramaker designs and manages telecom sites nationwide, supporting wireless and broadband expansion. Our services include site assessments, structural analysis, and FCC compliance. With 20+ years of experience, weve completed over 40,000 telecom projects.
People
Michael Pinske
President / CEO
Michael has led Ramaker for nearly 20 years, advancing its nationwide telecom presence. As CEO, he oversees operations and strategic direction, leveraging his geotechnical engineering background and 25+ years in the industry.
Jean Bergman
Vice President / CFO
Jean manages financial strategy and ERP systems at Ramaker, bringing 25+ years of experience in architecture and engineering finance. She directs budgeting, analysis, and business process improvements.
Joe Gallagher
Architectural Service Group Leader
Joe leads architectural design with 10+ years of experience in multifamily, hospitality, and government projects. He emphasizes client collaboration from concept to construction administration.
Eric Kaul
Service Group Leader
Eric oversees aquatics, civil, and surveying teams, combining technical expertise in pool design and land development with 9+ years at Ramaker to ensure client satisfaction.
Becky Wiegel
Human Resources Leader
Becky drives HR strategy with 20 years of experience, managing talent acquisition, employee experience, and compliance. She supports Ramakers culture as a 100% employee-owned firm.
Questions
What services does Ramaker & Associates offer?
We provide architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, interior design, land surveying, and telecommunications services for commercial, aquatics, and infrastructure projects.
Is Ramaker & Associates a local or national firm?
While headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, we operate nationwide with 90 employees across 12 states.
What makes Ramaker & Associates unique?
We are 100% employee-owned, combining multidisciplinary expertise with a commitment to client relationships and innovative design.
How long has Ramaker & Associates been in business?
We were founded in 1992 and have over 30 years of experience in architecture and engineering.
Do you specialize in specific industries?
Yes, we focus on aquatics, telecommunications, commercial development, hospitality, and renewable energy projects.
