AR Engineering Team
Andrew Rossell, P.E.
Founder/Senior Civil Engineer
Andrew Rossell is a Western Michigan University alum with over two decades of civil engineering experience in a wide range of tribal, federal, municipal, commercial, residential, and industrial development projects. He is particularly knowledgeable of stormwater, zoning, and permitting guidelines throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Andrew is actively involved with the Southwestern Michigan Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as a director and past president and with the ASCE Michigan Section as President. Andrew is married to his high school sweetheart, and together, they have two cute girls. Andrew and his family love sports, spending time outdoors and on the water.
Jason Raleigh, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
Jason Raleigh joined the AR Engineering team in 2017. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has over sixteen years of engineering experience in a wide variety of projects, from simple commercial and industrial developments to complex residential subdivisions, schools, and medical campuses. Jason has successfully completed many municipal road and utility projects, following them through the design and permitting phases, and overseeing construction to ensure compliance with municipal and state requirements. Jason is actively involved in the engineering community with the local chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers serving on the Southwest Chapter Board, as well as sitting on the Western Michigan University Civil/Construction Industrial Advisory Board. Jason is married and has two young daughters. He enjoys spending time outdoors and camping with his family.
Spencer O’Dell, P.E.
Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Spencer is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Spencer started at AR Engineering as an intern in 2015, was licensed as a professional engineer in 2021, and progressed to project manager shortly after. He is well versed in all things site design and currently manages projects throughout Michigan and Indiana. He is actively involved in ASCE and is currently serving as a director of the Southwestern Michigan Branch of ASCE. Spencer, his wife, and two sons are active in their church and enjoy spending time at their family cabin up north, rock climbing, perfecting deep-dish pizza, and cruising on the motorcycle.
Whitney Pizzala
Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Whitney has been with AR Engineering since graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 2015. She interned at the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Portage during her college years. In her nearly seven years with AR Engineering, Whitney has worked on a range of projects including small commercial retail, industrial, and municipal projects. Whitney and her husband are from West Branch, Michigan, and now live in Kalamazoo with their three rescued cats.
Andrew Woloszyk, E.I.T.
Civil Engineer
Andrew (a.k.a. Red) joined the AR team as a summer intern in 2017 while finishing his Civil Engineering degree at Western Michigan University. He grew up in Detroit and moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University. He has experience in stormwater design, commercial site development, and site permitting in municipalities throughout Michigan and Indiana. Red is actively involved in the ASCE and serves as the Southwestern Branch Secretary. He enjoys spending time up north with his family, canoeing, and hiking in the woods with his wife.
Carolyn Kurtz, E.I.T.
Civil Engineer
Carolyn graduated from Western Michigan University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. While at WMU, she was President and the Steel Bridge Team Captain for the student chapter of ASCE. Carolyn interned with AR Engineering in 2019 and was hired full-time as an E.I.T. upon graduation. Since starting at AR Engineering, she has gained experience in small and large scale commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Carolyn was born and raised in West Michigan and enjoys running, being outside, playing board games, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Emily Grunewald, E.I.T.
Civil Engineer
Emily recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Emily began working at AR Engineering as a summer intern in 2020 and has since come on full-time. Since working at AR Engineering, she has gained more experience designing utilities and developing plans for commercial developments. Emily moved from Munster, IN to attend Western Michigan University. In her free time, she enjoys working out and spending time with her family.
Stephanie Putt
CAD Technician
Stephanie Putt joined the AR Engineering team in September 2022 as a CAD Technician. Prior to joining the team at AR Engineering, she worked two jobs to help put her daughter through college at Albion. Since joining the team at AR Engineering, she purchased her first home and recently adopted a dog from the SPCA. Stephanie is a Kalamazoo native and enjoys cooking, hiking and watching hockey.
Brady Darrah
Survey Services Coordinator/Senior CAD Technician
Brady joined the AR Engineering team in the Spring of 2019 as a CAD Technician. He has attended Western Michigan University and is currently enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College working towards his Engineering Technology and Surveying and Geomatics Engineering degree. Brady is originally from the Saginaw, Michigan area and his previous work experience includes surveying, construction inspection, manufacturing, and production. When not at work, Brady enjoys spending time camping, kayaking, and modifying/restoring cars with his wife and their two dogs.
Samuel Kindermann
Survey Crew Chief
Samuel joined AR Engineering in the Fall of 2022 and has three years of experience in Surveying, including Boundary, Topographical and ALTA Surveys, as well as Construction Staking. Prior to joining the team at AR Engineering, Samuel served in the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Propulsion Technician where he learned the skills and discipline that he carries throughout his work today. Samuel is married to his high school sweetheart, has two children and he enjoys going to the beach and playing lots of golf.
Brian Chobot
Construction Inspector
Brian joined the AR Engineering Team in May 2023. Prior to coming to AR, he was a corrections officer and worked in construction. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors with his family. He is married with five children and has three dogs.
Jennifer Haase
Accounting Manager/Office Administrator
Jennifer joined the team at AR Engineering in December 2018 and has extensive experience in office management and accounting. She has worked in both the public and private sector and owned a residential construction and development company with her husband for over twenty years. Jennifer is married, has two daughters and four grandchildren. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoys traveling, cooking/baking, interior design and is a lifelong cheesehead.
Thomas Carpenter
Senior Project Manager
Thomas Carpenter joined AR Engineering in the summer of 2024, graduated from Aquinas College, and has over 25 years experience in civil engineering and surveying. Thom has managed residential, commercial and institutional projects in Michigan, Indiana, and North and South Carolina. He was a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas for over a decade and enjoyed judging the Excellence in Construction Awards. Thom and his partner Monica returned to Michigan to be closer to family. He has three grown daughters, one grandson, and is an avid homebrewer, soccer fan, and outdoorsman.
