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Jun 03

Meridian Engineering Renews Its Mission –

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Introducing Meridian Engineering’s New Owners

Nichole Luthi, PE-Vice President/Owner  Michael Nadeau, PLS, CFedS-President/Owner Tyler Baron, PLS,
Vice President/Owner

Dear Valued Clients and Colleagues,

We’re excited to announce an important milestone in Meridian’s journey—Meridian has officially transitioned to new ownership through a strategic employee buyout.

What does this mean for you… our clients and colleagues? You’ll continue to work with the same familiar faces you know and trust. Now, under the leadership of the new ownership team—who have already been actively guiding Meridian’s projects for the last 20 years—you can expect continued dedication and a fresh perspective as we move forward.

What’s Next: 4 Ways Meridian is Elevating our Value to Clients

1. Client-Focused Engagement

Our clients are the reason we’ve thrived for 28 years. With renewed focus on engagement and operational strategies, we’re enhancing our responsiveness and visibility to ensure stronger relationships and better communication. Since our founding in 1997, we’ve increased client recognition with a current retention rate of 86%.

2. Scalable Financial Structure

Our forward-looking business plan includes a more robust financial foundation, designed to support growth. This includes consistent invoicing procedures, timely payment coordination, and proactive communication aimed at streamlining project timelines and improving your experience working with Meridian.

3. Operational Excellence and Innovation

We understand the most important deliverable we can provide are accurate, high quality work, on time and within budget. To further minimize problems we are improving internal processes with our talented staff, continuous employee training, and advanced accounting methods. By investing in efficient technologies and quality standards, we’re increasing productivity and elevating client confidence for successful project deliverables.

4. Empowered People and Team Culture

Our culture is rooted in excellence, accountability, and recognition. We invest in people who are committed to growth and high performance. This focus has allowed us to achieve an employee retention rate of 90% and cultivate a team that is as passionate about your project’s success as you are.

This ownership transition is more than a business change, it’s a launchpad for the future. At the heart of our strategy is leadership development, ensuring our leaders are empowered to inspire innovation, accountability, and growth at every level of the company. Under this new leadership, we are confident that Meridian Engineering will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible while maintaining our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Michael, Nichole and Tyler are each passionate about fostering a collaborative culture and are eager to engage with our clients and stakeholders to further enhance our services.

Please join us in welcoming them! We look forward to continuing our partnership and delivering the trusted service you’ve come to expect—only better.

Warm regards,

The Meridian Engineering Team

Steve Johnson, PE-Transportation Engineer & Founder – Retired Darryl Fenn, PLS-Former President & Founder J. Randall Vickers, PE-Former Vice President & Founder

From our Former President:

Dear Friends, Clients, and Colleagues,

On behalf of Meridian’s three founders, Steve Johnson, Randall Vickers, and myself Darryl Fenn, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible journey and the relationships we have built along the way over the past 28 years. It has been a privilege to work with such talented and dedicated individuals, and we are thankful for the trust and support you have shown throughout our tenure.

After careful consideration, we have decided to retire. However, we are pleased to share that we will be working part-time for a short period to assist in transitioning Meridian into new ownership. Working at Meridian and with our clients has been more than just a job; it has felt like a second home. The relationships we have formed with each of you have provided joy and inspiration. It has been a pleasure collaborating with remarkable people in the A/E/C community.

Throughout the years, we have tackled challenges, celebrated successes, and shared countless memories. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside such passionate and dedicated individuals.

As we transition into retirement, we look forward to supporting Meridian and ensuring a smooth handover. We are pleased to announce that Michael W. Nadeau will be the new President of Meridian Engineering. The entire ownership team of Michael, Tyler and Nichole bring a wealth of experience to the A&E industry with strong backgrounds in project management, innovation, client relations, and contracting. They are well-equipped to lead the Meridian team as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

We are confident that, under new ownership, Meridian will continue to thrive and serve our state and communities. Your support, collaboration, and camaraderie have made our careers deeply fulfilling.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Darryl Fenn, PLS, Former President 

J Randall Vickers, PE, Former Vice President

Apr 16

We’re pleased to share an inspiring update on a service project involving our LiDAR Survey expert.

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Brian Boehmer, PLS has been volunteering alongside a group of eight neighbors to build each other’s homes within the same subdivision through the Tooele County Housing Authority, as part of USDA’s Mutual Self-Help Program.

This remarkable program provides eligible participants with construction safety training and empowers them to use sweat equity to reduce the overall cost of building a modest, single-family home—making affordable homeownership more attainable. Check it out: https://housingtc.org/mutual-self-help/

Meridian Engineering applauds the dedication, teamwork, and community spirit demonstrated by this group. We especially recognize Brian’s commitment to giving back during his personal time. As a valued member of our team for over 10 years, serving as both Project Manager and Shareholder, Brian continues to set an inspiring example of leadership and service. Meridian was happy to allow use of its survey equipment for the project.

Mar 06

This year, Women in Construction week is March 2 -8, 2025

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Happy Women in Construction Week! Meridian Engineering would like to recognize and celebrate Heather Butler, its Construction Staking and Layout Field Crew Leader who performs a vital role with performing precise property alignments, curb and gutter, grade staking, right of way lines, and mapping of utility locations and grid lines for building layouts.

For over six years, Heather has been a dedicated Crew Chief at Meridian playing a vital role in construction staking and layout. She shares: “Every day in the field brings something new. One day, I might be working in wetlands near wildlife; the next, I’m staking curb and gutter in the mud at a local government site. No matter the location, our team is always building strong relationships with our partner construction crews. It’s incredibly rewarding to see a project come to life and know the hard team work that went into making it happen.” Meridian is honored to have dedicated women serving the land survey industry. Thank you Heather!

Mar 05

2025 UCLS Conference – part two: Celebrating Excellence in Surveying

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The annual Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS) Conference took place from February 19-21, 2025, at the Dixie Center in St. George, Utah. With the theme “Mapping the Future: Lessons from the Past, Tools of Tomorrow,” the event brought together over 300 Professional Land Surveyors to engage in education, networking, and discussions on advancements for the industry. Several Meridian Engineering professionals attended, continuing our commitment to staying at the forefront of the surveying profession.

As part of the conference, Meridian Engineering participated in the survey platting competition, earning top placement in multiple categories including 1st place finishes in both the Monument Record and Subdivision Plat categories. Additionally, Meridian secured 2nd place in Extopo and 3rd place in the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey category.

Meridian is honored to be recognized for our dedication to precision and excellence in land surveying. Congratulations to Travis Willliams and the team for their outstanding platting work!

Feb 27

2025 UCLS Conference – part one of the gathering of superb surveyors!

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The Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS) Conference took place on February 19-21, 2025, at the Dixie Center in St. George, Utah. This year’s theme, “Mapping the Future: Lessons from the Past, Tools of Tomorrow,” brought together 300+ professional land surveyors, including a record-breaking 16 professionals and technicians from Meridian Engineering! The event provided valuable insights into industry best practices, legislative updates, and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of land surveying.

One of the conference’s biggest highlights was the swearing-in of Meridian’s President, Darryl Fenn, PLS, as the 2025/2026 UCLS Chairman. Throughout his career, Darryl has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to the profession, serving as Salt Lake Chapter President in 1992, UCLS Chairman in 1993, Utah Director to the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors (WFPS), and chairing multiple UCLS committees. He also helped write the original curriculum for Salt Lake Community College’s surveying program and played a key role in shaping Utah’s continuing education and recordation laws. His contributions reflect not only his deep expertise and his passion for advancing the field of land surveying.

Meridian is honored to have wise and resilient leadership of the firm and look forward to Darryl’s success as Chairman of the UCLS over the next year!