CULTURE
REI is a local, family-owned business, with a thriving company culture based on honesty, respect, reliability, dedication, and fun.
While our goal is always to exceed client expectations, we believe in having fun while delivering exceptional service. Our people create the culture that drives our success; if we get the culture right, long-term relations with our clients and each other will be formed.
Team Culture + 30 Years of Experience = Strong Customer Relationships
“From my first day at REI the strong core values and company culture stood out. It is a great feeling to be part of a reputable, friendly, and dedicated team working towards shared goals.”
— Cory
TEAM RETENTION
THE HISTORY BEHIND REI ENGINEERING
Tom and Bette Nieuwenhuis start Northwest Petroleum Service of Wausau, a petroleum equipment service and factory distributor, and are eventually joined by two of their children, Jay and Jeny. NPS grows rapidly into the 1980’s.
Jay and Tom see a future in the environmental business and launch a sister company. Remedial Engineering, Inc. is established in response to increasing regulations calling for specialized site assessments in petroleum remediation zones. Jeny joins the environmental consulting firm on a part-time basis as she completes her college education.
Tom Radenz, professional land surveyor, helps the company diversify and expand into land surveying and civil engineering.
A new facility is constructed to merge REI and NPS into one convenient location at 4080 North 20th Avenue.
REI is named the 2002 Small Business of the Year by the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce and is recognized as a top performing company in North Central Wisconsin for community involvement and support.
The team grows tremendously, adding engineers, professional land surveyors, CADD technicians and other environmental professionals. To reflect the company’s broader capabilities, the name Remedial Engineering is officially changed to REI Engineering, Inc., and a powerful acronym emerges: REI = Responsive. Efficient. Innovative. Jeny becomes president, Tom Radenz joins the ownership team, and a new addition is added to the REI facility.
An annual company-wide retreat is established to celebrate our successes, understand more about the company, engage in team building, and have FUN!
Leadership Enhancement Action Program (LEAP) is developed to provide training, professional development, and professional growth for the REI team.
The Sunflower project is “planted” – creating the opportunity for the community to pick flowers and pay it forward by doing something kind for another community member. Food donations are collected from visitors to benefit Peyton’s Promise
Owner, Jeny Nieuwenhuis is featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for her work in transforming an empty lot across the street into a field of sunflowers used to spread joy in our community
Ken Lassa is promoted from Senior Consultant and Professional Soil Scientist (P.S.), to Vice President.
REI EDGE was created to provide resources and opportunities to enhance our teams’ personal and professional development.
Annual retreat changes to REI Summit.
Vice President, Tom Radenz, semi-retires after 31 years of service at REI and 40 years of service in the Land Surveying/Civil Engineering profession.
Nearly 45 talented and dedicated professionals make up today’s REI team. We continue to provide comprehensive, practical solutions focused on exceeding our clients’ expectations.
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Since 1991, REI Engineering, Inc. has been committed to consistently exceeding client expectations.
As a diversified consulting firm, we provide decades of knowledge and experience to ensure your project is completed on time and within budget.
Our professional team will provide you with the necessary services to effectively resolve your specific situation and/or limit liabilities associated with a particular project. A composite of REI’s team of experts includes degrees and certifications in the following areas:
- AutoCAD Specialists
- Civil Engineers
- Construction Managers
- Engineering Technicians
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Scientists
- Hydrogeologist
- Planners
- Professional Geologists
- Professional Land Surveyors
- Safety Consulting Specialists
- Safety Professionals
- Soil Scientists
- Water Resource Managers
