SMBH

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SMBH Does That: Recreational Edition

Hocking Hills State Park Lodge + Other Recreational Projects

As the most visited park in Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park needed to replace their old lodge, which was destroyed by fire in 2016. The new 74,000 SF, full-service lodge was built on the existing site. It includes 81 guest rooms and suites for overnight visitors, full dining facilities featuring Rock House Restaurant and Rock House Pub, a grab-and-go cafe, a gift shop, conference and event spaces, indoor and outdoor lounges and activity areas, an outdoor all-season hot tub, and separate indoor and outdoor pools.

The lodge was designed as an iconic structure keeping with the park's natural features and surroundings and Hocking Hills region, blending rustic and contemporary design that create the hallmarks of the new lodge, which features natural, sustainable, and durable materials. The lobby features three-story high ceilings with twin 39-foot, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces with welcoming hearths, exposed natural fir beams, and wood scissor trusses with tongue and groove wood decking.

SMBH has worked on recreational projects for various clients in addition to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, including Columbus Recreation and Parks, the YMCA, several cities, and multiple Colleges and Universities. Some highlights of our work include Hocking Hills Visitor Center, Audubon Center, Scioto Mile, Wyandot Lodge at McKnight Outdoor Educational Center, Battelle Darby Creek Environmental Center, Griggs Reservoir Shelter, Lake Hope State Park Dining Lodge, Hueston Woods Lodge Renovations, Cedar Falls Restrooms, Salt Fork State Park Lodge Renovation and Office Facility, Shawnee Lodge Indoor Pool & Exterior Renovations, Delaware Campground, Whitehall YMCA Community Center, Westerville Community Center, and Multiple New and Renovated Restrooms at 5 State Parks, to name just a few.

Big or small, when it comes to buildings, we do it all. Contact us to talk about your next project today!

SMBH 50-Year Anniversary Open House Success!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House earlier this month and everyone who has reached out, wishing us the best on our 50th anniversary! We couldn't have done the past 50 years without you - a detail never lost on us.

Seeing so many of you was beautiful, especially after almost three years of the pandemic. The company was incredible, the food was fantastic, the games were great, and we loved giving everyone SMBH-branded swag like wireless speakers, golf balls, measuring tapes, and more! We hope you took a few of our SMBH sugar cookies commemorating our anniversary on your way out; they were delicious!

Amongst the fun, we got a few photos and videos along with all the images from the photo booth and compiled them into this short video. Enjoy, and thanks for making all of this possible!

SMBH 50 Year Open House Hot Card Low Res Copy

SMBH 50-Year Anniversary Open House!

Come join us from 4-7 pm on November 3rd for our 50th Anniversary Open House! We gladly welcome our team members, clients, and anyone else who wants to come out and celebrate!

Some fun things to look forward to:

  • Catering + Bar
  • Special Desserts
  • Inflatable 3-Hole Putt-Putt Golf Course
  • Games
  • Prizes
  • Raffle
  • DJ

This is our golden jubilee and the first time we've had an Open House since 2013, so make sure you don't miss it!

We'd love it if you would RSVP by Thursday, October 13th, but you can still do it after!

RSVP Now!

Team Update!

We've had lots of changes recently, including new hires and promotions that we're excited to announce! Help us congratulate our team members on their many achievements!

Welcome!

Help us give a welcome to Project Engineer Steven Morra, who recently started at SMBH.

Welcome back to Kami Wiesner, our former intern who recently graduated from The Ohio State University and has returned to join us full time!

And welcome and best wishes to Caitlyn Olson, who just finished her summer internship with us.

Steven Morra

Project Engineer

 

Steven joined SMBH in 2022 with four years of experience in field engineering and designing with steel, foundation systems, masonry, cold-formed metal framing, wood, and excavation support and demolition plans. Since then, he has used his expertise on projects in the retail and manufacturing and industrial sectors. Steven’s eagerness to learn and ability to jump into a project head-first have quickly proven him an asset on our structural team.

Kami Wiesner

Design Engineer

 

Kami started as an intern at SMBH in 2020 while attending The Ohio State University. After graduating with her bachelor's degree in civil engineering, she decided to come back and join us full-time. Kami has experience designing with cast-in-place concrete, steel, cold-formed metal framing, and dimensional lumber. With her passion for historic buildings and restorations, she has quickly become one of our go-to team members for these projects. Kami has a talent for asking good questions and is eager to learn, making her a great member of the structural team.

Caitlyn Olson

Summer Intern

 

Caitlyn is an undergraduate student at the University of Dayton who is interning this summer at SMBH. She has prior experience as an estimator with a local contractor, which contributes to her understanding of the design and construction phases of a project. Paired with her ability to learn things quickly, Caitlyn’s enthusiasm for taking on challenges has made her an excellent team member and indicates an auspicious future. Caitlyn's last day with us is August 10th, but we've loved having her on board!

Promotions + Certifications!

Dawn Groves

Chief Financial Officer

 

Dawn joined SMBH in 2016 as an accomplished accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit industries. After six years as Controller, she became SMBH’s first full-time, in-house Chief Financial Officer. Dawn oversees SMBH’s financial activities and strategic financial planning. Her success in her role of taking complex data – current, past, and predicted financial results – into perspective to help make financial decisions has proven her to be a key member of the team.

Eric Althoff

Project Engineer 2

 

Eric became a Certified Professional Engineer in May 2022.

Eric began working at SMBH in 2017 as a Design Engineer with experience in hospital design. He quickly earned the title of Project Engineer in 2020 and became a certified Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio in 2022. He has worked on a wide range of building types and industries, including a few of his favorite projects; the Westerville Community Center, the Good Haus, and the Delaware County Library. His work in foundation systems, masonry, steel, cold-formed metal framing, and dimensional lumber has made him a highly flexible and valuable member of the structural team.

Nathan Branam

Project Engineer 2

 

Nathan became a Certified Professional Engineer in December 2021.

Nathan started at SMBH as a Project Engineer in 2020 with three years of prior experience designing wood mid-rise structures and steel-framed industrial projects. Since joining us, Nathan has worked on a wide range of additional project and building types and is fluent in designing with cast-in-place concrete, foundation systems, steel, cold-form metal framing, heavy timber, and dimensional lumber. He has also become much more experienced with retail, becoming a co-manager of two of our biggest retail brands.

Alex Chlosta

Project Engineer 1

 

Alex comes from a family of masons and received his engineering calling early while spending time on construction sites during the summer. After graduating with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering, Alex joined SMBH in 2020. Since then, he has progressed in many ways at a tremendous rate while handling multiple industrial projects at a high level. He now has direct experience with cast-in-place concrete, steel, and dimensional lumber for new builds, renovations, and investigations in the commercial, manufacturing and industrial, public, and recreational sectors. Alex’s enthusiasm and ability to learn things quickly have made him a valuable asset to our structural team.

Matt Kozumplik

Project Engineer 1

 

Matt joined SMBH after graduating from The Ohio State University in 2020. Since then, he’s gained experience in designing new builds and renovation projects using cast-in-place concrete, foundation systems, and steel for educational, and manufacturing and industrial, and retail sectors. He has taken on many retail projects and brand management responsibilities. Matt’s ability to pick things up quickly and his attention to detail have made him a proven asset to our structural team.