Spicer Group Announces One New Principal and Four New Associates in 2024
Richard D. Kathrens, P.E.
Principal
Spicer Group is proud to announce the recent promotion of Richard D. Kathrens, P.E., to Principal. Rich started his career at Spicer Group in 1993 and has over 30 years combined experience with working at engineering firms and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Rich became a Project Manager and Senior Associate in 2017 and was appointed as Spicer’s Director of the Structural Service Group in 2021. Rich earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1992 and became a licensed professional engineer in 1998.
Sam J. Szaroletta, P.E.
Associate
Sam joined Spicer’s Municipal Service Group in 2013 as a Design Engineer. In 2019 he became a Project Engineer, and in 2022, he became a Project Manager. Sam earned his bachelor’s degree in Biosystems Engineering from Michigan State University in 2007 and became a licensed professional engineer in 2019.
Kurt A. Engelhardt
Associate
Kurt joined Spicer’s Construction Service Group in 2000 as a Construction Services Technician. He became a Construction Manager in 2022.
Jon M. Townsend
Associate
Jon joined Spicer’s Construction Service Group in 2006 as a Construction Services Technician and in 2022, became a Construction Manager. He attended Mott Community College and studied Mechanical Engineering.
Myles A. Sakshaug, CPA
Associate
Myles joined Spicer’s Accounting Group in 2023 as a Finance Manager. Myles earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting from the University of Michigan in 2015 and earned his CPA license in 2020.
