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Humbly Confident.
Entrepreneurially Bold.

A Wisconsin civil engineering firm that quietly leads with expertise - practical design, survey accuracy, and responsive communication for southeastern Wisconsin communities. Since 2010.

15+ Years of Building Wisconsin

Lynch & Associates was founded in 2010 with a simple promise: deliver civil engineering and land surveying services with the care, precision, and personal attention that large firms can't provide. What started as a small team in Big Bend, Wisconsin has grown into a firm of more than 20 professionals with offices in Burlington and New Berlin - and a project portfolio spanning transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, construction management, and specialty geospatial technology.

We serve municipalities, developers, utilities, and communities across the Midwest. Our roots are Midwestern - humble, hardworking, and dependable - and those values show in every project we take on. We listen first, solve second, and build trust throughout.

We operate with clear goals, disciplined processes, and a culture of accountability - so every client gets the same high-quality experience and every project moves forward with purpose.

2010
Founded in Big Bend, WI
20+
Team members across engineering, surveying, design & admin
16
States where our team holds professional licensure
2
Office locations - Burlington & New Berlin, Wisconsin
Lynch & Associates team Lynch surveyor operating a robotic total station beside a company survey truck Lynch & Associates office

How We Deliver for You

At Lynch & Associates, great project delivery starts with clear thinking and genuine accountability at every level of the team. We bring the same focus and responsive communication to every engagement - whether it's a neighborhood street reconstruction or a major infrastructure corridor.

Six principles guide every project we take on. Together they keep our work on track, our clients in the loop, and our deliverables at the level of quality our reputation demands.

The result: a firm that consistently punches above its size - responsive, proactive, and deeply invested in outcomes that serve our clients and their communities.

Work With Us
01

Listen First

Good engineering starts with good listening. We invest time up front to understand your goals, constraints, and community context - so we solve the right problem from day one.

02

Design with Precision

Technical rigor is non-negotiable. Our engineers and surveyors produce accurate, well-coordinated deliverables that stand up to review and that contractors can build from with confidence.

03

Coordinate Proactively

We manage the relationships - permitting agencies, municipalities, utilities, contractors - so your team stays focused on priorities, not project administration.

04

Communicate Clearly

No surprises. We keep clients informed at every milestone, flag issues early, and present project status in plain language - not engineering jargon.

05

Own the Outcome

Our accountability doesn't stop at permit approval. We stay engaged through construction, respond when field questions arise, and make sure the project is built as designed.

06

Build on Every Project

Each completed project sharpens our expertise. We invest in technology, training, and refined processes to continuously raise the bar on quality and efficiency.

What We Stand For

These four values are not words on a wall - they are the filter through which every hiring decision, project decision, and client interaction is made.

Entrepreneurial Leaders

We're civil engineering entrepreneurs - taking ownership, making practical design decisions, and staying accountable from first survey through construction closeout.

Humbly Confident

We quietly lead with expertise, knowing our work speaks louder than words. We earn credibility through results, not self-promotion.

Efficient & Effective

We cut through complexity with practical design, accurate surveys, and clear plans. Every dollar and every hour is accounted for.

Financial Integrity

We manage every project with sharp attention to detail - optimizing resources and maximizing value for our clients and our community.

Meet the Lynch & Associates Team

More than 20 dedicated professionals across engineering, surveying, design, project management, and operations - all working toward the same mission.

Leadership

Jodi Lynch JL
Jodi Lynch
President
Leadership

Jodi co-founded Lynch & Associates in 2010 and leads the firm as President. A Marquette-trained structural engineer (B.S. and M.S., Civil Engineering), she has grown the practice into a WBE- and WisDOT DBE-certified firm of more than 20 professionals while overseeing operations, quality control, and DOT financial compliance.

Tim Lynch TL
Tim Lynch, P.E.
Sr. Vice President
Leadership

Tim co-founded Lynch & Associates in 2010 and serves as Sr. Vice President. A Marquette graduate and licensed P.E. with nearly 30 years of experience, he is the go-to engineer for municipal clients and utility districts - from sewer studies and lift stations to site design and expert witness testimony.

Dan Meier DM
Dan Meier, P.E.
Vice President
Leadership

Dan brings 25+ years of experience and P.E. licenses in 16 states to his role as Vice President. A UW–Platteville graduate, he leads utility, stormwater, roadway, and land development work nationwide - with signature projects from Kenosha's 6th Avenue streetscape to Santa Monica parking structure improvements.

Project Management

Dave Vivian DV
Dave Vivian, P.E.
Project Manager II
Project Management

Dave is a licensed P.E. (Michigan Tech) with WisDOT concrete, materials sampling, and materials coordinator certifications. He has led bridge repair, road reconstruction, and resurfacing contracts across Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, and Washington counties.

Ryan Bodendorfer RB
Ryan Bodendorfer, P.E.
Project Manager
Project Management

Ryan is a licensed Professional Engineer (B.S., UW–Platteville) blending structural and civil expertise across bridge design, roadway improvements, traffic control, and hydraulic analysis - including LiDAR surveys of six bridges for the I-41 Zoo Freeway rehabilitation. He is also a seasoned WisDOT construction inspector.

Tom Miles TM
Tom Miles
Associate Project Manager
Project Management

Tom (B.S., UW–Madison) designs, permits, and oversees construction of municipal and site development projects - including a 6,000-foot storm sewer that solved chronic flooding in Mukwonago, City of Waukesha flood mitigation, and stormwater design for the 250-lot Shores of Delavan.

Mike Oechsner MO
Mike Oechsner
Associate Project Manager
Project Management

Mike (B.S., Marquette) focuses on lakefront and site development projects across Walworth County - grading, stormwater, and erosion control design for properties on and around Geneva Lake and the surrounding lake communities. His construction management background brings big-project discipline to every site.

Engineering & Design

Ezra King EK
Ezra King
Sr. Civil Engineer
Engineering

Ezra (B.S., UW–Milwaukee) focuses on transportation design - roadway geometry, grading, and stormwater for WisDOT and municipal projects. He is currently part of the design team on the I-94 Stadium Interchange in Milwaukee, and has produced Civil 3D plans and reports for WisDOT structure and roadway projects in Burlington.

Justin Mitchell JMi
Justin Mitchell
Civil Engineer
Engineering

Justin (B.S., UW–Platteville) specializes in roadway and stormwater design. He was lead construction inspector on Mukwonago's Sugden Road rehabilitation, designed culvert and retaining wall fixes near Geneva Lake, and inspected the East Troy dam removal. Active in ASCE and ASDSO.

Kelli Swenson KS
Kelli Swenson
Civil Engineer
Engineering

Kelli earned her Civil Engineering degree at UW–Milwaukee with a 4.0 GPA as an Academic All-Conference student-athlete, and holds WisDOT materials sampling certification. She designs grading and stormwater plans for parks, subdivisions, and residential projects.

Tony Meucci TMe
Tony Meucci
Sr. Civil Designer
Design

Tony pairs 25+ years of design experience with deep AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI skills. From the New Berlin office, he has led design on Drexel Avenue's urbanization, 3D modeling for the I-41 Zoo and I-43 corridors, and a 120-mile Kenosha schools fiber network.

Abygail Boos AB
Abygail Boos
Civil Technician
Design

Abygail supports the engineering team with CAD drafting, plan preparation, and technical documentation - detail work that keeps the firm's construction documents precise and well-coordinated.

Land Survey

Ritch Wenzel RW
Ritch Wenzel, PLS
Professional Land Surveyor
Land Survey

Ritch, the firm's licensed Professional Land Surveyor, brings 17 years of boundary, staking, topographic, floodplain, and control survey experience. Recent work includes staking Milwaukee's W. Walnut Street reconstruction and as-built surveys for the Fiserv Forum steam line.

Seth Oldenburg SO
Seth Oldenburg
Sr. Survey Crew Chief & Civil Designer
Land Survey

Seth has helped manage, set up, and model over $6 billion in construction projects nationwide, with inspection experience on the I-94 East-West, I-41 Zoo, and I-43 corridors. He is expert in Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone, and TopoDOT.

Lee Gunderson LG
Lee Gunderson
Sr. Survey Crew Chief
Land Survey

Lee, a Certified Survey Technician with 18 years in the field, has led crews on the Zoo Interchange study, the I-94 North/South corridor, Mitchell Airport runway reconstruction, and all three Hank Aaron State Trail phases. Expert in GPS and robotic total station surveying.

Megan Theune-Baillargeon MT
Megan Theune-Baillargeon
Sr. Survey Technician
Land Survey

Megan brings seven years of surveying experience across ALTA/NSPS surveys, CSMs, condominium plats, and deed research, plus GIS work from utility inventories to a statewide right-of-way pilot. Pursuing her PLS license, she has been featured on the NSPS Surveyor Says! podcast.

Nate Ulmer NU
Nate Ulmer
Survey Crew Chief
Land Survey

Nate leads field survey crews on boundary, construction, and municipal projects across Wisconsin, delivering accurate, efficient data collection that keeps projects on schedule.

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Administration

Jennifer Robson JR
Jennifer Robson
Office Manager / HR
Administration

Jennifer manages office administration, HR, and staff support across both offices - the organizational backbone that keeps Lynch & Associates running smoothly for team members and clients alike.

Lorri Vacek LV
Lorri Vacek
Accounting and Project Administrative Assistant
Administration

Lorri supports the firm's accounting operations - invoicing, payables, and project financials - with the accuracy and follow-through that keep the business side running smoothly.

Kaleigh Lynch KL
Kaleigh Lynch
Office and Administrative Assistant
Administration

Kaleigh coordinates marketing, proposals, social media, and office operations, helping the firm put its best face forward with clients and the community.

We're Always Looking for Great People

Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a recent graduate, Lynch & Associates is a place where you can build a career, not just a job.