Our Team
summer thompson
owner / General Manager
Summer purchased EMDS in January 2022 after almost 10 years with the company. In her 8 years as the Manager of Business Process and Sr. Project Manager she managed safety, engineering and maintenance projects for our clients. She has a very comprehensive background in project management within a manufacturing setting. Her role in the company involves the operation of the business Process, end to end project management, Departmental Management Systems, HACCP coordination, internal auditing, audit preparation, industrial services systems and compliance. In June 2022, Summer became an OSHA Authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer capable of providing OSHA 10/30 general industry courses.
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Johnnie Allen Jr
Director of Safety
Johnnie joined EMDS in 2023 and brings almost 20 years of experience in safety management with zero major accidents. He holds a MS in Occupational, Health, Safety & Environmental Management and has a wealth of knowledge in both general industry and construction. His understanding of OSHA audit preparedness, culture building, coaching and site operations lends itself to reduced incidents and lowered EMR ratings. Johnnie’s motto is “No site is perfect, but we strive for perfection”. His role in the company involves full time onsite safety management, fractional safety management services, program development, and management of safety department. Johnnie has his TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card and is an OSHA Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer capable of providing OSHA 10/30 construction courses.
beth fias
OFFICE MANAGER
Beth keeps the company running smoothly in her multi-faceted role as Office Manager. Drawing on her broad administrative and bookkeeping experience, she manages accounts payables/receivables, payroll and human resources. In addition, she creates internal procedures and forms and is integral to the management team.
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steve lyttle
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Steve applies the mechanical skills he gained as an equipment installer and his working experience as a construction crew manager to his position as Construction Manager. As owner of his own construction business for many years, Steve is well qualified to remediate issues that arise in construction projects. He tackles the daily issues, leaving the client free to carry on with the business at hand.
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melissa ansorge
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Melissa leverages her energetic nature to gain clients and promote our extensive services. She utilizes her Business Management and Marketing education to perform a variety of tasks from brand marketing, social media management to customer engagement. Her goal is to ensure the growth and development of E&M Design Solutions.
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ADAM EASTLING
CAD Supervisor
Adam leverages his education in 2D/3D drafting and design to excel in his role as CAD Supervisor. He performs walkdowns for as-built drawings, field verifications, new designs, and drawing control management. Adam specializes in process P&ID’s, in addition to structural, equipment layouts, electrical and parts. He is a qualified trainer for both basic and advanced AutoCAD.
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Gavin Herbert
CAD Operator/JR Construction Manager
Gavin utilizes his education in 2D/3D drafting and design, as well as the training he has received in his role as CAD Operator/Jr Construction Manager. He excels at design and development of project layouts and P&ID’s, as well as final drawing turnover upon completion of project construction. In addition, Gavin has spent the last few years managing construction projects, estimating, working directly with contractors, scheduling, end ensuring contractor have permits and work safely.
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