Spotts, Stevens and McCoy Announces Leadership Promotions and Organizational Advancements
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) has announced a series of leadership promotions and an enhanced organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate technical and operational excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth.
PATRICK McCOY, PE
Executive Vice President
ANDREW SHAMBACH
Vice President, Operations and Business Development
SETH NACE, PE, LC, LEED AP
Director, Facility Engineering
Andrew Wengerd, PE, LEED AP, CFPS
Technical Director, Facility Engineering
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) has announced a series of leadership promotions and an enhanced organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate technical and operational excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth.
The refined structure reflects SSM’s evolution as a multidiscipline engineering firm and aligns operational and technical leadership across all divisions, ensuring the firm continues to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions to its clients while fostering the development of its people.
“These changes represent the next step in SSM’s long-term growth strategy,” said Brian R. Kelly, President and Chief Executive Officer. “They reinforce our commitment to excellence and create a framework that will sustain the company’s success for many years to come.”
As part of this evolution, SSM announced the following key promotions:
Patrick McCoy, PE – Executive Vice President
Patrick’s role centers on strategic account leadership, ensuring consistency and continuity for SSM’s largest and most complex clients.
Andrew Shambach – Vice President, Operations and Business Development
Andrew leads operations across all divisions while continuing to guide business development and growth initiatives that align with the firm’s long-term strategy.
Facilities Engineering
Seth Nace PE, LC, LEED AP – Director, Facilities Engineering
Seth provides operational leadership across SSM’s mechanical, electrical, structural, and energy/sustainability disciplines, overseeing project delivery, resource coordination, and staff development.Andrew Wengerd, PE, LEED AP, CFPS – Technical Director, Facilities Engineering
Promoted to Technical Director, Andrew continues to lead SSM’s Mechanical Engineering discipline while guiding technical quality and mentorship across all Facilities Engineering disciplines — ensuring consistency, innovation, and best practices in building systems design.
Environmental Engineering
Jason Newhard, CCM, LO – Director, Environmental Engineering
Jason leads the Environmental Engineering Division, overseeing Field Services and Water Resources operations while promoting cross-department collaboration and project alignment.
Civil Engineering
Scott Miller, RLA – Director, Civil Engineering
Scott oversees SSM’s Civil Engineering Division, coordinating Land Development and Municipal Engineering operations and ensuring efficient project delivery.Nick Szeredai, PE – Manager, Municipal Engineering
Nick manages the Municipal Engineering team, focusing on project execution, staff coordination, and client service for SSM’s municipal clients.
SSM’s updated structure underscores the firm’s commitment to operational excellence, technical innovation, and employee growth. Together, these leaders represent the strength, continuity, and collaborative spirit that define SSM — ensuring the company remains well-positioned to serve clients and communities for decades to come.
About Spotts, Stevens and McCoy
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) is a family-owned engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Wyomissing, with offices in Lehigh Valley, Lititz, and West Chester, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1967, SSM provides integrated solutions that enhance the quality of life for clients, employees, and the communities they serve. The firm’s multidisciplinary expertise includes facility engineering, civil engineering, environmental services, water and wastewater engineering, surveying, and related technical disciplines.
At SSM, our people bring together diverse expertise and a shared purpose, delivering practical solutions that improve everyday life. The firm’s culture is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and long-standing relationships with the communities it serves, a workplace where integrity, teamwork, and steady leadership guide every project.
JASON Newhard, CCM, LO
Director, Environmental Engineering
Scott Miller
Director, Civil Engineering
NICK Szeredai, PE
Manager, Municipal Engineering
Benjamin Pressman, PE named Senior Technical Engineer, Energy and Sustainability Services
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin Pressman, PE, to the role of Senior Technical Engineer within the Energy Services department. With 16 years of experience in mechanical and energy engineering, Ben brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to this position. In this role, he will be responsible for leading complex project design efforts, ensuring technical quality across deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
BENJAMIN PRESSMAN, PE
SR. TECHNICAL ENGINEERR
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin Pressman, PE, to the role of Senior Technical Engineer within the Energy Services department. With 16 years of experience in mechanical and energy engineering, Ben brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to this position. In this role, he will be responsible for leading complex project design efforts, ensuring technical quality across deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
Throughout his career, Ben has led a wide range of building energy assessments, as well as developed and managed hourly energy simulations for both schematic designs and accreditation programs such as LEED and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program’s Pay for Performance. His work has also included mechanical system design and implementation for energy-efficient renovations of commercial and municipal buildings.
Ben has a deep expertise in building modeling software, energy auditing techniques, and the development of long-term sustainability strategies. He has helped municipalities and commercial clients alike advance their renewable energy goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels through strategic mechanical system upgrades.
Ben earned both his B.S. and MSE in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and a Qualified Tune-Up Specialist in the City of Philadelphia.
About the Firm: Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Inc. is a family-owned regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm headquartered in Wyomissing PA with satellite offices in Lancaster, West Chester and Lehigh Valley. SSM provides services to various types of local, regional and national businesses that include commercial, industrial, manufacturing and telecommunications as well as healthcare and higher education institutions.
Sydney Jernigan, EIT Named Senior Graduate Engineer
Sydney Jernigan, EIT has been named Senior Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering and Design.
SYDNEY JERNIGAN, EIT
Sr. Graduate Engineer
Sydney Jernigan, EIT has been named Senior Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering and Design. In this role her responsibilities include data analysis, preparation of DEP and DRBC permit applications and renewals, preparation of legal specifications and bidding documents and coordinating various reports for water and wastewater systems.
Sydney has five years of experience in environmental engineering including experience with hydraulic modeling of water systems and 3D pipe design, preparation of CFA Grant Applications and preparation of Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Temple University. She is also professionally affiliated with the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Association (EPWPCOA).
About the Firm: Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Inc. is a family-owned regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm headquartered in Wyomissing PA with satellite offices in Lancaster, West Chester and Lehigh Valley. SSM provides services to various types of local, regional and national businesses that include commercial, industrial, manufacturing and telecommunications as well as healthcare and higher education institutions.
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