Wayne Bryan, PE

Wayne co-founded Ehlert Bryan in 1981 and has overseen the firm’s steady growth ever since. He has vast experience in a variety of project types and services, which has directly propelled the firm’s commitment to maintaining a diverse portfolio.

Through his 40+ years of leadership, Wayne has continued to stay actively involved in day-to-day project work. Owners, architects, and contractors seek out Wayne for his creative, practical problem-solving approach that adds value to buildings and projects beyond just their structural components.

Both inside and outside the office, Wayne has a reputation for his fair and straightforward communication style and leadership-by-example. He has a strong work ethic and naturally mentors staff to become the next generation of leaders.

Wayne has been recognized throughout his career by receiving several awards, most recently the Outstanding Achievement Award as selected by his peers in the Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW).

Education:

Master of Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University 1979
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University 1978

Awards:

Engineer of the Year – CEC-MW, 1995
Contributions Made to the Council, its Members, & the Engineering Profession, 1993
Outstanding Achievement Award – SEA-MW 2019

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What values are most important to you as a leader and founder of Ehlert Bryan?

As the founders of Ehlert Bryan, George Ehlert and I placed honesty and integrity at the top of the list of values for the firm. As structural engineers, we are entrusted with the public’s confidence, responsible for delivering quality projects to our clients, and ensuring we are open and fair with our employees. The best way to accomplish these goals is with an honest exchange of information and ideas while maintaining our personal and corporate integrity.