About
Construction Excellence in Montana
The Design Build Approach that Sets Us Apart
EEC is a firm built of professional architects, engineers, surveyors, and builders who design and construct both commercial and residential projects. Our multidisciplinary approach empowers us to deliver an exceptional balance of value and aesthetic appeal in every building project.
Committed to Excellence
Our Values
Experience
With decades of experience in commercial and industrial building design and construction, we bring unparalleled expertise and insight to every project, ensuring exceptional results.
Efficiency
Efficiency is at the core of our approach, streamlining processes and optimizing resources to deliver projects on time and within budget, without compromising quality.
Committment
Our unwavering commitment to excellence drives us to exceed client expectations, fostering strong partnerships built on trust, integrity, and a dedication to quality workmanship.
Meet the Team
Owners
About Chuck
Chuck Henrichs
President / Professional Engineer
As a licensed Engineer, Chuck works closely with all members of the EEC Design Build team. Chuck began his career at EEC in 2008 as a construction laborer and engineering intern while attending Montana Tech University in Butte. During this time, he gained valuable first-hand knowledge of the construction industry, that he incorporates into economical and practical design solutions. Chuck’s experience in the construction industry, engineering knowledge, and management skills allow him to efficiently complete projects from initial design through finished construction on time and within budget. You’ll frequently find Chuck and his wife at his daughter’s dance recitals and coaching his son at wrestling tournaments and baseball games.
Chuck Henrichs
President / Professional Engineer
Chuck Henrichs
President / Professional Engineer
As a licensed Engineer, Chuck works closely with all members of the EEC Design Build team. Chuck began his career at EEC in 2008 as a construction laborer and engineering intern while attending Montana Tech University in Butte. During this time, he gained valuable first-hand knowledge of the construction industry, that he incorporates into economical and practical design solutions. Chuck’s experience in the construction industry, engineering knowledge, and management skills allow him to efficiently complete projects from initial design through finished construction on time and within budget. You’ll frequently find Chuck and his wife at his daughter’s dance recitals and coaching his son at wrestling tournaments and baseball games.
About Kevin
Kevin Lundin
VP of Design
Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry, joining EEC in 2010. Growing up and graduating high school from Billings Senior High, he continued his education by focusing on Architectural Studies and Construction Engineering at Montana State University. Kevin is involved with all aspects of projects from the design stage through completed construction with various roles and responsibilities including Architectural Design, Planning, and Project Management. Kevin’s experience allows him to fast-track projects during all phases, by timely coordination with the design, changes, and construction details with the project owner, consultants, and EEC Design Build team.
Kevin Lundin
VP of Design
Kevin Lundin
VP of Design
Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry, joining EEC in 2010. Growing up and graduating high school from Billings Senior High, he continued his education by focusing on Architectural Studies and Construction Engineering at Montana State University. Kevin is involved with all aspects of projects from the design stage through completed construction with various roles and responsibilities including Architectural Design, Planning, and Project Management. Kevin’s experience allows him to fast-track projects during all phases, by timely coordination with the design, changes, and construction details with the project owner, consultants, and EEC Design Build team.
About Brandon
Brandon Sam
VP of Construction Division
Brandon is the VP of the Construction Division for our Design Build team. Leading by example, he works hands on with the construction team of the company through all stages of construction. Brandon has proven to be a great leader and helps manage a crew of 25 plus laborers/tradesman for EEC. Joining the EEC team in 2007, Brandon has learned the rewarding nature of seeing a project come from conception to completion and knowing the quality of work our Design Build team provides is longstanding. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing and all the other activities that Montana has to offer.
Brandon Sam
VP of Construction Division
Brandon Sam
VP of Construction Division
Brandon is the VP of the Construction Division for our Design Build team. Leading by example, he works hands on with the construction team of the company through all stages of construction. Brandon has proven to be a great leader and helps manage a crew of 25 plus laborers/tradesman for EEC. Joining the EEC team in 2007, Brandon has learned the rewarding nature of seeing a project come from conception to completion and knowing the quality of work our Design Build team provides is longstanding. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing and all the other activities that Montana has to offer.
Design Build Team
About Kody
Kody Johnson
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Kody, a Montana native, is an Architectural Designer and Project Manager at EEC. His passion for design emerges as project barriers arise and where unconventional thinking leads to something creative. A robust background with more than 20 years of architecture, design, and construction experience coupled with a multi-dimensional approach to design and diverse industry portfolio well positions Kody for any project. Providing a solid foundation of professional skills to handle both the anticipated and unexpected in fast-paced environments. Kody has developed a unique balance of both artistic and technical skills through formal training in both the arts and architecture. He thrives in creative, collaborative environments, and enjoys learning new skills and techniques. Kody is active in the community, volunteering his time serving on the Board of Head Start, supporting the Billings Clinic Classic, as reading mentor at Newman Elementary School, and serves as a Big in the Big Brother Big Sisters program.
Kody Johnson
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Kody Johnson
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Kody, a Montana native, is an Architectural Designer and Project Manager at EEC. His passion for design emerges as project barriers arise and where unconventional thinking leads to something creative. A robust background with more than 20 years of architecture, design, and construction experience coupled with a multi-dimensional approach to design and diverse industry portfolio well positions Kody for any project. Providing a solid foundation of professional skills to handle both the anticipated and unexpected in fast-paced environments. Kody has developed a unique balance of both artistic and technical skills through formal training in both the arts and architecture. He thrives in creative, collaborative environments, and enjoys learning new skills and techniques. Kody is active in the community, volunteering his time serving on the Board of Head Start, supporting the Billings Clinic Classic, as reading mentor at Newman Elementary School, and serves as a Big in the Big Brother Big Sisters program.
About Mark
Mark Crago
Project Manager
Mark Crago joined our EEC Design-Build team as a Project Manager with over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience in commercial construction, building spec homes, garages, pole barns, and landscaping. Mark says, “The most important thing he has built, are relationships.” Mark recently served as a Stillwater County Commissioner, where he listened to concerns from his fellow citizens, oversaw the County budgets, managed any issues that arose, and used his problem-solving skills to achieve a resolution. Mark is happily married to Jennifer and together they have 3 beautiful children. In his free time, Mark owns and operates a small family farm raising sheep and cattle. He enjoys watching his three kids play sports and spending time with his family.
Mark Crago
Project Manager
Mark Crago
Project Manager
Mark Crago joined our EEC Design-Build team as a Project Manager with over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience in commercial construction, building spec homes, garages, pole barns, and landscaping. Mark says, “The most important thing he has built, are relationships.” Mark recently served as a Stillwater County Commissioner, where he listened to concerns from his fellow citizens, oversaw the County budgets, managed any issues that arose, and used his problem-solving skills to achieve a resolution. Mark is happily married to Jennifer and together they have 3 beautiful children. In his free time, Mark owns and operates a small family farm raising sheep and cattle. He enjoys watching his three kids play sports and spending time with his family.
About Wace
Wace Meyer
Project Manager / Surveyor
Wace Meyer joined our EEC Design-Build team as a Project Manager in February 2023. Prior to joining our team, Wace obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Civil Engineering in 2016. Since his graduation, he has gained experience in surveying, engineering, site design, estimating, scheduling, and all facets of managing commercial construction projects. Wace grew up on a cattle ranch 10 miles west of Ekalaka, MT. After graduation, Wace enlisted in the Navy and served 8 ½ years. During which time, he completed two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. When he's not working, Wace enjoys going on adventures with his fiancée, Maren, spending quality time with his three stepchildren, golf, bowling, and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Wace Meyer
Project Manager / Surveyor
Wace Meyer
Project Manager / Surveyor
Wace Meyer joined our EEC Design-Build team as a Project Manager in February 2023. Prior to joining our team, Wace obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Civil Engineering in 2016. Since his graduation, he has gained experience in surveying, engineering, site design, estimating, scheduling, and all facets of managing commercial construction projects. Wace grew up on a cattle ranch 10 miles west of Ekalaka, MT. After graduation, Wace enlisted in the Navy and served 8 ½ years. During which time, he completed two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. When he's not working, Wace enjoys going on adventures with his fiancée, Maren, spending quality time with his three stepchildren, golf, bowling, and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
About Scott
Scott Swanson
Engineer / Surveyor
As a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor, Scott brings a unique set of skills to our Design Build team. Graduating college with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1990, he has over 30 years of professional experience. He is highly experienced as a design engineer and creates grading and drainage plans for our projects. His experience includes everything from parking lots on mountain sides, to domestic water and sanitary sewer design, and the layout of many subdivision plats. Along with his design experience, Scott also specializes in surveying where he has vast experience with conventional survey techniques and methods of staking out projects for contractors to complete any plan according to the line and grade. Scott primarily uses GPS methods for his surveys, as GPS makes many aspects of surveying very efficient.
Scott Swanson
Engineer / Surveyor
Scott Swanson
Engineer / Surveyor
As a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor, Scott brings a unique set of skills to our Design Build team. Graduating college with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1990, he has over 30 years of professional experience. He is highly experienced as a design engineer and creates grading and drainage plans for our projects. His experience includes everything from parking lots on mountain sides, to domestic water and sanitary sewer design, and the layout of many subdivision plats. Along with his design experience, Scott also specializes in surveying where he has vast experience with conventional survey techniques and methods of staking out projects for contractors to complete any plan according to the line and grade. Scott primarily uses GPS methods for his surveys, as GPS makes many aspects of surveying very efficient.
Office Management
About Janet
Janet Ewen
Controller / Payroll Administrator
Janet has been with EEC for 9 years and oversees the financial side of the business, with over 25 years of experience in bookkeeping. Janet has been married to the love of her life for 42 years. Together, they have two sons, a daughter-in-law and will be adding another daughter-in-law to the family in May 2025. Janet enjoys fishing, boating, gardening for salsa, reading for pleasure, and sewing fun/unique gifts for loved ones. Janet graduated from Eastern Montana College with a BS in General Business and is a huge asset to EEC.
Janet Ewen
Controller / Payroll Administrator
About Bethany
Bethany Ketchell
Office Assistant / Controller-In-Training
Bethany joined our Design Build team in early 2023 and comes with ample office experience. Bethany aids Janet and oversees daily office operations and assists fellow team members tracking/facilitating projects and billing needs. Bethany has two sons, ages 3 and 5, who are consistently keeping her on her toes. In her free time, Bethany enjoys anything outdoors, adventuring with her kids, playing sports, and making custom crafts for friends and family.
Bethany Ketchell
Office Assistant / Controller-in-Training
Construction
About Andrew
Andrew Bagley
Project Supervisor
Andy started his career with EEC in 2011 as our lead framer. Through hard work and perseverance, he has progressed into his current position as project supervisor at EEC. Andy’s leadership abilities and detail-oriented mindset make him a great asset to EEC and the successful production of its construction division. In Andy’s free time he enjoys custom woodwork and laser etching.
Andrew Bagley
Project Supervisor
About Nic
Nic Kelly
Project Supervisor
Nic started with EEC in 2012 and through his commitment and experience gained, he has settled into a project supervisor/team lead role. Nic has a proven track record of successfully leading our EEC construction team in completing projects from the foundation through closeout. Nic enjoys spending much of his free time with his wife, his four children, and coaching baseball.
Nic Kelly
Project Supervisor
About Josh
Josh Bowen
Project Supervisor
Josh started with EEC in 2014 and has been making a positive impact ever since, working his way to leading our site work crew. Many days you can find Josh running heavy machinery moving dirt or prepping foundations/slab on our Design Build Projects. He is adept at managing and coordinating construction workers, performing a wide variety of on-site duties. In Josh’s free time he enjoys spending time with family.
Josh Bowen
Project Supervisor
About Sam
Sam Stewart
Project Supervisor
Sam is a project supervisor and team lead overseeing his crew through steel erection of a majority of our P.E.M.B. Design Build projects. He joined EEC in 2011 and has established an excellent knowledge of building construction. Sam enjoys playing hockey in the winter and camping and golfing in the summer.
Sam Stewart
Project Supervisor
About Ryan
Ryan Parker
Project Supervisor
EEC’s most recent project supervisor is Ryan, join our Design Build team in 2021. Ryan exceeds in his supervisory role on all facets of construction and quickly demonstrated great leadership skills leading his fellow construction crew members on our job sites. In 2023, Ryan became a proud father welcoming in his beautiful daughter and continues to spend any free time with her and his girlfriend.
Ryan Parker
Project Supervisor
Giving back
Community Partners
We believe it is important to give back to the community, which is why many of our staff members are involved in community leadership programs and non–profit entities. In all of our community service efforts, we aim to demonstrate leadership and affect widespread positive change. In doing this, we work closely with many other respected community leaders who deeply commit their efforts to the same outcome.
two decades of building
Our History
EEC, was founded in 1998 by Quentin Eggert. He
credited EEC’s success to the combined experience and creativity of the team he built, over more than two decades ago. Quentin put together a strong leadership team that is currently in place and set into motion that transition before his passing in 2022. That is the sort of foresight Quentin brought to the table. We Honor Q’s legacy as EEC moves forward into future growing and building on top of the foundation he created.
And as always, for Q, Go Cats Go!
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