Sheri Lieffring joins rasmith as an ecological project manager in the municipal services division. By raSmith - Feb 12th, 2026 01:02 pm BROOKFIELD, Wis. - raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce that Sheri Lieffring has joined raSmith as an ecological project manager in the municipal services division. Lieffring is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources assured wetland delineator and a professional wetland scientist, bringing more than 25 years of experience in natural resources and ecological consulting to the team. Lieffring brings deep expertise in: * Wetland delineation * Environmental corridor delineation * Wetland and waterway permitting * Hydrologic and vegetation monitoring * Habitat and ecological assessments * Land use planning * Restoration project oversight She has collaborated with both municipal and private-sector clients throughout her career, assisting with regulatory compliance, environmental reviews, and natural resource management. Lieffring's professional experience spans: * Technical fieldwork * Project management * Land use and environmental planning * Plan reviews * Permitting * Vegetation and habitat surveys She has prepared environmental permit applications, conducted ecological and hydrologic field studies, reviewed development and zoning-related plans, and provided technical guidance on zoning, land use, and conservation practices. Lieffring also has a strong background in GIS applications, has attended public hearings, and has worked with multiple governmental agencies on environmental and regulatory matters. Lieffring holds a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources with an emphasis in watershed management from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, along with a minor in land use planning with an emphasis in conservation biology. She has completed numerous advanced training courses in wetland delineation, environmental corridor delineation, stormwater management, plant identification, and leadership development. About raSmith. raSmith is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Our services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). We work on projects nationwide from our six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com. NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

raSmith welcomes Nicole Smullen, adds real estate acquisition services. MADISON, Wis. - Nicole Smullen has joined raSmith as the real estate services manager in the transportation division at the firm's Brookfield, Wis., office. Smullen will expand the firm's capabilities by providing real estate acquisition services for infrastructure projects to public sector clients, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), counties, and local governments. Smullen brings more than 20 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and utility coordination as a real estate services and utility project manager. Her expertise includes real estate acquisition and negotiation, plat and appraisal reviews, utility conflict resolution, and relocation planning for major roadway and infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience with WisDOT manuals, the Trans 220 process, and compliance with the Federal Uniform Act, giving her a vast understanding of state and federal requirements that guide successful project delivery. Smullen brings a cross-disciplinary, collaborative mindset to her work by organizing a team early in the project and ensuring everyone shares the objective of completing right-of-way acquisition on time to maintain construction schedules. "We're thrilled to welcome Nicole, whose real estate expertise will strengthen our team's ability to support clients across complex projects," said John Elkin, P.E., raSmith director of transportation services. "Her skills will not only elevate the transportation division's integrated solutions, but also streamline coordination with multiple project stakeholders." Smullen is a WisDOT-approved Local Public Agency negotiation consultant, licensed as a real estate salesperson in Wisconsin, and is a member of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). She holds a master's degree in public administration and bachelor's degree in criminology and law studies from Marquette University. About raSmith raSmith is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm established in the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1978. Its services include civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation and traffic, land surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), development management, landscape architecture, ecological services, construction services, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). Greatermadisonchamber work on projects nationwide from its six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. The firm employs a staff of 220. For more information about raSmith, visit www.rasmith.com.

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The Waukesha County Business Alliance has named raSmith as its 2025 Business of the Year in the medium-sized business category.