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Thank you just doesn't quite seem to cut it. There are truly no words to express our gratitude for getting to work with and for our colleagues, clients and partners 365 days a year...for the past 4 decades. It's been a year of change and growth for our firm. We remained dedicated to honoring our history while embracing our present. And as 2024 comes to a close, we can't wait to continue designing our future together!

• This year we supported more than 280 projects across 10 U.S. states;
• These included manufacturing facilities, schools, mixed-used developments, commercial spaces, offices, infrastructure, and more;
• And involved getting to work with more than 120 different clients.
• We elevated our team from within, welcoming Marty Christensen as our President and Daren Beckloff as Engineering & Operations Manager;
• And added more talented team members to help keep production on track.
• We relocated our office in Casper to accommodate our growing staff in Wyoming;
• And celebrated 30-year milestones for both Marty, and Dave Riemenschneider.
• We were able to give back to the communities we serve through our WPE Ways to Give program;
• And continued to invest in the culture and professional development around our amazing team!
• Want to see more? Check out our video for a full WPE 2024 Recap!

One of the key pillars of our company culture is a belief in growth and development. We’re invested in the idea that each member of our team should be given an opportunity to shine not just professionally – but as a member of their community as well. One of the ways we support our staff in this effort is through our multi-faceted corporate philanthropy program.

West Plains Engineering Ways to Give is designed to empower employees to make a difference in their local communities on every level. Not only does each have a voice in selecting causes for our firm to support financially, but each is also recognized and rewarded for getting out and participating in local events and initiatives that hit close to home.

There are three tiers to the program:

1. Corporate Giving: Our largest single annual charitable donation that goes to an organization or initiative that reflects our firm's culture and values.
2. Community Investment: Each of our four markets selects a local program in their community to receive a $1,000 donation.
3. Dollars for Doers: By volunteering or making a personal donation, staff can earn matching corporate funds to reinvest in a program that impacts them personally.

Below are our amazing recipients for our Corporate Giving and Community Investment tiers in 2024.

Corporate Giving

Small goods. Large impact. From this simple ethos, SoldierStrong began its journey of helping the men and women of the armed services through theirs. Along the way, they’ve developed into a veterans non-profit organization with a national profile that now stands at the forefront of efforts dedicated to improving the lives of our nation’s heroes.



SoldierStrong remains committed to its founding principles: providing our patriots with the resources and support they need to overcome obstacles new and old. The goods that they provide range from state-of-the-art medical devices to veteran scholarships that unlock educational opportunities at some of our nation’s most prestigious institutions. Though these contributions are not small, their impact continues to be outsized.

Community Investment

Our Casper team selected the Kindness Ranch to receive their 2024 Community Investment donation. The mission of the Kindness Ranch is to provide a sanctuary and place of rehabilitation for animals who have been used in laboratory research while fostering compassion for all animals.

Nominated by:

Anthony Barella

Our Cedar Rapids team selected Discovery Living. Discovery Living provides intellectual disabilities services for adults, and like most non-profit organizations, depends on the extraordinary goodwill of various individuals and community organizations.

Nominated by:

Cedar Rapids office

Our Rapid City team selected the Alzheimer's Association, which leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection and maximizing quality care and support.

Nominated by:

Darla Bromwich

Our Sioux Falls team selected Veterans Community Project. This organization is building tiny homes on a lot in Sioux Falls with a central building that is staffed to provide support services designed to equip homeless Veterans with the tools needed to return to a stable prosperous life. 

Nominated by:

Nick Carr

WPE Projects in the News

Check out some of our projects featured on social media and the news!

Sioux Falls Regional Airport Expansion

Sioux Falls, SD

Jacobson Plaza

Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Valley Energy Service Center

Brandon, SD

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