Co-Founder of Atema Inc, is a hands-on educator and management executive with 25 years of experience in quality, fabrication, standards writing, and executive association management.

Co-Founder of Atema Inc, has worked with a number of companies over three decades in leadership within the fields of quality, manufacturing, training, auditing, program management and technical services.

Tom Anderson joined Atema after working as an Assistant Drilling Foreman for Devon Energy Company. Tom served 10 years of exemplary military service in the U.S Army, where he was a Captain in Engineering.

James has 15 years of experience in structural steel and manufacturing industries. He manages multiple large projects on both coasts for large facility owners and contractors serving agencies in transportation and infrastructure.

Jon joined Atema with over 35 years of intensive DOT experience. He is an Atema liaison with top-level industry groups and organizations and serves as a technical expert on large projects.

As Director of Operations for our auditing and certification division, Michael brings over 35 years of experience in structural steel and manufacturing. He has over 20 years’ experience working with AWS D1.5 and Fracture Critical as a CWI and CWE.

Kent joined us after 28 years with the Missouri State Department of Transportation. Starting as a Structural Designer and working up to Fabrication Operations Engineer, he has experience at every level of the bridge design and construction process.

As Manager of Operations, Klaudia is responsible for monitoring and analyzing all financial aspects of the company, overseeing administrative staff and communicating and developing relationships with clients

As the Quality Systems Technical Manager, Alicia regularly communicates with clients that are working towards obtaining certification from AISC and are continuing towards process improvements with their own Quality Management System.

As Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President, Daniel is a CQA who is highly regarded for driving performance improvements in sales, administration, and operations.

Maddie Breedlove is the administrative assistant for the Atema team, where her role is inclusive of supporting the daily functions of Atema. When Maddie is not in office, you will find her biking through the Chicago neighborhoods.

Karina Diaz provides accounting support as well as monitors and analyzes the company’s financials while communicating with clients throughout the invoicing and contract process.