Our Owners
Aaron Nordman, P.E.
anordman@performanceeng.com
Aaron earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1997. Upon graduation, he began his professional career with an environmental engineering contractor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. However, Michigan was always home and in 2001 he joined Performance Engineers, Inc. as a civil engineer and obtained licensure in Michigan.
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At PEI, Aaron was responsible for project management, commercial and residential site design, roadway design, sanitary system design, and project inspection. He obtained additional licenses for drinking water and wastewater operation through the State and began growing the contract operations services at PEI. The blend of his construction background, operations experience, and engineering skills led to an increased involvement and expertise in municipal infrastructure.
He became a partner in 2014, succeeding James as president of PEI upon his passing in 2020. As president, Aaron is committed to maintaining the core principals of Performance Engineers that James Malewitz began the company with: stewardship of the resources God has given us, whether these are within the company, our client's resources, or public resources.
Brad Muma, P.E.
bradm@performanceeng.com
Brad began with Performance Engineers, Inc. as an intern in 2006 and then later came to work as a civil engineer in 2013 after completing his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. During his time at PEI, Brad has provided engineering design for several commercial site design projects, municipal infrastructure projects, and individual wastewater treatment systems. He has also been the project manager for many road, water, and sanitary sewer infrastructure projects, where his construction background has proved invaluable.
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Brad became a partner at the company in 2021, increasing his involvement in the management of the contract operation services, materials testing, and municipal design. His ability to find straight forward solutions to complex infrastructure problems has been a huge asset to the Company. Brad continues to work on many large municipal projects, providing engineering design and project management.
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In addition to his engineering responsibilities, he is also certified through the State for the operation of public wastewater and drinking water supply systems. Brad is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan.
Our Supervisors
Bryan Lindfors, P.E.
bryanl@performanceeng.com​
Structural Engineering Team
Bryan has over thirty years of experience structural engineering and is Licensed in Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.
Bryan began with Performance Engineers in 1998, where he worked for 14 years. While at Performance, he served as the project manager and structural engineer for several steel, masonry, concrete and timber-framed commercial and residential building projects. He also has completed forensic investigations, due diligence, and expert witness trial testimony experience. Bryan rejoined Performance in the spring of 2022 following a nine and a half year hiatus.
Ben Thoune, P.E.
bent@performanceeng.com​
Structural Engineering Team
Ben has over ten years of experience in structural engineering and is Licensed in Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University. Ben began with PEI in 2022 after working for a nationwide engineering firm. At PEI Ben provides project management and structural engineering for steel, masonry, concrete and timber-framed commercial and residential building projects.
Doug Hula, P.E.
dough@performanceeng.com​
Geotechnical Engineering Team
Doug has over fifteen years of experience in geotechnical engineering and is Licensed in Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Doug began with PEI in 2022 after having worked at another geotechnical consulting firm and a retaining wall specialty firm. At PEI Doug not only provides project management and geotechnical engineering for a variety of foundation system designs, retaining wall systems, and slope stability projects, but also supports the materials testing team with engineering expertise.
Wayne Seger, P.E.
waynes@performanceeng.com​
Civil Engineering Team
Wayne has over twenty years of experience in civil engineering and is Licensed in Michigan. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Wayne has been with PEI since 2024 after working in a variety of engineering capacities, from the public sector to large regional consulting engineering firms to local civil and land use specialty firm. for a nationwide engineering firm. At PEI Ben provides project management and structural engineering for steel, masonry, concrete and timber-framed commercial and residential building projects.
Jeff Kowalski
jeffk@performanceeng.com
Materials Testing Team
Jeff has over thirty years of experience in the construction oversight and materials testing field. He oversaw and developed materials testing programs and procedures in Traverse City for many years and is widely recognized as a leading expert in this field. PEI is now blessed to have Jeff managing the materials testing program at PEI. He not only oversees and manages all the materials testing and construction oversight services, but his expertise in concrete and asphalt testing is key to the advancement PEI has made in our own laboratory facility.