Nelson-Rudie Builds for the Future with New Headquarters and a Key Leadership Hire

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nelson-Rudie and Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie) is stepping into its next era with a bold slate of expansions and a major leadership hire. The 49-year-old engineering firm is moving through an ambitious growth cycle, marking the moment with a new headquarters in Minneapolis, a recently opened satellite office in Hudson, Wisconsin, and plans for a Kansas City office in early 2026.

These milestones show a clear inflection point for Nelson-Rudie. The company is using its 100 percent employee-owned structure to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen its reputation as a trusted engineering partner across the Midwest and beyond.

To support this next phase, the firm has hired Melissa Kelley-Jones as Vice President of Marketing + Business Development. She will lead market growth initiatives, guide brand and visibility strategy, deepen client partnerships, and help shape Nelson-Rudie’s overall approach to expansion across both new and established regions.

“Momentum is building across our organization,” said President + CEO Matthew Elhadad. “The combination of our new headquarters, our growth in Wisconsin, and our investment in Kansas City shows our commitment to better supporting our clients and empowering our employee-owners. Melissa brings a strategic mindset and deep industry relationships that will elevate our marketing and business development efforts during this pivotal chapter.”

The new Minneapolis headquarters reflects that commitment. The space features open collaboration zones, technology-enhanced meeting rooms, flexible huddle areas, and amenities designed to bring people together and support modern ways of working.

Kelley-Jones shared that joining the firm at this moment was intentional. “This is a firm that knows who it is and where it is going,” she said. “The employee-ownership model creates a culture where people think and act like owners. That mindset, combined with real investments in space, technology, and market growth, is what makes sustainable expansion possible. I am excited to help build what comes next.”

With its expanded footprint and strengthened leadership team, Nelson-Rudie is entering its 50th anniversary year positioned for continued growth and ready to shape the future of the firm for decades to come.

About Nelson-Rudie

Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie) is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm offering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration services to clients throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the firm delivers nationwide service through its growing team of 80+ professionals and licensed engineers across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces. At Nelson-Rudie, being 100% employee-owned means every success is shared — among clients, employees, communities, and the industries it serves.