Our Purpose
Serve people. Design excellence. Build trust.
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We design innovative, responsible solutions grounded in excellence, integrity, and care for human life.
SERVE PEOPLE
We focus on the people each project impacts, from clients and stakeholders to the communities we help build for. Every decision is made with their needs in mind.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
We hold a high standard for every detail. Our solutions are thoughtful, buildable, and designed to perform in real-world conditions.
BUILD TRUST
We communicate clearly, act with integrity, and follow through. Our goal is simple: be a partner clients can rely on from start to finish.
“AKRO” comes from the Greek word akrogóniaios,
meaning cornerstone—the first piece set,
the reference point for everything built.
Our company is founded on Cornerstone values that guide how we work, serve, and lead.
These principles shape our character, our decisions, and the quality of the structures we help create.
SERVE PEOPLE
We focus on the people each project impacts, from clients and stakeholders to the communities we help build for. Every decision is made with their needs in mind.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
We hold a high standard for every detail. Our solutions are thoughtful, buildable, and designed to perform in real-world conditions.
BUILD TRUST
We communicate clearly, act with integrity, and follow through. Our goal is simple: be a partner clients can rely on from start to finish.
How We Work
Every AKRO project begins with listening. We take time to understand the goals, constraints, and real-world conditions that shape each site and stakeholder group. From there, we apply practical engineering judgment, clear documentation, and responsive communication to move projects forward efficiently.
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Our team stays engaged beyond design, supporting coordination during construction and addressing challenges as they arise. The result is engineering that is thoughtful, buildable, and aligned with how projects actually get built, keeping teams coordinated, costs controlled, and trust intact from start to finish.
What you can expect
Value
Engineering
Smart, efficient designs that balance performance, constructability, and cost from the start.
Flexibility
Adaptive to every project’s needs — from software platforms to field conditions and client preferences.
Technology
Modern design tools and modeling software ensure accuracy, coordination, and clarity.
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On-Time &
On-Budget
Clear communication and disciplined project management keep schedules and budgets on track.
Lasting Relationships
Built on trust, collaboration, and follow-through — we’re partners long after the project is complete.
The AKRO Advantage
Value
Engineering
Smart, efficient designs that balance performance, constructability, and cost from the start.
Flexibility
Adaptive to every project’s needs — from software platforms to field conditions and client preferences.
Technology
Modern design tools and modeling software ensure accuracy, coordination, and clarity.
On-Time &
On-Budget
Clear communication and disciplined project management keep schedules and budgets on track.
Lasting Relationships
Built on trust, collaboration, and follow-through — we’re partners long after the project is complete.
How We Work
Every AKRO project begins with listening. We take time to understand the goals, constraints, and real-world conditions that shape each site and stakeholder group. From there, we apply practical engineering judgment, clear documentation, and responsive communication to move projects forward efficiently.
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Our team stays engaged beyond design, supporting coordination during construction and addressing challenges as they arise. The result is engineering that is thoughtful, buildable, and aligned with how projects actually get built.
Rooted Here, Building What's Next
Our team brings technical expertise, practical experience, and a commitment to the communities we serve.
Who We Are
The qualities that shape our team.
Humble
We stay teachable, flexible, and willing to learn.
Pursuing Knowledge
We dig deeper to uncover the best solutions.
Family
We value the whole person, which includes family.
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Unified
We protect trust by how we communicate.
Character
Who we are matters to us. We want good people.
Shared Success
We win together and lose together.
Integrity
We do the right thing even when no one sees.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to a high standard and take responsibility as if every project was in our own backyard.
Quality
We prioritize precision and clarity to reduce RFIs, change orders, and rework.
Innovation & Creativity
We challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and seek better ways to build and design through use of new technology and well-designed processes.
Partnership & Long-Term Relationships
We want to keep our clients happy.
What We Do
The values that shape our work.
Erik Johnson
Owner & Principle Engineer
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Austin Newlin
General Manager
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Brian Botkol
Structural Designer
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Alex Eisele
Engineer
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Our Service Region
AKRO provides structural and civil engineering services across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Northern Wisconsin, and the Fox Valley region—offering expertise shaped by the challenges and opportunities unique to our area.
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AKRO is licensed in 28 states, allowing us to support clients beyond
our core service region.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Ironwood, Escanaba, Marquette, Menominee
Northern Wisconsin
Marinette, Oconto, Crivitz, Wausaukee
Fox Valley Region
Green Bay, Appleton, Kaukauna, Neenah
Surrounding Communities
Across the
Upper Midwest
