What It Means at Lamp Rynearson “We don’t need everyone to think the same. We need everyone moving in the same direction.” One of the biggest misconceptions about strong organizations is that everyone agrees all the time. In my experience, some of the best decisions start with people looking at the same situation and seeing … Read more
Strengthening Survey Leadership in a Growing Region When you spend nearly a decade shaping survey operations for one of the fastest-growing counties in Kansas, you develop a perspective that’s hard to find. Lamp Rynearson has brought that perspective in-house, welcoming Ryan Hendrickson, P.S., as Survey Practice Lead for our Kansas City office. Ryan brings more … Read more
Stewarding a Legacy for Future Generations As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, I’ve found myself thinking more and more about the responsibility that comes with celebrating such monumental milestones. Milestones invite reflection, but what matters is the legacy they represent. None of us are starting from scratch. We’ve inherited systems, communities, … Read more
What It Really Means at Lamp Rynearson Not every decision rewards us immediately. The right ones usually don’t. We’re operating in a world that moves fast. Timelines keep shrinking. Expectations keep rising. And there’s constant pressure to deliver quick answers. I feel that pressure too. But over time, I believe we’ve learned something important at … Read more
Blending fresh perspective with trusted experience, Lamp Rynearson has appointed three leaders to its Board of Directors: external members Patricia Kearns and Jim Greisch, and the return of internal leader Virgil Oligmueller. Each brings a distinct point of view — and together, they strengthen the firm’s commitment to thoughtful growth, strong governance, and leaving a … Read more
Strong communities are built through collaboration, trust, and leadership rooted in service. At Lamp Rynearson, those principles guide how we partner with public agencies and the communities they serve. In that spirit, we are proud to announce that Chad Thompson has been named Public Practice Lead for our Kansas City Design Team. Nearly Three Decades … Read more
Opportunities rarely show up at the “perfect” time. More often, they look like obstacles to overcome, moments that stretch us, or quiet invitations to pause and listen. What matters is how we choose to respond when they arrive. In 2025, our teams responded with determination, collaboration, and creativity. That mindset made all the difference. We … Read more
Every Thanksgiving, I’m reminded that gratitude isn’t confined to a single day — it’s built moment by moment, in the people and places where we show up for one another. At Lamp Rynearson, I see that every day. I see it in our clients, who trust us to turn shared visions into reality. I see … Read more
Progress rarely moves in a straight line. Markets shift, priorities evolve, and new challenges emerge—often at the very same time new opportunities appear. These are the crosswinds of progress. They don’t always move us directly forward or backward, but they test balance, agility, and clarity of direction. For firms in the AEC industry, resiliency isn’t … Read more
An estimated 20,000 athletes from over 150 companies participated in the 2025 Kansas City Corporate Challenge (KCCC). Since 1980, one male and one female are honored with the Alex George Award annually as part of KCCC in recognition of great sportsmanship and dedication to fitness and teamwork. Nominated by Melanie Jollett, his group leader and … Read more