Work Here Grow Here Scott Morrow November 13, 2025 Congratulations 5 Years of Leaving a Legacy Scott’s story with Lamp Rynearson began even before the company acquired Larkin, where he was already making an impact. “I was a Larkin employee before Lamp bought us out. Was with Larkin/Lamp for 7 years. Left for 5 years … Read more
This year marks a remarkable milestone for Tom Wells—25 years of dedication, growth, and impact at Lamp Rynearson. As we celebrate Tom’s work anniversary, we sat down with him to reflect on his journey, share his favorite memories, and discuss what continues to inspire him every day. Finding a Dream Company When Tom first considered … Read more
When Senior Project Engineer Grant Zebold decided to relocate to Kansas City and transition from the public sector to consulting, Lamp Rynearson immediately stood out. He was drawn to the firm’s strong commitment to its employees and the exciting growth opportunities it offered. When Grant joined Lamp Rynearson’s Water Services Group 5 years ago, the … Read more
Five years ago, Christine Nichols received a referral to Lamp Rynearson by Lynn Cunningham. That referral was the catalyst to her career here with us as one of our Project Administrators. Join us in celebrating Christine’s anniversary! Christine has worked on many projects in her time with us, but one that stands out to her … Read more
Senior Project Engineer Isaac Knutson’s journey to Lamp Rynearson began with a desire for change. Drawn to a job posting at Lamp Rynearson that promised a return to design-focused work, Isaac’s decision to apply was pivotal, and every interaction with his new colleagues has reinforced his happiness with joining the company. Isaac’s favorite project in … Read more
The warmest of congratulations to Suzanne Urbanec for her first of many years at Lamp Rynearson! In her prior work, she’s noticed companies with ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plans, tend to prioritize the needs and well being of their employees more. An observation that originally attracted her to work with Lamp Rynearson. In her … Read more
Robin was drawn to Lamp Rynearson because the company’s purpose statement reflected her own values. With 11 years in the non-profit sector, supporting others and the community became a central part of her career. She connected with the people she met during the interview process, and the shorter commute was a welcome bonus! Over the … Read more
Who knew in 2004 that Lamp Rynearson would hire a part-time administration professional who would become our high-flying human resources powerhouse for the entire firm? Jodi Martin joined Lamp Rynearson twenty years ago because they offered a flexible opportunity for her growing family. Working on a part-time basis, Jodi was able to develop a career … Read more
It’s Jacob Kophamer’s one year anniversary as a Senior Landscape Architect at Lamp Rynearson! After seeing our company values on full display through inspiring projects, Jacob saw an opportunity to aid us with our ever-growing landscape architecture and planning group. In his first year with us, Jacob has really enjoyed working on initial site plans … Read more
The year was 1999, and as the millennium came to a close, a new era began at Lamp Rynearson. Senior Project Designer Larry Lueders took a temp position as a CAD Designer in the Telecom Department. Soon after, Larry was asked to join our Transportation Group as a permanent employee. Recently engaged and planning to … Read more