MSA announced today the hiring of Chris Stipe, PE, as a principal mechanical engineer in the firm’s Milwaukee office location.

Chris joins MSA with over 30 years of experience in the design, implementation and management of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects for public and private clients, including the commercial, industrial and healthcare industries as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Prior to MSA, Chris served in a variety of capacities, with roles including Associate Vice President, Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Department Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Senior Project Manager for consulting and mechanical contracting firms across the state of Wisconsin, with project work completed worldwide. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with an emphasis on Commercial Environmental Systems (HVAC) and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Chris also serves as plan commissioner for the Village of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, a position he has held since 2009.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Chris to MSA,” commented Nick Wagner, PE, senior vice president and Buildings service line lead at MSA. “His reputation of excellence and tenure of service to the mechanical engineering discipline is a level of expertise that will complement our growing mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) team very well. I look forward to Chris contributing to serve our clients and working with him in the years to come.”