About RQAW
Building Thriving Communities since 1954
Through strategic collaboration and tireless attention to our clients’ needs, RQAW delivers infrastructure solutions that propel communities forward.
One source for architecture & engineering
For nearly 70 years, RQAW has been building strong communities. We are a full service architecture and engineering firm, executing our clients’ visions from initial design to final inspection.
Seasoned infrastructure experts
Infrastructure projects are complex and getting them right is non-negotiable. RQAW combines decades of experience with a breadth of infrastructure services for reliable results that exceed our clients’ expectations.
Trusted community partners
RQAW’s elite team sees every client as a member of our family. We are committed to delivering high-quality projects that solve real problems, and we are honored that our clients trust us to improve their communities.
Leadership team
Troy Woodruff
President / CEO
Lisa Casler, PE
Division Director of Transportation
Nick Bergman, PE
Director of Hydraulics Services
Pete Peterson
Division Director of Sales and Marketing
Jeff Fisher
Director of Human Resources
Rebecca Dixon, AIA
Director of Architecture
Randall Brooks, PE
Director of Bridge Services
Chriss Jobe, PE
Director of Construction Inspection
Joe Dabkowski, PWS
Director of Environmental Services
DeShun Johnson
Director of MEP
Dylan Sievers, PE
Director of Roadway Services
Shane Spears
Deputy Division Director of Transportation
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Troy Woodruff
President / CEO
Troy’s philosophy on running a successful business is simple, yet it’s proven to be true for RQAW: “Hire the most talented people you can find in their field, with good attitudes and personalities, and let them do their jobs. Support them and take care of them, but trust them to get the job done on their own.” He is proud of the company’s recent growth and is always seeking new ways to improve the company and services to better help clients. A graduate of Indiana State University, former Indiana State Representative, Former Chief of Staff and Chief of Operations for the Indiana Department of Transportation under Governors Daniels and Pence, Troy is also a former Marine who grew up in Odon, Indiana. He is married to Melissa and they have 2 sons, Austin and Evan.
Success isn’t just about winning; it’s also about our employees and their happiness.
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Chriss Jobe, PE
Director of Construction Inspection
After graduating from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Chriss spent the early part of his career working for INDOT overseeing the construction of transportation projects, including the construction of the new terrain I-69 corridor from Evansville to Bloomington which at that time, was the largest contiguous transportation project in the nation. As the director of RQAW’s Construction Inspection team, Chriss brings a positive and focused attitude to the group that he leads from his offices in Vincennes and Indianapolis. Chriss prioritizes each of our client’s needs, and he enjoys delivering each project through to the final phase of its completion when the general public realizes its value. Chriss spends his free time with his wife and their four children, and he stays active by coaching basketball and softball.
I’m inspired by so many of our projects which create positive impacts on so many people’s lives.
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Nick Bergman, PE
Director of Hydraulics Services
Nick brings over 20 years of diverse design experience encompassing stormwater management, hydraulics, and hydrology of large and small infrastructure projects. He understands the hydraulic analysis and permitting processes and can ensure that design, permitting, and detail design are choreographed in an appropriate sequence to meet demanding project delivery schedules. He has been directly involved with the hydraulic modeling and completion of Construction in a Floodway, 401/404, and Rule 5 NOI permits. In addition to his hydraulics experience, Nick has developed a strong relationship with state permitting agencies, such as the IDNR, IDEM, and USACE.
I am dedicated to providing the most economical solution to a project, using a combination of traditional and innovative style designs.
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Lisa Casler, PE
Division Director of Transportation
Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering, and then went on to earn a second degree in civil engineering before she began her career as a transportation engineer. As RQAW’s Division Director of Transportation, Lisa focuses on what needs to be done to deliver a project that addresses the most important issues while staying at or below budget and on schedule; ultimately, she says her job is to help make her clients’ jobs easier. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with her team members, noting that their development and successes inspire her to do her best work. Lisa and her husband encourage their four sons in their sports and Boy Scouts activities, and the whole family enjoys all-things Disney.
I’m aggressive when it comes to pushing a project along, reeling in costs and addressing concerns.
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Randall Brooks, PE
Director of Bridge Services
As RQAW’s Director of Bridge Services, Randy knows that being proactive and maintaining consistent communication with his clients and team are the building blocks of a successful project. He enjoys taking on new projects, especially new bridges, and the challenge of determining the “plan of attack” and predicting any potential issues that may arise. Randy is a trivia buff and a competitive bowler with a high score of 264—he even met his wife when they were on opposing bowling teams.
I love seeing something built that I designed and helped create.
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Joe Dabkowski, PWS
Director of Environmental Services
Around RQAW, Joe is known for his sarcastic sense of humor. His team and other coworkers appreciate his fun and easy-going personality, and they respect his focus and drive when it comes to environmental projects. Joe strives to minimize issues early on in each project by closely evaluating and monitoring wetlands, streams, endangered species, farmlands, and other environmental impacts, and he aggressively works to beat deadlines. He enjoys being outdoors, is a skilled hunter and fisherman, and even operates a small farm in Putnam County with his wife and children.
I encourage my team members to use their talents and give them opportunities to grow.
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Ryan Perry, PS
Director of Site Survey
Ryan serves as Director of Site Survey for RQAW. As director, he provides management oversight for survey and right of way projects. Ryan brings 20 years of survey and right of way experience with an extensive background in right of way project management, right of way engineering, topographic survey, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveying, subdivision, and site design.
Our clients’ projects are important to them, and I take personal responsibility to ensure we deliver a quality product at an affordable price.
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Pete Peterson
Division Director of Sales and Marketing
With more than 22 years of marketing, sales, and networking experience, Pete is proficient at negotiating and managing strategic business and community partnerships. Pete uses his expertise to facilitate public outreach to help unify communities throughout project challenges and changes. He is currently serving as a councilman for the City of Fishers.
Earning the trust of our clients is vital to us, so when clients return to RQAW for solutions within their communities, we take a lot of pride in that.
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Rebecca Dixon, AIA
Director of Architecture
Rebecca brings a wealth of understanding to the table as Director of Architecture and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience. Blending creativity with technology has fueled Rebecca’s passion for architecture. She has an extensive amount of design and project management experience and enjoys using her imagination and technical knowledge to work with clients to bring their visions to fruition. Rebecca’s experience throughout her career has emphasized collaboration and active listening to ensure that the client’s goals are met, and the project is completed on time and within the budget.
Architectural design is not just about how something looks – it’s also about the importance of functionality.
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Jeff Fisher
Director of Human Resources
Jeff has nearly 30 years of experience in various industries including service, technology, banking, commercial construction, and, most recently, human resources. He is a natural leader who thrives in helping others achieve success. He also has a proven track record of recruiting for large corporations, which he has carried over to RQAW that has aided in the growth of the company.
To us, our employees are our greatest asset, so it is important we provide a company culture and work environment that allows them to thrive personally and professionally.
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DeShun Johnson
Director of MEP
Over the past 10 years, DeShun has contributed to a multitude of architectural projects. He has supported the development of electrical distribution systems, lighting design, security, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems for numerous municipalities, multi-family, higher education, and healthcare projects. Construction budgets for these projects have ranged from $50k to $200M. DeShun has a Bachelor of Science in computer graphics technology focused on construction. Additionally, he is an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) dedicated to improving the documentation, management, and communication of building information used by the construction industry. DeShun communicates and coordinates MEP needs, provides technical support, and QA/QC throughout the design and construction process.
We pride ourselves in our ability to find proper solutions to any problem through our personalized approach and comprehensive engineering and design services.
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Dylan Sievers, PE
Director of Roadway Services
Dylan is the Director of Roadway Services for RQAW. Prior to joining RQAW, he worked with INDOT construction, giving him an in-depth understanding of INDOT’s needs and goals. He uses his 12 years of construction and engineering experience to design practical solutions focused on constructability. His project management expertise ranges from intersection improvements and reconstructed roadways to added travel lanes and ADA-compliant ramps and sidewalks. Having developed numerous intersection improvements, roundabouts, and added travel lanes to fit either within existing right-of-way or minimizing impacts to surrounding right-of-way, Dylan always strives to find innovative ways to stay on schedule and within budget. Throughout many of RQAW’s transportation design projects, he has performed complex stormwater drainage designs to utilize existing systems, minimizing project costs while still allowing for adequate drainage capacity.
I am committed to delivering all projects on time and on budget with quality being paramount, no matter the complexity or time constraints.
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Shane Spears
Deputy Division Director of Transportation
Shane is RQAW’s Deputy Division Director of Transportation, bringing with him 30 years of experience from INDOT and a history of demonstrated organizational leadership and project management in the highway transportation industry. His vast experience has profoundly impacted his skillset with highways project management and collaborating with local elected officials and community leaders. He has previously managed operations within multiple departments both in the Vincennes and Crawfordsville districts, and now brings his knowledge to our transportation team. Shane will work closely with our Division Director of Transportation and provide invaluable guidance to the rest of the team.
Working with local communities to deliver quality projects is my passion. I love to see how a project as simple as a new sidewalk can positively impact the lives of so many.
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Chris Buergelin, PS
Director of Transportation Survey
Chris will manage and oversee a wide range of transportation projects requiring surveying and right-of-way services. Throughout his more than 24 years of experience, Chris has completed several projects in all six INDOT Districts and numerous INDOT LPA’s. Chris will utilize his in-depth knowledge throughout each project’s life cycle and train junior members to ensure RQAW’s high-quality standards are continually met.
We take pride in meeting our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. We are committed to delivering projects that are on time and of the highest quality.
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