Driesenga & Associates, Inc.
Jerad Derks is an experienced professional in the fields of vegetation management, environmental science, and construction. Currently serving as a Forestry Supervisor at Consumers Energy since April 2017, Jerad oversees vegetation in right-of-ways to ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards for electric distribution. Concurrently, Jerad works as an Engineering Technician at Driesenga & Associates, Inc., performing onsite testing of construction materials and interpreting results for compliance recommendations. Prior roles include Environmental Scientist at Stantec Consulting Services, where responsibilities included habitat restoration alongside MEDQ, and Biological Field Technician at Cardno JFNew, leading ecological restoration efforts. Jerad's early career involved construction coordination and field biology, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Resources Management and Policy from Grand Valley State University.
Driesenga & Associates, Inc.
Driesenga & Associates, Inc. is a full service professional engineering firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, land surveying, land planning, construction materials testing and inspection, and environmental consulting. Driesenga & Associates, Inc. is proud to have served its clients since 1995. Since its founding, the firm has grown to include strategic office locations in Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Ypsilanti, Michigan. This geographic footprint allows Driesenga to provide timely and effective service to its clients.