The Mission of NorthStar is to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities.

At first glance this may not appear like our mission has anything to do with architecture, surveying or engineering, but at the end of the day everything we do is about people. We hire great people and invest in them intentionally so that they are growing and learning, continuing to love what they do, and working in an environment that supports their best work. Our team is then able to serve our customers with excellence and the result is quality projects that make our communities a better place to live, work and play. 

Keeping our focus on our people allows us to attract and retain the best team possible, a team that is committed to doing great work and doing it in a way that makes the projects and process more enjoyable for everyone. 

We are committed to hiring people who are excellent at what they do, but also are aligned with our values and excited about the mission we have.

TEAMCENTRIC 
As a multi-disciplinary firm, we work together to collaborate and share resources and knowledge. Each person has their unique perspective and by working together, communicating proactively, and asking for input across the departments, our work exceeds expectations. 

LEARNING 
We promote professional and personal learning with a goal of continuous improvement. We are always asking ourselves “is there a better way?” and looking for opportunities to grow and learn in our careers. We recognize that each one of us is both a teacher and a student, and seeing things from the perspective of another person is valuable to our learning. 

OWNERSHIP 
We recognize that every one of us is a steward of the culture of NorthStar and that every client is a team client. We own our setbacks and learn from them, working to bring creative solutions to the challenges we face. We take ownership of our commitment to our clients, our communities, and our team. 

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Architecture

Construction

NorthStar

Scott E. State

Steve Brands

Nicole Ledford

Neil Graber

Mekena Galka

John Zaine

Michael Mays

Ross Simmons

The Leadership Team at NorthStar is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and operations of the company, ensuring alignment with its mission to develop people who enhance communities. Comprising the CEO, Vice President/Principal Surveyor, and Senior Managing Engineer/CFO, this team fosters a culture of collaboration, learning, and ownership, promoting both professional growth and exceptional service to clients. Through deliberate decision-making and resource management, they empower employees to excel in their roles, ultimately contributing to quality projects that uplift the community.

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