Author: Susan Higdon

27 Aug

Posted at 12:54h in News, Staff
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On Tuesday, August 5th, the SDG team celebrated "National Work Like A Dog Day" to recognize not only our own dedication and hard work, but also the loyal canine companions who support us outside the office. Our wonderful admin, Heather, organized a post-lunch gathering that featured dog-themed treats and voting for our furry friends displayed on the Pup Parade Wall. The fun and relaxing afternoon offered everyone a chance to take a stretch break, enjoy...

20 Aug

Posted at 19:28h in News, Projects
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SDG is excited to announce the addition of two new members to our design team of structural engineers. Rebekah Penn, P.E. joined SDG in June of 2025. Rebekah received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2018 and she received her M.S. in Structural Engineering from Montana State University in 2020. She has her P.E. and previously worked as a design engineer for WiSEngineers Inc. / Bennett & Pless...

20 Aug

Posted at 19:26h in News, Projects
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SDG is excited to announce the addition of two new members to our administrative team. Kristy Northcott Downer joined SDG in October of 2024. Kristy received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in 2011. She has previously worked as a controller and accountant for Ragan-Smith Associates. Kristy brings 14 years of accounting experience to SDG. Sarah Richards joined SDG in June of 2025 as Marketing Coordinator. In 2023, she received her B.A....

31 Jul

Posted at 16:23h in News, Projects
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We are thrilled to see the completion of the Middle Tennessee State University Stephen & Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center and are incredibly grateful to have been part of the design team alongside GMC! On July 30th, SDG Principal Jim Parker and Associate Principal Jennifer Acton attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on campus and joined the MTSU community in celebrating this exciting new addition.        ...

30 Jul

Posted at 20:34h in News, Staff
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On Saturday, July 19th, SDG team members attended the Nashville Soccer Club (NSC) match against Toronto FC at GEODIS Park. As NSC secured a 1-0 win over The Reds, the evening provided a great opportunity to spend time together outside of the office. Prior to the game, several members met up at local Nashville restaurant Wedge for dinner with colleagues, friends, and family. Afterward, everyone gathered at the stadium to show their team spirit and...

11 Jul

Posted at 18:03h in News, Staff
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SDG recently celebrated Stanley Paseur’s retirement. Stanley has worked in the structural design industry for 40 years and has been a beloved member of our engineering team since he started here at SDG in 2002. Originally from Alabama, Stanley began his career as an intern and structural engineer with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon in Huntsville. Prior to joining SDG, Stanley worked at Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates, Structural Integrity, and Ross Bryan Associates in...

23 May

Posted at 13:58h in News, Staff
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SDG has appointed new corporate officers. Jim Parker will now serve as President, Kris Bomar as Vice President and Charles Haynes as Secretary. The officers, along with fellow Principals Joe Connor, Jeremy Salmon, and Will Grigg, each share in the day-to-day operation of the firm. SDG's complete leadership group is rounded out by our four Associate Principals Jared Ganstine, Jennifer Acton, Drew Hatton, and Zak Pruitt. The partners remain committed to providing principal-level client contact and...

16 May

Posted at 13:45h in News, Staff
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Tom Schaeffer, one of SDG’s original founding partners, most recently serving as SDG’s President, is retiring after 45 years in the engineering industry.  Tom will continue to be involved part time at SDG as he transitions to a Principal Emeritus role with the firm. Tom was born and grew up in Nashville. He received his BE in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1979, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Dean's Award for...

07 May

Posted at 14:57h in News, Projects
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The Nashville Edition Hotel and Residences on May 7 officially announced the launch of presales for 84 condominiums, which will be located at 1110 Porter St. in the Gulch neighborhood. Construction on the project, which will also include about 280 guest rooms, is slated to begin this fall. SDG is proud to work with ESa on the design for the new 28-story luxury hotel and condo tower. Take a peek at the upscale Nashville Edition as hotel,...

24 Mar

Posted at 18:33h in News, Projects
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We have been incredibly fortunate over the years to work with some of the finest architects and facility owners in the country and are proud to say the vast majority of our work each year is attributable to clients we’ve forged strong relationships with and worked with many times. Since our founding in June of 1999 by a group of six structural engineers, the current leadership group has expanded as the company has grown and...