Jack Bauer, PE

Jack Bauer grew up in Overland Park, KS, and called Memphis and Atlanta home. He graduated from K-State University where he studied Electrical Engineer, played trumpet in the marching band, and was Vice President of his fraternity. He also has his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Motion Pictures and Television. Jack loves spending time … Read more

Stephen Burtin

Stephen grew up in Topeka, KS as the youngest of six kids. They were a house divided with half going to KU and the other half to K-State. He has been married to his wife, Jessica for 11 years. They have two little boys, Jackson and Parker, and a dog, Ollie. Stephen loves playing with … Read more

Brian Thacker

Brian was born in Sioux City, IA, but spent very little time there before his family moved to El Paso, TX. At the age of 10, he and his family relocated to Rio Rancho, NM where he remained until now. Brian has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 19 years. They have three kids, … Read more

Joe Anderson

Joe grew up in Meriden, Kansas. Joe is the middle child, and only has brothers has siblings. At home, Joes family has 2 cats and cows. Joe attended Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration – majoring in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Joe also has a … Read more

Maggie Supple

Maggie grew up in a close knit family in Liberty, Missouri. Maggie enjoys spending time with her family and friends whenever she gets a chance. Maggie has one younger sister. Maggie attended Kansas State University, where she graduated with a degree in Business Marketing and a certificate in Professional Strategic Selling. Maggie was also a … Read more

Brooke Hollerich

Brooke is from the small town of Tipton, KS. She attended one of the smallest high schools in Kansas and was very involved in sports there. Brooke’s parents still live in Tipton, and she enjoys visiting whenever she can. Brooke’s family includes her parents, an older brother, a younger sister, and their yellow lab, Sadie. … Read more

Ashley Ballard

Ashley was born in Topeka, KS, but raised in Kansas City, KS. Ashley and her husband, Billy, have 3 children: Abigail, Bella, and Carter. They are all avid animal lovers and have a cat named Lelu Dallas and one mutt dog, Sweety Pea. Ashley is a big Chiefs fan and loves attending games when time … Read more

Brandon brown

Brandon brings 28 years of experience in the electrical industry to Mercer Zimmerman, with a focus on building automation systems. Brandon has a daughter and a canine companion named Oakley. When Brandon was young, Brandon played sports and spent time working on a family farm in Texas. He values this experience for the lessons it … Read more

Branson Schope

Branson joined the Mercer Zimmerman team in 2024 in the growing field of controls. Brandon lives with his wife, Allison, and their two dogs, Obi and Vader. During his free time, Branson enjoys attending spending it with his wife attending sporting events, eating tacos, and traveling. He also plays golf and ice hockey and enjoys … Read more

Ella Heiden

Ella grew up in Ankeny, Iowa (a suburb of Des Moines). Ella graduated from Iowa State University last spring (Go Cyclones!). She earned her degree in Event Management and held multiple leadership positions within her sorority (Tri Delta). While in school, Ella worked for ISU Athletics – watching the game from the sidelines where she … Read more