About Us
Executive Team
Matt Owens, Chief Operating Officer / Director of Solar & Renewable Energy Division
As Director of our Solar & Renewable Energy Division, Matt leads our team on all solar and renewable energy projects. Matt joined Ameridian in July of 2009 after a 17-year career in engineering management in the automotive industry. During this time he worked for large international corporations manufacturing automobiles and automotive components and was responsible for leading the activities of production and facilities engineering departments charged with improving quality and productivity while reducing costs.
Matt graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and earned a Project Manager Certification from Xavier University. In October of 2009 the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certified Matt as a solar photovoltaic system installer. The NABCEP solar PV installer certification is presently the only national certification that demonstrates competence in the field of photovoltaic systems.
The mission of our solar and renewable energy division is to provide complete renewable energy solutions for our customers, taking your project from concept to system startup and deliver a turn-key solution that provides value to your organization.
Geoff began his career with Ameridian as Chief Financial Officer in 2009, and brings over 23 years of diversified corporate accounting experience in the construction and real estate industry. In addition to his accounting expertise, Geoff developed several residential communities and various commercial real estate projects in Greater Cincinnati, including the Oasis Golf Course Community in Loveland, the TPC at River’s Bend Golf Course Community, The Shoppes at River’s Bend, and River’s Bend Towne Center in Hamilton Township, OH. Geoff is responsible for the overall financial management of Ameridian Specialty Services.
Geoff graduated from Xavier University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration Degree in Accounting. He also earned his Certified Public Accountant license in 1983.
A life long resident of Cincinnati, Geoff is married and has four children and currently resides in Loveland, Ohio.
Jim Owens, Senior Project Manager
As Senior Project Manager, Jim is responsible for construction and project management, working together with clients, architects, engineers and contractors from design through completion. Jim has 16+ years experience in project management. Through his construction experience, he is able to surpass our company’s and our customer’s needs. He continually provides professional service exceeding customer expectations.
Jim graduated from Miami University with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. In October, 2010, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certified Jim as a Solar Photovoltaic System Installer™. The NABCEP Solar PV Installer certification is presently the only national certification that demonstrates competence in the field of Photovoltaic systems.
Doug Greene, Commericial Roofing Estimator
Doug has over 30 years experience in the roofing business, bringing extensive roofing working knowledge with him. Throughout his career, he has held various positions: project engineer, estimator, maintenance manager as well as safety manager. He spent the last 20 years working with a local company in their commerical roofing and sheet metal division.
Doug and his family live in Clermont County, Ohio. Among his many hobbies are golf and fishing, however his greatest passion is officiating football-high school and pee wee, and all levels in between. His education includes U.C. Clermont College, Purdue Univeristy and Ohio College of Applied Science.
Jim Wurster, Commercial Roofing Estimator
Jim joined Ameridian in 2012 and brings over 30 years of experience as an Estimator, Construction Engineer and Project Engineering Manager. His background includes estimating, coordinating and analyzing subcontrctor and supplier quotes, identifying projects for bid, maintaining project bid lists, determining labor and material costs and estimating units. Other duties have involved contract administration, including preparation of submittal packages, purchasing, scheduling, work orders, change orders, pay applications and close-out. Jim's attention to detail has led to a more efficient operation on the flat, ballasted, built-up, metal and single-ply side of the business. Jim earned an MBA from Xavier University in 1998, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati.
Sales and Business Development Team:
Tom Owens, Vice President of Sales
Since 1995, Tom has coordinated the management and leadership of all operations activities of Ameridian Specialty Services across all areas of the company, including roofing and construction. He possesses a strong background in real estate development, both residential and commercial. Additionally, Tom has expertise in the area of building asset management. Tom brings over thirty years of market and industry knowledge to the Ameridian.
Steve Majchszak, Sales and Business Development
Steve joined Ameridian in 2010, after fourteen year in sales, marketing and business development for a custom home builder and local developer. In Steve’s current role he is responsible for market research, planning, developing and executing sales and marketing strategies. His previous sales efforts earned him the Excalibur Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Cincinnati.
Katey Hoffman, Sales and Business Development
Katey came into construction through a passion for the building industry. During her college years at USF, she worked with a developer building off-campus student housing. From land purchase, rezoning, designing, building, and furnishing/decorating the apartments. Katey has a talent for client acquisition and providing outstanding service every step of the way. She has worked with premier properties such as The Vinoy Renaissance, designing and managing projects at both the resort and the golf club. She's devoted to her clients and loves discovering ideas and solutions for their projects. Determination for success drives her to networking with many affiliations such as Home Builders Association, Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Apartment Association, Greater Dayton Apartment Association and The Chamber of Commerce. On weekends you can find her running for charities, raising money for many great causes like Cancer, Parkinson's, Hunger, Children and the Arts. Katey has lived in Florida her entire life until she moved to Cincinnati in 2011 to marry her loving husband. Katey joined Ameridian Specialty Services in October 2012. Her primary focus is Sales and Business Development in the Greater Cincinnati market. She studied Business Administration & Management at the University of Florida and also earned her Florida General Contractors License. She brings over 10 years of experience in construction sales along with design consulting and project management.
- LiveRoof Certified
- Carlisle Certified
- Firestone Certified
- GAF Master Elite Contractor
- Matt Owens, NABCEP Certified™ Solar PV Installer
- Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- U. S. EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Memberships
- Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
- Sharonville Chamber of Commerce
- Allied Construction Industries (A.C.I.)
- Greater Cincinnati/North Kentucky Apartment Association
- Greater Dayton Apartment Association
