Firm Profile

Since its founding in 1990, MBI Companies, Inc. (MBI) has been committed to being the top architectural, engineering, and interiors firm in the markets we serve.  We do this by hiring the most talented and highest integrity people, by being the leader in technological innovations and expertise, by being attentive listeners and problem-solvers for our valued clients, and by creating and executing some of the best-designed projects in our region.
Our staff of over 90 professionals maintains licensing in all 50 states, out of our offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga.  MBI has three LEED Accredited Professionals on staff with diverse project experience and is an Energy Star Partner design firm.
We are able to save our clients both time and money by streamlining the design process and by utilizing advanced technologies such as Revit 3D Building Information Modeling software for Construction Document production, allowing clients to actively participate in the design process via 3-Dimensional images.
Most importantly, we do what we say we will do – every time.  Our clients can count on us to keep our promises and to meet their deadlines.  MBI focuses on listening to what matters most to our clients, with our over-riding goal being to delight them with the most innovative design solutions possible and to exceed their expectations in every phase of the project.
We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your project and to work with you to deliver exactly what you need within an attentive, proactive and reliable working relationship.
MBI – Where Vision and Expertise Meet Responsiveness and Reliability

LEADERSHIP


Eddie Jett, PE, SE
Chief Executive Officer


Bill Steverson, AIA
President, Architect

 


Darren Antle, PE
Principal, Sign Engineer


John Buchanan, PE
Principal, Board of Directors, Mechanical Engineer


Beth Ann Carter
Board Secretary, Office Administrator


Scott Castleberry, PE
Principal, Construction Services

 


Louis Cortina, PE
Chief Financial Officer, Board of Directors


Nick Deal, PE, SE
Principal, Board of Directors Chairman, Structural Engineer


Chris Fox, PE
Associate, Structural Engineer

 

Ryan Gerken, PE, P.Eng.
Senior Principal, Board of Directors, Structural Engineer


Chuck Grant, AIA
Senior Vice President, Board of Directors, Architect


Cory Griffis, AIA
Associate, Architect


Erin Harlow, AIA
Vice President of Architecture, Board of Directors

 


Jay Henderlight, AIA
Principal, Architect


Jerry Isaksen, AIA
Principal, Architect


Joe Ledford, PE
Principal, Industrial Services


Wade Lovin, PLS
Principal, Land Surveyor

 


Scott Malenock, AIA
Principal, Architect, Orlando Office Manager


David Matlock, PE
Principal, Civil Engineer


Valerie Nipper, AIA
Associate, Architect

John Patteson, PLS
Associate, Board of Directors, Land Surveyor

 

Ronny Rahn, AIA
Principal, Architect, Chattanooga Office Manager


Eric Reed, AIA
Associate, Architect


Michael Scott, AIA
Associate, Architect


Tracy Scruggs, IIDA
Associate, Interior Design

 


Russell Smith, CCM
Associate, Construction Services


Marvin Titlow
Principal, Board of Directors, Chief Information Officer


Vance Travis, AIA
Principal, Architect


Chris Triko, PE
Associate, Civil Engineer

 


Steve Walker, PE
Principal, Electrical Engineer


Howard Waltz, AIA
Associate, Sr. Project Manager