Merritt Island, Florida
Office Leadership and Team Members
Greg Akers, Vice President and Haskell’s Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing Division Leader, serves as the primary representative for the Merritt Island office. Project Director Kathy Stillson is also located in this office.
About the Merritt Island Office
Haskell has maintained a presence in Brevard County since the late 1990s, completing nearly $100 million in improvements to local schools and more than $550 million of work overall. Notable clients in the area include Blue Origin, NASA, Aerion, L3Harris, Melbourne-Orlando International Airport, the Canaveral Port Authority and Brevard County Public Schools.
Markets supported in Merritt Island include aviation, aerospace, education, maritime, municipal and water. This office is of particular interest to Haskell’s Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing Division, which has completed more than $450 million worth of work in the area since 2016. As a part of Florida’s Space Coast, Brevard County is an opportune area for clients in the aviation and space sectors.
Haskell’s Merritt Island office offers various delivery methods, including Design-Build; Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR); Engineer Procure Construct (EPC); and Design Manufacture Construct (DMC).
Talk to a Subject Matter Expert
Greg Akers
Vice President & Division Leader – Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing
Contact Information
2405 N Courtenay Parkway
Suite 202
Merritt Island, FL 32953
United States
Recognized By
Five Haskell team members recently returned from the Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference in San Diego, a premier leadership conference hosted by Engineering News-Record dedicated to advancing women across all roles in the construction industry.
Two full days of programming included sessions on topics such as optimizing career trajectories, quality management in design-build infrastructure projects and building inclusive teams in difficult environments.
Haskell Director or Talent Acquisition Meredith Adragna was one of five panelists during a session titled “Unlocking Innovation: The Business Case for Neurodiversity,” which drew their real-world insights to recognize conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia as a spectrum, and highlight how neurodiverse individuals contribute to increased creativity, innovation and productivity.
Assistant Project Manager McKenna Connell said the GWIC environment created “a real sense of relatability.”
“Speakers from a variety of roles in construction shared very raw and real stories that not only humanized the work we do but also emphasized the impact that having a diverse and representative workforce can make,” she said. “These events are not meant to show face or throw around supposedly inspiring buzzwords; they are a real opportunity to uplift each other and the industry as a whole.
“A recurring theme of the event is that while being a woman in construction today may be seen as a novelty, it will someday become the norm - and all of us are helping that become reality!”
For decades, the concrete used in coastal infrastructure has protected coastlines while offering little support for the ecosystems around them. ECOncrete is changing that.
Backed by science, @econcrete_ technology modifies the chemistry, texture and structure of concrete so ports, seawalls and other shoreline assets can support marine life while meeting engineering standards.
Through @dysruptek, Haskell has invested in ECOncrete since 2024, supporting a solution that aligns with the future of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. The company’s recent $14 million funding round will help expand its technology across global waterfront markets, where project owners are looking for stronger coastal protection, measurable ecological uplift and smarter paths through permitting.
Tap the link in the bio for the full story.
Following Father`s Day weekend, the team at Haskell Steel gathered for Donuts for Dads to recognize the fathers and father figures who contribute to our success every day.
At Haskell Steel, we know our people are our greatest strength. Creating a workplace where employees feel supported and appreciated is an important part of our commitment to being a Best Place to Work.
Thanks to all the dads and father figures on our team for everything you do both on and off the job!
#HaskellSteel #DonutsforDads #EmployeeAppreciation #BestPlacesToWork #FathersDay #HaskellAEC
Great workplaces are built by people, and we’re excited to share that Haskell has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The recognition is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey, making it a meaningful reflection of the culture in our St. Louis office.
“Being recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace reflects the culture we’ve built in St. Louis,” said Todd Miller, VP, Division & Office Lead. “It speaks to our team’s commitment to collaboration, respect and excellence. This award belongs to our people, who make Haskell a place where team members feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.”
Top Workplaces is recognized nationally as a trusted employer recognition program that partners with leading media outlets to celebrate organizations where people and performance thrive together.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from team member feedback,” said Emily Wiseman, VP of HR Operations. “It reflects Haskell’s continued focus on creating an environment where people feel valued, connected and supported with opportunities to grow.”
Guided by our values of Team, Excellence, Service and Trust, Haskell remains committed to building a workplace where people can do meaningful work and grow together.
#TopWorkplaces #BestJobofYourLife #CompanyCulture #EveryLocationMatters #HaskellAEC
Haskell partnered with the City of Jacksonville to deliver the Riverfront Plaza and Northbank Bulkhead project, a multifaceted effort supporting downtown revitalization along the St. Johns River. The work included stabilizing the northern bulkhead with an 800-foot sheet-pile system and concrete cap, while also advancing improvements that transform the waterfront into an active civic space.
Tap the link in the bio to see the full project profile.
#jacksonville #riverfrontplaza
Today, we celebrate the fathers, father figures, mentors, and leaders who help shape the future through their guidance, strength, and support.
From all of us at Haskell OKC, Happy Father’s Day! 💙
Thank you for leading by example, sharing your knowledge, and inspiring those around you every day. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, family, and well-deserved celebration.
#FathersDay #HaskellOKC #thankyoudad
It takes more than standards and enforcement to support a culture of safety on a project site with more than 300 workers, but Haskell Safety Coordinator Tie Zamble did just that in Madagascar.
For the site`s first full Safety Week, Zamble mixed workers from nine companies into teams that crossed every trade and employer. Painters competed as one, and cleaning staff lined up alongside craft professionals. A week of hands-on training and competition, plus fire-extinguisher training from local Antananarivo firefighters, reinforced one idea: Safety is for everyone.
The site has logged no lost-time, no injuries and roughly 425,000 work hours.
Tap the link in the bio to read the full story.
Our annual Haskell Summer Party at @chickennpickleokc was a huge hit this year! 💙
From delicious food, good times with friends, and memories made—we had a blast celebrating the summer season with everyone!
Until next summer—thanks to everyone for joining us for some fun in the sun! ☀️
#haskellokc
How does winning a coin flip in high school mark the start of a career? Former Golden Hammer Award recipient David Hargraves can tell you.
Before becoming Production Superintendent at Haskell Steel, Hargraves spent years learning the ins and outs of the operation. He worked in a variety of roles on the shop floor, earning his welding certificate and his college degree with support from the Haskell team.
It’s been over a decade since he earned Haskell’s Golden Hammer Award for his carpentry skills in the NEFBA trades program in high school. Yet, he still recalls this period of his life as the foundation for his current career and role at Haskell Steel.
Tap the link in the bio to read the full story!
Last week, our Dallas interns attended the Frisco Talent Experience Kickoff Party, an event focused on community engagement, connection and professional growth, including the opportunity to hear from local leaders like Mayor Jeff Cheney.
The Frisco Talent Experience is designed to help college interns build connections with the community through networking opportunities. Led by Frisco Young Professionals, the program helps showcase what makes Frisco such a dynamic place to live, work and build a future.
A big thank you to the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Frisco Young Professionals for hosting the event and welcoming our interns into the community. We also want to recognize our interns who attended, Manny Windle, Bharath Guntaka, Tara Ahari, and Gabriella McGrew, for representing Haskell so well and embodying our culture and values throughout the event.
#Internship #BestJobofYourLife #WereHiring #ConstructionCareers #HaskellAEC
Known as one of the world’s most productive underground water systems, the Floridan Aquifer spans 100,000 square miles, providing drinking water to Florida and its surrounding states.
In Episode 4 of Krystal Clear, Krystal Strassman, Assoc. DBIA dives into the importance of this system and unpacks how sustainable water infrastructure can help safeguard this vital resource for generations to come.
As Florida receives new residents and water demand rises, utilities and communities face increasing pressure to balance reliability and treatment capacity. Haskell’s water team works alongside clients to deliver solutions designed to support operational performance and sustainability.
Catch the latest episode and follow along for more drops to learn how we are committed to creating things that matter.
💙🧡 Thunder up, Haskell OKC! 🏀⚡
It’s game night and we’re proudly cheering on our hometown team. There’s nothing like seeing our city come together and rally behind the @okcthunder
Let’s keep the energy high, the noise loud, and the spirit strong. We’re with you every step of the way, OKC!
#ThunderUp #OKCThunder #HaskellOKC #OklahomaCity #LoudCity
This week, Haskell welcomed its Summer 2026 intern cohort during the company’s Intern Onboarding at the Hilton at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
More than 140 members of the summer cohort of 159 interns took part, representing 13 Haskell offices and more than 50 colleges and universities globally. The week provided an immersive introduction to Haskell’s people, projects, culture and project delivery lifecycle.
After a kickoff breakfast with Haskell executive leadership, including Chairman and CEO Jim O’Leary, President John Paul Saenz and CHRO David Thaeler, the interns participated in enterprise and project delivery overviews, leadership roundtables, communication and collaboration workshops, DISC personality assessments, professional development sessions and hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for a successful summer.
They also toured Haskell’s new headquarters and the Haskell Steel fabrication shop, exploring the latest innovations in construction and planning concepts.
We’re excited to officially welcome this talented group and look forward to watching them learn and grow this summer.
Learn more at Haskell.com
From intern to full-time Event Specialist, Stella Humberg’s Haskell journey has come full circle.
Stella started with Haskell as a Corporate Marketing intern in 2022. Today, she helps bring events to life from months of planning and vendor coordination to day-of details like guest experience, accessibility, wayfinding and keeping the fun on schedule.
At the Wasatch Curling Invitational supporting Utah’s National Ability Center, Stella gave us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create meaningful moments for Haskell’s clients, partners and vendors.
Her internship helped her build relationships, confidence and a path to the career she has now.
We’re proud to have you on the team, Stella!
Wastewater facilities don’t always need more space to deliver more capacity. As utilities face aging infrastructure and increasing regulations and costs, many are looking beyond traditional expansion models and toward more compact, efficient treatment solutions.
AquaNereda’s aerobic granular sludge technology is helping shift that conversation. By intensifying biological treatment within a smaller footprint, the process can help utilities improve performance, simplify operations and reduce long-term costs.
Tap the link in the bio to learn how Haskell built the advanced nutrient removal process into projects in Fort Pierce, Florida, and Hurricane, Utah, and what it signals for the next generation of wastewater infrastructure.
The Golden Hammer struck again at this year’s Clay County Construction Trades Brunch, where students, educators and industry partners came together to recognize outstanding achievement in construction trades programs across Clay County, Florida, Schools.
Hosted by Haskell, this annual event celebrates students pursuing career and technical education pathways in carpentry, drafting, engineering, electrical, HVAC and welding. It also allows students to learn more about construction careers, apprenticeship programs and long-term opportunities in the skilled trades.
The Golden Hammer Award is awarded to the top carpentry/building trades student at each participating county high school, honoring both technical skill and professionalism. This year’s recipients were Avery Rhoden, Middleburg; Gabe Taylor, Orange Park; Xavier Day, Ridgeview; Trey Rhodes, Clay; Nicolas Moreno, Fleming Island; and Milo Rosario, Keystone Heights.
The Drafting/Engineering Award recognizes students developing the design and technical skills that support construction planning and execution. This year’s recipients were Addison Harp, Middleburg, and Dylan Mazerac, Orange Park.
The Electrical/NEFBA Award recognizes achievement in electrical trades education and connection to apprenticeship pathways. This year’s recipient was Deaclan Finch, Middleburg.
The HVAC/NEFBA Award recognizes achievement in heating, ventilation and air conditioning trades education and connection to apprenticeship pathways. This year’s recipient was Charles Powell, Ridgeview.
The Torch/Welding Award recognizes achievement in welding and skilled fabrication. This year’s recipient was Eliajah Dennis-Thomas, Orange Park .
Congratulations to each of this year’s honorees, and thanks to Clay County Schools, the district’s instructors and administrators, Career and Technical Education leaders and the Northeast Florida Builders Association for their continued commitment to developing the next generation of craft professionals.
The Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference (WDSC) highlights the vital role science, technology and innovation play in shaping the future of brewing and distilling. For Haskell’s Beer, Wine & Spirits team, those principles are always on tap.
Haskell Strategic Industry Advisor Phil Morgan and Senior Director of Project Development Tony Smith traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland, for four days of high-impact sessions, cutting-edge research and industry insight focused on the future of spirits.
Phil and Tony visited local distilleries and heard from world-class experts, including leaders from Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University, on topics ranging from wash fermentation for whisky production to the future of brewing and distilling. They also had the chance to visit historic Edinburgh Castle and the Tartan Weaving Mill.
As product quality, efficiency and consistency become increasingly driven by science-led processes, staying connected to the latest fermentation research and distilling innovation is essential to delivering high-performance facilities for clients.
Insights from the conference strengthen Haskell’s ability to design and deliver facilities that support more efficient, consistent and scalable production environments.
@phillizard #BWS
Throughout Green Week, team members from across Haskell’s global offices supported environmental stewardship through clothing drives, community service activities and simple daily practices that reduce waste and preserve natural resources.
🌳The Charlotte, North Carolina, office encouraged using reusable containers, bottles and mugs instead of single-use cups and bottles.
🌳In Salt Lake City, teams planted native species that support pollinators, dug tree wells and partnered with the city to clean the surrounding area.
🌳Dallas team members spent a day cleaning Russell Creek Park.
🌳In Jacksonville, Florida, volunteers partnered with St. Johns Riverkeeper to help restore McCoys Creek.
🌳Atlanta team members volunteered at a hydroponics farm, helping grow, harvest and package fresh produce for a local food pantry.
🌳In St. Paul, Minnesota, team members partnered with Chard Your Yard to install garden beds for residents across the Minneapolis area, promoting community food resilience while reducing food miles and improving access to fresh, nutritious produce.
🌳Our Mexico City office participated in Passport to the Planet, turning everyday sustainable choices into collective action throughout the month of April.
Haskell puts sustainability at the center of what we do and how we work. Learn how we support clients in solving everyday issues that drive sustainability and improve operational performance: https://www.haskell.com/sustainability/
#GreenWeek #EarthDay #Sustainability #HaskellAEC
Learn why coastal communities across Florida are facing increasing pressure on stormwater systems in the latest episode of Krystal Clear, as Krystal Strassman, Assoc. DBIA examines how rising sea levels threaten low-lying infrastructure and the communities that depend on it.
From intense weather events to capacity challenges, explore why resilient solutions are critical and how infrastructure features like pump stations can help communities adapt and protect essential assets.
Watch to see how water planning and designing are evolving to help make every drop count.
A ferry ride to Nantucket, dogs on the beach before work and a distillery project that quickly became much more than a service call.
In this article, Haskell Automation Design Subject Matter Expert Alan Green shares how a week at Triple Eight Distillery in Nantucket, Massachusetts, turned into an effort to restore automation on a heavily modified column still. The work included integrating new equipment, updating PLC controls, adding safety interlocks, improving the operator interface and identifying practical changes to support more reliable performance over time.
Tap the link in the bio for the full story on Haskell.com.
#bws
We’re continuing to celebrate National Welding Month by highlighting the individuals who support daily operations at Haskell Steel.
Meet Hunter Rhoden, a welder and fitter who consistently delivers high-quality work, promotes a strong safety culture and continues to grow his expertise. Watch the video to learn more and hear why Hunter chooses Haskell.
The dedicated team at Haskell Steel manages complex fabrication efforts, delivering structural steel and custom architectural metal solutions for commercial projects. An AISC-certified fabricator, the team collaborates across engineering and production to ensure precision, efficiency and reliable delivery.
#welding #NationalWeldingMonth #ConstructionCareer #WereHiring #HaskellSteel #HaskellAEC
As part of National Welding Month, Haskell hosted an appreciation lunch at its 12th Street campus to recognize the team members who help keep Haskell Steel operating at a high level.
The event gave the team a break from day-to-day operations to share a meal, connect and be recognized for their skill, precision and dedication in supporting projects across the company.
Haskell’s welders and fabricators are vital in Haskell’s integrated delivery model, combining craftsmanship, attention to detail and a strong work ethic to produce the strength, quality and reliability clients expect. Through Haskell Steel’s fabrication expertise, this team supports construction efforts across a wide range of projects while helping maintain demanding schedules and deliver consistent results.
It’s Architect Week, and we’re celebrating the creativity, dedication, and personality that make our team one of a kind 👏✨
Introducing the “Benhee Awards” — a little recognition for the moments (and people) that keep our days interesting:
🏆 I Wish I Was There (Remote, but Only Physically): Jose Calderon
⏰ Time Sheet Bandit (Better Late Than Never): Trey Wade
🍴 Best Smelling Lunches: Trey Wade
🪴 Best Decorated Work Area: Shae Greenhagen
🍪 Breakroom Burglar: Michael Nobert
🏅 Architect of the Year: Bernard Braddick
From big wins to everyday laughs, it’s the people behind the projects that make it all worth it.
Happy Architect Week to the team that continues to design, create, and show up above and beyond every day 🖤
#ArchitectWeek #HaskellOKC #ArchitectureLife #DesignCommunity #teamculture
Squeeze the day with us 🍋☀️
Our Haskell OKC team took a moment to step away, connect, and recharge at our Lemonade Social Sip event—because sometimes the best ideas (and conversations) happen over something sweet and simple.
From refreshing drinks to even better company, it was a perfect reminder that building strong teams starts with creating space to slow down, laugh, and enjoy the moment together.
Special shout out to @thebiglemonokc for serving up the tastiest drinks!
Here’s to good vibes, great people, and a little extra sunshine in our day 💛
#haskellokc #teamspirit #workplaceculture
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