MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2025--
Nelson-Rudie and Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie) is stepping into its next era with a bold slate of expansions and a major leadership hire. The 49-year-old engineering firm is moving through an ambitious growth cycle, marking the moment with a new headquarters in Minneapolis, a recently opened satellite office in Hudson, Wisconsin, and plans for a Kansas City office in early 2026.
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These milestones show a clear inflection point for Nelson-Rudie. The company is using its 100 percent employee-owned structure to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen its reputation as a trusted engineering partner across the Midwest and beyond.
To support this next phase, the firm has hired Melissa Kelley-Jones as Vice President of Marketing + Business Development. She will lead market growth initiatives, guide brand and visibility strategy, deepen client partnerships, and help shape Nelson-Rudie’s overall approach to expansion across both new and established regions.
“Momentum is building across our organization,” said President + CEO Matthew Elhadad. “The combination of our new headquarters, our growth in Wisconsin, and our investment in Kansas City shows our commitment to better supporting our clients and empowering our employee-owners. Melissa brings a strategic mindset and deep industry relationships that will elevate our marketing and business development efforts during this pivotal chapter.”
The new Minneapolis headquarters reflects that commitment. The space features open collaboration zones, technology-enhanced meeting rooms, flexible huddle areas, and amenities designed to bring people together and support modern ways of working.
Kelley-Jones shared that joining the firm at this moment was intentional. “This is a firm that knows who it is and where it is going,” she said. “The employee-ownership model creates a culture where people think and act like owners. That mindset, combined with real investments in space, technology, and market growth, is what makes sustainable expansion possible. I am excited to help build what comes next.”
With its expanded footprint and strengthened leadership team, Nelson-Rudie is entering its 50th anniversary year positioned for continued growth and ready to shape the future of the firm for decades to come.
About Nelson-Rudie
Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. (Nelson-Rudie) is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm offering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration services to clients throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the firm delivers nationwide service through its growing team of 80+ professionals and licensed engineers across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces. At Nelson-Rudie, being 100% employee-owned means every success is shared — among clients, employees, communities, and the industries it serves.
Melissa Kelley-Jones, vice president of marketing + business development.
Nelson-Rudie's Minneapolis team at the new headquarters.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 17, 2026--
Steel Sports’ 2025 Impact Report shows young athletes in its programs are developing not only as competitors, but also as leaders and citizens. The findings reinforce the organization’s mission to put kids first and help them reach their potential on and off the field.
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The report highlights the continued impact of the Steel Coaching System – The Lasorda Way, which equips coaches with the tools to build positive, trust‑based relationships with athletes that support athletic development, character growth, and long‑term well‑being.
At the center of the Steel Sports experience are the organization’s Core Values—Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Through the Steel Coaching System – The Lasorda Way, coaches reinforce these values through daily interactions, helping athletes apply them beyond sports to their lives in school, at home, and in their communities.
“Sports should be a vehicle to help kids build confidence, character, and life skills,” said Martin Brown, President and CEO of Steel Sports. “This report shows that when coaches lead with purpose and put kids first, athletes grow not only in their sport, but in character, leadership, and life readiness. Our coaches at Steel Sports bring this to life every day through the work they do with our athletes.”
For the third straight year, athletes reported that athletic development, competition, and having fun are the top reasons they participate in Steel Sports programs. Athletes consistently cited having fun as essential to both practices and games, underscoring Steel Sports’ belief that enjoyment is critical to sustained participation and development.
Key findings include:
Athlete Development
Values & Character Development
Parent Perspectives
Coaches are central to these outcomes, according to the report. Through the Steel Coaching System – The Lasorda Way, coaches are trained to create environments that both challenge and support young athletes, enabling them to feel motivated, connected, and confident.
“When we talk about impact, we’re talking about life outcomes,” said Steve Jones, Senior Vice President of The Lasorda Way. “Steel athletes are gaining the skills, resilience, and confidence to lead in school, careers, and their communities—and that’s the ultimate measure of success.”
Steel Sports is a subsidiary of Steel Partners, which shares and supports the Kids First philosophy across its family of businesses. Together, Steel Partners and Steel Sports are extending the reach of the Steel Coaching System – The Lasorda Way by sharing coaching and leadership resources, sponsoring youth teams, hosting free youth sports camps, and investing in community‑based initiatives across the United States and globally. By embedding Kids First principles into the communities where its businesses operate, Steel Partners is forging future leaders—using sport as a platform to create positive, lasting impact for young people everywhere.
The full 2025 Impact Report can be viewed online at www.steelsports.com/impact.
About Steel Sports:
Steel Sports is a social impact organization dedicated to inspiring young athletes to reach their potential on and off the field. Through the Steel Coaching System – The Lasorda Way, Steel Sports empowers kids to grow beyond the game and provides coaches the tools to develop athletes as competitors, leaders, and citizens. For more information, visit steelsports.com.
About Steel Partners:
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. ( www.steelpartners.com ) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in various companies, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, direct marketing, banking, and youth sports.
Steel Sports Impact Report Highlights Strong Growth in Athlete Confidence, Mental Health, and Leadership
