Gene Sieve
Vice PresidentUpper Midwest Region General Manager
When it comes to building strong partnerships, understanding community needs and improving the lives of those around us, Gene Sieve is first-rate. With small-town roots and a global perspective, he’s poised to tackle any challenge.
Gene built our Minneapolis operations from the ground up. After working as an engineer supporting aviation and military projects around the world, he returned home to Minnesota to start our first office in the state in 2007. He’s grown the team to more than 150 employee-owners in three offices supporting hundreds of diverse projects throughout the U.S. Passionate about strengthening his community and inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals, Gene is actively involved in a range of organizations and initiatives.
In the community:
Gene engages in his community through initiatives focused on education, STEM and financial stability. He supports organizations including:
- Metropolitan Economic Development Association, past board member
- IT Works Museum, board member
- American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota, member and past president
- South Dakota State University Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council, member
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I grew up as one of six siblings in a farm family in southwest Minnesota, where we raised corn, soybeans, beef cattle and pork.
How do you and your team make the world a better place?
As our clients push to deliver cleaner energy, healthier food and protect the environment, our talented teams design and build the solutions to make it possible.
How do you spend your free time outside of work?
I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie. I like to go fast — snowmobiles, cars, boats, you name it, I’ve driven it.