Meet the Team

Brad J. Core, P.E., P.S.

PRINCIPAL/ENGINEER/SURVEYOR
Brad Core is one of the founders of both Materials Testing, Inc. and Core Consulting. His hometown is Spencerville, Ohio. Brad graduated from Ohio State in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering. Brad and his wife Brenda live on a sesquicentennial farm located in Amanda Township, Allen County, Ohio.
bradcore@core1992.com
419-234-4574
Josh R. Stephens P.E., P.S.

DIRECTOR OF SURVEYING & DESIGN
Josh Stephens is from Columbus Grove, OH, and attended Columbus Grove HS. He graduated from Ohio State in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering. Josh is a big college football fan who loves going to games.
jstephens@core1992.com
419-979-8928
James L. Schaad

OPERATIONS MANAGER
James Schaad is from Spencerville, OH, and attended Spencerville HS. He graduated from Bowling Green in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. James is an avid golfer who loves spending his free time on the course and outdoors. He's also a skilled deer hunter, enjoying the challenges of shooting, tracking, and harvesting game. As a passionate sports fan, James follows College Football, College Basketball, NASCAR, PGA, MLB, and more.
jschaad@core1992.com
567-259-7791
Brenda L. Core

PRINCIPAL
Brenda Core is one of the Founders of Core Consulting. She is a Spencerville High School Graduate. Brenda graduated from Ohio State in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering. Brenda and her husband Brad enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Blaine W. Cline, P.E.

DIRECTOR OF BUILDING DESIGN
Blaine Cline is from Richmond, OH. He graduated from Ohio State in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering. Blaine has been employed with our company since 2018, overseeing our building design focused projects. In his spare time away from the office, he enjoys working on his beef cattle farm with his family.
bcline@core1992.com
740-632-7027
Cody M. Wischmeyer E.I., S.I.

PROJECT ENGINEER
Cody Wischmeyer is from Columbus Grove, OH, and attended Columbus Grove HS. He graduated from Ohio State in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
cwischmeyer@core1992.com
419-890-6527
T. Keith Nielsen

PROJECT MANAGER
Keith Nielsen is from Spencerville, OH, and attended Spencerville HS. He graduated from Ohio State in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture and a Minor in City and Regional Planning. He then went on to get his Masters at Syracuse.
knielsen@core1992.com
419-905-6939
Logan T. Kreinbrink

PROJECT ENGINEER
Logan Kreinbrink is from Leipsic, OH, and attended Leipsic HS. He graduated from Ohio State in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering.
lkreinbrink@core1992.com
419-890-3735

Jessica L. Schaad

CONTROLLER & HUMAN RESOURCES
Jessica Schaad is from Rushsylvania, OH, and attended Benjamin Logan HS. She graduated from Ohio State in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sustainable Plant Systems with a specialization in Agronomy. In her free time she likes to play with her dogs, make baked goods, and garden. Jessica also is a dedicated beekeeper who has a passion for sustainable honey production and nurturing healthy bee populations.
jessicaschaad@core1992.com
Tayler N. Swickrath

CAD TECHNICIAN & HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Tayler Swickrath is from Fort Wayne IN, and attended Carroll HS. She graduated from Purdue with her Associates of Science Degree in Engineering Technology and Computer Science. In her free time she loves doing activities with her husband, such as shooting, going to farmers markets, and watching Hallmark or Christmas Movies. She also loves spending time with her kids and finding new things to do together as a family.
tswickrath@core1992.com
Evan H. Core

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN & IT SUPPORT MANAGER
Evan Core is from Spencerville, OH, and attended Spencerville HS. He manages our website and handles all technical issues. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends or engaging in various outdoor activities and sports.
evancore@core1992.com
Emma J. Core

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Emma Core is from Spencerville, OH, and attended Spencerville HS. She is currently attending Toledo for college, where she is studying for her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Minoring in Land Surveying.
emmacore@core1992.com