Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Daniel Larson, PE
Chief Executive Officer
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Kate Marcotte
Chief Financial Officer
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Gerard Moulzolf, PG
Vice President
Operations,
Principal Petrographer and Geologist
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Bob Elliott
Vice President
Business Systems
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Brian Arman
Vice President
Operations, Central Division
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Dee Powers, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President Human Resources
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Kelly Chorba
Director Innovation
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
Brian Zwart
Director Information Technology
Gerard has lead AET’s Materials Division since 2006 and grown the petrography lab into the largest in North America and one of the largest in the world.
AET continues growth with additional regional offices
2010
AET acquires select service lines and regional offices from Tetra Tech, Inc, Pasadena, CA
Acquires new services lines to enhance client services in Wisconsin and South Dakota:
-geotechnical
-construction materials engineering and testing
-drilling
-environmental
-wastewater chemistry
Acquires two regional offices:
-Chippewa Falls, WI
-Seymour, WI
2011
AET expands reach with new North Dakota offices
Opens new regional offices: -Williston, ND
-Dickinson, ND
2016
Leadership changes signal next chapter for AET
Founder & CEO Terry Swor, PG steps down. -Daniel Larson, PE named CEO -Dave Rettner, PE named President -Robert Elliot named COO
2017
AET sets sights on Rocky Mountain region
Opens new office in western region: -Sheridan, WY
2018
AET expands building technology capabilities
2020
Founders retire after 30 years of service
Founder & former CEO Terry Swor, PG retires in 2018.
Founder & CFO Robert Krogsgaard, CPA retires in 2020.
-Kate Marcotte, CPA named CFO
2020
AET goes west and acquires Strata, Inc,
Acquires 19 employees and three offices:
2021
AET acquires Rebel Construction Chemistry LLC, Madison, WI
2021
AET celebrates 50 years
2022
AET acquires Northern Technologies, LLC (NTI), Bismarck, ND
Acquires 39 employees and three regional offices: -Bismarck, ND -Fargo, ND -Grand Forks, ND
1989
1989
Founders launch American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET)
Four Minneapolis-based professional engineers began their journey in 1989 to build an employee-owned engineering and testing firm known for its integrity, reliability, and subject matter expertise.
-Terry Swor, PG – President -Donovan Stormoe, PE -Richard Stehly, PE -Robert Krogsgaard, CPA
1990
1990
AET builds foundation for success
Offers a select range of services that showcase the firm’s well-known expertise and valuable experience: -Geotechnical Engineering -Pavement Engineering -Construction Materials Testing -Environmental Consulting
Sets up Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Constructs new office building and lab in the Midway area of Saint Paul, MN
Adds Petrography testing services
1990
1990
AET acquires Geotechnical Engineering Corporation (GEC), Roseville, MN
Acquires 17 employees
1990
1990
AET opens new regional offices
Opens new regional offices:
-Duluth
-Mankato
1993
1993
AET expands regional footprint
Opens new regional offices:
-Rochester, MN
-Wausau, WI
-Marshall, MN
-Pierre, SD
-Rapid City, SD
2006
2006
AET acquires GME Consultants Inc, Minneapolis, MN
Acquires 65 employees and two regional offices: -International Falls, MN -Menomonie, WI
2007
2007
AET growth continues with additional new offices
Opens new regional offices: -Albertville, MN -Green Bay, WI
AET acquires select service lines and regional offices from Tetra Tech, Inc, Pasadena, CA
Acquires new services lines to enhance client services in Wisconsin and South Dakota:
-geotechnical
-construction materials engineering and testing
-drilling
-environmental
-wastewater chemistry
Acquires two regional offices:
-Chippewa Falls, WI
-Seymour, WI
2011
AET expands reach with new North Dakota offices
Opens new regional offices: -Williston, ND
-Dickinson, ND
2016
Leadership changes signal next chapter for AET
Founder & CEO Terry Swor, PG steps down. -Daniel Larson, PE named CEO -Dave Rettner, PE named President -Robert Elliot named COO
2017
AET sets sights on Rocky Mountain region
Opens new office in western region: -Sheridan, WY
2018
AET expands building technology capabilities
2020
Founders retire after 30 years of service
Founder & former CEO Terry Swor, PG retires in 2018.
Founder & CFO Robert Krogsgaard, CPA retires in 2020.
-Kate Marcotte, CPA named CFO
2020
AET goes west and acquires Strata, Inc,
Acquires 19 employees and three offices:
2021
AET acquires Rebel Construction Chemistry LLC, Madison, WI
