February 24, 2020 –TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. announces that Gage Consulting Engineers has joined the TLC team, expanding the presence and capabilities of TLC to Gage’s Oak Brook, Illinois, location. Gage’s expertise in health care, education, municipal and commercial building engineering complements TLC’s major market sectors, expanding TLC’s geographic markets. All employees of Gage are joining TLC immediately as they continue to support their current clients and projects with TLC’s expanded infrastructure and disciplines. Gage clients will benefit from the capability and resources of the 400-person TLC team, including strengths in technology design, licensed fire protection engineering, building commissioning, acoustics and structural engineering.
TLC CEO Michael P. Sheerin explained, “When we met the Gage team, it was evident that their culture, experience and people aligned very well with TLC and our core values. We admire what they have accomplished in 25 years and are excited to have them join us in building the future of TLC. Expanding our relationships in the greater Chicago area is an opportunity for our combined team.” David McVey, TLC Operations Manager for the new office and a TLC shareholder added, “Joining TLC assures that our staff and clients have the latest technology and resources, while providing Gage’s founder, John Bouse, the opportunity to realize the successful transition of the team and firm he worked so diligently to create.”
David McVey, PE, and Steven Nargang, PE, become new shareholders in TLC and John Bouse, PE, becomes Principal Emeritus at TLC, with Donald Peterson, PE, Bob Chen, PE, and Eric Carlson, PE, joining TLC as Associates.
The former Gage office in Oak Brook, Illinois, becomes TLC’s 15th location and may be reached at 630.472.0918.