OUR TEAM
Michael Ryer, PE
Mike Ryer joined CSD in 1985. He was promoted to Associate in 1994, Senior Associate in 1998, and Principal in 2000, and he is currently serving as President. Mike has worked primarily on the analysis and design of aluminum framed skylight systems and other 3D space structures. He has served as an auditor for the AISC Category MB, Metal Building Systems Quality Certification Program, and has designed rack and light industrial structures. He has also developed expertise in light-gage framed building components and wood framed structures.
Mike retired in 2025. During his time as President, he oversaw changes to CSD’s administrative practices, development of a strong intern program, and many other functions which provided the necessary environment for significant growth.
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1985
M.S. Civil Engineering – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1988