MSA is proud to recognize the accomplishments of four talented engineers who recently passed their professional engineering (PE) exams, two of which are the first professionals at MSA to qualify in the Agricultural PE category.

Clockwise from top left: Katlyn DeVoe, Ryan Hosch, Alex Passow & Josh Slaney
Katlyn DeVoe
Katlyn works as an engineer with MSA’s Agriculture division in our Madison, Wis., office. She is adept at farmstead and animal housing planning, design and permitting. A certified Portland Cement Concrete Technician Level I, Katlyn also earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural and biological engineering from Iowa State University.
Ryan Hosch
Ryan joined MSA in February and serves as an engineer in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office. His expertise lies in land development and streetscape design and construction, with involvement in multiple municipal design engineering projects. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Plateville.
Alex Passow
Alex specializes in transportation design and construction engineering, providing clients with efficient and innovation solutions to projects involving bridge, roadway and roundabout design. He is a project engineer based out of our Madison, Wis., office and earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Josh Slaney
Josh serves on our Agricultural engineering team and is based out of the Baraboo, Wis., office. His expertise lies in farmstead expansion work, particularly site layout design and manure storage and handling systems. He hold as bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from Iowa State University.
“I’m proud to recognize the accomplishments of this talented group of engineers,” said Michael Statz, PE and MSA chief operations officer. “MSA looks forward to supporting them on their continued path to professional development.”
To become fully licensed, engineers must earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program, work under a professional engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams and earn a license from the state licensure board. PEs must work to consistently maintain and improve their stills throughout their careers and licensure represents the engineering profession’s highest standard of competence. It is a symbol of achievement, assurance of quality and commitment to ethical standards of practice.
MSA congratulates these individuals for their hard work and dedication. We are fortunate to have you on our team!
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