David Slomkowski—Managing Director

David has created and managed the safety programs of dozens of Minnesota school districts and industrial clients. He is an expert on government health and safety finance, and specializes in streamlining and organizing the budgeting process. He was the Director of Health, Safety, and Facilities Consulting Services for Minnesota’s largest K-12 consulting firm, where he started in 1994. David is also a nationally-recognized speaker in the field of crisis management.
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Will has extensive experience with database design and implementation, and also has a background in facilities, safety, and environmental project management. He specializes in the creation and management of software that significantly streamlines all of Meridian’s services. From facilities management to health and safety to information technology, Will has a lengthy history of solving clients’ process management needs. Will is the lead developer and manager of Meridian’s Facilitate™ software family, consisting of FacilitateFM™, FacilitateHS™, FacilitateCL™, andFacilitateMSDS™.
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Jason Zimmerman—Director of Business Development

Jason has worked in business development and marketing for a variety of large and small companies. He assists Meridian's clients and potential clients with identifying their needs, and works with Meridian staff to deliver the right solutions.

David Stichter—Director of Security Services

David is a 20+ year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, as well as a decorated U.S. Army and SOCOM combat veteran. He specializes in vulnerability assessments and security audits, and his clients have included schools and other government agencies, and private industry. His goal is always to provide reasonable and responsible recommendations for implementing realistic security programs.

Caroline Rich—Project Manager

Caroline has worked with government agencies since 1994 and has significant experience with regulations and governmental processes. She assists Meridian’s clients with general health, safety, and facilities consulting.
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Ross Henrickson—Project Manager

Ross provides support for facility consulting services in the area of CAD creation and integration. He is also an experienced safety consultant and trainer, has a Masters degree in safety, and has been working in the environmental, safety, and facilities fields since 1995.
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Denise Jorgensen—Project Manager

Denise has been a safety and human resources manager since 1999. She has worked in those fields for local government agencies, manufacturing, and one of the world’s largest retailers over her career. She currently assists Meridian’s clients with general health and safety consulting, return-to-work programs, and integrating safety with human resources.

Richard Slomkowski—Project Manager

Richard has been a contractor, construction superintendent, safety officer, and owner’s representative since beginning his career in 1989. He served as an active-duty United States Marine, and many years in the United States Army Reserve. He assists Meridian’s clients with facility condition assessments, indoor air quality issues, and general facilities consulting.