2025 Firm of the Year

Spicer stands out for its dedication to advancing the engineering profession and supporting ACEC initiatives. Spicer Group plays a vital role in ACEC/Michigan, with Eric Barden serving on the Board of Directors and Phil Westmoreland, Jen Garza, Darrin Wilson and others leading key committees. Spicer has had several employees complete the Emerging Leaders Program and regularly submits projects into the Engineering & Surveying Excellence program.

Spicer Group is supportive of ACEC advocacy efforts contributing to the ACEC PAC and participating in ACEC/Michigan’s Congressional Fly-in to address critical issues like Infrastructure Funding, R&D tax policy and workforce development.

Spicer is helping to attract talent to the profession through various programs like the Construction Science Expo, MDOT TDRP, and the TRAC Bridge Builder program.

Nationally recognized for excellence, Spicer Group has earned the PSMJ Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. Their community impact is equally impressive, with employees leading STEM outreach, river cleanups, and charity fundraisers—efforts that earned Dennis Louney the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Spicer Group truly embodies what it means to be ACEC/Michigan’s Firm of the Year. Congratulations to Spicer Group on this well-deserved honor!