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Primera Announces Promotions of Two New Vice Presidents: Oscar Rivera and Nick Sternowski
Primera Announces Promotions of Two New Vice Presidents: Oscar Rivera and Nick Sternowski

Primera Engineers proudly announces the promotion of Oscar Rivera and Nick Sternowski to Vice President. Their remarkable contributions and dedication have significantly shaped our organization over the past few years, and we are excited to support their continued growth. Congratulations to both!

Oscar Rivera, Esq., Vice President, General Counsel

Oscar Rivera joined Primera in 2015 and serves as our firm’s in-house counsel. Oscar handles a wide range of legal responsibilities across various disciplines for Primera and provides counsel to our executive management team. He expertly navigates contract reviews, orchestrates insurance renewals and certifications, supervises state registrations, manages claims, monitors new laws and regulations, and addresses a wide array of legal needs.

“For the past ten years, Oscar’s extensive background and comprehensive knowledge have made him invaluable to our team,” notes President & CEO, Erin Inman. “His insights into corporate management and compliance have helped safeguard our firm against risk.”

Oscar is a proud member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a member of the Legal Counsel Forum and the Risk Management Committee of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). You can read more about Oscar here.

Nick Sternowski, Vice President, Sr. Director of Operations

Nick Sternowski joined Primera in 2022. In his relatively short time with us, his list of accomplishments is extensive. As Sr. Director of Operations, Nick oversees comprehensive operations for the firm, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to excellence and quality. He oversees our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and oversee the implementation of our ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System. He oversees Primera’s high involvement planning efforts, has led advancements in processes, tools, and technology, and has implemented changes that improve efficiency across a wide range of our engineering and consulting disciplines. He has quickly become integral to Primera’s success, driving performance, productivity, profitability, and innovation.

“Nick has been dedicated to Primera’s continual improvement since he joined us. His leadership and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in enhancing our operational efficiency,” says Inman. “In his new role, he joins our executive management team.”

You can read more about Nick here.

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Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services centered around four major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation, Utilities, and Business Consulting. Primera’s core service offerings include a wide range of professional services in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, and telecommunications engineering, as well as commissioning, energy, architecture, sustainability, life safety, lighting, transportation, natural gas, power delivery, project and construction management, and business consulting services.

Primera Announces Promotions of Two New Vice Presidents: Oscar Rivera and Nick Sternowski

Nick Sternowski, pictured above, provides valuable expertise and insights on major achievements and future objectives during an annual all-company event.