Rob Lehnert Promoted to Mechanical Department Head & Associate Partner
Cheryl Love • October 29, 2026
Smith Miller Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Lehnert, EIT, to Mechanical Department Head & Associate Partner.
In his expanded leadership role, Rob will help guide SMA's mechanical engineering team while continuing to support the firm's clients and projects.
We're proud to recognize this important milestone and look forward to Rob's continued leadership and contributions to the growth of Smith Miller Associates.
Congratulations, Rob, on this well-deserved promotion!

Smith Miller Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Savanah Aton to Plumbing & Fire Protection Department Head and Senior Associate . In her expanded role, Savanah will provide leadership for SMA’s plumbing and fire protection team while continuing to support the firm’s clients and projects. We’re proud to recognize this important milestone and look forward to Savanah’s continued growth and leadership at Smith Miller Associates. Congratulations, Savanah, on this well-deserved promotion!

Smith Miller Associates is pleased to welcome Ryan J. Walter, PE , to the firm as a Senior Mechanical Engineer . Ryan joins SMA’s mechanical engineering team, bringing additional experience and technical expertise to support the firm’s clients and projects. As Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ryan will contribute to SMA’s continued commitment to providing practical, responsive engineering solutions while supporting projects across the firm’s growing portfolio. Welcome to SMA, Ryan!

Smith Miller Associates is proud to congratulate Justin Newcomer, PE , on passing his Professional Engineer exam. Achieving this milestone represents an important step in Justin’s career as an Electrical Engineer and reflects the dedication and technical knowledge required to advance within the engineering profession. We’re proud to celebrate Justin’s accomplishment and his continued professional growth as a member of the Smith Miller Associates team. Congratulations, Justin, on this well-earned achievement!







