Meet the Team

Mr. Cornelison has, over his career, directed operations for several engineering firms providing diverse services such as project management, construction monitoring activities, field and laboratory testing of construction materials, pavement design, mixture design, materials research and other related activities. Mr. Cornelison's career started in 1976 where he worked as an Engineering Technician for ATL Testing Laboratories performing laboratory and field testing on construction materials around the State of Arizona for numerous clients including the FAA, BIA and the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1979 he joined Nesbitt Contracting/Century Materials as Quality Control Manager. His responsibilities included managing the laboratory and directing the activities of the various technicians. He developed a comprehensive quality control program for both commercial and out of town operations and was responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of materials crushed and processed for major projects around the state. In 1984, Mr. Cornelison joined United Metro Materials (a Tanner Companies Division) as Asphalt Manager, responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Central Materials Testing Laboratory. In 1989, Mr. Cornelison became a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona and joined Speedie & Associates as a Division Manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for management of all administrative and technical aspects of the Materials Testing Laboratory and Process Control Testing Departments, including; client relations, bid preparation, implementing and maintaining technical testing and document control, coordination with field, laboratory, and equipment managers, and preparation and review of technical reports. In 1990, he accepted a position as General Manager and Director of Technical Services of the Chandler, Arizona office of Kajima Engineering and Construction, Inc. There, he directed a staff of more than 40 employees involved in Materials Engineering and Testing, Geotechnical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering and Remediation. Mr. Cornelison returned to Speedie & Associates in 1995 as Laboratory Division Manager. In 1999, he was promoted to Vice President and became a minority shareholder. Together with three partners, Mr. Cornelison became a shareholder and principal owner in the organization upon purchase of the company in February of 2001.

Mr. Wells joined Speedie and Associates, Inc. in 1996, where he worked as a part-time employee while attending Arizona State University. In 1998, Mr. Wells received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and ultimately advanced to the role of Field Services Division Manager. He is responsible for the administration and execution of all Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services performed by the firm with the aid of professional engineers/geologists and support personnel. It is Mr. Wells' ultimate responsibility for ensuring that adequate personnel and other resources are made available for each project and for the quality and timeliness of S&A's overall performance. Mr. Wells specializes in construction materials testing and special inspections for vertical construction. Mr. Wells has 25 years of experience in the testing and inspection of a wide variety of structures and infrastructure projects as well as roadway, commercial, and industrial development projects. His responsibilities include but are not limited to the technical review of the field services department, including the oversight of project management, testing methodology, quality control, scheduling, staffing, invoicing, and project completion. In 2002, Mr. Wells became a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona. In 2016, he was promoted to Vice President and became a minority shareholder and principal of Speedie and Associates, Inc.

Mr. Hanke has over 20 years of geotechnical engineering experience in both public and private development sectors, including pavement, utilities, and building foundation design. He received a B.S. in Geological Engineering and a B.S. in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in May 1999. Mr. Hanke is Division Manager for the Geotechnical Department and is responsible for coordinating geotechnical investigations for buildings and infrastructure, including pavement investigations, public right of way improvement projects, utility installation, and pavement evaluations. Mr. Hanke has geotechnical experience in a wide range of projects, including multi-family, mixed use, industrial, and commercial development. Mr. Hanke has provided engineering consulting on numerous large public and private projects, which include P3, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build projects in the states of Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, and Alabama. Mr. Hanke has extensive experience in geotechnical and pavement analysis procedures, including testing using falling-weight deflectometer (FWD), Rolling Dynamic Deflectometer (RDD), geotechnical soil borings, and ground penetrating radar (GPR). This wide range of experience allows Mr. Hanke to determine the best approach for any given project.

Jamie is a dynamic Business and Client Development leader at Speedie & Associates, LLC, a UES company, where she drives strategic growth while fostering long-standing client partnerships. With 27 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, she leverages her expertise to connect clients with innovative engineering solutions across Speedie|UES's nationwide network of 4,000+ professionals in 85+ offices. Throughout her career, Jamie has consistently delivered value across diverse market sectors by deeply understanding client challenges and crafting customized solutions. Her client-centric philosophy emphasizes not just meeting immediate needs but also anticipating future opportunities that drive mutual success.