November 09, 2026
S&ME is pleased to announce Kristy Cannady as our new Cincinnati Office Principal.
Kristy brings a combination of 25+ years of technical, project management, and operational experience to the role. As Construction Services Operations Manager and Project Manager in Cincinnati and Columbus, she has coordinated field operations and managed field engineering, construction observation, and materials testing services for projects involving earthwork, shallow and deep foundations, roadway construction, and utility installation.
Her experience spans projects throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky across aviation, transportation, utilities, industrial facilities, and commercial development. Kristy has managed construction materials testing and quality assurance services for projects ranging from airport runway and taxiway improvements to transit facilities, utility infrastructure, data centers, and commercial developments.
Her project experience includes work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Akron-Canton Airport, Erie-Ottawa International Airport, Butler County RTA’s Chestnut Street Multimodal Station, and numerous Duke Energy projects, among others.
Beyond her work at S&ME, Kristy is an active member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), where she has taken on several leadership roles, including serving as Vice President from 2017 to 2020 and President from 2021 to 2024.
In her new role as Office Principal, Kristy will oversee the overall performance of S&ME’s Cincinnati office, with a focus on supporting our people, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the office for continued growth.
“Kristy has made meaningful contributions to our Cincinnati team and has demonstrated her ability to take on increasing responsibility while staying focused on our people, our clients, and the quality of our work,” says Ben Dusina. “Her experience leading operations and managing projects gives her a strong understanding of both the technical work we do and what our teams need to be successful. I’m excited to see her step into this role and continue building on the strong foundation we have in Cincinnati.”
Congratulations, Kristy!