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Nexus Expands Engineering Leadership Team with New Senior and Director-Level Appointments

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Cleveland, OH – Jan. 6, 2026 – Nexus Engineering Group, a full-service independent engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, is proud to announce the promotions of Jason Didion to the role of Senior Engineering Director, and Steve Wilson and Gary Ventimiglia to the position of Engineering Directors. These appointments reflect Nexus’ continued investment in developing strong leadership and advancing its technical capabilities to support growth across all offices — Cleveland, Maumee, Midland, and Oak Brook.  

“Jason, Steve, Gary each bring exceptional skills and commitment to their work, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to lead by example,” said Jeff Herzog, President and Co-Founder of Nexus Engineering Group. “They care deeply about their teams and the success of our clients, and I’m confident their leadership will help us continue to elevate our technical performance and foster a strong, unified Nexus culture of excellence.”
The three leaders will focus on driving innovation, mentoring emerging talent, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, safe solutions that reflect Nexus’ commitment to engineering excellence. Wilson and Ventimiglia’s regional appointments further reinforce the firm’s dedication to building deeper relationships and insights within their respective markets.

“These promotions represent more than individual achievements. They are important steps in strengthening Nexus’ leadership foundation as we continue to expand our footprint and deliver exceptional value to clients,” Herzog went on to say. “Jason, Steve and Gary exemplify the technical depth, strategic thinking, and people-first mindset that have shaped Nexus since day one.”  

About Jason Didion, Senior Engineering Director – Executive Team

Jason Didion, Senior Engineering Director

Jason Didion, P.E., MBA

Senior Engineering Director

Didion brings nearly two decades of electrical engineering, project management, and departmental leadership experience to his new role as Senior Engineering Director. A licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), he holds both a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toledo. Throughout his career, he has led complex capital projects and guided multidisciplinary engineering teams across industries. Since joining Nexus in 2014, Didion has served as Electrical Department Manager and, most recently, Engineering Director, where he advanced technical standards, supported major client programs, and strengthened inter-office collaboration.
As Senior Engineering Director and member of the executive team, Didion will provide oversight of the entire engineering function for Nexus, leveraging his technical expertise and leadership to drive process improvements, enhance training and development, reinforce quality, and support a culture of operational and personal safety across the organization.

About Steve Wilson, Engineering Director – Cleveland and Oak Brook

Steve Wilson, Engineering Director

Steve Wilson, P.E., MBA

Engineering Director — Cleveland & Oak Brook

With more than 16 years of experience in the chemical and refining industries, Wilson brings deep technical expertise and a passion for developing talent. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Wilson began his career at Honeywell, where he served in various production, research, and process control engineering roles.

Wilson joined Nexus in 2014 as an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer and has since advanced through several leadership roles, including I&C Department Manager. He earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license in 2020 and recently completed his MBA at Cleveland State University. 

Wilson will have oversight of the engineering teams in both Cleveland and Oakbrook.

About Gary Ventimiglia, Engineering Director – Maumee and Midland

Gary Ventimiglia, Engineering Director

Gary Ventimiglia, P.E.

Engineering Director — Maumee & Midland

Ventimiglia brings over 17 years of process and project engineering experience to his new leadership role. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Ventimiglia's technical background includes front-end engineering design (FEED), process simulation, equipment design, and relief system analysis. 

Prior to joining Nexus in 2019, he held senior engineering roles at several engineering consulting companies, supporting clients across the refining and chemical sectors. At Nexus, he was promoted to Process Engineering Discipline Manager in 2020 and has been instrumental in delivering complex projects for clients such as Nutrien, DuPont, Cenovus, and Marathon. Ventimiglia is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in both Ohio and Michigan. 

Ventimiglia will lead the engineering teams in both Maumee and Midland.  

About Nexus Engineering Group
Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with offices in Toledo, Ohio, Midland, Michigan, and Oak Brook, Illinois. Nexus is focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. Since 2005, clients have recognized Nexus as the engineering services firm of choice in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, manufacturing, utility, power, energy, and renewables industries.  
With more than 250 professionals on staff, Nexus is made up of experienced process, instrumentation and controls, structural engineering, electrical, mechanical engineering, and piping professionals with decades of hands-on conceptual and detailed system design, construction and project management experience.  
Nexus delivers project designs that reduce overall risks resulting in safer work environments. By utilizing state-of-the-art software and innovative design tools, Nexus consistently meets client project and investment requirements.

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