Emanuelson-Podas

Bolstad Brings Nearly 20 Years of Business Development and AEC Industry Experience

Edina, Minn.—Monday, March 24—Emanuelson-Podas (EP) recently announced the hiring of Jen Bolstad as Director of Business Development.

Bolstad joins the firm after several years leading local business development efforts at a large national engineering firm, following prior roles at a high-profile architectural firm and a prominent national builder. At EP, she’ll help lead the firm’s business development team, spearhead outreach and connection efforts, and initiate forays into new business sectors.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jen to the team,” said Matt Fults, PE, Managing Partner and Electrical Engineer. “She brings an impressive background and a deep understanding of the AEC and CRE industries, but just as importantly, her values and approach align seamlessly with ours.”

Fults continued, “Our business development team has done exceptional work, and Jen’s leadership will help us build on that strong foundation—while also opening doors to new and emerging sectors. Her strategic mindset and trusted-advisor approach—as well as her commitment to our firm values of family, service and trust, make her a perfect fit for where we are now and where we’re headed.”

Bolstad will office out of EP’s headquarters in Edina, Minn.

About Emanuelson-Podas: Founded in 1957, Emanuelson-Podas (EP) is a full-service MEP/R engineering firm providing comprehensive design, building commissioning and energy modeling services. Headquartered in Edina, Minn., the company embraces a work approach rooted in collaboration and partnership based on the belief that amazing spaces happen when real connections are formed between engineers, architects, contractors and business owners. A values-driven company, EP works across more than a dozen industry sectors.