Overview
Meet Willie Kesterson, PE - Metals Market Director
Willie joined R.E. Warner in 2022. With 25 years of experience as a lead mechanical engineer and senior project manager, Willie offers a unique perspective having served on project teams for both owners and engineering consulting firms. His experience working in both industry and consulting allows him to work with internal and external stakeholders to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, evaluate options, and execute the plan.
Willie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Management from Southern Methodist University. He also has earned a Certificate in Project Management from The University of Alabama - Huntsville. He is a registered Professional Engineer in 15 states.
Over Seven Decades Serving the Metals Industry
We know that metal and steel production is fundamental to the infrastructure of modern society. R.E. Warner was built on the booming steel production industry right in the heart of the nation’s industrial corridor. Over the years, we’ve partnered with more than 50 major corporations to complete more than 3,500 projects at over 70 different facilities including: material handling facilities, electric arc furnaces, molding and casting plants and rolling and finishing mills.
During the past few decades, the metal production industry has faced incredible ups and downs, countless opportunities and rising consumer demand. The continual changes wrought by mergers, acquisitions and construction of new facilities as well as tariffs, emerging technology and materials science means the industry needs a trusted and competent engineering partner like never before.
From equipment installation engineering for
expansions and improvements, to engineering and design of buildings and facilities for
brand new mills, to crane rail inspections, to services for repairs and maintenance, we have the expertise and decades of experience to help you adapt to ever-changing industry forecasts.
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