Pictured are Jed Mattmiller, from left, Matthew Graun, Karl Kemper, Archie Becher and Randal Van Natta. Photo courtesy Becher Hoppe.

As of Jan. 1, Randy Van Natta and Archie Becher transitioned ownership of Becher Hoppe’s business and real estate holdings to employees Karl Kemper, Matthew Graun and Jed Mattmiller, the company announced this week.

“We are excited to announce the fourth generation of internal ownership transition at Becher Hoppe. Archie and I are confident in the new ownership team’s leadership abilities to continue Becher Hoppe’s legacy of partnership and outstanding service with our clients” said Randy Van Natta, past president, in a news release.

“We appreciate the trust clients have placed in Becher Hoppe since 1954, and we’re eager to continue growing partnerships with clients and improve communities” said Karl Kemper, Becher Hoppe president.

Wausau based Becher Hoppe provides consulting engineering and survey services throughout Wisconsin, including airport, highway and municipal engineering, real estate appraisal and acquisition services, and aerial drone photogrammetry services.