Wightman Expands to Lima, Ohio with 12th Office

Architecture, engineering, and survey firm opens new location to serve energy and development clients in the region.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Wightman, a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and survey firm headquartered in Benton Township, Michigan, has announced the opening of its newest office in Lima, Ohio. This strategic expansion allows Wightman to better serve energy-sector clients across Ohio while also offering comprehensive land surveying services to public and private clients in the region.

Why it matters

The new Lima office demonstrates Wightman's commitment to supporting the growth and development of communities in Ohio. As a 80-year-old firm with a strong track record, Wightman's expansion into Ohio signals the continued demand for its specialized services in architecture, engineering, and surveying across the Great Lakes region.

The details

The Lima office will offer a full range of surveying services, including boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, along with reality capture and related services. With staff based locally, Wightman aims to work closely with clients in Ohio and deliver practical, experience-driven solutions for energy infrastructure projects as well as development and investment initiatives.

  • Wightman announced the opening of its 12th office, located in Lima, Ohio, on February 20, 2026.

The players

Wightman

A multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and survey firm headquartered in Benton Township, Michigan, with 80 years of experience providing services to municipalities, utilities, schools, and private-sector clients throughout the Great Lakes region.

Lee Petcu

The regional director of Wightman's Fort Wayne office and Treasurer on the firm's Board of Directors.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to open our doors in Lima and expand our footprint into Ohio. This new office allows us to be even more responsive to our clients' needs and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting the people and communities that drive the region's success. We look forward to building lasting partnerships and making a positive impact throughout Ohio.”

— Lee Petcu, Regional Director, Fort Wayne Office; Treasurer, Board of Directors (moodyonthemarket.com)

The takeaway

Wightman's expansion into Ohio with the opening of its 12th office in Lima demonstrates the firm's commitment to serving the growing needs of the region's energy, development, and investment sectors. As a long-standing, multi-disciplinary firm, Wightman's local presence and specialized expertise will help support the continued growth and success of communities across the Great Lakes area.