The intern is now the president: Jon Kramer of OHM Advisors talks career advancement, talent pipeline shortage and metro Detroit infrastructure needs

enJanuary 22, 2021

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Jon Kramer, president of OHM Advisors, a Livonia-based architecture, planning and engineering firm, talks with Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood about his career rise in the firm from intern to equity partner and president. He also discussed the firm's work on a $100 million rehabilitation of 8 Mile Road and the need for greater investment in underground and above ground infrastructure.

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