Our Team
Michael D. Schweitzer, P.E.
PRESIDENT
Linkedin | michael@sws-engr.com
Mr. Schweitzer has over 24 years of civil engineering experience in educational facilities, biotechnical, residential, mixed-use, medical office buildings, affordable housing, hospitality, commercial, and public land development design and project management. As President and founder of SWS Engineering, Inc., he oversees all client interaction, project management, quality control, and the in-house company training program.
Michael has managed the design and development of many of our most successful projects, ranging from modernizations and upgrades, to demolition and construction of entire new sites. Projects include: Autumn Terrace, the first LEED Platinum Multi-Family Housing development in California, the SDCCD Mesa College Business and Technology Center, which consisted of the demolition and new construction of a new higher-education expansion on a working campus using the Design-Build delivery method, and Campus Pointe, a biotechnology business park sitting on an expansive 42-acre site in an enclave of UTC adjacent to Torrey Pines. Renovations and expansions include a 22,000sf state-of-the-art subterranean fitness facility enveloped by drought-tolerant landscaping, raised organic garden beds, outdoor seating for the new on-site Brian Malarkey restaurant and another large organic garden to supplement the restaurant’s produce needs.
Prior to starting SWS Engineering, Inc. in 2007, Mr. Schweitzer served as Vice President for a large southern California Engineering firm and was responsible for opening and managing the operations of the Riverside, CA office. He is currently registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in California and Arizona, and he has been involved with many successful projects covering a myriad of market sectors throughout California and Arizona.
When he’s not in the office, you can find Mike practicing his swing at any number of golf courses around town, or on a really good day – Pebble Beach. Even though golf isn’t his actual “career”, it is most certainly a healthy passion. Mike lives in Escondido with his wife, Donna and their three children, Ryley, Grace and Ethan.
Tracy Santucci, P.E., Q.S.D.
PRINCIPAL
Ms. Santucci has over 30 years of civil engineering experience in land development with an emphasis in hydrology, hydraulics, utility design, grading, and current computer design applications. Tracy spent four years on the San Marcos Planning Commission reviewing permit applications ranging from minor business expansions to major subdivisions and also served on the City of San Marcos’ General Plan Advisory Committee. In addition to the invaluable experience of reviewing plans and advising from an agency standpoint, her impeccable ability to think big-picture while paying close attention to complex details makes Ms. Santucci the perfect fit as our Principal in Charge of SWS’ internal QA/QC Program.
Tracy’s recent project experience includes the Palomar College Operations and Maintenance Complex, a Design-Build new construction project on Palomar College’s active main campus; Orange Vista High School in the Val Verde Unified School District, the complete design of a brand new 3,000 student campus on 35 acres of vacant property; and Solutions Housing, a 3-story mixed-use development in Escondido serving San Diego’s homeless population with transitional housing while residents participate in Solutions for Change’s revolutionary rehabilitation program.
Ms. Santucci is a registered Professional Engineer and Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) in the State of California and has managed the design and development of many of our most successful projects, ranging from small Tenant Improvement and ADA upgrades/accessibility, to the design of brand new educational, commercial and life science campuses. In addition to her experience and engineering skills, her coordination, management skills and meticulous attention to detail make her an invaluable asset to SWS Engineering’s team and our clients.
Tracy loves to travel in her free time and from Bali to Ireland, she has crossed off many of her bucket list locations around the globe; most recently traveling to Fiji! When she’s not globetrotting or designing projects, we also hear she has devoted hours to perfecting her chili recipe. Get to know her and you might just be lucky enough to try it! Tracy lives in Oceanside, CA.
Preston Ayer, P.E.
Director, Nashville/Mid-West
LinkedIn | preston@sws-engr.com
Mr. Ayer obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo CA in 2012. Since then, Preston has worked on a wide range of projects including Commercial, Industrial, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Restaurants, Hospitality, Government and Residential Developments. Preston began his career with SWS Engineering in Southern California and has since worked with firms in both California and, more recently, Tennessee. Preston and his family re-located to the Nashville area in 2016. Since then, he has managed many projects from start to finish throughout the Middle Tennessee area. His recent project experience includes 1106 Buchanan St, a 5-unit, three story townhome development in North Nashville, the new 70,000 sf Dickson County Justice Center in Charlotte, TN, Little Sprouts Children Academy in Columbia, TN, and the Noble Park Townhomes, a 36-unit development in Gallatin, TN. Preston is well versed in the latest water quality regulations and has taken the Level 1 and 2 TN Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control courses. Preston is registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in Tennessee and Kentucky.
When he is not working hard, Preston can be found driving around in his Jeep, taking his family camping at one of the many TN State Parks, or headed down to the gulf to enjoy the beach. Preston lives in Spring Hill with his wife, Lauren, their daughter Kylene and Baby Carson, who was born in August 2021.
Adam Muszynski, P.E., C.M.R.P
Director, Phoenix/Mountain States
LinkedIn | adam.m@sws-engr.com
As Director of the Phoenix/Mountain States, Adam Muszynski oversees work all over Arizona and the desert southwest. Adam is an Arizona Professional Engineer with over 18 years of industry experience and received his civil engineering degree from the University of Arizona (Bear Down). He’s accomplished in successfully leading project teams and managing design across a broad spectrum of engineering projects including both commercial, residential, and public works. Adam has contributed to many designs, ranging from minor site grading and drainage for residential houses to major industrial commercial buildings, as well as city utilities and major roadway projects. Throughout his career, Adam has been involved in various project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Build working with multi-discipline teams across the state of Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Indiana. In Adam’s previous position at Central Arizona Project, he worked state wide managing designs for upgrades to one of Arizona’s most critical water infrastructure features, the CAP canal. As part of that role, he worked with developers, government agencies, contractors, and design teams to help them create successful projects adjacent to the CAP canal.
Outside of work, Adam is married to his wife, Angela, and they have two children, Elise and Cameron. In his free time, Adam spends the majority of his time with his family or playing golf with friends and clients.
Kristina Lekas has been part of the SWS team since 2020 and oversees the new business development and marketing departments by driving growth and visibility for SWS. She is involved in identifying new business opportunities, developing marketing strategies, and building relationships with clients and industry partners. Kristina identifies and pursues new project opportunities through networking, proposals, client relationship management, attending industry conferences and networking events.
Kristina drives growth through strategic marketing and relationship-building initiatives, so SWScan enhance its visibility, attract new clients, and foster lasting partnerships. She conductsmarket research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitors. Kristina developspromotional materials, including statement of qualifications and presentations tailored to target audiences, to promote SWS and build and develop relationships. She has been responsible fordeveloping and implementing a business development strategy to target and cultivate new clients and projects.
Kristina holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Oregon and loves playing flag football, soccer, and spikeball with her husband, Vaughn, as well as rooting for the Oregon Ducks, playing chess, and traveling in her free time.
Heath is a civil engineer with over 20 years of consulting experience in site/land development, private utilities, and municipal public works. He has a civil engineering degree from Iowa State University, an MBA degree from the University of Houston, and is a licensed professional engineer in 8 states to include FL, TX, VA, NV, LA, IA, IL, & MN. Previous experience includes owning and operating a professional engineering company and working for several successful large engineering firms. Prior to becoming a civil engineer, Heath served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in South Korea and Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Heath has a broad-based background of success in both private and public sector projects. The site/land development experience consists of mixed-use developments, large town centers, medical office buildings, cancer treatment centers, rehabilitation hospitals, and residential communities. The private utility experience consists of improvements to fiber, natural gas, and electrical infrastructure. The municipal public works experience consists of capital improvement projects as it relates to paving, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer in the public right-of-way. Additionally, Heath has had the opportunity to manage designs for fast-charging electrical vehicle sites which utilizes experience from both site development and private utilities.
From a personal standpoint, Heath loves Central Florida and lives in Sanford with his lovely wife, Jana, and 3 boys: Joey, Anthony, and Johnny. Heath stays busy outside of work with the boys’ activities which include football, wrestling, weightlifting, and gymnastics. Heath can also be found leading the family on excursions by cruising the St. John’s River in their pontoon boat up to the springs at Blue Spring State Park, enjoying one of the many beautiful Florida beaches, or off-roading in his 392 Rubicon Jeep.