Building enclosures contribute to the most critical aspects of a build. In our 30 year history, we’ve been rendering our skills, experience and expertise to building owners, architects, and general contractors to preserve and secure buildings across Georgia.
The business of securing and preserving buildings is a tough industry. But your Building Enclosure journey shouldn’t be challenging when you’re with the right people.
Our team maintains a straightforward and transparent approach to ensure you receive the support you need while navigating the challenges of the building enclosure process.
Protecting Building Enclosure entails a high level of skill, attention to detail, and industry know-how. With Merik, you’re assured of all these things, plus more:
From assessing water infiltration conditions of existing buildings to designing and planning for new ones, to closing out projects and providing final assessments, we are able to extend the support you need.
We’re not afraid to work with your timeline and budget. We understand that each project entails different demands and restrictions and we are more than willing to help you find the best way to work through these limitations.
Your peace of mind is our priority. We strive to maintain a hands on approach in all our projects to give our clients the assurance and confidence they need. Solving building enclosure issues can be stressful, but they don't have to be.
With decades of experience in diagnosing and solving building enclosure issues, we’re committed to securing buildings not just for our clients today, but for generations to come. This is the assurance you get: we’ll help you secure your buildings not for just for your immediate need, but for the long term.
President of Merik, AIA, NCARB
Director of Engineering
Senior Technician
Field Operations Manager
Building Enclosure Consultant
Principal
President of Merik, AIA, NCARB
Director of Engineering
Senior Technician
REWO, RRO, Senior Consultant
Bryce McQueen is a Georgia Registered Architect and the President of Merik, Inc. As a senior building enclosure consultant, Bryce has over 15 years of experience in building enclosure consulting and commissioning; management of building enclosure field testing; roof, facade, and waterproofing condition assessments; and repair and rehabilitation design. He is a specialist in restoration of historic structures as well as building enclosure components in new construction. Bryce provides building enclosure consulting services to Architects, General Contractors and Building Owners.
Prior to joining Merik in 2018, Bryce spent 10 years as a building enclosure consultant, project manager, and Architect at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Steve Gleason is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience in construction consulting. Steve’s experience includes evaluation, design, project management, and expert testimony services related to moisture intrusion, construction materials forensics, and building enclosure failures. He provides services related to a wide variety of construction materials and building envelope components including masonry, concrete, glass and glazing systems, stone, stucco, EIFS, sealants, coatings, and roofing and waterproofing systems. He has consulted on more than 500 projects ranging from residences to over 70-story high rises both domestically and internationally.
Steve has a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on construction materials science.
Ryan Roundtree is a veteran of the United States Air Force of 8 years and a Senior Technician with Merik. He is pursuing a Construction Management degree from Louisiana State University.
Ryan specializes in water testing, building enclosure inspections, and serves as Merik’s Safety Program Manager. He is also a COSS, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) certified, and FAA Drone Pilot Certified.
Chuck Kilgore is a results-driven Field Operations Manager with over 23 years of hands-on experience in the roofing and building envelope waterproofing industry. He specializes in leak source diagnosis, roof moisture surveying, active project oversight, and detailed inspection and evaluation of waterproofing systems. Chuck’s extensive field knowledge, paired with his MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) Certification, underscores his commitment to safety, precision, and quality execution on every job site. Recognized for his problem-solving abilities and leadership in high-stakes environments, Chuck plays a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency and long-term building performance.
Jonathan Applegate is an emerging professional in the building enclosure industry with a strong foundation built on over a decade of experience in the ready-mix concrete industry. Prior to transitioning into building enclosures, Jonathan spent five years in ready-mix concrete sales, developing deep technical knowledge and client relationship skills, followed by four years as an operations manager overseeing production, logistics, and team leadership. Jonathan brings a results-driven mindset, operational expertise, and a hands-on understanding of construction materials and systems to every project. He is passionate about expanding technical proficiency and delivering high-quality solutions in the building performance field.
Jody Usry began his career in the building envelope industry in 1991 as an area manager for a manufacturing firm and has remained active in the field ever since. In 2010, he founded Edifice Consulting Inc., which he led until its acquisition by Merik Consulting in 2024.
With extensive experience spanning over three decades, Jody specializes in investigations, evaluations, infrared and impedance moisture surveys, budgeting, design, project management, and asset database development and management. He provides consulting services across a broad range of construction materials and building envelope components, including hydrostatic and hydrokinetic roof assemblies as well as exterior wall systems.
