Veteran-Owned Engineering Consulting
Most Firms Need a Plan. We Help You Build One.
When the problem isn't fully defined, the documentation is thin, and the stakes are high — that's exactly where we work best.
What We Do
Our Services
Most engineering firms need a well-defined problem to get started. We don't. Fishbone specializes in unscrambling complex, underdefined challenges — doing the investigative groundwork, defining the system properly, then designing and building it. With in-house electrical, mechanical, process, and automation expertise, we solve the entire problem — not just a piece of it.
Our Philosophy
Focus on the customer to create opportunity and security for our employees.
Our Mission
Do good, be kind, be respectful, be helpful and just lend a helping hand.
Owners
Robert Summers
Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation as a highly analytical thinker with outstanding Engineering Leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, valuable board room experience, and a remarkable ability to build strong professional relationships. I am an ambitious, high-energy self-starter with hands on implementation experience and expertise in operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and solution implementation in food manufacturing, secondary meat processing, dairy, plastics, EPC and brewing industries.
Rich Kuechenmeister
My two passions are Industrial Automation and Project Management. My career has been very diverse and ranges from controls engineering, systems engineering, project management, program management, and engineering management. I have a wide range of technical expertise including instrumentation, servo/robotics, PLC, HMI/SCADA, MES, and networking. Industries include food & grain, oil & gas, consumer goods, food & beverage, and manufacturing.
Hear From Our Clients
Reliable Partner
“Robert has a unique ability to pay close attention to details, and still maintain his focus on higher level objectives that really impact and drive the business. He is a dynamic leader with a strong technical background that makes him effective on the plant floor and in the boardroom.”
Ron Hefley
Partner at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Client Success
“Robert was a key member of my technical team... completing work under budget and ultimately delivering results that exceeded expectations of the operations team... I would give Robert high regard and recommendation to anyone requiring a mature technical manager.”
David Johnston
Director Emeritus of Engineering, Whitlock Packaging Corporation
Industry Insights
“During my time working with Robert he was very supportive of me during our efforts on projects. He always gave clear direction, he treats people equally, he created an environment of cohesion within the department... I enjoyed working with him and there is no doubt that I would work with him again.”
Jeff Combass
Sr. Divisional Engineering Manager
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About Fishbone
From concept to commissioning — our brochure outlines our full range of engineering and project management capabilities.
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