Apex Technology was founded in 1996 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida with the objective of providing structural engineering services for the light frame construction industry. Specializing in high wind structural design and component engineering, our projects are located throughout the Southeastern US, Mid-Atlantic Region and the Caribbean. Currently we have offices in Baltimore and Jacksonville.

The staff at Apex Technology is dynamic, seasoned and personable. Through heavy industry involvement and over a decade of service to national, regional and local builders, our knowledge base is solid. The appreciation for cost effective design and lean processes is embedded in our corporate culture.

Leadership Team

Mike KozlowskiCEO – Michael Kozlowski, PE

University of Florida

After earning a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, Mike began his career with Apex Technology in Jacksonville Beach in January of 2000. As Mike’s career developed so did the company. Serving Apex as Vice President, Mike has lead the company through the banner years of 2004 and 2005 and then the downturn beginning in 2007. In 2011 Mike was named CEO. He specializes in high wind design of light frame structures and is heavily involved in the structural building components industry. Mike continually promotes hard work, positive attitude and service based thinking as foundational virtues of the company.

Jeff ArnesonVice President – Jeff Arneson, PE

University of Florida

Jeff earned his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Florida in 1996. After serving two years in the United States Armed Services, Jeff began his engineering career in the Commercial Structural Design Department at Reynolds, Smith and Hill. Joining the Apex team in 2003, Jeff has served as the technical foundation for the company. With over 15 years of design experience in the industry and active service in the code research and development realm, Jeff is an authority on light frame code, design and construction.

Derek MurrayJacksonville Lead – Derek Murray, PE

North Carolina State University

After earning his Civil Engineering degree from North Carolina State, Derek began his career in light frame structural engineering at the Raleigh firm of Tyndall Engineering and Design. After 2 years, Derek shifted his focus and position to Land Development Consultant with the Good Company in Winter Park, FL and Atlanta, GA. Derek joined the Apex team in 2008, re‐concentrating primarily on structural engineering design. Derek’s experience in the building industry ranges from site selection through final construction. Derek currently serves as our Jacksonville Lead and manages the lion’s share of the Jacksonville client base.

Jesse DayhoffMid-Atlantic Lead – Jesse Dayhoff, EI

Bob Jones University

Jesse earned his engineering degree from Bob Jones University in 2006. He began his career in the structural building component industry with Shelter Systems in Westminster, MD. Building on a solid design foundation from Shelter, Jesse joined the Apex team in 2008. Serving as our Mid Atlantic Lead, Jesse manages a renowned client list in the Baltimore/DC area. Jesse has quickly achieved positive feedback from his clients as being an attentive, sharp problem solver with a cost sensitive design approach

Unique Skill Set

Structural design of light frame and residential structures has classically been ignored by the mainstream structural engineering community. The distinctive difference that sets Apex apart from the mainstream is our passion for this type of work. Through experience and frustration in a fragmented industry, we have assimilated a logical, unique skill set of engineering, architecture and manufacturing. Daily collaboration in these areas has provided a commanding view of the design and construction industry. Clients using our services al carte or combined take advantage of our unique skill set.

Navigating the Code

Much of the intent for the International Residential Code was to promote a non-engineered guide book from which to design and construct homes. Unfortunately, the code is quite cumbersome to use and cost prohibitive at times. As well, a 100% engineered home design solution can result in overkill. At Apex, we take pride in our code knowledge and design experience, using these skills to help our clients successfully navigate the code. We provide designs that properly assign structural integrity and value engineer out the excess material.

State Certification

Apex Technology is registered and serves clients in seven states throughout the Southeast.  We can gain additional state licensure in less than 8 weeks to serve clients.