Haakon K. Hagemeister, SR/WA

Haakon serves as the Vice President of Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate for Steigerwaldt and has been with the company since 2004. He worked as a staff and project forester prior to transitioning to the real estate team in 2011. Haakon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Michigan Technological University and a Graduate Business Certificate from University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He is a member of the International Right of Way Association, Society of American Foresters, and Association of Consulting Foresters. He served as the chapter chair of the Northeast Chapter of the Society of American Foresters from 2011 to 2013 and holds the SR/WA designation from the IRWA. He is a Wisconsin and Michigan Notary and a Wisconsin Cooperating Forester.

Haakon’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of projects within the energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. This includes cross-collaboration to ensure improved team performance, increased productivity, and successful project delivery. Haakon coordinates and ensures client expectations are met in relation to project budgeting, forecasting, schedule, and workflow to ensure successful completion on time and within budget. Additional duties include attending public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues. As Vice President, Haakon is also responsible for business development. Haakon’s strong negotiation and communication skills enable him to establish and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, investors, and regulatory bodies.

In his free time, Haakon enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, brook trout fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors.

haakon.h@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 332