Spencer Ressa

Spencer Ressa

Education

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
2010-2016

Experience

  • JME Design – Managing Partner
    2024 - Present
  • JME Design – Project Manager
    2022 - 2024
  • JME Hospitality – Project Designer
    2018 - 2022
  • A&R Creative F&B – General Manager
    2014 - 2018

Spencer Ressa

A seasoned, multidisciplinary professional with over 17 years of experience spanning consulting, project management, business development, operations, construction, and engineering. As a Branch Manager, he drives strategic initiatives, oversees complex project portfolios, and plays a vital role in team leadership and client development. Spencer’s career began with a decade in hospitality operations, managing high-volume bars and restaurants. This hands-on foundation gave him a deep understanding of service workflows, operational efficiency, and people management—insights that continue to shape his practical, user-focused design approach.

Over the past seven years, he has transitioned into foodservice consulting and project leadership, managing a wide range of projects from compact renovations to large-scale developments. His time as an engineering technician for a systems integrator further strengthened his technical knowledge in construction coordination and systems implementation. Spencer is recognized for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and deliver designs that balance creative vision with real-world functionality.

As a professional member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI), he brings trusted, industry-recognized expertise to every engagement, helping shape high-performing, well-executed environments across sectors.

Skill Set

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD platforms for efficient, accurate design documentation
  • Experienced with construction software including Procore, PlanGrid, and Smartsheet
  • Strong project management skills: scheduling, resource coordination, and milestone delivery
  • Skilled in foodservice and hospitality design, with a practical, operations-focused approach
  • Solid construction knowledge, bridging design intent with technical execution
  • Collaborative team leader, effective in cross-functional and multi-stakeholder environments
  • Detail-oriented and solutions-driven, ensuring functional, buildable, and high-performing results
  • Board Member of FCSI Education Foundation