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November 4, 2026

Systems West Engineers

Kelel

Amber Kelel has been promoted to vice president and chief strategy officer at Systems West Engineers (SWE). She is the first woman to hold the vice president role in the firm's history. In this new role, Kelel will guide the firm's strategic direction, identifying where SWE can grow and how it can best serve its clients and communities in the years ahead.

Kelel joined the firm in 2017 to lead marketing and recruitment. She became an associate in 2020, and in 2022 became an associate principal and joined the board of directors. She led the firm's rebrand and website relaunch, built its internal training and career development programs, and reshaped its recruiting approach.

Kelel graduated University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a B.S. in economics and business administration, and Leadership Eugene-Springfield civic program. She has served on the boards of directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Willamalane Park Foundation. She co-chaired the Lane Transit District Community Steering Council and has mentored emerging professionals through SMPS Oregon.

Systems West provides MEP engineering, commissioning, and energy services throughout the Pacific Northwest. Kele is based in the Springfield, OR office.




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