At U.S. Engineering, we believe in building stronger communities—and that starts with investing in the next generation. In a recently published piece in The Missouri Times, our CEO, Tyler Nottberg, highlights the pressing need to fine-tune Missouri’s early childhood education system to better serve families and support the success of young learners.

Drawing on his experience as a business leader and cofounder of Aligned, a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving education in Kansas and Missouri, Tyler offers a compelling perspective on how enhancing early childhood education can strengthen our communities and empower future generations.

Aligned focuses on bringing together the voices of business leaders to advocate for evidence-based policies that improve educational outcomes. Tyler’s leadership in this effort reflects the values we hold at U.S. Engineering—a deep commitment to making a positive impact and ensuring a brighter future for families and communities across the region.

In his article, Tyler underscores the importance of creating a robust, effective early childhood framework that sets children up for success, both in school and in life. This advocacy exemplifies U.S. Engineering’s mission to leave a legacy, not just through our work in the built environment but also through our dedication to supporting initiatives that help communities thrive.

We are proud to see Tyler leading by example, championing the systems and policies that matter most for children, families, and the future of early childhood education.

Read Tyler’s full article in The Missouri Times here: Fine-Tuning Missouri’s Early Childhood System: An Executive’s Perspective.

“As we approach the next legislative session in January, I encourage lawmakers to focus on creative solutions to improve the circulation of early childhood investments and provide flexibility to support public-private partnerships as local communities work to build out high-quality early childhood programs.”

—U.S. Engineeering CEO Tyler Nottberg