Our Story
Cem-Base, Inc. (short for Cement Base) was born out of the massive housing boom in Northeastern Ohio in the '90s. The region's notorious unstable clay, silt, and other unsuitable building soils called for an effective, economical, and easy-to-implement solution—and Cem-Base answered the call.
By introducing soil stabilization to the mix in northeastern Ohio, Cem-Base helped contractors and their clients eliminate the enormous expenditures of soil removal and replacement, forever improving the way they could build streets and roads, highways, airport runways, industrial and business sites, parking lots, and even the basements and ground floors of large buildings.
From 2003 - 2007, we engaged the services of one of the world's foremost soil stabilization experts, Dr. Dallas N. Little, to provide insight, guidance, and intense education for our engineers, laboratory technicians, and other employees. Dr. Little was instrumental in establishing the Cem-Base Soil Testing Laboratory, which has continued to allow Cem-Base to innovate and tailor solutions to a clients specific needs today.
Through research, innovation, and excellent customer service, we've steadily expanded our services and grown in size. Today, Cem-Base is a leading soil stabilization and reclamation service provider in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Northern Kentucky, while continuing to expand our footprint each year.
Cem-Base is proud to be certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise.
We are certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today, and we can add diversity to your project.
Meet Our Team
Neille Vitale
CEO
Martin Schlessel
President
Jeremy Neff
VP of Operations
Don Weiler
Materials Manager
Marc Carle
Project Manager
Ryan Bee
Project Manager
Greg Samios
Estimator
Daniel Karchefsky
IT / Lab Manager
Alexis Fellows
Project Manager Assistant
Denny Garn
Field Superintendent
Jason Klaameyer
Field Superintendent
Eric Esbenshade
Senior Superintendent
Corey Smith
Logistics Coordinator
Matt Stephens
Estimator
Christine Wrona
Accounts Receivable /
Contract Administration
Our Expertise
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization
Cem-Base soil stabilization is a fast-paced, efficient method for improving unstable soils. By mixing the appropriate admixture into your existing unstable soil, our process improves the soil's plasticity, compactibility, and bearing capacity—creating a much safer, more stable underpavement subgrade.
Soil Modification
Soil Modification
Soil modification changes undesirable characteristics in soils, like excessive elasticity, fat clay, and elastic silt. Treating unstable soils with the appropriate pozzolanic admixture can reduce your soil's destructive shrink/swell potential, simplifying paving and providing a stronger, longer-lasting roadway or structure.
Full-Depth Reclamation
Full-Depth Reclamation
Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) is the process of pulverizing existing asphalt pavement and underlying base materials, followed by the addition of Portland cement or asphalt emulsion. The end product is a new road base with higher structural capacity, longer life, and is less costly than traditional road construction methods.
Lab Testing
Lab Testing
Cem-Base's Soil Testing Laboratory employs a broad range of soil testing equipment, allowing us to test and understand all you need to know about your soil and enabling our team to determine the precise admixtures necessary to minimize your costs and optimize your results.
🎉 Double Birthday Shoutout! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating two amazing members of our team — happy birthday to Chris and Russell! 🥳
🎂 Chris is the powerhouse behind the scenes — managing contracts, invoicing, and getting our projects off the ground. We truly couldn’t do what we do without her attention to detail and organization!
🎂 Russell is out in the field making things happen. His hard work and dedication help keep our operations running smoothly every day — rain or shine.
We’re lucky to have both of you on the team. Wishing you both a fantastic birthday and an even better year ahead! 🎈🎁🎉
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🎉 Happy Birthday, Austin! 🎉
Today, we’re celebrating Austin, a skilled mechanic who also plays a key role in supporting our operations here at CemBase!
Over the past couple of years, Austin has proven to be a hardworking, dependable, and versatile part of the team. Whether he’s turning wrenches or stepping up to help with day-to-day operations, he always gets the job done right. 👏
We appreciate everything you do, Austin—have an awesome birthday and a great year ahead! 🎂🥳
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🌱 Happy Hump Day! 🐫
We're halfway to the weekend, but did you know the ground beneath our feet needs a little midweek support too? Enter: Soil Stabilization!
Whether it’s holding up roads, buildings, or your favorite walking trail, soil stabilization helps keep everything firmly grounded—literally. 💪
👷♂️ What is it?
It's the process of improving soil strength and durability using materials like lime, cement, or even eco-friendly additives. Stronger soil = safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.
🌧️ Why does it matter?
Because without it, rain turns roads to mush, buildings settle unevenly, and erosion becomes the boss. Not on our watch! ✅
So next time you’re cruising down a smooth road or walking across a solid foundation, give a little nod to the science under your soles.
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