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.
A big Happy Birthday to Noah!
Noah is a huge asset to the team, and we’re grateful for his dedication to keeping our equipment in the dirt and moving. No matter how many times—or how creatively—we manage to break things, Noah is always there to get us back up and running. 🛠️🔧
We’d be stuck in park without you, Noah. Thanks for the long hours and for keeping the fleet alive. Enjoy your day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday, Ryan H.! 🎂
Big shoutout to Ryan H. today. He’s a key part of the Cem-Base team, and we truly appreciate the hard work and steady dedication he brings to every site.
He’s spent plenty of time lately proving he’s tougher than the elements—braving the cold without a complaint to keep our projects moving forward. ❄️💪
Thanks for the grit and the long hours, Ryan. Hope you have a great day! ... See MoreSee Less
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🌶️ The Verdict is In: Cem-Base Chili Cook-Off Recap!
Things got a little chili at the office today! We held our Cem-Base Chili Cook-Off, and let’s just say our team brings as much heat to the kitchen as they do to our projects.
We had 7 brave contestants put their secret recipes on the line, ranging from "mild and manageable" to "call the fire department." To help soak up all that competition, we had plenty of golden cornbread on standby—because every great foundation needs a little support.
After a rigorous round of taste-testing (it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it), we are excited to announce our champion:
🏆 Winner, Winner, Chili Dinner: Jason!
Jason took home the top prize with a bowl that was truly spec-tacular. Congratulations on the big win and for setting the bar so high!
A huge thank you to everyone who cooked, tasted, and judged. Events like these remind us that while we take our work seriously, we’re a pretty seasoned team when it comes to having fun.
Think you have a recipe that can beat Jason next year? Let us know your "secret ingredient" (if you're willing to share) in the comments! 👇
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