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.
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COREY! 🎂
Today, we are sending the happiest of birthday wishes to our incredible Material Coordinator, Corey!
If you’ve ever seen a job run perfectly on schedule, you have Corey to thank. Every single day, he’s the logistics wizard behind the scenes making sure our materials get exactly where they need to be, right when they need to be there.
But Corey doesn't just keep Cem-Base running like a well-oiled machine. Recently, he stepped up to the plate to help our sister company, NAJ, build and implement brand-new systems to keep their operations running smoother than ever. That kind of leadership and teamwork is exactly what makes him such an invaluable asset to both of our teams.
Corey, thank you for your hard work, your constant hustle, and for always stepping up when we need you. We hope you have an awesome birthday and a great weekend celebrating!
Leave some birthday wishes for Corey in the comments below! 👇🎉
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It’s been a tough week to be working outdoors across Ohio and our neighboring states. With the Canadian wildfire smoke triggering massive air quality alerts, the conditions out on the job sites have been brutal. We want to give a massive shout-out to our stabilization crews and operators who are dealing with the hazy skies and heat. Our stabilization jobs are still pushing forward, but we are making sure we do it the right way—without risking our team's health. If you are working outside or traveling this weekend, please monitor the local air quality and take it easy out there. Have a safe weekend, team! #CemBase #FieldCrew #SoilStabilization #InTheElements #SafetyFirst ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday to Luke, an outstanding foreman at Cembase!
A great foreman doesn't just direct the work; they get right out there in the mud with the crew. Luke is always willing to get his hands dirty and do what it takes to get the job done right.
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and leadership, Luke. We hope you have a fantastic birthday! 💪
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