Civic
- (206) 340-8115
- dsloat@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Rice University
M.S., University of Washington
Registration
WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 55820
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 86004
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I have always had a passion for designing and constructing. Structural engineering in particular really clicked for me when I went on a job shadow of a structural engineer as part of a middle school project. I saw a SAP model for the first time and toured the new Seattle Transit Tunnel, and I knew the field was a perfect fit for me.
Little Known Fact
I am an amateur board game designer.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Running.
- (213) 596-5014
- dzepeda@degenkolb.com
- M.S, Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2003
- B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, 2002
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5260
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68493
Why did you go into Engineering?
I grew up helping my dad wrenching on his vehicles (ok, mostly holding the flashlight). I was also good in math and science and as a plus I liked to draw so it felt like a very natural thing to do. After so many years in the industry I am happy to say I picked something that I am not only good at but really enjoy doing.
Little Known Fact
I love to work with my hands and therefore own a ton of tools that I use to work on my own cars, bikes, and house. A good weekend for me would involve fixing something.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I love to spend my free time off-roading so if I had more time, I would do a lot more of it.
- (213) 596-5001
- dwidran@degenkolb.com
Education
BA, Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
M-Arch, University Of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Why did you go into AEC industry?
I am a licensed Architect and worked in that capacity until 2009. I was fortunate to have been involved with proposal preparation, Interviews and most of all client relationships and development at my past firms. I was able to shift that experience into a Business Development role and have thoroughly enjoyed the transition.
Little Known Fact
I always had a passion for art and architecture, especially after spending my junior year of college in Florence. I was, however, horrible in math and absolutely detested the subject. After graduating from college, I became determined to get a Master’s degree in Architecture. In order to do well on the GRE and succeed in the program, I spent a year learning the entire math curriculum that I had not taken in college. I not only did well enough on the GRE to get in to an excellent M-Arch program, I received straight A’s in structures throughout the program!
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
Artist, Architect, Author, Rock Star, Veterinarian.
- (657) 331-4233
- ghagen@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2012
B.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2012
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 82112
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6449
NV, Structural Engineer, License No. 24025
- (510) 250-1231
- jyin@degenkolb.com
Education
M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1993
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57761
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4521
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I always wanted to be involved with the design of buildings and turn ideas into reality. Structural engineering was the best fit with my academic interests in high school and college.
Little Known Fact:
I immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when I was 13, and grew up in Maryland.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Anything that can be remote controlled.
- (206) 340-8110
- ksalisbury@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, Willamette University, 1999
Certifications
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Honors
Fellow, Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS)
Why did you go into AEC industry?
Like many marketing and business development professionals, I fell into it. I always planned to attend law school. I had a friend who was working an internship for an architectural firm. When the architect decided to make the position permanent, she recommended me for the job. I started out sorting 35mm slides and worked my way up, learning along the way. Why have I stayed in the A/E/C industry? I like the people, I appreciate their passion, and I want to help them achieve their strategic dreams.
Little Known Fact:
I am a published poet.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A ballerina, a teacher, a lawyer, a trophy wife – it changes day to day.
- (415) 354-6408
- kjohnston@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 1996
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1999
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4705
California – Civil Engineer, License No. 59031
HI, Structural Engineer, PE-13675
NV, Structural Engineer, 024251
MA, Professional Civil Engineer, 47874-C
GA, Professional Engineer, PE035944
VA, Professional Engineer, 0402049039
NY, Professional Engineer, 089850 (Inactive)
NJ, Professional Engineer, 24GE04945600 (Inactive)
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I started out interested in architecture and began junior college with the plan to pursue an architecture degree. However, my first year at junior college I really enjoyed the physics courses and the higher-level mathematics. What tipped the scales for me was when I came across the architectural engineering degree at Cal Poly, SLO. The program was primarily structural engineering with architectural design thrown in. It combined aspects of both the things that interested and challenged me. The Cal Poly ARCE program then led me fully down the path to structural engineering.
Little Known Fact:
A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working on his own classic ’56 Chevy he purchased his senior year of high school, and has been restoring ever since.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Custom car builder.
- (206) 340-8108
- ksteuck@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington, 2007
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5965
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 76269
WA, Structural Engineer, License No. 48423
Why did you go into structural engineering?
Problem solving has always been a good fit for me, and in school I loved working in a field where we can touch the materials that we’re working with. Being entrusted with solving problems in the buildings where people live and work and run their businesses is a privilege.
Little Known Fact
I got to ride my bike alongside Robin Williams for a short stretch. He was funnier than I could ever hope to be, and it turns out he could ride faster too.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
By bike – especially on a Tuesday night in the summer passing by Lake Union.
- (415) 354-6412
- lwyllie@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1962
B.S. with Highest Honors, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1960
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 1648
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 17179
OR, Professional Engineer, License No. 12831
UT, Professional Engineer, License No. 7241
NE, Professional Engineer, License No. E-3853
TX, Professional Engineer, License No. 44520
WY, Professional Engineer, License No. 6445
Little Known Fact
I enjoy world travel and spend many weeks a year in exotic and beautiful locations such as Antigua, Paris, and Italy.
- (510) 250-1219
- lfougner@degenkolb.com
Little Known Fact
When I was little I wanted to be an artist when I grew up.
What’s your favorite team?
Oakland A's
- (619) 814-7008
- mbraund@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2004
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2005
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5569
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 71576
LEED Accredited Professional, 2008
Assoc. DBIA™ Professional, 2014
DBIA™ Professional, 2017
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I enjoy building things, and understanding how they work. I also come from multiple generations of contractors that had me growing up in the construction industry.
Little Known Fact
Although my last name sounds German it is actually English. The name has direct ties back to the 1400’s from a small town in southwest England called Buck Mills.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
Steelers.
- (619) 814-7005
- pmaloney@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
M.S., Structural Engineering, UC San Diego
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6556
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 82044
Why did you go into structural engineering?
Thanks to passionate professors at Cal Poly SLO and UCSD (cheers to Dr. Chadwell and Dr. Restrepo!)
Little Known Fact
I had the opportunity to live in a van and travel around New Zealand for 4 months!
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Travel cinematography and photography.
Building safer communities
With a firm-wide team of professionals focused on Civic work, we have both the experience and capacity to effectively provide the services required by public agencies. We have designed new buildings, and evaluated, retrofitted, and renovated, hundreds of existing buildings throughout the west coast for institutional and civic clients. Working directly with over 48 cities and 14 counties over the past 25 years, we have supported building evaluations, seismic retrofits, and developing seismic risk reduction programs. Our clients specifically value our commitment to technical expertise and exceptional client service through close collaboration.
We form strong partnerships with our Civic clients. Because of our depth and breadth of experience, we are adept at the nuances of public funding requirements, community outreach and project delivery conditions that are unique for each of the public entities that we work with. Our engineers have leading roles in the development of better procedures and guidelines for evaluating and rehabilitating buildings, and improved seismic building codes and have led or participated in the development of every US based seismic code in use today. Not only do we provide these services for our communities, we live, work, and utilize the buildings in many of these communities where we provide our services.
