We are excited to announce that Barrish Pelham has joined with Degenkolb Engineers. Together, the firms bring nearly 80 years of structural engineering expertise to our clients in healthcare, education, technology, civic and forensics markets. Meet the Barrish Pelham team and get to know our new expertise. Looking for Barrish Pelham’s website, go to barrish.com
We have compiled a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding this transition.
Watch Stacy Bartoletti, CEO, and Steve Pelham, Senior Principal's, special announcement.
BP is a structural engineering firm based in Sacramento. They were founded in 1945. Their primary practice areas are forensics engineering, education (K-12), and healthcare. Degenkolb Engineers is a structural engineering firm based in San Francisco. They were founded in 1940.
Their primary practice areas are: healthcare, higher education, science and technology, federal, civic and commercial existing building (CCEB), construction mean & methods engineering (CMME), and forensics engineering.
Our Team
- (916) 418-9100
- jscanlan@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2001
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68121
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5393
Why did you go into Engineering?
Math and design is what drew me. At 14 years I designed my first structure - a two-story playhouse in our backyard.
Little Known Fact
Video editing is my primary outlet from engineering, where there is no code and is not defined by any law of physics.
Apple or Samsung?
Apple all the way.
- (415) 354-6431
- mballif@degenkolb.com
Education
MBA, University of Utah
B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University
Why did you go into the AEC profession?
I was offered a job.
Little Known Fact
My favorite candy is black licorice, Dutch salted black licorice especially.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
BART.
- (415) 354-6501
- sbartoletti@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1991
M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
Registration
WA, Professional Engineer Civil and Structural, License No. 34640
OR, Professional Engineer, License No. 19551 PE
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S 4293
UT, Professional Structural Engineer, License No. 6005934-2203
Why did you go into structural engineering?
As a young child and teenager I was always interested in building things and enjoyed the fact that you could see and touch structural engineering. In my early childhood I worked with my father and brother to build a little cabin in Northern Wisconsin. I guess that experience always stuck with me and created a desire to build bigger buildings. I now spend more of my time on business issues than actually designing and building buildings but in my personal life I am still very hands on and enjoy doing my own small scale construction projects.
Little Known Fact
Just like any other good cheese head (I hail from Green Bay), I am a die-hard Packers fan.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
By airplane of course. Alaska airlines appreciates my business. My primary residence and family are in Seattle but I travel extensively to all of the Degenkolb offices.
- (510) 250-1260
- dlumbard@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2003
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC San Diego, 2005
Registration
CA, Structural Engineering, License No. 5552
CA, Civil Engineering, License No. 71487
Why did you go into Structural Engineering?
Early on I realized I was a problem solver. Before college, I narrowed it down to two professions: medicine and engineering. I concluded that above all else, I enjoyed mathematics and analytical thinking. I’ve always gotten great satisfaction from managing and seeing a project through from beginning to end, and I prefer being part of a team where the diverse skills and strengths of our team members complement one another.
Little Known Fact
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State University.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Soaring (also known as flying a glider or sailplane).
- (415) 354-6416
- llumish@degenkolb.com
- B.A., US History & German, Bowdoin College
- M.A., Public History, San Francisco State University
- M.B.A., San Francisco State University
- Certified Professional Services Marketer
Why did you go into the AEC Industry?
I met someone at a party, who knew someone, who needed someone…. That was nearly two decades ago. Degenkolb challenges me.
Little Known Fact
There isn’t much left with which to surprise people. I have a metal plate in my left ankle and a tattoo on the right ankle.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A dentist. I was definitely influenced by “Little Shop of Horrors.”
- (916) 905-8453
- lesquivel@degenkolb.com
- AA in Education
Why did you go into Engineering?
I didn't. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity and found my niche within the industry.
Little Known Fact
I'm a military brat. We moved all over the United States.
What is your unusual talent?
I can tell a great story about the most mundane situation.
- (916) 418-9100
- PSandlin@degenkolb.com
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of California Davis
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4901
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 61830
Why did you go into Engineering?
It suited my way of thinking.
Little Known Fact
I built portions of my own house.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Golfing and fishing all day long!
Apple or Samsung?
Samsung
The leaders of Barrish Pehlham and Degenkolb Engineers, have worked together for months to integrate the firms resources for a seamless transition for our clients.
