Meet our team

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1996

M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1999

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4857

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 62486

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I was always fascinated by construction growing up and new that I wanted to be involved in building big things. Originally, I thought I would go into the construction side of the industry. However, at some point in college I became more interested in how buildings worked and were designed at which point I determined structural engineering was the best way for me to contribute to the industry.

Little Known Fact

I enjoy suffering through 100 mile long bicycle rides.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Bicycle.

Education

B.S., Magna Cum Laude Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1997

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1998

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S4809

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C61655

UT, Structural Engineer, License No. 7272327-2203

CO, Professional Engineer, License No. 0051861

WA, Professional Engineer, License No. 54819

Why did you go into structural engineering?

My father was a construction superintendent, so I was introduced to the dynamics of a construction site at an early age. I was drawn to the creation of structures with a complex series of simple movements and elements. Upon entering UCSD, the description of the Structural Engineering program had me hooked – the ability to affect seemingly limitless structures. When I first got my PE license, I stamped a blank sheet of paper and faxed it to my dad at his job trailer – I think it was a proud moment for both of us.

Little known fact

My wife is a litigation attorney. When asked how many times I’ve been deposed, the official answer is based on my expert witness work, but the unofficial answer is a lot more!

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Bicycle – day or night, rain or shine. It’s a wonderful way to experience the city and enjoy a bit of exercise to start and end the day.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering with Honors, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2001

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5083

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C64989

TN, Professional Engineer, License No. 6419

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I had always been interested in how things are put together.  My mom tells a story of how I took apart a clock when I was 3 or 4 to see how it worked inside.  So, I was probably always destined to be an engineer.  I chose structural engineering specifically because the scale of buildings and bridges interested me more than things electrical and mechanical engineers work on.  I picked when I was a senior in high school and have found myself loving it more and more with each passing year!

Little Known Fact

I feel like our dog is my master, rather than I being his.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Walk along the Embarcadero.

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, 2003
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2001

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5305
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68913
WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 44835

Little Known Fact

I have climbed three of the five volcanoes in Washington: Mount Baker (10,781 ft), Mount Adams (12,276 ft), and Mount Rainier (14,411 ft). Still on the list: Mount St. Helens (8365 ft) and Glacier Peak (10,541 ft).

Why did you go into Earthquake Engineering?

During graduate school I travelled to Taipei, Taiwan as part of a reconnaissance trip after the 1999 Chi Chi earthquake. Observing the damage firsthand led me to focus my career on reducing the impact of future earthquakes.

Question of the Day

What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?

I would definitely get into private aviation and have a small plane to travel up and down the West Coast with my family. There are so many beautiful areas to explore and what better way to see them than from the sky!

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 1994

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, 2002, License No. 4558

CA, Civil Engineer, 1998, License No. 57853

Little Known Fact

I keep my mind sharp playing Sudoku, the better to aid me as I digests the countless changes to SB 1953 regulations.

Education

M.S, Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2003

B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, 2002

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5260

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68493

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4107

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 49972

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I originally wanted to be an architect.  My dad was a structural engineer and he used to teach classes at UC Berkeley’s School of Architecture. I would occasionally go with him.  I really liked seeing how things were put together.  Dad insisted that I go into structural engineering.  It’s been a great career.  I still get to work around wonderful architects and I really understand how to put things together.

Little Known Fact

One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon.  I’m an avid swimmer, so I just need to get the other two.

Question of the Day

What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?

I’d either be a quilter on Etsy or write crossword puzzles.

Education

B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1997

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1999

Registration

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 63766

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4935

Why did you go into structural engineering?

Always interested in Architecture and how buildings are constructed.

 Question of the Day

What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?

Professional Fisherman.

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.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1994

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4522

CA, Civil Engineer,  License No. 57348

AZ Structural Engineer, License No. 42908

LEED Accredited

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I knew I wanted to be some type of engineer because of my love for science and math. I was determined not to become a civil engineer since my Dad is one. I started as a Mechanical Engineering major but quickly determined that it wasn’t for me and alas, switched to civil (structural) engineering since those classes interested me more.

Little Known Fact

Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my Mom has 7) which resulted in 40 first cousins for me. Growing up it was fun to have so many playmates. I am still close to many of my cousins and enjoy spending time with them.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite team?

Golden State Warriors.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis 1998
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 2001

Registration

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5087
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 65063

Why did you go into structural engineering?

I figured out at UC Davis that I wanted to be an engineer and not a chemist rather quickly. I then tried to transfer to the College of Engineering. As part of the application to transfer, I had to pick an engineering field as my specialty. Because it was an impacted department, the only time the University would let me enter civil engineering was when I transferred into the College. I loved architecture and buildings so I said “why not” and applied to be a civil engineer. I then took statics and from that point on, I knew I had found my calling in structures.

Little Known Fact

My longest walk to date is almost 250 miles long. If you have never taken a walk in the woods on the John Muir Trail, do it. it is an experience that will change your life.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite way to get to work?

Train and then walking to the office. Who said you need a car in Los Angeles?

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.