Construction Engineering
- (415) 354-6498
- aroberts@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Washington University in St. Louis
M.S., The University of Texas at Austin, 2010
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 80316
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6437
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I wanted to design roller coasters since I was 7 and my favorite roller coaster manufacturer at the time, Arrow Dynamics, said you needed to be a civil / structural engineer to design them.
Little Known Fact
I played cornet in a semi-professional British brass band in high school.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
Arsenal.
- atwarek@rubyandassociates.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- PE
- SE
- (206) 340-8102
- cash@degenkolb.com
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!
- (916) 418-9100
- cchi@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2008
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2010
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 83294
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6776
Why did you go into Engineering?
I've always wanted to build my own house. Now, all I need is more money.
Little Known Fact
I grew up 2.5 miles from my wife who I didn't meet until college... through my kindergarten classmate, who was her high school friend.
What is your unusual talent?
I used to be able to play two trumpets at once.
- (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).
- ealvaro@degenkolb.com
- M.S., Structural Engineering, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
- B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
- CA, Civil Engineer, #91934
- (415) 354-6460
- jwegleitner@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2017
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2018
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
I wanted to be an architect like my Grandpa when I was a kid. He ran his own architecture firm in Minnesota and always told me about the schools he designed. A few twists and turns in my path led me to structural engineering instead of architecture. Like my grandpa, I enjoy working in the AEC industry because of the personal relationships I get to build with the various partners on my projects.
Little Known Fact
I love to bake and cook. Typically I stick to the same handful of recipes for efficiency but I do enjoy trying new recipes as i come across them
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Riding my fixed gear bicycle through the hills of San Francisco.
What’s your favorite band?
Depends on the day/week/month you ask! It's always changing depending on what I am listening too.
- jgasparott@rubyandassociates.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- PE
- (619) 814-7013
- jcallister@degenkolb.com
Jeremy has over 15 years of experience with Degenkolb and leads the Construction Engineering and Forensics efforts in Southern California along with providing structural engineering for many high-profile and award-winning projects in Healthcare and Higher Education. Jeremy joined Degenkolb in January of 2006 after receiving his M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego in December of 2005. Jeremy’s projects include The Center for Coastal Studies at UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography, multi-award-winning OSHPD and Non-OSHPD Central Plant Expansions at UC Irvine and Construction Engineering services for Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Degenkolb Engineers provides structural and seismic engineering services to clients along the Pacific Coast.
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2005
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5646
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 72779
UT, Professional Structural Engineer, License No. 10742695-2203
AZ, Structural Engineer, License No. 65895
Little Known Fact
I have an identical twin brother who is a practicing attorney. I’ll let you decide which one is the good twin and which one is the evil twin.
- (415) 354-6419
- malley@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1980
M.Eng., Structural Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1983
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3044
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 38451
OR, Professional Engineer, Civil/Structural, License No. 64360
NV, Professional Engineer Civil/Structural, License No. 017640
WA, Professional Engineer, License No. 55143
Why did you go into structural engineering?
When I entered college, I originally was in the mechanical engineering department at Berkeley, interested in the sub-discipline of petroleum engineering (mostly because this was a few years after the energy crisis of the mid 1970’s). After learning more about what mechanical would entail, and realizing that this wasn’t going to be a good fit for my interests, I switched into Civil Engineering. Once I began taking classes in the various disciplines of Civil, I determined that structural would be the best for me, especially living in California with our exposure to earthquakes.
Little Known Fact
I am a 3rd generation San Franciscan and have never lived more than 20 miles from the City. I’ve also coached little league baseball for 30 years, which is finally coming to an end.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
SF Giants.
- (415) 802-9336
- lkaiper@degenkolb.com
Education
B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego
Why did you go into AEC industry?
The recession of the early 1990’s meant I was going to lots of Informational interviews without any full time job offers. A small civil engineering firm out in Clayton, CA hired me for my first full-time position. Half-time Marketing and Half-time Office Assistant. I was promoted to Marketing Coordinator one year later. Since 2001, I’ve worked in Business Development for Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, and one large General Contractor.
Little Known Fact
During my college years in San Diego, I played in two original rock bands and made a run at trying to become a rock star. I learned many of my grass root Marketing skills from this experience.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
Hollywood Stunt Man.
- (913) 944-5155
- mschroeder@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Business Administration, Marketing, Kansas State University, 2016
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
I met someone who worked in commissioning and after asking a lot of questions they advised that I join the industry. I followed that advice and joined an MEP firm and then, when I moved to San Diego in 2022, I joined Degenkolb.
Little Known Fact
I moved to San Diego to help my sister out while her husband was deployed with the Navy and then decided to never leave.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Golf. Truth be told I already golf, but I would spend more time and money doing it, if available.
- (415) 354-6439
- rgraff@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Washington State, 1999
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Washington, 2001
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C65047
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5113
NV, Structural Engineer, License No. 021252
Why did you go into structural engineering?
My father is an architect who taught and encouraged me to build things. That interest in building developed from personal construction projects, to going to school to understand how building work, to helping my clients design the projects they need and desire.
Little Known Fact
I enjoy running and doing my own construction projects at home.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Casual Carpool as you can often have an interesting conversation with someone you wouldn’t normally get to meet.
- (415) 354-6413
- tnelson@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts University, 2004
M.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts University, 2007
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5878
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 75415
WA, Structural, License No. 53599
WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 53599
LEED AP Building Design + Construction
Why did you go into structural engineering?
Buildings are in the Nelson blood. My Dad has enjoyed a very successful career as a Civil Engineer and my Grandfather the same as a homebuilder and professional carpenter. Seeing both of them finding enjoyment in their careers while also making a daily impact on cities and communities sealed the deal for me.
Little Known Fact
I own and play a Keytar.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I absolutely love to travel abroad and I also love to write about those travels, but neither happen nearly as much as I would like. If “overseas self-publishing amateur travel writer” could be considered a hobby, that would be my answer.
- TRuby@RubyandAssociates.com
- BS, Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
- MS, Manufacturing Management, Kettering University
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We deliver custom Construction Engineering solutions that meet every project need whether those needs are sticking to a hard construction schedule, satisfying stringent performance requirements, or finding alternative approaches to a challenging problem. We have performed successfully on a vast portfolio of Construction Engineering projects throughout the firm’s 76+ year history, including many projects involving existing buildings and difficult sites. Each and every project is unique and requires consideration of many site-specific issues, including the needs of all project stakeholders, the sensitivity of existing adjacent structures, and the geographical makeup of the site.
