San Diego State University, Housing, Feasibility Study Renewal/Refresh
Degenkolb developed a comprehensive program for the renovations of over 500,000sf of existing university housing facilities as part of a team of consultants.
Chapultepc Housing, SDSU
Boistfort School Seismic Retrofit
Degenkolb is the prime consultant and structural engineer for the retrofit at this school, part of the OSPI school seismic safety retrofit grant projects. Our work at Boistfort includes a seismic retrofit of the gymnasium and cafeteria.
University of California, Davis, Olson Hall
Degenkolb retrofitted this three-story classroom building, which was previously determined to be "very poor" under the University of California Seismic Safety Policy.
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Engineering Solutions for Education Facilities

Stewardship of long-term campus goals requires cost-effective, resilient, and sustainable solutions that enhance learning environments while meeting regulatory and seismic safety requirements. Our client-focused approach helps K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities achieve their campus vision with customized structural solutions. 

Whether addressing seismic safety, designing new facilities, or upgrading existing buildings, we are a trusted partner in shaping the future of education infrastructure. Our primary services include:  

  • New Design: Experts in complex new architectural-led facilities such as performing arts, laboratories, and medical education. 
  • Seismic Rehabilitation: Expertise in compliance-driven upgrades to ensure campus safety and longevity. 
  • Specialty Services: Construction engineering, shoring, erection planning, and specialty systems engineering to support seamless project execution. 

We form long-term partnerships with institutions to support their evolving capital needs.  Our expertise in optimizing structural systems reduces costs while maintaining high performance. We balance structural integrity and architectural vision to create functional and inspiring learning environments, while exemplifying service, clear communication, and collaboration. 

All Practice Areas
Community Colleges

Engineering for instructional spaces, laboratories, student services buildings, recreation, performance venues, and campus infrastructure.

Higher Education

Design and retrofit of classroom buildings, research labs, student housing, recreation centers, and performance venues.

K-12 Schools

Structural solutions for classrooms, gymnasiums, theaters, cafeterias-multipurpose, and administrative buildings.

Project Team

Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Ray Pugliesi
Senior Principal
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Jason Scanlan
Principal
Alvaro Celestino
Principal
Ariel Creagh
Associate Principal
Benjamin Mohr
Senior Associate
Cale Ash
Principal, Group Director
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Charlie Chi
Senior Engineer
David Miller
Associate Principal
David Sommer
Associate Principal
Deena Weiner Widran
Regional Business Development Director
Erik Moore
Associate
George Guevarra
Senior BIM Specialist
Heavenz Kaur
Associate Principal
Jay Yin
Associate Principal
Jen Gross
Associate Principal
Jiun-Wei Lai
Associate
Jose Flores Ruiz
Associate Principal
Kenda Salisbury
Regional Business Development Director
Kim Bocanegra
Designer
Laurie Lumish
Director of Marketing & Business Development, Principal
Loring Wyllie, Senior Principal
Loring Wyllie
Senior Principal
Matthew Barnard
Senior Principal, Office Director, Practice Area Leader
Megan Schroeder
Business Development Manager
Michael Braund
Chief Operating Officer, Principal
Pardeep Jhutti
Principal
Rebecca Weldon
Regional Business Development Director
Robert Graff
Principal
Robert Rosales
Senior Engineer
Sandy Hohener
Principal
Wesley Chan
Design Engineer

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