Loring is past-President of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). His contributions to the profession of structural engineering were recognized by his election to the National Academy of Engineering in 1990
The loss of the library was a devastating blow to Apple Valley, which depends on the library for community benefits, such as job training and youth education.
By leveraging Degenkolb’s skillset for project management, team coordination, forensic engineering, technical development, insurance justification, document production and site support, the owner can supplement their own response with a highly skilled claims management team.
The scope of Degenkolb services on 447 Minna is illustrative of our Claims Management capabilities, where the delivery of engineering and team leadership is closely aligned with the needs of insurance coverage.
BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO
MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley.
The son of a general contractor, I grew up building structures on my father’s crews during the summers and weekends. I also loved math and physics and, when it came to applying for college, structural engineering was the logical choice and felt right. It still does.
I met the Dalai Lama in the Himalayas at age 8.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Professional student.
B.S., Magna Cum Laude Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1997
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1998
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
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.
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!
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.
My parents were constantly remodeling our house growing up and my dad owned a construction company, so I was always helping with some construction project of sorts—and, if not, I usually had my own design project going on (forts, mazes, etc.). My path to structural engineering and forensics was a very natural one. I've always loved solving problems and a good whodunit, and now my job makes me figure out "what-dun-it"! I feel like a detective!
My dream growing up was to be a professional soccer player or astronaut! Unfortunately, injuries prevented me from achieving my soccer goals, but I still think maybe one day I'll get to experience outer space! Also, if I could own 100 horses I probably would!
I can play the violin.
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2003
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC San Diego, 2005
CA, Structural Engineering, License No. 5552
CA, Civil Engineering, License No. 71487
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.
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State University.
Soaring (also known as flying a glider or sailplane).
I grew up building and fixing things around the house with my dad. In school, I enjoyed math and science, and engineering seemed to be a perfect marriage between them. As I grew older, I developed a true a passion for structures: how they are built and the various challenges associated with designing them.
I was a member of the national champion UC Davis Student Steel Bridge team in 2015.
A baseball player; I still play in a recreational league in Sacramento!
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2005
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004
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
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.
B.S., Environmental Science, Willamette University, 1999
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Fellow, Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS)
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.
I am a published poet.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A ballerina, a teacher, a lawyer, a trophy wife – it changes day to day.
B.A., Physics and Math, Vassar College, 2007
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Dartmouth College, 2008
M.S., Structural Engineering, Stanford University, 2010
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 80867
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6376
LEED AP
I took a circuitous route to get here from fashion designer to pre-med to management consultant to mechanical engineer and finally structural engineer. Though it took me a while to get here it makes me even more certain I’m in the right place. It’s the perfect combination of technical background, creative problem solving, teamwork, and big picture impact that I crave!
I lived in Bali when I was 6 and 7 and learned the legong dance.
Introducing every and any demographic to the wonders and beauty of the great outdoors!
B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego
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.
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.
Hollywood Stunt Man.
I didn't. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity and found my niche within the industry.
I'm a military brat. We moved all over the United States.
I can tell a great story about the most mundane situation.
Ms. Terry can provide Structural Forensic Engineering support for a variety of clientele, including but not limited to: Insurance Adjusters, Contractors, and litigation/expert witness testimony for Attorneys. Her main focus areas include: fire and life safety, property damage assessment, code analysis, foundation and soil analysis, water intrusion, and construction deficiencies. Ms. Terry can provide reconstruction drawings for the repair of damaged structures, damage assessment reports with general scope of repair, as well as damage investigation report of findings, in which case the cause of the damage is unknown. She conducts field investigations and assessments to document the damage, then coordinates with the client regarding the expected deliverable.
Without any external influences or experience in construction, I decided at the age of 15 that I would become a Civil Engineer. I was fascinated with buildings and wanted to understand the intricate details of building design and construction.
I started playing the piano at age 8; I started playing the viola at age 9; I started playing the guitar at age 28; I started taking voice lessons at age 29; and I have written and recorded five songs.
There are so many great bands in the Pacific Northwest, however, the best live show, by far, is Pearl Jam. Stereo Embers is a close second.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1962
B.S. with Highest Honors, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1960
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
I enjoy world travel and spend many weeks a year in exotic and beautiful locations such as Antigua, Paris, and Italy.
I have always loved buildings. I have an aptitude for mathematics and three-dimensional spacial ability.
I have ten screws and a metal plate in my body.
Pink Floyd
It suited my way of thinking.
I built portions of my own house.
Golfing and fishing all day long!
Samsung
As soon as I finished school, I got a job as a graphics assistant at a wastewater civil engineering firm. By that time, I already knew that I probably didn't have a flourishing career in graphic design, but the engineering industry was a stable place to be, and graphics meant working in the marketing department! I went from creating icons for membrane bioreactors to graphic icons for process flow diagrams—and I guess I was hooked. This eventually led to crafting proposals, coordinating, and managing. Being a part of creating something, whether a pump station or a hospital building, and the process of developing a concept through to reality is exciting! After spending a few years at an architecture firm, I found my way to Degenkolb.
I'll pretty much try anything to eat, once. Also, I'm very competitive. Two very different but important things to note.
I'd own restaurant/s (which is a dangerous business), designing both the menu items and the interior.
I love to design and create. The AEC industry is a way for me to express my love for design and have the chance to collaborate and learn from some brilliant people.
I like problem solving, I enjoy maths, and I like creating/building things. Engineering seemed to be a good fit.
I have a ton of hobbies, some of which are Origami, Bonsai, and playing musical instruments.
I like to ride my bicycle into work.
Windows Phone!! ^_____^
I have always been interested in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, and chose engineering as a career based on those interests. I chose to specialize in forensic engineering for the variety of investigations in which I get involved and the balance of field and office work. Reliance on first principles of chemistry and physics commonly points us in the right direction, even in the most complex of failure analyses.
I was in an episode of the television show This Old House where I demonstrated load testing of epoxy-grouted anchors to Norm Abram.
Trey Anastasio is my favorite living guitarist - I still make time to catch his shows whenever he's playing nearby.
I think I'd like to learn to build custom bicycle frames. As a bike geek, there are a lot of design ideas I'd love to play around with, but I might need another garage.
B.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1991
M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
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
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.
Just like any other good cheese head (I hail from Green Bay), I am a die-hard Packers fan.
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.
I have always looked at the world around me—the buildings, the vehicles, even my pencil at school, and wondered, "How exactly did they build that?" And now in my career, I am using what I have learned to "deconstruct" those things and find the truth behind architectural and structural damage.
I am an avid rugby fan and played for about 14 years! I also enjoy throwing darts. I may have been English in a former life!
AC/DC
I have always enjoyed creating and problem-solving. Engineering gives me this opportunity while also serving my community.
I am working on visiting and touring every MLB ballpark.
I have two. The San Francisco Giants... and any team that beats the LA Dodgers.
We have been providing extensive structural, forensic engineering, expert consulting and building code/third party review services for more than seven decades. We’re capable of providing the sophisticated engineering necessary for supporting complex legal actions.