Forensics Engineering

Education

BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO
MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley.

Why did you go into structural engineering?

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.

Little known fact

I met the Dalai Lama in the Himalayas at age 8.

Question of the Day

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

Professional student.

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, 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).

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

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.

Education

B.A., Physics and Math, Vassar College, 2007

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Dartmouth College, 2008

M.S., Structural Engineering, Stanford University, 2010

Registration

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 80867

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6376

LEED AP

Why did you go into structural engineering?

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!

Little Known Fact

I lived in Bali when I was 6 and 7 and learned the legong dance.

Question of the Day

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

Introducing every and any demographic to the wonders and beauty of the great outdoors!

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.

Education

M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1962

B.S. with Highest Honors, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1960

Registration

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

Little Known Fact

I enjoy world travel and spend many weeks a year in exotic and beautiful locations such as Antigua, Paris, and Italy.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Bradford University, 1983

M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, 1985

PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, 1990

Registration

CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57721

CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4531

Little Known Fact:

Dynamics of structures seemed an exciting subject to study.

Question of the Day

What’s your favorite team?
Lakers

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.