690 Market Street Building, Adaptive Reuse San Francisco, CA

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 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.

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.