My favorite job duty to perform is to sit undistracted and run a complete structural analysis on a project. I start at the roof and work down, being sure all members are large enough to support the loads, and that all the loads get transferred to the ground. Beyond that, my main passion is to provide complete plans for projects that are affordable and meet my client’s needs.

I am currently restoring a 1971 VW Super Beetle for fun. I have added a 1974 VW bus to that restoration collection. I also have a collection of over 600 vinyl records and hope to have the time someday to just sit and listen to them. I have built a Man-Retreat in the basement of my wife’s home (she graciously allows me to live there with her) that has an office, bar and media room, with two pairs of authentic theater seats from The Lincoln Center, Ft. Collins.

I would urge my clients to be sure the firm they use has fully experienced structural engineers for whatever building system they are using; that the firm can provide all of the architectural and structural plans needed to obtain a permit and build it; and that the members of that firm have actually worked in construction and use that knowledge to your benefit.

EDUCATION:

2010

• Passive House Institute US, www.passivehouse.us/consultants.php
• Certified Passive House Consultant

2008-2010

• Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
• Master of Science, Structural degree, graduated 12-2010

1991-1994

• Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
• Civil Engineer BS degree program
• Deans Honor List, Gold Key Honor Society
• Graduated May, 1994

1988

• Associated Builders and Contractors, Grand Rapids, MI
• Construction Planning and Scheduling, Timeline, and Blueprint Reading
• 1976-1978 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
  • Engineering Science

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2005-present

• PHI-D&E Inc. dba Crown Jade Design and Engineering
• Structural Engineer, Owner, President

2001-2004

• J.C. Moore, P.E., P.C., Broomfield, CO
• Structural Design Engineer, P.E. obtained 6-30-2004

1999-2001

• Landmark Engineering Ltd., Loveland, Co
• Civil/structural Engineer (EI), Project Manager

1995-1999

• Lobar Inc., Ft. Collins, CO
• Project Engineer, Project Manager

1994

• Albrecht Companies, Ft. Collins, CO
• Estimator, Engineer (Intern)

1991-1994

• USDA, Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, AZ
• Engineer (Intern)
• Western Technologies, Flagstaff, AZ
• Materials Technician

1989-1990

• Paradise Leisure Living Center, Grand Rapids, MI
• Operations Manager, Construction Coordinator

1987-1989

• Owen, Ames, and Kimball, Grand Rapids, MI
• Assistant Superintendent, Carpenter, Commercial and residential construction

1979-1987

• Operations Manager, Crew Supervisor, Carpenter, Comm. and residential construction

1969-1979

• Carpenter, Commercial and residential construction