OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

John Elder

Principal
PE, SE

Hometown: Reno, Nevada

Bachelors of Science: 
University of Nevada | Civil Engineering

Masters of Science: University of Nevada | Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I have two daughters..

• I enjoy boating at Lake Powell

• I enjoy hunting and fishing and anything outdoors.

David Grapsas

Principal
PE, SE

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bachelors of Science: 
University of Colorado at Boulder |  Architectural Engineering

Masters of Science: University of Texas at Austin | Structural Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I have an identical twin brother.

• My wife and I have the same birthday
but were born different years.

• I have a son and a daughter.

Dan Buys

Principal
BIM Manager

Hometown: Hull, Iowa

Credentials: A.A.S. Degree from Southeast for Architectural Engineering and Construction Management. Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit Structure and Revit Architecture.

Fun Facts:

• I have worked in the Structural/Engineering field
for over 12 years

• In my spare time I enjoy woodworking

• I have two sons and one daughter

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Kurt Guidice

Principal - Nevada PE, SE

Hometown: Chugwater, Wyoming

Bachelors of Science: 
University of Wyoming | Architectural Engineering

Fun Facts:

• Two Children

• Enjoys outdoor activities, particularly wakeboarding & Snowboarding.

• High School graduating class had 9 people

Per Hjalmarsson - United Structural Design - Principal - Montana

Per Hjalmarsson

Principal - Montana
PE

Hometown: Santa Cruz, California

Bachelors of Science: 
Montana State University | Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I went to Montana State University for Civil Engineering and to be on the Cross-Country ski team.

• I have done 3 Ironman triathlons in the U.S., Sweden, and Germany.

• I have three daughters and five grand kids. I have two grandnieces as well.

Engineering Team

Jesse Kendall

Jesse Kendall

Senior Project Manager PE

Hometown: Strafford, Vermont

Bachelors: University of Vermont | Civil Engineering

Masters: John Hopkins University  Structural Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I know how to clog dance.

• I make maple syrup.

• I once had a dog named Little Guy.

Jacob Hood

Project Manager
PE

Hometown: Torrance, California

Bachelors: Northern Arizona University – Civil Engineering

Masters: John Hopkins University  Structural Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I ski and snowboard.

• Chargers are my team.

• I love to travel and have a hard time of thinking of three fun facts about myself.

Joel-Taylor

Joel Taylor

Assistant Project Manager PE

Hometown: Sacramento, California

Bachelors: Utah State University – Civil and Environmental Engineering

 

Fun Facts:

• I enjoy the gym and long distance running.

• I enjoy playing and watching sports, particularly basketball and football.

• My wife and I have two kids.

Travis Lee

Travis Lee

Project Engineer
EIT

Hometown: Teesto, Arizona

Bachelors: University of Arizona – Architectural Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I come from the Navajo Nation.

• I love spending time with family and relatives.

• I enjoy going on runs.

Anthony Kozic - United Structural Design

Anthony Kozic

Project Engineer
EIT

Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Bachelors: McMaster University – Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• Dual Citizen of Canada & Italy

• The Youngest of 5 kids by 7 years

• Has a Mini Goldendoodle

Gustavo Ramos - Engineer

Gustavo Ramos

Project Engineer
EIT

Hometown: Beloit, WI

Education: University of Wisconsin- Platteville BS Civil Engineering Emphasises in Structural Geotechnical Engineer

Fun Facts:

• Huge Futbol Fan

• I am a Barber on my free time for friends and family.

• I love pineapple on pizza.

Khrysster Ipalari

Structural Designer

Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii 

Bachelors of Science: 
University of Nevada | Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• Brand ambassador for Bang Energy

• Social Media Influencer for Albertsons

• I love making music

• I play volleyball competitively

• I cut hair as a hobby

Ryan Antohik - Engineer - United Structural Design

Ryan Antolik

Structural Designer

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Bachelors of Science: 
University of Nevada | Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• Enjoys Golfing

• Mom is from Japan, and I’ve visited.

• Enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Brady-Williams

Brady Williams

Structural Designer
EIT

Hometown: Apache Junction, Arizona

Bachelors of Science: 
Ohio State University – Civil Engineering

Fun Facts:

• I went to state for swimming my senior year of high school for the 100y butterfly.

• I went to Ohio State instead of Arizona State because ASU refused to waive my application fee.

• I’m really into rap music but this year Olivia Rodrigo was my second most listened to artist.

Drafting Team

Trent Tolbert - REVIT Drafter - United Structural Design

Trent Tolbert

BIM Manager - Nevada

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Credentials: 
Revit Structure Certified Professional

Fun Facts:

• I have a hobby of creating fun 3D models and printing them on one of my 3D printers.

• I grew up within 20 miles of Lincoln, New Mexico, where Billy the Kid “ran wild”.

• I enjoy just about all sports, mostly the NFL and the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team.

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Kaitlyn Smith

BIM Coordinator

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Credentials: 
Southeast Community College

Fun Facts:

• I enjoy Knitting in my free time

• I love dogs

• My favorite color is seafoam green

Scott Wettin - REVIT Drafter - United Structural Design

Scott Wettin

REVIT Drafter

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mallory Parker - Untied Structural Design - BIM Designer

Mallory Parker

BIM Designer

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

Credentials: 
Associate Degree

Fun Facts:

• Obsessed with penguins & everything purple

• Love all types of music

• Traveled to Europe

Michael-Crockett

Michael Crockett

BIM Designer

Hometown: San Diego, California

Credentials: 
College of Southern Nevada – CADD Technologies Certification

Fun Facts:

• I was a Parkour Instructor

• Trained with Cirque Du Soleil

• Love Camping and Off-Road Trucks

Administrative Team

Shea-Leigh Wilson

Shea-Leigh Wilson

Administrative Director

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Bachelors of Science: 
Arizona State University | Political Science | Sociology

Fun Facts:

• I was born during the volcanic eruption of Mount Spurr

• I’ve traveled to over 30 countries & lived in three

• I have a son and two daughters

Ella Donnelly Administrative Assistant

Ella Donnelly

Administrative Assistant

Hometown: Chandler, Arizona

Bachelors of Science: 
Arizona State University – in progress

Fun Facts:

• I am a student at Arizona State University

• I love traveling!

• I enjoy reading in my free time

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