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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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