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: Architectural Engineering
University of Wyoming
Fun Facts:
• Two Children
• Enjoys outdoor activities, particularly wakeboarding & Snowboarding.
• High School graduating class had 9 people
Engineering Team
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.
Kyle Vanderveen
Project Manager
PE
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Bachelors: California Polytechnic State University
Fun Facts:
• Enjoys playing golf but never have been able to hit a driver.
• I look forward to Football Sundays.
• I am greatly afraid of heights, which intensified after going on the Grand Canyon skywalk.
Pritam Kumar
Project Engineer
PE
Hometown: Patna, India
Bachelors:
Masters: Arizona State University Structural Engineering
Fun Facts:
• I love anything outdoors like hiking, camping, traveling, Skiing, Biking etc.
• I would like to visit 35 countries and 50 states of USA in next 5 years.
• I am big fan of TV show “Seinfeld” and would like to meet Jerry, Kramer, George, and Elaine one day.
Travis Lee
Structural Designer
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.
Gustavo Ramos
Structural Designer
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.
Anthony Kozic
Structural Designer
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
Khrysster Ipalari
Structural Designer
EIT
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
EIT
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.
Sachin Singh
Structural Designer
EIT
Hometown: Karnal, India
Masters of Science: Arizona State University | Structural Engineering
Fun Facts:
• Likes Cricket
• Enjoys Red Wine
• Passionate about Traveling
Drafting Team
Trent Tolbert
BIM Manager - Nevada
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 Vegas Golden Knights hockey team.
Kaitlyn Smith
REVIT Coordinator
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Bachelors: Southeast Community College
Fun Facts:
- I enjoy knitting in my free time.
- I love dogs.
- My favorite color is seafoam green.
Joshua Barkosky
REVIT Drafter-Intern
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Bachelors: Working towards BSD in Architecture at ASU
Fun Facts:
- I’ve played the piano for over ten years.
- I enjoy skiing, tennis, and sewing.
- I’ve lived in Scottsdale my whole life.
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