Jan 22, 2025

Barghausen Consulting Engineers

Bowman

Plaza

Rolfe

Ta

Torres

Chinappi

Berry

Bond

Fleharty

Clinch

Padilla

Hoglan

Lamotte

Gilmer

Johnson

Barghausen Consulting Engineers recently hired three new employees in their Kent office, hired one new employee in their Chehalis office, and promoted eight employees in their Kent office, two employees in their Chehalis office, and had one employee pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

The new hires in the Kent office are:

Joshua Torres, mailroom/print reproduction clerk. Torres graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in March of 2015 with a B.A. degree in Communications. He previously worked as a senior staff writer, tech operations assistant, and post office clerk.

Leanh Ta, administrative assistant. Ta graduated from North Carolina State University in December 2019 with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and received a certificate in Professional Technical Writing from the University of Washington in June 2024. Ta previously worked as engineer II at RTI International.

Lorna Rolfe, facilities specialist. Rolfe graduated with a degree in History/Psychology from Gonzaga University in December of 1983 and previously worked in several maintenance and carpentry positions.

The new hire in the Chehalis office is Philip Plaza, senior CAD technician. Plaza graduated from Centralia College with a degree in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD in 2005. He previously worked as a drafter/designer.

Promotions in the Kent office are:

Andrew Bowman, project planner. Bowman joined Barghausen in May 2022 as an assistant planner and has supported various tasks such as research, site planning, reporting, and coordinating permits. He has also contributed to client programs. Over time, he has taken on more responsibility and worked diligently to grow as a project manager.

Carmen Clinch, project engineer. Since joining Barghausen in June 2021, Clinch has managed key programs, recently passed the P.E. Exam, and gained the trust of colleagues and clients.

James Fleharty, project engineer. Since joining as a design engineer in March 2021, Fleharty has become vital to the team's success. He's developed strong technical, communication, and project management skills.

JP Bond, senior CAD technician. JP joined Barghausen in June 2024 with experience in residential architecture. He has since become a key contributor to projects like car washes and convenience stores.

Mitchell Berry, senior CAD technician. Berry joined in February. His work on Revit prototypes and process improvements has greatly impacted a major client account.

Nick Chinappi, senior survey party chief. Chinappi joined in October 2020 with a lifetime of survey experience, starting at 16. Over the years, he gained valuable knowledge from industry mentors and worked on various complex projects.

Riley Johnson, project planner. Johnson joined Barghausen as an assistant planner in January 2024, bringing valuable land planning experience. He has assisted with due diligence research, site planning, report writing, and processing land use applications and construction permits.

Ryan Gilmer, project engineer. Since May 2022, Gilmer has excelled in engineering design, client relations, and project management, becoming a key contributor to client programs and new client initiatives

Promotions in the Chehalis office are:

Dan Lamotte, senior civil project manager. Lamotte, a team member since April 1992, is a skilled designer and mentor. In his leadership role, he fosters collaboration, tackles challenging projects, and ensures the highest standards of service.

Josh Hoglan, project engineer. Since joining in October 2016, Hoglan has managed multiple projects and built strong client relationships.

Raul Padilla recently passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Gensler

Emery

Architecture and design firm Gensler has welcomed JP Emery as northwest regional practice area leader for senior living. JP is a licensed architect with over 20 years' experience leading clients and teams in the development of award-winning senior living and multifamily communities. Since the beginning of his career, JP has studied the relationship between aging and the built environment and is passionate about the convergence of design and the built environment to enhance the lives of residents and help integrate them into the neighborhoods in which they are a part, while fostering connections between generations and helping older adults to live their best lives.

Jan 15, 2025

Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Aswegan

Kevin Aswegan, a principal at Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), has been named a Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Fellow by The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The designation recognizes accomplished SEI members as leaders and mentors in the structural engineering profession.

Aswegan's contributions to the engineering profession include authorship of the book, “Design and Performance of Tall Buildings for Wind,” and his industry leadership related to seismicity and performance-based design.

He is the leader of MKA's Performance-Based Design Technical Specialist Team (TST) and a member of the firm's Earthquake and Wind TSTs. His latest project, ATX Tower, for which he was structural project manager, is under construction in Austin, TX, and is the world's first high-rise tower to incorporate the ASCE Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD). PBWD is revolutionizing how tall buildings are designed for wind loads, creating more reliable, lower-carbon, and less costly buildings.

With this designation, Aswegan joins fellow MKA SEI Fellows Ron Klemencic, chairman and CEO; John Hooper, senior principal; and Jon Magnusson, chairman emeritus.

PCS Structural Solutions

Mount

PCS Structural Solutions welcomed Christopher Mount as associate in the firm's Portland office and Christian Serrano as design engineer in the Seattle office.

Mount graduated with a master's in civil engineering from Texas A&M. He brings over 17 years structural engineering and client service experience.

Currently, Mount is providing structural project management for Sunset High School and Whitford Middle School Remodels and structural design for Hunts Point Residence.

Serrano is a graduate of the University of Washington. Serrano is currently working on structural design for the Lower Columbia College Center for Vocational & Transitional Studies and Commadore Options School and Ordway Elementary School Seismic Retrofits.

Reid Middleton, Inc.

Gaston

Shrope

Richey

Greisz

Wulff

Yerokhin

Haile

In Everett, Reid Middleton hired Ashley Wulff, as a marketing coordinator. Wulff will support marketing proposals efforts.

The Civil Engineering Group hired Jared Greisz as a designer II, Shayne Richey as a designer I, and Jason Shrope as a senior engineer. Greisz will focus on site development and drainage projects. Richey will work on transportation projects. Shrope brings 27 years of civil engineering experience.

The Structural Engineering Group hired John Paul Gaston as a designer II, Solomon Haile as a project engineer, and Ruvim Yerokhin as a designer I. Gaston was an intern at Reid Middleton and chose to join the firm after graduation. Haile brings nine years of structural engineering experience and Yerokhin has two years of structural engineering experience.

The Survey Group hired Ralph Hayden as a project surveyor and Rachelle Palmer as a survey technician. Hayden brings six years of surveying experience. Palmer will be focused on field survey work.

The Waterfront Group hired Jason Kikuta as a senior engineer. Kikuta has 19 years of waterfront engineering experience.