Our Inspiring Leaders
“I enjoy everything about PEC… the people, the culture, the work we do, the services we provide, the results we achieve, and most of all, the clients we impact.”
Serving PEC since 1991
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | Kansas State University 1991
Associate of Mathematics and Science | Colby Community College 1989
License(s):
Professional Engineer – KS
Professional Societies/Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineer, National Society of Professional Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I really enjoy golfing with a group of clients. We generally (always!) have a small wager involved that also includes bragging rights that last until we get out again.”
Fun Fact #2: “Growing up in Colby, Kansas, meant that you had to create your own fun sometimes. So, when I was 10 years old, I started my own sign shop. The signs I made were plastic with a magnetic backing and painted raised letters. Local companies would buy them to stick on the sides of their vehicles for advertising.”
Fun Fact #3: “My engineering career actually began in 1981 while in high school. I worked for a small local firm, and my duties included plan production/drafting, field surveying, construction staking, inspection, and materials testing of asphalt, concrete and soils. The experience played a large role in helping me decide my future career even before my college days started.”
“This company has so many people that are passionate about its success. Once you’re inside, you immediately become immersed and want to be an integral piece of it. It’s never the same; we’re always changing and adapting to meet the needs of our customers and our markets. This makes for an interesting career— never a dull moment at PEC (despite what people say about engineers).”
Serving PEC since 2007
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 2001
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CA, CO, IA, IL, KS, KY, ND, NE, OH, RI
SDASSE, 6020 Certified Medical Gas Inspector, ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional
Professional Societies/Associations:
Wichita ASHRAE Chapter, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I like to golf, exercise, spend time with the family, watch my kids’ activities (dance, volleyball, baseball, basketball, soccer, Cub Scouts and more), and do home renovation projects. I’m involved in coaching kids sports and enjoy motivating kids to improve and work hard.”
Fun Fact #2: “The running joke at PEC is about how old I am. Don’t let the gray hair fool you, I’m (old but) not that old. I had gray hair in high school. One of the people in my division indicated he thought I graduated from Kansas State in the 80s (it was 2001, thank you very much). Another person asked me how my daughter liked working at PEC (my sister-in-law works at PEC, and she’s not THAT much younger than I am).”
Fun Fact #3: “I grew up in a farming community, but not as a farmer. My dad really taught me about work ethic and giving your all in everything you do. Outworking all those farmers was hard! My first job was mowing lawns, followed up by several construction labor jobs in high school and college during the summer. I did a lot of odd jobs in college, everything from working at a tractor implement company, to assistant manager at a pizza place, to delivering and fixing appliances.”
“Returning to PEC in 2018 after working here in the 1990’s has been the most rewarding decision of my career. I love our culture and our commitment to continually enhance client satisfaction, quality, and professional development at all levels of our organization. And the best part… clients and colleagues. Few things are more rewarding than building new relationships and re-establishing old ones.”
Serving PEC since:1993
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering |Kansas University 1993
License(s):
Professional Engineer – KS, OK
Professional Societies/Associations:
National Society of Professional Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “With five kids, I’ve repeated the phrase… ‘There’s no such thing as a free cat!’ more times than I can count.”
Fun Fact #2: “Although I’m a remarkably terrible golfer, I still love to play golf with clients gracious enough to join me.
Fun Fact #3: “People would be surprised to know; I was once a certified protection dog decoy – the guy in the bite suit. Who’d want to do that, right?”
“There is an incredible amount of opportunity here at PEC for growth, community impact, experience – it’s exciting to be here.”
Serving PEC Since: 2021
Education:
Bachelor of Graphic Design | McPherson College 2007
License(s):
CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer), LEED Green Associate
Professional Societies/Associations:
SMPS (Society of Marketing Professional Services) Kansas City: current president, KCAHE (Kansas City Area Healthcare Engineers): current board member
Fun Fact #1: “My favorite icebreaker question is asking someone what their most interesting or unique job has been over the course of their lifetime. In college, I was a bellringer. Think Quasimodo – a full-blown tower with 5 different bell tones. It was bittersweet in that I could choose to play whatever songs I preferred, however, the scheduled time of 6 am was difficult as a student.”
Fun Fact #2: “I’m a Euchre enthusiast and try to get a game going any chance I get. Got a deck of cards? Deal me in.”
Fun Fact #3: “My family means the world to me.”
“PEC’s continuous investment in technology gives our employees the tools they need to provide innovative solutions for our clients.”
Serving PEC since 1990
Education:
Executive Master of Business Administration | Wichita State University 2012
Bachelor of Computer Engineering | University of Missouri 1989
License(s):
Professional Engineer – KS
Professional Societies/Associations:
Society of Information Management (SIM)
Fun Fact #1: I Love to travel. I have been to Italy, France, England, Mexico, and China.
“PEC has made me feel welcome since day one. I look forward to PEC’s growth and opportunities that are to come.”
Serving PEC Since: 2022
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in Management | Wichita State University 2009
License(s): SHRM-CP, PHR
Fun Fact #1: My husband and I are runners. The furthest I have run is a 50k in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Our oldest son just completed his first cross country season and has the same passion!
Fun Fact #2: My Family and I started fostering dogs during COVID. Over the first two years, we have had roughly 60 dogs come through our home. We have also had 3 foster-fails (we couldn’t let them go) and we now have five of our own!
Fun Fact #3: I love trying new things… even if I will never do them again. To my list, I have recently added: calligraphy, macramé, parasailing, snorkeling, sign language class, and ariel yoga.
Serving PEC since 2013
Education:
Executive Master of Business Administration | Wichita State University 2012
Bachelor of Science Chemistry | Reading University, UK | 1988
Licenses:
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Fun Fact #1: I came over from the UK in 2003.
Fun Fact #2: I have two great Pyrenees, Teddy and Piper.
Fun Fact #3: In my spare time, I enjoy making ceramic castles and ice skating.
Serving PEC since 1998
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 1993
License(s):
Professional Engineer – AR, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MO, OH, OR, TX, WA
Fun Fact #1: I have 6 kids.
Fun Fact #2: Enjoy spending time with family during the holidays.
Fun Fact #3: I like anything to do with cars.
“I come to work for the people interaction. On the client side, I enjoy solving problems and coming up with creative solutions. On the staff side, I love the coffee talk, hearing other people’s stories, and sharing my own.”
Serving PEC since 2005
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 2001
Master of Science, Structural Engineering | Kansas State University | 2001
License(s): Professional Engineer – AL, AZ, CA, CT, GA, HI, KS, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, RI, SC, VA. VT
Professional Societies/Associations: Structural Engineers Association of Kansas and Missouri
Fun Fact #1: “I drive a seven-seat SUV so that I can fulfill my duties as a soccer dad. We travel around the Midwest supporting our son’s teams for tournaments.”
Fun Fact #2: “I have an interesting palate of liked/disliked foods. I don’t like raw onions or peppers, coconut, bologna, Vienna sausages, or Spam. I like spicy food, sushi/sashimi, oysters, steak, and all seafood. Foods I’ve eaten which I thought were palatable, but many find grotesque are raw egg and quail egg yolk, chicken feet, beef and chicken liver, raw ground beef (family farm raised), mountain oysters, and chicken gizzards.”
Fun Fact #3: “At my first job, I worked for a neighbor couple that lived on three acres. They were meticulous about their lawn, trees, and decorations. One of my worst days on the job, I nicked the bark on a tree with the weed eater. You would have thought I physically hurt one of his children; he was so mad. So, I got creative. The next time I nicked a tree, I glued dead leaves to the wounded area, and he never discovered my creative disguise. If he did, I probably would have been fired.”
“Working at PEC is unlike any other company I have worked at before. The people are what makes PEC truly special; they are passionate about what they do, the clients they serve, and the communities they represent. That passion and commitment is infectious and makes it easy to come to work every day.”
Serving PEC since 2014
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | Tennessee Technological University 2006
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CO, KS, MO, OK
Professional Societies/Affiliations:
ASCE of Kansas
Fun Fact #1: “I love coaching my kids in baseball and basketball. Depending on the season, that can pretty much take up all of my spare time.”
Fun Fact #2: “My garage is my man-cave. I can routinely be found in the garage messing around with power tools, drinking a cold beer and watching a game on TV.”
Fun Fact #3: “Growing up, my world revolved around sports. I played them all and was fortunate enough to continue playing in college.”
“Community, family, professional, innovative, and fun. It’s hard to sum up what makes PEC an amazing company, but I feel those words speak to the heart of who we are. The PEC family has a shared vision and purpose that works towards the common good for each other and our clients. That culture, environment, and people is what makes PEC great!”
Serving PEC since 2021
Education:
Bachelor of Agronomy (Soil & Water Science); Natural Resources & Environmental Science | Kansas State University 2004
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CO, OK
Certified Floodplain Manager
Fun Fact #1: While at K-State, I was on the Soils Judging Team and had the opportunity to travel around the country to look at how soil and water has shaped our country.
Fun Fact #2: For half my youth I lived on various ranches in the sandhills of Nebraska. I once attended a school with only eight students and lived more than an hour from the nearest grocery store and hospital.
Fun Fact #3: I met my wife Christina (a Jersey girl) while working in Washington, D.C. How she tolerates a country bumpkin like me, who knows. Together we have two wonderful children and our god daughter.
“PEC is a great place to work. We have amazing people that enjoy working in a team atmosphere. The work and client base that we have are fantastic, and the diversity of the work makes it challenging and rewarding.”
Serving PEC since 1991
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | Kansas State University 1991
Civil Engineering Continuing Education | University of Kentucky 1991
Civil Engineering Continuing Education | KYPIPE Water Modeling | University of Kansas 1993
Pollution Prevention (NPDES Permitting) | American Council of Engineering Companies | Emerging Leaders Program 2017
License(s): Professional Engineer – CO, KS, OK
Professional Societies/Associations: American Society of Civil Engineers, |American Water Works Association | National Society of Professional Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “When I am not working or spending time with my wife, Jennifer, and three sons, I enjoy deer and turkey hunting.”
Fun Fact #2: “I like building and fixing things, including remodeling or updating our house. That is, of course, until I get into the actual work!”
Fun Fact #3: “I was born and raised in Marion, Kansas. I was into sports in high school and was captain of my high school football and basketball teams. My favorite sport, though, was baseball. I coached my kids in several sports when they were younger, and really enjoyed being an offensive coordinator for the football and pitching coach for the baseball teams.”
“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion (Simon Sinek). Fortunately for me, I found my way to PEC where I have been able to grow my passion for engineering.”
Serving PEC since 2006
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University | 1987
License(s):
Professional Engineer – AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, MO, NJ, NM, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WV
Professional Societies/Associations:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I was born in Hawaii and lived in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia until the second grade when we moved to Colorado. I enjoyed camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, skiing, and off-roading with my sister and parents. I liked to build dams and bridges in the streams and enjoyed learning about geology and seeing how the mountains and valleys were formed. I was bit of a rockhound. I would find interesting rocks and pack them down mountain sides, sometimes several miles, to add to my collection.”
Fun Fact #2: “During high school, I worked for a bank in the Bookkeeping Department and Mail Room — boring. During the summer, I also worked building homes — that was so much better.”
Fun Fact #3: “One of my first cars, was a 1973 Plymouth Cuda. My friends and I created a Mopar club for Colorado Springs. We enjoyed souping up our cars, racing, and cruising Saturday nights.”
“I love PEC because we are all one big community! This is a great firm that empowers the individual and allows each of us to add value every day no matter what we are doing.”
Serving PEC since 2003
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 2003
License(s):
Professional Engineer – AZ, CT, DE, KS, MD, ME, MO, MT, ND, NH, OK, RI, SD, TX, VT, WY
Professional Societies/Associations:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | Illuminating Society of North America
Fun Fact #1: “I love coaching youth sports! Primarily basketball and baseball.”
Fun Fact #2: “I spent two years in architecture before realizing the error of my ways and transferring to architectural engineering.”
Fun Fact #3: “When not working, playing handyman, being a car mechanic, or coaching, I try to corral my five kids (three sons and two daughters) with my wife Kim.”
“PEC has created an organization of professionals that are well-versed in all disciplines of engineering have the confidence to tackle any challenge or project knowing that I have some of the best people to support me.”
Serving PEC since 2021
Education:
Bachelor of Construction Science and Management, | Kansas State University 2002
License(s):
Certified Construction Manager
Fun Fact #1: I enjoy mentoring other men in how to navigate life in their career, relationships, and faith. My best advice is, “Here’s what NOT to do and go into details of what I did!”
Fun Fact #2: The garage is the place I go to relax and decompress. To be blessed with skills in auto mechanics, woodworking, and metalworking, it’s not hard for me to come up with something to do. It is common that on weekends, I will be working on some kind of vehicle for a friend or family member in the garage.
Fun Fact #3: There’s nothing better than getting lost on a long motorcycle ride on a Sunday afternoon!
“The people, the culture, the clients, and the projects. I take great satisfaction and am proud of the positive impact we make in the communities we serve”
Serving PEC since 2011
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | University of Kansas 2000
License(s):
Professional Engineer – AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MT, NE, NM, OH, OK, TX, VA, WA
Professional Societies/Associations:
Society of Military Engineers | American Society of Civil Engineers
Fun Fact #1: I enjoy boating and lake life, despite the love/hate affair of owning a boat!
Fun Fact #2: I am a gear head and love “wrenching” on cars, trucks, boats, and the occasional lawnmower. I am always excited to hear my wife or kids say, “My car is making a funny noise…”
Fun Fact #3: I bleed PEC red when scratched; Crimson and Blue when cut.
Serving PEC since 1997
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 1997
License(s):
Professional Engineer – DE, FL, GA, KS, LA, SC, VA; LEED AP
Professional Societies/Associations:
National Society of Professional Engineers | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers | International Facility Management Association
Serving PEC since 2014
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | University of Kansas 2008
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CO, KS, OK
Professional Societies/Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineers, Kansas Water Environment Association
Fun fact #1: In my last year of college at KU in 2008, the basketball team won the national championship, and I was able to attend the final four and national championship games in San Antonio.
Fun Fact #2: I played two years of college baseball at Coffeyville Community College as a first baseman and a pitcher. During these two years I learned I wasn’t very good at baseball and focused on an engineering degree.
“At PEC, you are part of one big family that is passionate about serving each other, our clients, and our communities. You are energized, engaged, supported, and empowered to be successful and grow professionally. There is a reason why you see PEC celebrating so many employees’ double-digit work anniversaries.”
Serving PEC since 2016
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | University of Missouri-Columbia 2004
License(s):
Professional Engineer – KS, MO
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), Certified Construction Inspector (CIT) – KDOT, Certified Technician, Troxler Nuclear Density Equipment
Professional Societies/Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association, Institute of Transportation Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I have three kids (two daughters and a son) along with a pet bearded dragon named Squiggles.”
Fun Fact #2: “I grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and I am one of only a few University of Missouri Alumni within PEC… M-I-Z-Z-O-U!”
Fun Fact #3: “I enjoy playing golf and slow pitch softball. I love hanging out with the family whether it’s attending/volunteering at church; road tripping to Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, and Colorado; or coaching/supporting our kids’ activities – softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, piano, baking, and art.”
Serving PEC since 2023
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Geology | Kansas State University
License(s):
PG-009 Kansas, PG-20180277728 Missouri, PG- 3850 Wyoming, PG-Nebraska
Fun Fact #1: I raised 3 daughters.
Fun Fact #2: I love to hunt and fish.
Fun Fact #3: My wife is a better rock and fossil hunter than I am!
” I love the people at PEC. We have a lot of people who are always willing to share their expertise to help others learn. I also love that PEC is innovative. Management is supportive of new ideas that help our clients and improve our designs. I love PEC’s commitment to the communities we serve through the services that we provide.”
Serving PEC since 1997
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | Kansas State University 2000
License(s):
Professional Engineer – AK, DC, KS, KY, MS, MO, NC, PA, TN, VA,
Fun Fact #1: I like to build things in my spare time. I have built two dog houses, two sheds, a 2-story playhouse, and a chicken coop.
Fun Fact #2: I coordinated a project over the summer at my church to relocate a large swing set from a church on the westside of Wichita to my church on the eastside of Wichita. We also installed new padding and turf under the swing set. We had dozens of volunteers from our church that donated hundreds of hours to make sure the project was completed for fall activities.
Fun Fact #3: My wife Jeana and I have four kids. Our oldest daughter is a graphic design major at K-State. She plays in the Cat Band for basketball games. Our oldest son is a senior in high school who enjoys gaming with his girlfriend and working at Wal-Mart. He is planning to go to WSU next year and save up all his extra money to invest in the stock market. Our third child, a son, is a freshman in high school. He enjoys taking care of his chickens and helping me build things. Our youngest, a daughter, is in the 5th grade. She enjoys playing with our dog and cat.
“PEC has talented engineers, designers, and support staff, making it a great place to work. More than anything, the people here truly want each other to succeed and are what make it so awesome. I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Serving PEC since 2005
Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering | Kansas State University 2005
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CO, KS, OK
Professional Societies/Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineers | American Public Works Association | National Society of Professional Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I grew up in a 100+ year-old farmhouse in the country outside Bentley, Kansas. I made friends with the farmer that leased our land when I was 5 or 6 years old. I thought it was great because I got to “drive” a tractor. Just a few years later, he got free child labor – feeding cattle, baling hay and checking crops.”
Fun Fact #2: “I enjoy hiking, skiing and fishing trips to Colorado, golfing, woodworking and home improvement projects (on occasion). In our first house, I tiled our kitchen, dining room, and entry way in a weekend, and I was sore for a week! I’ve hired out every other flooring project since.”
Fun Fact #3: “My wife’s name is Ashley and as anyone that has met her knows, I married up in every way imaginably. I met Ashley at K-State (Go Cats!) and we have four kids – Adler, Isabelle, James and Maggie.”
“I think the greatest satisfaction in this business is solving a problem that a client has struggled with for years. By listening to their perspective and desired outcomes, we can find a creative way to apply our expertise in a manner that was previously unseen.”
Serving PEC since 2017
Education:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | Colorado State University 1998
License(s):
Professional Engineer – CO, WY
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional
Professional Societies/Associations: American Society Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Fun Fact #1: “I claim to be a snowboarder and cyclist. However, really, I’m a dad that stays mostly busy watching my kids play soccer. When the kids aren’t on the soccer field, our family likes to ski and snowboard, camp, bike, and enjoy all the beauty the mountains have to offer. If you ever see all of us on the couch at the same time, take a picture because it will probably be a long time before you ever see that again.”
Fun Fact #2: See Fun Fact #1. “When I’m not busy enjoying the family, I would prefer to be on a bike trail or a ski mountain. Nothing refreshes the mind and reignites your energy more than being outside with friends chasing that adrenaline rush.”
Fun Fact #3: “Other than hoping to successfully raise two thoughtful, hardworking and happy daughters; my goal in life is to spend retirement traveling to see the amazing landscapes and animals of the world – preferably biking, snowboarding and hiking wherever I am.”
“I love that PEC encourages its staff to find and pursue their passions in engineering. Over the years we’ve been able to offer several new services because our staff pursues their passions. This allows us to offer our clients an incredibly diverse skillset to solve their toughest challenges.”
Serving PEC since 2008
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering | University of Kansas 2009
License(s):
Professional Engineer – KS, MI, MN, MO, NV, NM, OK
Certified Healthcare Emergency Power Professional
Fun Fact #1: I enjoy wood working and cabinet building. There is something therapeutic about a woodworking joint that comes together perfectly. Although, it’s equally as frustrating when they don’t…
Fun Fact #2: I love outdoor activities – cycling, hiking, fishing, etc. I also crew in competitive sailboat races (at least we think we are competitive).
Fun Fact #3: I am a dad to twins (boy and girl) and two dogs. Although I don’t have much of my own hair left, I am a semi-professional french braider and doodle groomer.
“I love working at PEC because I am part of a family that embraces challenges and is committed to doing the right thing every day. At PEC we take pride in our ability to add value to our clients and our communities.”
Serving PEC since 2017
Education:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | Wichita State University 2014
Fun Fact #1: “I really enjoy coaching my son’s baseball team and watching the passion and love for the sport grow in each kid. To be a part of that is pretty special. From an early age and all the way through high school, I played football and baseball. I still enjoy any opportunity to get the glove or the pigskin out.”
Fun Fact #2: “My family and I are extremely passionate about Oklahoma football. My father and his father have passed that passion down, and now I am doing the same with my children.”
Fun Fact #3: “People would be surprised to know that I received an Automotive Technology degree from Wyoming Technical Institute before graduating from Wichita State University with my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.”
“I love PEC because we are all one big community! This is a great firm that empowers the individual and allows each of us to add value every day no matter what we are doing.”
Serving PEC since 2019
Education:
Master of Business Administration | Webster University 2022
Bachelor of Construction Science | University of Oklahoma 2010
License(s):
Associated General Contractors CM-BIM
Fun Fact #1: “I joined the United States Navy in 1999 and served four years aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine. I have a million stories and even more experience that I gained over that short period of time. The one question I get the most is: “what is the longest you ever stayed underwater?” The answer, 42 days without seeing the sun!”
Fun Fact #2: “I love the lake and being out on the open water. It is my happy place where I can truly relax and unwind. On most weekends you will find me, and my family tucked away in quiet cove doing cannon balls off the boat for hours.”
Fun Fact #3: “Growing up my wife always wanted to have a set of twins. However, they do not run on either side of our family tree. the day came when we found out that we were pregnant, and we could not have been more excited. In her mind she was having twins. To her disappointment the doctor informed us that it was only a single pregnancy and chucked as she said, “sorry!” To this day I still do not know how it happened, but at 18 weeks lo and behold, we were pregnant with TWINS, and it has been the greatest adventure of my life!”
“When I was 10 years old, I realized that I had the aptitude for engineering, but as a female, I was discouraged from pursuing that career path. I love that now I experience engineering every day. For me, it’s Nerdvana.”
Serving PEC since 2021
Education:
Master of Integrated Marketing Communication| West Virginia University 2013
License(s):
Social Media Marketing Certification
SBA Export Counselor
Riddle of the Exporter Facilitator
Growsmart Facilitator
Professional Societies/Associations:
XM Pros
Fun Fact #1: I was TIME’s Person of the Year in 2006.
Fun Fact #2: I talked to James Hetfield after a Metallica concert.
Fun Fact #3: I am an introvert.