BENCHMARK ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Benchmark As an Office Manager
Abby joined Benchmark as an Office Manager in 2022, before that she was the Office Manager at Landing in Birmingham, AL. Abby graduated from The University of Alabama in 2019, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Currently, Abby lives in Hailey with her husband Curtis and their four dogs who are all named after wine! When she is not busy at work, you can find her at home with a good book. Abby also has a passion for history and college football.
After recently earning his P.E. (Professional Eating) license Bridger is ready to design and manage all of your construction needs. His AutoDOG skills are high quality, some of his favorite designs include hydrants and landscapes with a clear path for tennis balls. Bridger has also been hard at work becoming forklick certified.
Cinda was raised in the Pacific Northwest, graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. She moved to the Wood River Valley over 30 years ago and has worked on a wide range of projects. Her experience includes surveying; CAD design & drafting; construction inspection; civil plans and specifications; land development and platting. When not in the office she can be found enjoying the local hiking, biking and ski trails.
Dahlia has been with Benchmark for 5 years, she has worked hard to earn the title of CBO. A lot of time went into studying at Barkmouth, and it shows in her relationship to the team. Next time you are in office you will hear her greeting first, she is always excited to say hello.
Job Titles:
- Planner, Project Manager & Partner
David has over 17 years of professional land use planning experience. He has a diverse background spanning community planning, land use planning, subdivision development, permitting, area of city impact and annexation negotiations and planning. David is versed in land use law, state and local regulations, best practices and is skilled in site evaluations, needs analyses, project presentation and the entitlement process. David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering & Management from Clarkson University.
When David is not in the office you might find him in the high country on Central Idaho peaks, cruising the dirt single-track, at the ice rink or on the ski hill with his family.
Gibson keeps himself busy in the field, he is dedicated to ensuring the proper placement of stakes on a job site. In the office Gibson likes to make sure that everyone gets a treat daily. The other dogs of the office appreciate his efforts.
Job Titles:
- Land Surveyor in Training
Originally hailing from Colorado, Henry joined the team at Benchmark in the spring of 2021. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2014, he stumbled upon surveying while working in the hydrologic sciences field many years later. After a botched attempt at a career transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, he found himself working on a survey crew in Boise, ID. Fast forward several years of academic coursework coupled with field experience, Henry is now a Land Surveyor in Training with the goal of becoming a Professional Land Surveyor. What he enjoys most about surveying is getting to explore Blaine County while working on some pretty amazing field sites! Henry has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado, and soon a post-baccalaureate degree in Land Surveying from Idaho State University.
On the weekends Henry enjoys rock climbing around south-central Idaho and getting out on the trails around the Wood River Valley.
Jasper got his degree in Barketing with a minor in Sheep Herding from Barkmouth, alongside his sister Dahlia. Jasper is the youngest in the office so he still has a few things to learn. Such as digging through market trends instead of through the trash. For fun he likes to break down boxes and torment his favorite coworker Bridger.
Job Titles:
- Professional Engineer / Senior Engineer & Project Manager
Phoebe started with Benchmark Associates 5 years ago and has been providing civil engineering and construction administration services for single- and multi-family residential buildings, residential subdivisions, and commercial development projects throughout the Wood River Valley. With more than 20 years of experience in the civil engineering industry, Phoebe brings a broad background of water, wastewater, grading and drainage, and low impact development for both public and private projects.
In her off-time, Phoebe enjoys hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and playing the piano.
Job Titles:
- Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager & Partner
Rob is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. He received a degree in surveying from Idaho State University and is a member of the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He has a diverse background and brings a wide array of experience in legal descriptions, boundary and topographical surveys, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), platting, construction documentation and construction staking.
As an Idaho native, Rob enjoys all outdoor activities that the valley has to offer. On the weekend, you can find him with his family, fishing at a high mountain lake or skiing in the backcountry.
Sarah recently joined Benchmark in the summer of 2022 as a Junior Civil Engineer. After graduating with her degree in Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University, Sarah worked for an environmental engineering consulting firm in Portsmouth, NH in their drinking water division for just over 2.5 years. She has experience with asset management, water main and treatment plant design and construction oversight. She has also put together dozens of different funding applications for various NH municipalities. Sarah is excited for her new role here at Benchmark as she transitions into a variety of civil projects. Having grown up in Bartlett, NH with the White Mountains as her playground, Sarah is happy to be back to living in the mountains. When not at work you can catch her skiing on Baldy or out in the backcountry, Nordic skiing the Harriman, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, or walking her handsome pup, Bridger, on local trails. Sarah's biggest weakness: "If it has a trout on it, I have to buy it."
Don Sewell will meet all of your surveying needs. He has been surveying in the Wood River Valley for over 25 years. Don specializes in construction surveying and can manage multiple construction jobs like a champ! Best of all - he provides excellent service with a smile each time!
When not busy surveying - you can find Don driving his two kids around to various activities; but best of all Don enjoys flying down single track trails on his mountain bike!
Tucker has practically been with Benchmark since he was a few months old. He enjoys being in the field more than the office, so you will not see him indoors often. Tucker has devoted himself to being Head of Kennelytics for Benchmark.