GLYNN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (GGE) - Key Persons


Jesse E. Grossman

Job Titles:
  • Civil Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
Mr. Grossman is a Civil Engineer with 25 years of detailed experience in the areas of civil, structural and geotechnical engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1990 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. Prior to that, Mr. Grossman served a term of duty with the US Army as a technical weapons specialist. Mr. Grossman is actively involved in almost all of our engineering projects on a day by day basis. He is responsible for providing technical direction and project review to the entire GGE engineering staff. In addition, he also consults on subsurface investigation plans and reviews input on field activities and investigation findings. Mr. Grossman is a member of ADSC, ASCE, AISC and ACI.

Kyle Jablonski

Job Titles:
  • Project Engineer
Mr. Jablonski joined Glynn Geotechnical Engineering in June 2014 after working for Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. as a Staff Engineer in the Structural Engineering Group, where he was involved in structural design of high-end residential and historical building renovations. He earned his degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University in 2013 with a concentration in Structural & Architectural Engineering. Mr. Jablonski made a seamless transition to working on various projects at GGE involving the design of structural plans and foundations for buildings and amusement attractions.

Mark W. Glynn

Job Titles:
  • Civil and Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Glynn is a civil and geotechnical engineer with nearly four decades of practical experience in civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and materials testing. He is a 1973 graduate of SUNY at Buffalo with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a 2002 SUNY at Buffalo graduate with a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. In 1985, Mr. Glynn founded Glynn Geotechnical Engineering. Prior to founding his own firm, he held responsible positions in testing, design, project management and construction. Glynn Geotechnical Engineering, Mark W. Glynn, P.E., Consulting Engineer, Glynn Group Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, Glynn General Contracting, LLC and Glynn Global Engineering are members of the Glynn Group. With a strong passion for design, Mr. Glynn pays close attention to detail, still relying on hand sketches and drafting skills to communicate details. Often found on construction sites testing his mettle against difficult conditions, he still enjoys learning from tradespeople. Mr. Glynn strives to offer customers unique and cost-effective solutions.

Nancy M. Cook

Job Titles:
  • CAD Designer
Ms. Cook earned her Associate's degree at the top of her class in 1990 in Mechanical Machine Design, Industrial Process Piping and Control from Niagara County Community College. The majority of her 20 years of experience has been in three-dimensional CAD modeling, imaging and animation in the steel and process piping plant industry for which she earned a number of awards. Most of Ms. Cook's time during her multiple years with Glynn Geotechnical Engineering has been in the realm of office space design for one of our largest clients. She manages the extensive historic library for a few dozen locations and literally hundreds of individual office spaces. Her CAD talents are frequently called upon to assist the engineering staff with site plan development and optional layout for major amusement attractions.

Nicholas Fetterman

Job Titles:
  • Project Engineer
Mr. Fetterman earned his degree from the University at Buffalo in the Civil Engineering program. In concert with his undergraduate studies, he interned in the Engineering Department of the City of North Tonawanda NY, attaining a background in municipal engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. Upon joining the Glynn team, Mr. Fetterman was thrust into the world of amusement rides and attractions, working on numerous design projects for parks across the country, especially focusing on the design and analysis of ziplines, the newest craze in the world of thrill rides. Mr. Fetterman has since expanded his efforts to a much broader scope of work, emphasizing geotechnical issues, design of foundation systems and steel structures, while continuing to gain experience in the relatively new field of zipline design.

Robert Eberhardt

Job Titles:
  • Clerk
  • Technician
Mr. Eberhardt joined GGE on a part-time basis in September of 2013. Previously, he served as a middle and high school math teacher and the Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach in the Lockport, NY city school district after spending 11 years with General Electric Company's Defense Systems Division. At GE he held positions in production control, systems administration and program management. Mr. Eberhardt earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (1977) and Master's degree in Business Administration (1978) from Clarkson College of Technology (now Clarkson University) and secured his NYS Teaching Certification from Daemon College in 1990. Mr. Eberhardt provides assistance with field operations and office administration.

Vadim Fedorishin

Job Titles:
  • Project Architect
Mr. Fedorishin joined GGE in September of 2014 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University at Buffalo's School of Architecture and Planning. His prior work experience includes time at Sky Construction with responsibilities which included drafting, 3D modeling and rendering and Product and Services Portfolio Development. He was previously employed at KJB Architect where he worked as a CAD Designer involved in 3D modeling and rendering. At Glynn Geotechnical, Mr. Fedorishin is part of the architectural team responsible for building design, 3D modeling and preparation of renderings.