JM ENGINEERING - Key Persons


Addie Melvin

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer
Addie is a recent graduate from the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. Previously employed as a summer intern at JM Engineering, Addie is now our newest Mechanical EIT. She has valuable experience in project management and coordination and excels at communicating with clients and the design team. As a LEED Green Associate, she is passionate about integrating sustainable design into all aspects of the built environment.

Chase Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales and Marketing
Chase Taylor began working for JM Engineering in September of 2019, and is heading up both our marketing and sales team. He graduated in 2005 with a BA in Communication Management from the University of Denver and in 2010 with MS in Marketing and Leadership also from the University of Denver.

Jenny Skillicorn

Job Titles:
  • Operations
Jenny Skillicorn has been part of the JM Engineering team since 2014. Her role at JM Engineering is to keep all the gears turning behind the scenes. As Office Manager, she makes sure that everything runs smoothly so that we can deliver the highest quality work to our clients Whatever needs doing, Jen picks it up and runs with it!

John Melvin

Job Titles:
  • Founder, Lead Engineer
  • Learn More about JME Founder
John Melvin has over 20 years experience in the industry of mechanical engineering. He has spent time as CAD technician, project manager, design engineer and commissioning agent. Decades spent working alongside design, management and construction professionals on a wide range of projects has helped John build a vast base of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Kyle Laughnan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the JME
Kyle Laughnan is the newest member of the JME team. He graduated in June 2015 with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Montana Tech in Butte, MT. He began working for JM Engineering in September 2017. Kyle spent the previous two years working with KIEWIT/TIC in Kansas City. He has experience developing project cost estimates and tracking actual costs during construction. He is excited to be back living and working in his hometown of Missoula.

Larry Coles

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer
Larry Coles has over 35 years in the HVAC industry and over 30 years providing mechanical design services. Larry started as a draftsman and is a former owner of an engineering firm. He is a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in making sure each and every aspect of a project is carefully thought out - from how it is installed to the maintenance required on the finished system.

Ormond Allred

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Designer, BIM Technician
Ormond Allred has over 19 years of mechanical engineering design experience in the consulting engineering and construction industry. His experience in this industry includes BIM technician, CAD technician, and mechanical/plumbing systems design. Ormond is exceptionally proficient with Revit design software.

Will Harley

Will Harley began working for JM Engineering in March of 2016, and has since become an integral part of our design team. He graduated in June 2015 with a Mechanical Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Will is working to develop a comprehensive grasp of the design process as it applies to the HVAC/Plumbing fields.