DUNBAR - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Financial Administrator
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S. Old Dominion University
Angela started at Dunbar in 2002 and has made countless contributions to the organization and stability of Dunbar. She performs all accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting.
Angela values family above all and cherishes her time spent with extended family and friends. She enjoys travelling and spending time at the beach.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Education:
M.S.C.E., Michigan State University, 2010
B.S.C.E., Michigan State University, 2005
Ben is a proud native of Cheboygan, Michigan, where he was born and raised. After earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University, Ben moved to Chicago and joined a firm specializing in high-rise design. He spent the next 12 years practicing in Chicago, before moving to Richmond in 2019. Ben's project experience covers a wide range of new design projects, as well as extensive work with existing structures, including forensic investigations, disaster response, litigation support and adaptive reuse.
At home, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their three children, and since moving to Virginia they have appreciated the opportunity to spend so much time outdoors without winter clothes. Ben and Lauren are usually in the middle of planning a trip; they have been to over a dozen countries and half the states together since getting married in 2012. When he has a little spare time, Ben enjoys hiking, rock climbing, Michigan State sports and live music.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Engineer
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S., James Madison University, 2015
M.S.C.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 2017
Brandon chose to become a structural engineer because he's always been interested in building architecture and construction. He likes coming up with unique design solutions and seeing projects he worked on turn into buildings he can drive by every day.
As an Associate at Dunbar, Brandon has shown that he values partnering with our clients to deliver exceptional projects and build relationships along the way. He strives to be a team player and prides himself on being an ally that his teammates can rely on.
When he's not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, working on home improvement projects with his wife, and going out to hunt, fish, or enjoy the outdoors. He and his wife love to travel and take their kids on fun outings.
Brandon feels blessed to have married his high school sweetheart and they live in Midlothian near their families.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Structural BIM Designer
Brian has a broad background in the construction industry, working with a variety of materials in the field as well as providing structural detailing for construction efforts. He is working both as a Structural BIM Designer as well as Field Inspector for our growing concrete repair and restoration practice.
Brian and his family moved to Virginia from northern Vermont.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Vice President
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., University of Maryland, 1998
M.Eng., University of Maryland, 2003
I love seeing a theoretical design become reality. I feel a true sense of accomplishment not only because of the experience we bring to that process, but also because of the care, collaboration and proactive problem-solving that we, as a team, bring every time. There's nothing I enjoy more than driving through Richmond, seeing our past and current projects and thinking about what our team and our clients have achieved together.
Brian began working at Dunbar in 2012, and today his passion for structural engineering, and especially for doing what's right for each client, is as strong as ever.
With a preference for large and complex projects that will have a significant influence, he enjoys collaborating and building relationships with architects and other consultants that result in a high-performing team. In fact, Brian has a reputation for building cohesive teams and ensuring open and effective communication.
His favorite project to date is the Children's Hospital of Richmond Pavilion at VCU where he had the opportunity to design giant columns, robust shear walls and massive steel-braced frames.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys playing indoor soccer and hiking and/or camping in the woods to take a break from technology. Brian has three awesome kids, an even more awesome wife and one high-maintenance dog.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
Casey has been with Dunbar since 2011 and has quickly become recognized as a hard worker and a dedicated employee. He chose a career in engineering because numbers are fun and he finds it challenging and rewarding. He especially likes working on multi-story, steel-framed buildings.
When he can find free time, he is a bedroom rock star: he plays guitar and spins records that he collects. He likes many genres of music, but especially 1990's and 2000's alternative rock. He also enjoys attending live music events and fishing, but often has to work on house projects and chase his toddler around the house.
Casey has a wry sense of humor and is known as the guy with the "Christmas Story" leg lamp on his desk. He likes watching dumb comedy movies from the 1990's and eating carrot cake - not necessarily at the same time. He is happily married with a rambunctious son and a stereotypically sweet daughter.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Graduate Engineer
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Engineer
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S. in Applied Physics, Bridgewater College, 2015
M.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 2017
Lucas started with Dunbar in 2017, and brings enthusiasm along with his a diverse educational background to the team. He enjoys working on local projects as it gives him a sense of pride and accomplishment. He is the type of person who is determined to find the answer to a question if he doesn't know it yet.
Lucas is an athlete who is a former collegiate and semi-professional football player. He enjoys being outdoors, boating, and snowboarding. His faith has always been important to him and has played a large role making him who he is today. He is a proud member of the Dunbar team and thankful for the role his loving and supportive wife and daughter play in all of that.
Job Titles:
- Engineer
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, 1979
Dennis first worked at Dunbar in 1979, and after running his own firm for many years, returned to Dunbar in 2013. Following a few years of military service, he started engineering school at age 28 and completed the program in 2 ½ years. The strength he brings to his work is his four decades of experience and he continues to work because he enjoys a challenge. His niche is residential work.
Dennis married his wife Janice in 1970. They have two children and three grandchildren who all live nearby. Dennis took advantage of his wife's work as a travel agent, and has travelled to some exciting places in the U.S. Dennis enjoys playing guitar for his church and is a guitarist/singer in The Middle Fork Band, which plays at nearby wineries.
Friends say Dennis is the most caring and patient person they know. These traits have been put to the test as he stays committed to his wife, who has dementia and has recently moved to a memory facility.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 1999
M.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 2001
Donna graduated from the University of Virginia in 2001 and immediately joined Dunbar. Though she was raised on the beaches of Delaware, she decided to stay in Virginia to pursue her passion of unique atypical engineering projects and high-end residences. Her diverse background in projects ranges from supporting the Children's Hospital of Richmond Pavilion project during the process of cutting the building in half, to engineering homes that have been featured in Architectural Digest, to working with artists on supporting sculptures and art installations. Donna is a past Chair of the Structural Engineers Association of Virginia (SEAVa), is active in ACE Mentor Program of RVA, and published an article in Structure Magazine in December 2017.
In her spare time, she is an avid painter, a converted baseball fanatic, and a frequent traveler. Ask about her latest trip or what's the next baseball stadium on her family's bucket list and she will gladly share.
Job Titles:
- President
- Principal
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 1985
Eddie is a lifer at Dunbar, having worked here since 1985. As the son of an architect, buildings were an interest from an early age.
Eddie's way of getting away from it all is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean or the Chesapeake Bay. He enjoys the challenge of using the wind to get where he wants to go. He claims it's not as relaxing as people think, but the focus required means he's not caught up in all the other pressures of daily life. During the 2017 solar eclipse, he brought his sextant to share with the staff.
Eddie plays guitar and likes any music simple enough that he can play it himself, like John Prine, Jimmy Buffett and James Taylor. He has two children who also studied engineering. When he has time to read, he chooses non-fiction, mostly historical books.
Greg is active in a number of professional societies. He is past Secretary of the Board for ACEC Virginia, a founding and current board member of Revit RVA and a member of SEAVa. Greg is a current Elder and past Deacon at his church, Third Church in the west end and is active in numerous ministries there. When he has time to travel, he and Denise's first stop will be Ireland.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Graduate Engineer
Job Titles:
- Engineer
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E. University of Virginia, 2014
M.S.C.E. University of Utah, 2019
Wil started at Dunbar in February of 2019 while completing his Masters' at the University of Utah, focusing on structural rehabilitation and corrosion resistant materials. He has previous experience in the field of transportation structures, but is quickly learning about designing and restoring buildings. Materials are his passion, ranging from the conventional to the exotic.
His love for visual art and design made him consider a career in architecture before deciding that he couldn't fully abandon his love for math. In his spare time, he writes, draws, hikes with his family and plays tabletop games with his friends.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Engineer
- Partner
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 2012
M.S.C.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 2016
John has been with Dunbar since 2016.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Education
- Graduate Engineer
Education:
B.S. Civil Engineering / Minor in Engineering Business, University of Virginia, 2023
Juan has always had an interest in structures. Growing up, he enjoyed building structures with Legos and in the video game Minecraft. During his time outside of work, Juan likes to play soccer and work out at the gym.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Director of Marketing
- Partner
Kathleen joined Dunbar in 2016 and is thrilled to be back in the A/E/C industry. Previously, she had a career in non-profit management, after attending graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis.
Kathleen hails from the Midwest, but has been in Richmond for 20+ years and doesn't plan on leaving. Her free time is spent reading in the hammock, attending live music and theater events, and travelling to exotic places with her husband.
Kathleen owns some land in the blue ridge mountains and plans to build a small home and art studio there, and watch her husband re-launch his career as a professional artist. Her "dream structure" would be a modern, light-filled library with lots of plants, with a spiral staircase to a wine cellar below. Oh, and a hammock.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Consultant ( past President )
Education:
A.S.C.E.T., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1972
B.S.C.E.T., Old Dominion University, 2001
M.C.E. Structures, University of Virginia, 2004
Kenny retired in 2022, but will remain available as a consultant.
Kenny has been with Dunbar since 1974 - as he says, "Almost forever!" He began as a draftsman and in 2015 was named President of the firm. He is grateful for the opportunities he has had at Dunbar and the engineering mentors that have helped shape his career and his thinking. He is convinced there is no better place to work and no better people to work with. He loves the complexity of engineering, solving problems and creating structures that will exist for decades.
Apart from work Kenny spends a great deal of his time serving in the church, attending Christian conferences and ministering around the world. His faith strengthens his love for people and desire to serve. He and his wife Linda have three wonderful children including two engineers and an artist. Family is a vital part of their life, including their children's spouses and their seven grandchildren. He loves DIY home construction projects and he designed and built their home. He enjoys the Redskins, the Wahoos and golf, when he has time.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland, 2002
M.S.C.E., Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland, 2003
Marcin started at Dunbar in 2004. As an engineer, he likes all types of projects, but especially enjoys the larger ones that give him time to think about solutions and be creative. He feels his greatest strength is his ability to get along with people.
Marcin has an interesting past. Marcin met his wife in Poland while he was still in high school. She had emigrated from Poland to Canada as a child and was on her first trip to Poland. They survived a seven-year long-distance relationship and reunited when he graduated from university. He greatly admires his parents for the economic and political difficulties they endured in Poland, while still providing for their two sons.
His free time is spent with his wife and three sons, and working on his cars and projects around the house. He loves to travel and would do more if he had the time. He would like to visit each continent and learn about other cultures and cuisines. If Marcin could meet one historical figure it would be Pope John Paul II, because he played a monumental role in Poland's rise from oppression and is loved and admired by so many.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Engineering Technician / Associate
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Education:
B.S.C.E., University of Virginia, 1983
Rich came to Dunbar in 2009. He consults on all types of projects, including award winning libraries, museums, higher education, multi-family housing, recreation centers, K-12 and office buildings.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
- Education
Education:
B.A.E., Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Ryan spent a lot of time as a child trying to figure out "how things work." This meant taking a lot of household objects apart. Fortunately for his family, he usually put them back together. He has vivid memories of teachers in early school years challenging him to ask "Why?" and "How?" which inspired him to learn more about the world around him.
Seemingly destined for the engineering field, he graduated with a 5-year Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from Penn State, specializing in Structural Systems. The program involved coursework not only in structural engineering, but MEP engineering and architecture as well. This served him well in his job at a full-service A/E firm before joining Dunbar in 2012.
He enjoys the challenge that each project brings as well as the coordination with multi-discipline teams that is required for building development. It is especially satisfying for him to be in a field that allows him to see physical representations of his work reflected in the built environment.
In spare time, Ryan enjoys the outdoors and physical activities, like hiking, mountain and road biking, running, swimming and skiing.
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator
- Partner
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Graduate Engineer
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Associate
- Senior Engineer
Job Titles:
- Financial Assistant
- Partner