SKA CONSULTING ENGINEERS - Key Persons
For Aaron, holiday music isn't just for the holidays but is something to be enjoyed year-round. As a project manager and design engineer in SKA's Structural Group, Aaron brings many dedicated years of experience to his role. Although his design expertise is in education, institutional, commercial, industrial, and specific-use facilities, he also outshines the competition in the art of baking the best homemade sweet potato pie. Aaron‘s experience in the design and repair of steel, masonry, and post-tensioned and mild steel reinforced concrete structures, including the application of polymer-modified reinforcing for strengthening and rehabilitation purposes, bring his design projects to life. He brought experience supervising engineering teams to his role as Director of Operations and works to achieve goals in the IT, Accounting, Human Resources and Marketing departments.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil/Structural Engineering, Virginia Tech Polytechnic and State University
Coursework completed for Master's Degree, Structural Engineering - Virginia Tech Polytechnic and State University
Beach volleyball? Kickball? Bring it. Competitive on and off the court, Alex brings multiple years of experience to his role in SKA's Charlotte office. Alex is involved with the evaluation and assessment of a variety of projects, including exterior façades and structural investigations.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Job Titles:
- Information Systems Specialist
Andrew, who is as good with computer systems as he is on the golf course, assists in the Information Systems Group. After working in the MEP/FP Group as a technician and designer, Andrew made a career change within SKA and moved into assisting with the IT Group. It's a good thing Andrew is so easy going, as he provides hardware and software support for all of SKA, which includes the main hub in Greensboro, plus all satellite offices, and he does it all with a smile. Andrew loves golfing, not only for the solitude and beauty of the course, but the healthy competition he enjoys with friends and family.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, Guilford College
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Andy assists with electrical design such as lighting, power, and fire alarm systems for new construction and renovation projects. He enjoys creating lighting calculations and designing lighting and fire alarm systems. One of his favorite projects was working on the sanctuary lighting improvements for the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. Andy met his wife in a cherry orchard, and they now have three young sprouts of their own.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Human Resource Manager
- Human Resources Manager
April is the human resource manager and is responsible for recruitment, selection, and retention; employee relations; performance management; rewards and recognition; and benefit, safety and worker's compensation administration. She enjoys carting her two children from one sporting event to another as well as playing softball herself. April also likes spending time with family and friends and captures those special moments with her awesome photography skills.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (concentration in Human Resources), UNC Greensboro
Registration: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, January 2012
Memberships: Society of Human Resources Management
Job Titles:
- Structural BIM CAD Technician
Ashley Carter Mulrooney is a Structural BIM | CAD Technician in the Charlotte structural engineering group. She has an Associates in Drafting Technology from Chattahoochee Technical College. She is experienced in Revit, MEP/FP, interpreting shop drawings, and AutoCAD for commercial and industrial projects. Ashley enjoys practicing Ashtanga Yoga, gardening, kayaking, and dancing to her vinyl record collection.
Education:
Drafting Technology - Chattahoochee Technical College
Charlotte, NC | Email | 704.424.9663
Job Titles:
- Senior Mechanical Analyst With Experience in HVAC
- Senior Technical Specialist
Benny is a senior mechanical analyst with experience in HVAC system design and construction administration. His primary responsibilities include project management, mechanical design and construction administration for large commercial and industrial systems. Fields of specialization include HVAC design for hospitals, laboratories, industrial & commercial facilities, clean rooms, schools, office buildings, kitchens, estimating. Despite living on a golf course, he has not played in several years - much to his chagrin.
Education:
Pre-Engineering, Rockingham Community College
Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Job Titles:
- Senior Project Engineer
- UNC Greensboro Student Recreation Center
Bob is a Senior Project Engineer in the Electrical Engineering Department whose primary responsibilities include project management and electrical design for a variety of industrial, commercial, governmental, and institutional projects. He has experience in electrical power, arc flash analysis, instrumentation and electrical control systems, as well as a strong background in the design of equipment and process control systems utilizing conventional hardwired controls, programmable logic controllers, and distributed process control systems. Bob enjoys his many roles at New Hope United Methodist Church: treasurer, a/v engineer, and choir member.
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, UNC Charlotte
Bob Kennerly is a co-founder of SKA, bringing nearly 60 years of experience on more than 3,000 projects. His primary responsibilities include structural design and project management in addition to the investigation of structural failures, building evaluations, and structural rehabilitation design. Some of his major project accomplishments include the Greensboro Coliseum, Asheville Civic Center, parking decks, schools, and a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental projects. A life-long basketball fan and player, Bob coached several teams over the course of 40 years, including serving as the coach for 32 years for all YMCA Travel and All-Star Teams.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, Virginia Tech
As a CAD technician and designer in the MEP/FP Group, Brad assists in providing designs, project layouts and contract documents. He develops drawings, sketches and specifications required to complete a project design. Brad enjoys all things sports - especially watching NFL football, college basketball and playing golf. He likes to people watch (and admits it) and loves many genres of music including contemporary Christian, Jazz, country and "old school" rock.
Job Titles:
- Principal Engineer
- Project Manager
Brett is a project manager with experience in the structural and building envelope design, investigation, and repair of a variety of facility types, including large mixed-use, corporate office, stadiums, recreation, theater/large assembly, higher education and K-12, industrial, governmental, churches, institutional, civil/specialty, and multi-family facilities. Brett's experience as a project manager includes structural design experience using many types of building materials including structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete, timber, laminated timber, aluminum, structural masonry and special earth retention systems. He likes working on large projects, "the larger and more challenging, the better." Brett enjoyed working on his church's project, Westover Church in Greensboro, with its 3,000 seat auditorium, and a roller compact concrete dam for the Town of Siler City. He enjoys those projects when the client values our expertise and the relationship is built over years and experience together. The best part of his job is interacting with people and asking questions. Brett loves to spend time with his family, including his four grandchildren, and is very involved in Westover's leadership, teaching classes, and Biblical Studies.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Specialist
"If it's broke, we'll fix it" is Brian Cuthbertson's motto. Brian began as a graduate intern, and has been here ever since, working in his areas of expertise: roofing, waterproofing, building envelope and infrared studies. As part of the Building Solutions Group, Brian's projects include conducting a wide variety of investigative tests and studies used to evaluate current conditions. Typical types of projects consist of building envelope and component investigations including brick, masonry, EIFS, stucco, concrete and wood structures. When not in the office working, or out on the job site, Brian is most likely found participating in one of his two favorite activities…spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University
Level III Thermographer, Infrared Training Center
Job Titles:
- Principal Engineer
- Senior Member
Brad is a consummate engineer who has a personal passion for giving back to the community and the world at large through his extensive volunteer roles. By day he works with an award-winning, national structural, MEP/FP, and building envelope engineering firm - the #1 Engineering Firm in the Triad (Triad Business Journal). By night, he helps small pockets of the world gain health and relative prosperity by making their world a better place.
Brad Ehrhardt is an esteemed, senior member of the SKA family as he has been with the firm since 1975, bringing more than 40 years of experience in commercial, institutional and industrial construction with an expertise in large commercial and industrial facilities. Brad oversees all phases of project management with planning, design, evaluation of existing structures, investigation of structural failures, and construction administration of multi-discipline projects. His leadership experience expands beyond the realm of engineering, as he also serves as a team leader for the United Methodist Church Volunteers in Mission for the Western North Carolina Conference where he takes a team to Guatemala once a year - an act of service he has facilitated for the past 12 years. A proud, two-time graduate of North Carolina State University (NCSU), Brad sent all three of his children to NCSU.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Master of Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Carrie is a marketing manager teaming up on a vast array of marketing endeavors including promoting SKA through NCEDA, SMPS Charlotte and Triangle CREW events. Carrie enjoys cooking, growing in faith, lifting weights and jogging. She has the "best husband in the world" and two of the cutest grandsons on the planet.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Communications, West Virginia University
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Structural Engineer
Craig serves as a structural engineer in our Asheville office. His experience spans from residential design to being the area lead for 1/5 of a 2.5 millon sf aluminum mill. He recently obtained his PE License and enjoys finding creative and elegant solutions to challenging structural design problems. Craig received his BS in Physics from San Francisco State University and his MEng in Structural Engineering from North Carolina State University. Outside of work, Craig enjoys spending time with his five-year old, hiking and playing hot jazz on clarinet. His home office is a "Tiny House" that he designed and built.
Education:
BS - Physics, San Francisco State Univeresity
MS - Structural Engineering, NC State University
Job Titles:
- Field Technician
- UVA Research Park Town Center 4
Daniel serves as Mechanical Commissioning Specialist | Senior Technical Specialist for the MEP Group and is located in the Asheville office. Previous to joining SKA, he worked for Buncombe County Government as an HVAC Specialist. Daniel loves spending time with his wife and two kids, bass fishing and playing cornhole. He is a huge Clemson Tigers fan and enjoys watching football, basketball, and baseball.
Education:
Associates Degree and Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma
Asheville, NC | Email | 828.274.4440
Daryl started at SKA Consulting Engineers in the print shop and has since added many different hats to his role: equipment repair and facility maintenance assistance. He loves to spend time with his two beautiful daughters and watching sports (go Duke!). Daryl enjoys learning and studied at Elon University. He maintains a healthy competition with his brother involving a nightly Jeopardy challenge (he practices up by battling crossword puzzles). He enjoys travel and has traveled all over the United States. Out of curiosity, he would love to visit Alaska to see how folks can manage to live in the dark 24 hours a day.
David comes to SKA with 20+ years of comprehensive experience producing drawings and 3D models for structural systems. He is a strong proponent of all facets of BIM and is passionate about its future. When David is not busy chauffeuring his teen son and daughter to their numerous extracurricular activities he enjoys hiking with his wife, going for a run, bombing down a mountain bike trail, or simply taking in the splendor of a sunset. As an avid car enthusiast, David has also been known to drop in on local car shows.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Design & Drafting, East Carolina University
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Principal Engineer Building Solutions Manager
Originally from Virginia, David moved to North Carolina to begin his career as a special inspector, specializing in testing of concrete, mortar, grout, epoxy, asphalt and soil. He likes work in the field and especially solving complex problems for clients when working on projects for the Building Solutions Group. David enjoys reading, working out, traveling, spending time with his family and watching sports (go Hokies!).
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant for SKA Consulting Engineers' Charlotte
Debbie is the administrative assistant for SKA Consulting Engineers' Charlotte office. She enjoys her tasks involved in keeping their office organized. Before coming to SKA, Debbie worked in administration while in the Air Force. She loves to type, read, do arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Debbie's favorite activity outdoors is walking and loves all beaches, especially Myrtle Beach.
Diarra assists the MEP/FP Group with plumbing drafting and design, as well as electrical drafting. The Greensboro Aquatic Center is perhaps the project that he is particularly proud of. Diarra likes sports and most outdoor activities, classic cars, and motorcycles. He loves to share new experiences with his two children and enjoys traveling home to eastern North Carolina to visit family.
Dion is a GTCC graduate with an Architectural Technology degree. Dion and his twin brother are the oldest of seven children and grew up in Greensboro. He loves drawing, painting, architecture, working on cars and making lasagna.
Education:
Architecture Technology, Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Specialist
Ed currently serves as a Senior Technical Specialist with SKA, and has over ten years of experience in building diagnostics, forensic engineering, cost estimating, and modeling the flow of heat and moisture through building enclosures. Additionally, Ed develops project specific scopes of repair, performs material takeoffs and develops specialized engineering cost estimates to remediate construction deficiencies and damages. Ed has been involved in class action repair scope determination and damages calculations for Chinese drywall and CSST gas supply lines. Outside of work, Ed coaches youth soccer and plays USTA league tennis.
Education:
B.S. Physics - Johns Hopkins University
M.S. Engineering (Industrial & Systems Engineering) - NC State University
Registration: Certified Professional Estimator
Wilmington, NC | Email | 910.442.2000
Job Titles:
- Principal Engineer
- Manufacturing Facility
Emerson has a wide range of experience in investigative and rehabilitation projects and services from preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and other contract documents through the administration of repair/renovation contracts. As the self-proclaimed "SKA Racquetball Champion," Emerson is a man of many talents, ranging from basketball to swing dancing. He enjoys being outside as much as possible and especially enjoys hiking with his wife. Emerson also keeps busy around his home as a gentleman farmer.
Education:
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Job Titles:
- Manager of Info Systems and Facilities
Eric leads the Information Systems Group; he once worked in the print room and attended college with plans to become an engineer. He changed majors and worked full-time while attending High Point University's evening degree program, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Eric met his future wife on a blind date through friends, and they were married in 1996. The chemistry was great between Eric and Kelly - a chemist. They have since added twin boys to the mix. Eric is actively involved with his boys, serving as a Scout leader for Troop 107, as well as coaching soccer, basketball and football.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems | Business (minor), High Point University (Summa Cum Laude)
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Eric assists the Building Solutions Group in the Charlotte office, performing condition assessments, construction material evaluations, and forensic analyses of existing facilities. He designs and prepares remedial bidding documents, including technical specifications and design drawings. Typical projects include the evaluation of distress conditions and water intrusion issues for existing facilities, project management during restoration, and construction administration services. His experience consists of building cladding systems such as masonry veneer, EIFS, hard coat stucco, and window and door systems. Additionally, he has experience in wood structures, precast and cast-in-place concrete parking structures, stadiums, and industrial facilities.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, UNC Charlotte
Erica joined the Greensboro's Structural Group after receiving a BS and a MS in Civil Engineering from UNC Charlotte. Her responsibilities include assisting the structural group in the execution of design processes, the review of shop drawings and record changes, and performing on-site inspections. Erica enjoys working on her house, as well as watching movies and relaxing with her dog.
Education:
BS - Civil Engineering, UNC Charlotte
MS - Civil Engineering - Structural Concentration, UNC Charlotte
Evan joined the Building Solutions Group in Wilmington as a field technician. Evan attended college at Appalachian State University where he graduated with a degree in Building Sciences (concentration in Sustainable Building Systems) in 2017. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, and on weekends is usually somewhere outside…either camping, hiking, fly fishing, snowboarding, or exploring and taking pictures on his film camera. Evan also dabbles in woodworking and one day aspires to have his own backyard workshop.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Building Sciences (concentration in Sustainable Building Systems), Appalachian State University
Wilmington, NC | Email | 910.442.2000
Hadyn joined the Structural Group as a CAD | Bim Technician upon graduation from Forsyth Technical Community College with an Architectural Technology Degree. In his spare time, he likes to paint and try new coffee shops, especially ones that serve pour over and nitro cold brew. Hadyn also enjoys playing sand volleyball, mountain-biking, and spending time with his family and friends.
Education:
Associate in Applied Science, Architectural Technology, Forsyth Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Harry Hulse joined the Building Solution team as a Technician with the Greensboro office. He has experience with historic preservation and adaptive reuse and plans to help us out with fieldwork. Outside of work he is a self-described ‘health nut' and boxes at an amateur level, plays soccer and goes to the gym.
Education:
BFA - Interior Architecture, UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Hilary has worked with engineering companies in their publication departments covering proposals and reports. Her recent assignment with our social media accounts suits her love for variety, multitasking, short turnarounds and how to succinctly convey the best of SKA in a few sentences. Hilary especially loves being out and about in Virginia on behalf of SKA and getting to meet her LinkedIn connections in person.
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Specialist
Jeff has 50+ years experience in the construction industry, including precast/prestressed manufacturing and building restoration, specializing in masonry. He is a nationally-recognized expert in building envelope evaluation, repair, and service life extension and has been active in ASTM and SWRI Institute. Jeff founded and was CEO of Masonry Preservation Services, Inc. (MPS) for 38 years. He helped preserve and evaluate structures including Fallingwater, The Whitehouse, The Pennsylvania State Capital, Penn State Old Main, and many other important historic structures. Working as a contractor for SKA Consulting Engineers, MPS completed many projects including Arden Presbyterian Church (Arden, NC), First Presbyterian Church (Winston-Salem, NC), Harbor Court Complex (Baltimore, MD), Jefferson Standard Building (Greensboro, NC), and The Reynolds Building, (Winston-Salem, NC). Jeff has three books which he co-authored and published with ASTM, two of which are available on their website: Building Walls Subject to Water Intrusion and Accumulation: Lessons from the Past and Recommendations for the Future, Building Facade Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection, and Water Leakage Through Building Facades.
Education:
Engineering Drafting, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Memberships: ASTM
Jeff specializes in engineering investigations, evaluations, remedial design repairs, and project administration associated with water intrusion and building materials. Typical investigations include above and below-grade components, exterior cladding (i.e. brick veneer, precast concrete, masonry, hardcoat stucco, synthetic stucco (EIFS), etc.), curtain walls, window glass systems, parking structures, and other material issues associated with commercial, industrial and residential structures.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, NC State University
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Specialist
Jerome helps the Asheville office with design and finds that he enjoys the interaction between architects and engineers in constructing a beautiful building. He loves the fast paced part of his job and jokes about working on ten different projects, all before breakfast! He enjoys the outdoors, especially camping (roughing it in style with the fifth-wheel), hunting, trout fishing, archery and woodworking.
Education:
Associates, Applied Science (Mechanical Design), Blue Ridge Community College
Jesse serves as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the MEPFP department with SKA. His primary responsibilities include working alongside seasoned engineers to gain knowledge and experience about the job field. Outside of the workplace, Jesse enjoys traveling to new places and also anything to do with sports. This job is a homecoming for Jesse because he grew up in a small town near the Greensboro office.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Senior Engineer
Jim serves as a project manager in the MEPFP Group, his responsibilities include design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Jim enjoys the outdoors - camping, fishing, hiking, running, golfing and attending sporting events. Jim also loves to travel; his most memorable trip was dog sledding and snowmobiling on the continental divide of the Colorado Rockies.
Education:
BS in Construction Engineering - Iowa State University
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Business Development Manager
John's role is project and design engineer in the Structural Engineering Group and Marketing and Business Development Manager. John's primary responsibilities include structural design and analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, construction administration and field observation. His primary design experience is in commercial and specific-use facilities in addition to a unique talent for cake decorating. John has experience with condition assessments conducted on existing parking garages, stadiums, buildings, and aquatic facilities. John received his degrees from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia - one of his favorite places.
Education:
M.S./B.S. Civil Engineering - Virginia Tech
John joined SKA's Charlotte office to assist with field inspections and reporting. His background includes working for a waterproofing company where he managed projects focused on concrete remediation and waterproofing of substrates. John's background also includes work with a construction company where he supervised the construction, upfit and remediation of commercial buildings with a focus on prevention of water infiltration and threats to structural integrity. He enjoys hiking in the Pisgah National Forest, spending time with close family, and boating.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, UNC Wilmington
Charlotte, NC | Email | 704.424.9663
Job Titles:
- Engineer
- Engineering Intern
Jose is an engineer in the Building Solutions Group where he focuses on structural repairs to existing structures. He comes to SKA after working a quality assurance role in construction. Jose's experience includes conducting special inspections and material repair solutions in parking structures, commercial, industrial, and education projects. In his free time, Jose likes to golf and travel to visit family or friends. Some of Jose's goals for the future include increasing his cooking skills and learning to paint or play an instrument.
Education:
BS - Civil Engineering, University of Florida
Registration: NC - Engineering Intern
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Electrical Engineer in the MEP Group and Comes to
Josh Boyer serves as an electrical engineer in the MEP Group and comes to SKA from a MEP engineering consulting firm in Texas. His specific electrical design experience includes lighting, power, and fire alarm design with projects involving retail, commercial and healthcare. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Education:
BS - Electrical Engineer, Liberty University
Katherine joined the Greensboro Accounting Group as an accounts payable specialist. She enjoys her role as the "Team Mom" and scorekeeper of her daughter's softball travel team.
Education:
BS in Business Administration, Appalachian State University
Job Titles:
- Structural Administrative Assistant
With long term experience as an office manager for a local architectural firm, Kathy came to SKA as the administrative assistant for the structural group and states it has taken all of her experience over the years to keep up with this group. She also serves as assistant to co-founder, Bob Kennerly, Sr., PE; and facilitator of the SKA 401(k) Advisory Committee. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dog Jake, as well as singing in the choir at First Baptist Church in Greensboro. Kathy enjoys hearing about the good ole days when working with Bob and cherishes these conversations about the past and how good business is done. She loves the Hallmark Channel and listening to opera when she cleans her house!
Education:
Associate's Degree, Secretarial Science - Executive, Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Kent, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, brings years of experience to his role as a project manager in the Building Solutions Group in Wilmington. After a rather unfulfilling stint as a business analyst, Kent returned to school at UNC Charlotte where he earned a second BS in Civil Engineering. After completing his degree, Kent joined SKA where he went on to become an influential member of the start-up team for the Wilmington office that opened in 2007. In his current role, Kent manages and oversees a variety of projects, including the evaluation and assessment of exterior façades and various structural investigations. Kent's areas of focus include residential, commercial, government, and high-rise buildings primarily constructed in the coastal region. Kent's claim to fame came in a Texas Hold-em tournament on a cruise ship bound for Italy where he made it to the final table with his mad skills in bluffing. He developed a new-found passion for running and exercise in 2014, and he surpassed 1,000 miles with two half marathons under his belt.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance), University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Chi Epsilon Honor Society), University of North Carolina Charlotte
Job Titles:
- Electrical Engineer
- Project Engineer
Kenzie is an electrical engineer and graduated from NC State University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Her specific electrical design experience includes lighting, power, and fire alarm design. Kenzie enjoys camping, traveling to ATV parks and going to concerts.
Education:
BS Electrical Engineering - North Carolina State University
Kevin's role includes aiding the senior engineers in designing, planning, and overseeing projects. He enjoys concrete design, but also works with steel, timber, and masonry. Kevin likes to cook, travel, and making things by hand. As he is a huge soccer fan, he would like the opportunity to design a soccer stadium in the future.
After beginning his time with SKA as an Engineering Intern for the Building Solutions group in the Greensboro office, Kevin now serves as a Building Envelope Engineer in the Raleigh-Durham office. He has been a part of a wide array of projects while at SKA, including the planning and execution of large-scale condition assessments, development of construction documents for structural and waterproofing repairs, new building commissioning, and contract administration services. Typical projects relate to vertical cladding systems, parking structures, and moisture intrusion investigations. Kevin also has experience in planning and managing high-rise condominium exterior restoration projects after working along Florida's Emerald Coast. Outside work, he loves to spend time with his wife and daughter exploring Raleigh and visiting family.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
Kim is a Structural BIM/CAD Designer with SKA Consulting Engineers in the Greensboro office. She has experience in AutoCad, MicroStation and Revit. She has worked on a wide range of projects nationwide from hospitals to prisons, high rise multi use buildings and parking garages. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy long bike rides and spending as much time at the beach as possible.
Kirk is the Building Solutions Manager in the Charlottesville office and also serves as a senior engineer where he specializes in building scientific solutions for structural and building envelop problems. Expanding his creativity beyond his engineering work, Kirk coaches creative thinking after-school programs for youth in the area. When serving as a project manager, Kirk oversees projects from start to finish, including contract administration and hands-on field observation throughout construction. Kirk has in-depth experience with all types of structures and materials including concrete, steel, masonry, wood, stucco, EIFS, windows, and brings the most project experience in coastal developments, historic buildings, and stadiums. He has a twin sister, so birthdays are always double the fun!
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Larry returns to SKA after working bi-vocationally as a pastor and wiring specialist at a diversified industrial products manufacturer in Asheville. He has knowledge of AutoCad and Microstation, engineering drawings and planning process, ability to produce construction drawings and experience in bridges, buildings, reinforced concrete and masonry construction.
Larry received a drafting diploma from Wake Community College in mechanical drafting and has experience as a technician/CADD operator. He worked with SKA for nearly 10 years before leaving to work full-time in the ministry. Returning to SKA, Larry really enjoys the staff in the Asheville office and finds it a pleasure coming to work and being part of such a professional team.
He has a Master of Divinity degree and sixteen years experience as a pastor. Larry loves spending time reading, listening to music of all kinds - country, classic rock, Christian/gospel, playing guitar, and riding roller coasters. He has three children: a daughter who is married with three children in Lakeland, Florida; a daughter who is married and is a veterinarian in Raleigh; and, a son who is studying music production at Western Carolina University. Larry and his wife, Bonnie, are natives of Raleigh.
Education:
Mechanical Drafting, Wake Community College
Asheville, NC | Email | 828.274.4440
Lauren serves as a Senior Project Engineer as well as the Structural Services Manager. Lauren has experience designing and analyzing a variety of both new and existing structures. She also serves on multiple SKA committees. Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys hiking with her dogs, reading books, playing piano, and enjoying her husband's cooking.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering - Virginia Tech
LeAnn joined SKA as a staff accountant and moved into the Assistant Controller role and eventually promoted to Controller. She is a valuable part of the Accounting Group, assisting with human resource functions as needed. She kicks in on the Social Function Committee, too, from time to time. She is very active at Forest Park Baptist Church, serving in roles on the Auditing and Pastoral Search Committees. She is a proud mother of a great little girl and loves to serve others, including outreach assistance to Hunter Elementary School. LeAnn was inducted into the Asheboro High Hall of Fame in 2014 when Asheboro High celebrated the 1994 State AAA Volleyball Championship Team, and the only volleyball championship ever for the school!
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
LeAnn recently joined the Building Solutions team as a Project Engineer in our Greensboro office. She is a graduate from The University of Akron Williams Honors College. LeAnn's previous work enabled her to acquire experience engineering and designing (both structurally and thermally) various facade types, the majority being curtain wall or storefront glazing. In her free time, she enjoys horseback and motorcycle riding, hiking, fitness, and singing and playing the piano.
Education:
BS - Civil Engineering, Akron Williams Honors College
Logan works in the Building Solutions Group of the Greensboro office after graduating from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Aside from engineering, Logan enjoys spending time outdoors. His hobbies include playing golf, disc golf, and hiking.
Education:
BS Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics - UNC Charlotte
Job Titles:
- Senior Technician
- Senior Technician for Our Building Solutions Group
Lorna is a senior technician for our Building Solutions Group where she is actively involved in the remediation design process and is a member of the CAD Committee. Lorna's first career (20+ years) was in the textile industry in sales and marketing and product development and production control. With changes in the textile industry, Lorna's job moved overseas, and she decided to go back to school. With all the advancements in the industry, she decided to attend Guilford Tech Community College to learn CAD Drafting. She went on to pursue an Associate's degree in Architectural Technology at Guilford Technical Community College where she graduated with honors. She feels that she was raised in a constant renovation project, as her father would buy old homes (pre-1950) and renovate them. They lived in each new project, and once completed, they would move to the next project. Lorna has a passion for old buildings and textiles, the history behind them, and how they were constructed. She enjoys hunting old treasures, refinishing and repurposing old furniture, and sewing in her free time.
Education:
BS degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Textile Design, Madison, WI
A.A.A. Architectural Technology, Guilford Technical Community College, Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Lucas is a senior project engineer in the Wilmington office and brings experience designing precast concrete, bringing parking deck, correctional facility, wastewater treatment facility, food processing plant, and distribution facility experience to his role. He performs site inspections to ensure projects conform to project documents and field procedures and manages the shop drawing production and design schedules. Lucas enjoys spending time with his family, attending NCSU football games, playing golf, fishing, cooking, going to the beach (his family enjoys Ocracoke Island) and working on projects around the house.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering and Management, North Carolina State University
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer in the MEP / FP Group With
Malia currently serves as a Mechanical Engineer in the MEP/FP Group with SKA. She primarily designs and drafts HVAC systems in a variety of market sectors and building types. Outside of work, Malia enjoys anything outside and active - she's happiest on a surfboard or on a hiking trail with her beloved mutt, Annie.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - University of Alabama
Maria assists the Structural Engineering Department in the Greensboro office on tasks such as the completion of structural designs and drawings, creation of project documents, review of shop drawings and on-site inspections. She received her bachelor's in civil engineering at Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she worked on the design of Metal Building Systems, before pursuing her master's in Structural Engineering and Materials from Virginia Tech. In her free time, Maria enjoys trying new restaurants and cuisines with her husband, and all activities that include a good chat with friends.
Education:
BS - Civil Engineering, Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia
MS - Structural Engineering & Materials, Virginia Tech Polytechnic and State University
Registration: EI - Virginia
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Specialist
Mark is a senior technical specialist in the Building Solutions Group. Prior to his employment with SKA, he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding where SKA founder, John Sutton, also worked. While at Newport News Shipbuilding, Mark worked on the catapult system for the US Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers Carl Vinson, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington. Mark's responsibilities include multiple phases of planning, design, and construction administration of roofing and waterproofing projects. His experience includes single-ply, built up, modified bitumen, shingle and metal roofing design on industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. Mark is an avid sports fan and scored his first hole-in-one last summer - a feat 43 years in the making.
Memberships: AISC, BEC, ICRI, RCI, USGBC
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Mechanical Project Engineer
Marshall serves as a mechanical project engineer in the MEP Group. His primary responsibilities include all phases of mechanical design; performing site visits to evaluate existing mechanical equipment, ductwork, and piping; and providing support in construction administration efforts. Marshall's background also includes plumbing and fire protection design, with BIM experience. Outside of the workplace, he is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys helping on his family's farm. In addition, Marshall plays guitar and sings, and has a passion for leading worship at his church.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, UNC Charlotte
Mason currently serves as an Engineering Intern in the Buildings Solutions Department with SKA. His primary responsibilities include field investigations, evaluations of existing structures, and overseeing new construction with a focus on building envelope. Mason enjoys performing at comedy and music open mics, outdoor sports such as snowboarding and rock climbing, and working on projects at his house and on his first car, a 95 4runner named Ole Bessy. Before SKA, Mason travelled the country climbing and inspecting cell phone towers as a Field Engineer.
Education:
BS - Aerospace Engineering, NC State University
Registration: EI - North Carolina
Wilmington, NC | Email | 910.442.2000
Matt is a Registered Roof Observer in the Building Solutions Group. He has worked in roofing since 1999 and in water testing since 2008.
Michael currently serves as a Project Engineer in the Structural Engineering Department in Asheville. His responsibilities include all phases of structural design including calculations, analytical modeling, construction document development, and construction administration. Before coming to SKA, Michael received his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Outside of the workplace, Michael enjoys hiking, exercising, reading, cooking, and live music.
Mike serves as a principal engineer in the Building Solutions Group. His engineering experience includes specialized engineering assessments and evaluations of non-performance associated with hardened concrete, cement containing materials, masonry, moisture intrusion within façade elements including windows. He is also involved with engineering consulting relating to soils, foundation systems, and pavements. Part of his work includes restoration design in commercial, industrial and residential structures. Mike also works with attorneys on dispute resolutions of construction litigation cases. He enjoys building restoration, and over the course of 10 years, he restored a historic Victorian building (circa 1901) in Mooresville, North Carolina, where he has live music and a retail space.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
Mike began his career at SKA in the MEP/FP Group and although he graduated from Guilford Technical Community College with a degree in Architectural Technology, Mike works alongside the electrical team in building design and the creation of construction documents. He also assists with lighting calculations, field observations, and construction administration. Mike serves as the MEP/FP Group representative on the CAD/BIM Committee and often takes the lead in project setup for the MEP/FP Group. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling (Caribbean, England, Ireland and glacier hopping in the Canadian Rockies).
Education:
Associates Degree, Applied Science in Architectural Technology, Guilford Technical Community College
Memberships: MEP/FP Group representative on CAD/BIM Committee
Natasha is a design engineering intern in the Structural Engineering Department. Her responsibilities include design of new structures, structural evaluation of existing structures, and performing condition assessments of current buildings. Recently, she has completed projects which include reinforced concrete structures, structural steel framing, and building assessments. Outside of work, Natasha enjoys working on her family's farm growing vegetables, sneaking away for cabin stays, hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, spending time with family, and cooking her favorite recipes from her grandmother's cookbook.
Education:
PhD - Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
MS/BS - Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Registration: EI - North Carolina
Memberships: Structural Engineers Association of NC, American Society of Civil Engineers
Job Titles:
- Project Engineer
- Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician CSRT
Neal assists with various projects including site visits, writing reports, and drafting in the Charleston office. He is a civil engineer graduate with emphasis on structural, and has experience in design and manufacturing of window and wall systems. Neal enjoys playing golf and being outdoors, especially hiking and fishing.
Education:
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Registration: PE - South Carolina
ICRI Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT)
Memberships: ASCE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
Nick is a Senior Designer in the Building Solutions Group whose job has morphed from a role as technician in the structural department to solely project management and testing in the field. His primary responsibilities include multiple phases of planning, design, detailing, testing, and construction administration of building solutions projects that deal mainly with cladding and envelope issues. His experience includes stucco, EIFS, masonry, concrete, coatings, windows and doors, and flashing designs on commercial, institutional and residential projects. In addition, Nick performs third-party reviews of other professional firms' construction documents to assist clients with potential design issues prior to construction. He loves managing the project, "solving the puzzle," working with clients, and finds that his work brings him different challenges each day. Nick helps with almost every aspect of his children's lives - his daughter's dance program and swim team and coaching his son's football and lacrosse teams. To get away from their hectic schedules, Nick and his wife enjoy their exclusive family vacations either to the beach or an island.
Education:
Associates Degree, Architectural Technology, Guilford Technical Community College
Job Titles:
- Structural Services Manager
- the Structural Services Manager
Niels Andresen joined the structural team in Greensboro as the Structural Services Manager. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A & T State University. Niels enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with a wide variety of outdoor activities (hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, gardening, and woodworking) and reading his Bible.
Education:
MS, Civil Engineering - NC A&T State University
BS, Architectural Engineering - NC A&T State University
Registration: PE - North Carolina
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Pete began his career at SKA as a structural technician/designer and now serves as a technical specialist and BIM \ CAD Coordinator. He writes LISP routines and Visual Basic programs for operator's use in creating construction documents. Pete documents SKA AutoCAD and Revit setup, customized programming and support files and is a member of the SKA CAD Committee. Pete is a US Army and NC National Guard Veteran and plays the guitar and mandolin, serving in the band at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Snow Camp. He enjoys touring the country on his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife; they feel especially lucky to check off Crater Lake in Oregon as one of their favorite trips.
Education:
Associates Degree, Applied Science of Architectural Technology, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC, 1991
Building Information Modeling (Continuing Education), Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC 2011
Certificates of completion:
Ralph's primary responsibilities include staff resource planning and management, financial planning and management, project management, marketing and project acquisition, quality and training. He has served as lead design professional on several multi-disciplinary projects for governmental agencies and for private industry. Ralph's design experience includes classroom facilities at all educational levels, parking decks, athletic and recreational facilities, office buildings, and industrial facilities. His experience also includes investigation and repair projects, peer reviews, and condition surveys. He has significant experience in the design of reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
Ralph has also been highly engaged at SKA's corporate-level, serving on a number of operational committees. As a member of the CAD Committee, Ralph led the process for the development of standards for CAD drawing production and electronic file management that are currently used company wide. CAD standards were implemented for each engineering discipline through a network based custom computer program that controls CAD drawing appearance and automates repetitive tasks for quality control and efficiency.
As a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, he was one of six committee members selected by the board of directors to develop a corporate strategic plan under the guidance of a business planning consultant. Ralph was also assigned to lead a committee to develop a company wide efficiency plan.
Ralph is active in his church and volunteers with religious faith-based organizations and service projects to benefit the needy. Ralph met the girl who would be his wife in 8th grade, and they have three children. He enjoys camping with his family, hunting, and fishing with his son. He and his wife stay fit by jogging regularly in the morning before work.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, NC State University (Summa Cum Laude)
Master of Civil Engineering, NC State University
Job Titles:
- Field Technician
- Technician
- Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician CSRT
Rico is a field technician based in the Greensboro, North Carolina office. His educational background in architectural design and drafting provides him with a unique perspective in the investigation and inspection of construction projects, including multifamily housing, higher education, and sports facilities. He is passionate about his work in dealing with structural development and drafting. Rico's interests include sports, in particular, NFL football, college football, and NBA basketball, as well as weightlifting.
Education:
ITT-Tech - Salutatorian, Associate's Degree in architectural design and drafting
Registration: ICRI Certified Concrete Surface Repair Technician
Greensboro, NC | Email | 336.855.0993
Robin provides structural engineering support services and is located in our Asheville office. His primary responsibilities include project management, including all phases of planning, design, and construction administration, for structural engineering projects. Robin's major design projects have utilized the following structural systems: mild reinforced cast-in-place concrete; precast-prestressed concrete; structural steel; light gauge steel framing; reinforced and unreinforced masonry; and wood on institutional, industrial, municipal and commercial projects.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Ron serves as a principal engineer for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines and Manager of MEPFP Services. His specific electrical design experience includes project management, electrical engineering, peer review, condition assessment, and arc-flash analysis. Ron enjoys his many roles at Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church: church board, chairman of the building committee, and drummer in the choir.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, UNC Charlotte
Rosanna serves as a senior project engineer in the Building Solutions Group. Her primary responsibilities include all phases of building enclosure design; performing site visits to evaluate existing conditions; and providing support in construction administration efforts. Rosanna's background also includes architectural engineering and was the second female ever to become a building enclosure consultant (RBEC). Outside of the workplace, Rosanna and her husband travel a lot, and have visited the Alps from three different countries (France, Switzerland, and Italy). In addition, she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family (including a dog and a cat) and is an avid quilter having purchased a sewing machine at an estate sale that is as old as she is.
Education:
AAS, Architectural Technology, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Registration: PE - North Carolina
Job Titles:
- Principal Engineer
- Principal Engineer in the Charlotte Office
Russ Randall joined the Building Solutions team as Principal Engineer in the Charlotte office. He brings over 25 years of experience in project management, parking structure design and restoration, lighting design, Owner representation services, condition assessments, repair and design of structures with water intrusion and structural damage, and consultation as an expert witness. Outside of work, Russ enjoys spending time with his family and watching his kids participate in soccer and cheerleading. He has a passion for soccer, football, and golfing; he also enjoys home improvement projects.
Education:
BS - Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA - Major in Physics, Minor in Mathematics, North Central College
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Assistant in the Operations Department With
Sarah currently serves as the Human Resources Assistant in the Operations Department with SKA. Her primary responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, retention, employee relations, performance management, rewards and recognition, benefits, safety, and worker's compensation administration. Beyond the workplace, Sarah enjoys rock climbing, hiking and reading. She also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Scott joined the Greensboro Building Solutions Group as a technical specialist and his experience includes investigation, design, and contract administration services related to building envelopes. He specializes in investigation, diagnostics, design, construction oversight, and contract administration for building envelope projects. Scott enjoys fishing, golf and spending time with his family and friends, especially on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
Education:
MS in Civil Engineering - NC A&T State University, BS in Mathematics with concentration in Physics - Guilford College