Specs: Brent is a structural engineer licensed in all 50 states. He holds BS and MS degrees in engineering from Brigham Young University and he formerly held a Nevada unlimited general contractor’s license. He was a founder and the first president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada and currently serves as the vice-chair and structural engineer member of the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. He served as Chairman of the Board of Appeals for the City of Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety from 2012 to 2023.  Licensed SE in AK, AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, MA, NE, NV, OK, OR, UT, WA, and WY.  Licensed PE in all other states.

On the Job:  Brent sets the vision and direction of the firm and champions creative efforts to ensure that Wright Engineers remains a preferred consultant, destination employer, and industry leader.  He is also the cartoonist and creative mind behind the Right Brain, cartoons that make fun of engineers, architects, builders, and others in the construction industry.

After Hours:  Brent loves big gatherings with his family, backcountry motorcycle trips with his brothers, and making stuff in his workshop.  He is an outdoor adventure enthusiast and has trekked and climbed in the US, Africa, South America, Europe, and Asia.  Brent and his wife Peggy make their home in Las Vegas where they can be close to their children and grandchildren.

Specs: Scott holds BS and MS degrees in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He also holds a minor in business management. Scott is a licensed SE and/or PE in 41 states. To complement his engineering experience, Scott worked as a carpenter early in his career working on both residential and commercial job sites. He is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, an allied member of American Institute of Architects, a member of the international Council of Shopping Centers, an associated member of the Building Industry Association of Orange County, and an Executive Committee Member of the South County Management Society.

On the Job: Scott is a partner in the firm and oversees Wright’s Structural operations in California- as well as IT for the company. You are likely to see him out at trade shows and conferences creating loyal and mutually beneficial relationships for Wright Engineers.

After Hours: Scott loves all things connected to his family, building stuff, and the great outdoors. Scott and his wife, Annette have two daughters and two sons ranging from elementary to college age. He loves spending time outdoors with them whether on a kayak or camping or hiking or just enjoying an ocean sunset. A true engineer at heart, Scott loves to build and create. Woodwork, metal work, construction- it is all good. He restored his high school car- a 1966 mustang convertible and is currently finishing the restoration of a 1964 Jeep CJ-5 that belonged to his grandfather.

Specs:  Tye is a structural engineer licensed in Arizona and five other surrounding states.  He earned a BA degree in physics and MS degree in engineering from Brigham Young University.  Tye is a former board member of the Structural Engineers Association of Arizona and a member of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.

On the Job:  Tye oversees all of Wright Engineers’ Arizona operations.  He consistently supports clients and other engineers with practical, feasible, and economical solutions to help their projects become a reality.

After Hours:  Tye loves mounting biking, road biking, running, and playing games with his family.  He is also a talented pianist and occasional organist.  In 2015, Tye was inducted into the Boy Scouts Leader Hall of Fame, and he and his family were named 2015 Scout Family of the Year for San Tan District.  In 2016, Tye placed 3^rd in his age group in a 30 mile bicycle race (an accident, he says).  Tye and his wife April and their 4 children make their home in Chandler, Arizona.

Specs:  Dave is licensed as a structural engineer in California, Nevada and Utah.  He holds BS and MS degrees in civil and structural engineering from Brigham Young University. Dave is currently serving as a member of the Board of Appeals for the City of Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety and has previously served as the president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada. Dave also serves on the Code Appeals Board for the City of North Las Vegas and is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction.

On the Job:  Dave oversees and directs our Las Vegas operations as well as manages large and complex projects.  He enjoys working with others and making communities safer.  He knew he wanted to become an engineer in his high school drafting class where his teacher taught him how to stretch and improve.

After Hours:  Dave was born on the east coast and dreamed of becoming an astronaut as a kid.  He loves learning about history and enjoys the outdoors – especially trail running, and he has completed half-marathons, marathons, and ultra-marathons.  Dave is a cancer survivor after a bout with leukemia at age 18.  He and his wife Alyson have 4 daughters and make their home in Las Vegas.

Specs: Braden holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and has been with Wright Engineers since 2012.  Prior to embarking on his engineering career, he worked as a laborer for his father’s construction company and gained practical knowledge of construction that complements his structural engineering design. Braden’s expertise includes big box tilt-up industrial buildings, large multi-family projects, and garden-style hotels nationwide.

On the Job: Braden oversees all of Wright Engineers’ Texas Operations.

After Hours: Braden enjoys being outside, whether it’s shooting bows with his children, hunting, or cheering for his kids on the sidelines at sporting events.  When he isn’t out with his family, you will likely find him in the garage metal working, TIG welding or tinkering on one of his many hobbies.  Braden and his wife, Heather have 4 children and make their home in the Dallas area.

Specs:  Ben is a structural engineer licensed in Georgia, Nevada, Arizona and California.  He holds BS and MS degrees in engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA.  Ben is a past-president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada.

On the Job:  Ben oversees all of Wright Engineers’ Georgia Operations and focuses on establishing and maintaining company-wide engineering and drawing standards. Ben also mentors and trains engineers, and manages the structural engineering of some of our most complex and challenging projects.

After Hours:  Ben has completed four full iron-man triathlons!  Besides training and competing, he also enjoys woodworking, remodeling his home, and working with the youth in his church.  He and his wife Rebecca have three children and make their home in Atlanta.

Specs: Brandon is a structural engineer licensed in Utah, Nevada, and California, and has been with Wright Engineers since 2015. He holds a BS degree in civil engineering from University of Utah and a MS degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural from University Nevada-Las Vegas.

On the Job: Brandon oversees all of Wright Engineers’ Utah Operations. His expertise include retail, mixed-use, masonry buildings, and landscape structures.  He enjoys working on historic buildings to see how the industry has evolved over the years.

After Hours: Growing up as a kid, Brandon would say that watching SportsCenter was his way of catching up on current events. When he and his wife, Allie, were first married, they traveled to the East Coast to watch Major League Baseball in 5 different stadiums from Washington D.C. to Boston. Beyond spending time with his wife and his two children, Brandon loves to find new golf courses to perfect his golf swing.

Specs: Tom holds a BS degree in civil engineering from Northern Arizona University.  He is a principal in our Orange County office with design experience in wide range of projects including single-family homes, multi-family apartments, mixed-use, and large retail centers throughout the United States.  Tom is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction and has been with Wright since 2003.

On the job: Tom oversees the structural engineering and creation of construction documents and helps our structural team develop dynamic engineering solutions for a wide range of projects.

After Hours: Tom spends much of his free time coaching his son’s youth baseball teams and watching his daughter play volleyball.  He also enjoys backpacking every summer with his family, and has 30 years of backpacking experience in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Tom loves watching the NBA and MLB and is a loyal Cubs fan.

Specs: Erik holds a BS degree in civil engineering from Washington State University where he graduated magna cum laude.  He is a principal  in our Las Vegas office with design experience in commercial, hospitality, health care, industrial, and existing building retrofits throughout the United States.  Erik is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada (SEASoN).

On the Job: Erik works to create cost-effective ambitious designs that meet the client’s needs for projects big or small.  He focuses on managing projects for tight deadlines.  He also mentors younger engineers and keeps the firm up to date with the most current engineering software and codes.

After Hours:  Erik enjoys golf, watching sports (especially Washington State University football and the Vegas Golden Knights), hiking, and traveling.  He and his wife Kate consider themselves to be foodies, and they love to travel and try new restaurants, most recently in Greece, Japan, and Mexico.

Specs:  Salvador holds a BS degree in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University and has a wealth of marketing and business development experience.   He is a member of NAIOP where he is active on the Community Service committee.

On the Job:  Salvador is passionate about developing and maintaining strong business and personal relationships.

After Hours:  Salvador enjoys music—particularly opera.  He loves going to concerts and has performed for several years as a professional mariachi.  Salvador loves trying new things with his wife and their two children.

Specs:  Tina is a principal in our Las Vegas office and holds a BS in engineering from The University of Nevada Las Vegas.  She is a recognized expert and authority in the structural design of multi-family residential developments and single-family tract and custom homes.  Tina is active in the Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association and Professional Women in Building.

On the Job:  Tina applies her optimistic energy and her decisive problem solving skills toward achieving positive results and developing energizing relationships.

After Hours: Tina was born and raised in Bulgaria, and came to the United States to attend UNLV.  She enjoys cooking, photography, gardening, and traveling, camping and hiking in such remote places as Chile and Iceland.  Tina and her husband Damon make their home in Las Vegas with their cat.  Tina travels back to Bulgaria each year to visit her extended family.

Specs: Josh holds a BS and ME from Utah State University and joined Wright Engineers right out of school.  His expertise includes multi-family and hospitality construction, elevated PT design for concrete podiums and parking garages, and concrete tilt up buildings.  With Josh’s enjoyment building and framing houses combined with his love for solving puzzles, he always knew he wanted to be a structural engineer.

On the Job:  Josh works in the Las Vegas office and helps train and mentor younger engineers, focuses on producing complete and well-presented construction documents, and creating a fun office atmosphere.

After Hours:  Josh and his wife, Addie, have 3 daughters and make their home in Las Vegas.  Josh loves hiking, camping, mountain biking, and particularly loves playing and watching sports, including soccer, basketball, and football, as well as coaching his daughters’ soccer teams.

Specs: Arrian holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and a MS degree in mechanical engineering from University of Washington and has been with Wright Engineers since 2015. Prior to joining Wright Engineers, Arrian was part of a biomechanical engineering forensics expert team.  Arrian has also worked as an electrician on various commercial projects and as a laborer for his father’s construction company where he gained practical hands-on knowledge in construction that compliments his structural engineering designs.

On the Job: Arrian’s expertise includes big box tilt-up industrial buildings, multi-story steel and concrete buildings, and retrofitting existing buildings for occupancy upgrades.

After Hours: Arrian enjoys being outside, whether it is hiking, snowboarding, exploring, hunting, or coaching his kids’ sports teams. He also enjoys playing the piano and guitar. Most of the time, he just enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel, and their five children.

Specs: Shelley has more than 35 years of experience in the accounting field.

On the Job: A multi-tasker extraordinaire, Shelley handles all aspects of accounting, including Payroll, AR collections and invoicing.

After hours: Shelley was born in Ankara, Turkey as a military brat and is an avid traveler with recent trips to South Africa, Ireland and Alaska.  She and her husband, Rick, an EMS Helicopter Pilot, are Golden Knights fans and live in Las Vegas.  Shelley has two daughters, two grandsons, and a crazy chihuahua.  She is a huge foodie and is working on a long bucket list of restaurants to visit.

Specs: Aditya holds a MS degree in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai in India.

His design experience spans across a wide range of projects including multifamily and student housing, education, hospitality and industrial tilt-up construction for warehouses and manufacturing plants.

As a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Texas and the American Society of Civil Engineers, Aditya actively engages with professional communities and stays current with the latest advancements in the field. He served as the Director of the American Society of Civil Engineers – Southern Nevada branch from 2020-2022. He is also a Disaster Service Worker for Essential Emergency Duties certified by Cal OES.

On the Job: Aditya mentors and trains young engineers and focuses on producing quality engineering and providing excellent client service.

After Hours: Aditya likes being outside and active by playing volleyball, racquetball, cricket, pickleball or dancing to Bollywood songs. He enjoys cooking, hiking, camping and traveling. He is a die-hard Formula 1 fan and wants to visit all Grand Prix around the world. He also speaks 4 languages and wants to learn 2 more.

Specs: Alyson holds a BA degree in Marketing Communications from Brigham Young University, providing her with a solid foundation in strategic communication and brand management. She most recently worked for a social media marketing agency as an account manager and content creator. 

On the Job: As the Director of Marketing and Social Media, Alyson brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative problem-solving. She excels in crafting compelling narratives and engaging content that resonates with target audiences.

After Hours: Beyond the office, Alyson is a mother to four wonderful daughters, spanning from elementary school to college. She finds joy in maintaining an active lifestyle, frequently hitting the CrossFit gym to stay fit and energized. Alyson also loves soaking up the sounds of live country music at concerts and unwinding with her family on relaxing beach outings.

Specs:  Blake is a principal in our Arizona office and holds BS and MS degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in structures, from Brigham Young University.  He is licensed in Arizona and California and has over 19 years of experience.

On the Job:  With his meticulous attention to detail, Blake has been delivering reliable structural plans for residential, commercial and civil projects throughout the southwest.

After Hours:  Blake loves to draw, cartoon, paint, play golf, go to the movies, and spend time with his family at home and on vacation.  He is an Eagle Scout and also plays the piano and speaks Dutch.  Blake and his high school sweetheart Jenna have been married 25 years and are the proud parents of 2 boys and 3 girls

Specs: Kelsey holds a BS degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership from Brigham Young University.

On the job: As Talent Acquisition Manager, Kelsey seeks out talented people of all experience levels who have both the technical qualifications and the energy and enthusiasm to contribute to our growing team.  She also coordinates career fairs and speaking engagements with colleges and universities.

After Hours:  Kelsey is a mom to two active boys.  You can find her cheering on her boys from the sidelines of their soccer, baseball, football, basketball games as well as their performances on stage.  In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys baking, movies, traveling, playing games, and snuggling with her boys.  Seeing the Aurora Borealis is on her bucket list.

Specs:  Mike holds a BS degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah and has been with Wright Engineers since 2005.  He has design experience in a wide range of projects including single-family homes, mixed use, retail centers, and multi-family apartments.

On the Job:  Mike oversees the Salt Lake City office and focuses on producing quality engineering and providing excellent client service.

After Hours:  Mike enjoys being outside and playing sports such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and riding dirt bikes.  He races both mountain bikes and road bikes and loves engaging in any sport that is challenging and pushes him.

Specs:  Brandon is a professional engineer licensed in Arizona.  He holds BS and MS degrees in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering from Brigham Young University.  He is a member of Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA) and has been with Wright since 2012.

On the job:  Brandon develops cost-effective, efficient, and code compliant structural designs specializing in residential design including single family, multifamily, and build for rent.

After Hours:  Brandon spends his extra time at home in Gilbert and taking trips with his wife, Wendy and their 5 young kids.  He also enjoys spending time outdoors off-roading, hiking, camping, and fishing.

Specs: Doug has over 45 years of structural engineering experience and was the president of STB Structural Engineers until it was acquired by Wright Engineers in 2023.  He holds a BS in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and is professionally licensed in six states.  Doug is the author of numerous structural engineering articles and publications and is a nationally sought-after lecturer.  He has served as a member of the Mayor’s Earthquake Technical Task Force for the City of Los Angeles and is a past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC).  He is an honorary member of SEAOSC and a Fellow of the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC).

On the Job: Doug is renowned for his structural engineering expertise in K-12 and higher ed facilities and his creative, cost-effective solutions to  complex projects.  His motto: “The more challenging the better!”

After Hours:  Doug enjoys reading epic novels, having dinner with friends and family, and participating in sports activities.

Specs: Katy has over 20 years of experience in client relations and customer service.

On the job: Katy builds and strengthens current and new relationships. She is the company culture leader and works closely with our internal “can-do” team to maintain and streamline work processes.  She also organizes all client events for the Orange County office.

After Hours: After work, you can find Katy spending time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking, baking, camping, and hosting events. She has a love of travel and aims to take a big trip to a new destination each year. She is an “Auntie” to many nieces and nephew and takes great pride in her role.

Specs:  Peggy is an empathetic and compassionate leader with exceptional people skills and a knack for building strong relationships, fostering open communication, and resolving conflicts with tact and diplomacy.

On the job:  Peggy manages all things HR including onboarding, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, and a seemingly limitless host of other HR-related items.  She is the friendly human interface between our team members and their HR concerns.  She excels in creating a positive and inclusive work environment where our people feel valued, understood, and supported.

After Hours:  Peggy is a proud supporter and the biggest fan of her kids and grandkids.  She loves spending quality time with her family and cheering them on at every opportunity.

Specs:  Fan is a professional engineer licensed in Utah and Idaho.  He holds both a BS and MS degree in civil & environmental engineering from the University of Utah, with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Additionally, he has earned an MBA from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. Fan’s expertise spans various areas, including multi-family structures, masonry, concrete tilt-up buildings, cold-formed steel, multi-story steel structures, and post-tensioned design of concrete structures.

On the Job:  Fan’s primary focus is on ensuring that our Salt Lake City office design standards and practices are second to none.  He enjoys collaborating with others to find innovative solutions to challenging problems and values the opportunity to learn from his colleagues.  Additionally, he takes pleasure in training and mentoring young engineers and contributing to the positive office atmosphere.

After Hours:  Fan was born and raised in Zhuhai, China, and ventured to the US on his own in 2008 to attend university. He loves playing basketball, cooking, and watching TV shows. During his school years at the U, Fan met his wife, who is also from China. They make their home together in the Salt Lake City area.