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 Chairman of the Board of Appeals for the City of Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety and as the governor-appointed structural engineer member of the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Licensed SE in 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 and humor highlighting the quirks and craziness of engineers, architects, builders, and 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 board member of the Structural Engineers Association of Arizona and a member of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona and the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association.

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 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:  David is a licensed professional engineer in 19 states, and he holds a BS degree in civil engineering from Utah State University.  He is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah, the American Concrete Institute, the American Institute of Steel Construction, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and an allied member of the American Institute of Architects.

On the Job:  As overseer of all of the firm’s Utah operations, David applies creative thinking to provide solutions that work.  He provides training and mentoring and leads by example to ensure quality engineering and responsive service.  David is loyal and honest, and believes in giving his best in everything he does.

After Hours: David enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends; camping, fishing, hunting, and just being in nature.  But most of all he loves spending time with his wife, Amber, and their four kids.

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.  He is currently serving as the president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction. Dave also serves on the Code Appeals Board for the City of North Las Vegas.

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: 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: 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:  Anna holds a BS degree in sociology from Utah State University.  She has over 9 years of leadership experience in customer services and business administration.

On the Job:  Anna can always be counted on to provide dependable results and successfully fill high responsibility roles.  As Director of Marketing and Social Media, has her fingers in just about every aspect of the company from marketing, social media, and webmaster, to making sure we provide responsive, helpful client service.

After Hours: Anna and her husband Andy are kept very busy by chasing their young son & new daughter around their home. When they have spare time they can be found at a pickleball court, climbing gym, or on a nearby rock face.  She also enjoys movies, traveling, gardening, and oil painting. Anna has competed nationally in a handball tournament and a national horticulture competition and has done volunteer work in battered women’s shelters.  Anna has 7 direct siblings (4 of which are adopted) plus 10 step siblings and 11 sibling in-laws and their 8 spouses – a total of 36 “siblings”!

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:  Ben is a structural engineer licensed in 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 the president elect of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern Nevada.

On the Job:  Ben focuses on establishing and maintaining company-wide engineering and drawing standards, mentors and trains engineers, and also 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 adopted children and make their home in Las Vegas.

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:  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:  Mike holds a BS degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah and has been with Wright Engineers since 2006.  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 4 young kids.  He also enjoys spending time outdoors off-roading, hiking, camping, and fishing.

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.