About
Class of 2006
Briefly describe a notable memory from your days at Carroll:
I remember Dr. Kevin Nielsen (former engineering professor at Carroll) taking the engineering students to Butte for a tour of the Berkley Pit and "superfund" site. We got a special tour from Russ Forba, formerly of the EPA, including the mining operations and construction of treatment facilities for treating the contaminated water from the mine. Mr. Forba told us about the responsibilities of the EPA and the mine; which was to clean up the damage/destruction the mine had caused over the years, and ensure the groundwater and nearby rivers and lakes are safe for the people of Butte and others downstream for years to come. The tour highlighted, in real life, how important engineering is to the health, welfare, and safety of society.
A piece of advice for prospective Carroll engineering students:
It is essential we can communicate technical information to everyone we work with and any others that are impacted by our work. I encourage all students to sharpen their communication skills, especially speaking in front of an audience and writing in a way that people understand. Great communication skills are part of what sets Carroll graduates apart.
First job after college:
I worked as a Civil Engineer for Parametrix.
Current Work:
I have worked for Turner Construction, one of the largest General Contractors in the US, since 2011. I have worked in New York City, Seattle, and I recently did a project in San Diego. In September 2025, I wrapped up the first phase New Terminal 1 Replacement project at San Diego International Airport where I was the Project Manager of Controls for the new $3B terminal. The project was part of a Joint Venture between Turner Construction and Flatiron-Dragados, working with Gensler as our Design-Build partner. My job was to maintain the budget and finances, ensuring consistency of our Change Management process across a team of approximately 150 staff people.
I am back in the Seattle office as Procurement Manager. I am responsible for executing all contracts with our Trade Partners for all of our projects in the Seattle area. The Procurement team I work with must ensure integrity, fairness, and equitable practices are maintained throughout the bidding and procurement process.
Briefly describe one of your more interesting projects or assignments to date:
From 2014 through 2016, I was the lead Structure/Exterior Envelope Engineer on a historic renovation project in New York City at the former St. Vincent's Hospital site. The former hospital was converted into apartments and condos, but the most interesting aspect of the project for me was the hospital was also where my Dad was born in 1952. It was such a unique project and was obviously a little extra special for me and my family.