Engineering Team

Our Engineering team includes a licensed Engineer with a Structural license in California and Civil licenses in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. 

Kevin Chappell Principal Engineer Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University Master of Science in Structural Engineering, Texas Tech University Registrations: Structural Engineer - California, Professional (Civil) Engineer - Colorado, Nevada, Utah Experience: Over 25 years including 20+ years in the... more	Rebecca "Becky" Thayer Project Manager/ Designer Becky grew up in Wisconsin, and moved to Michigan as a young adult where she met her husband. After working as a baker for many years, it was time to pursue new opportunities. She worked as a realtor for a while; then decided to go back to school. Becky earned an Associate of Architectural Technol... more
Justin Curtis Structural Designer/ Engineer in Training Justin graduated from the University of California Davis with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science in 2001. After several years working in the tech industry in the Bay Area, the lure of the mountains drew him to Tahoe and a job as a ski lift mechanic at Alpine Meadows. Two year... more	Alexandra Corpora Structural Designer Alexandra was raised in the Owens Valley, after which she moved to the Bay Area to earn a BA in Literature from San Francisco State University. She spent 5 wonderful years in Japan, and after returning to the states, was guided by a deep urge to build. This led her to an internship with a master cab... more