Our People
Leadership
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Jacob S. Proctor, S.E.
Mr. Proctor is a senior engineer who has been with Vector Engineers since 2004 with a one year spell at Mesa Consulting Group in St. George, Utah. As a senior engineer, Mr. Proctor is involved with the projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction.
As the demand for licensed engineers in the solar market has increased, Mr. Proctor has been instrumental in developing and managing a solar branch inside Vector Structural Engineers. His experience includes preparation of certification letters and calculations on thousands of solar installs throughout the country as well as designing racking systems for several projects with various racking products.
Mr. Proctors experience includes a diverse range of projects including commercial and residential solar installs, large custom residences, commercial and retail buildings, telecommunication structures, and pedestrian and traffic bridges. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and FRP design. He has experience in working with the pertinent design codes such as the International Building Code, AASHTO Highway Bridge Specifications, TIA/EIA (for communication structures), and ASCE 7 (design loads on structures).
Mr. Proctor earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University and is a licensed Structural Engineer in Utah and a licensed Professional Engineer in California, Nevada, and Florida, with license pending in Maryland.
Jacob Proctor
Principal
Roger T. Alworth, S.E.
As the founder and owner of Vector Structural Engineers in Draper, Utah, Mr. Alworth is primarily responsible for the management, coordination, production, and review of all structural design drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for all projects prepared in the office. In addition, Mr. Alworth is directly involved with all project phases including proposals, project meetings, and the quality control of engineering documents.
Mr. Alworth’s experience consists of all aspects of structural analysis and design for commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal buildings, as well as bridges, retaining structures, large free standing signs, industrial facilities and telecommunication structures. He has expertise in designing structures in steel, concrete, timber, masonry, aluminum, and fiberglass and has a sound knowledge of all pertinent design codes including the International Building Code, AASHTO Highway Bridge Specifications, TIA/EIA (for communication structures), and ASCE 7 (design loads on structures). He has experience in civil drainage design for commercial and residential projects and the structural design of related retaining walls and drainage structures. His experience also includes failure analysis, seismic retrofits, and the design of repairs for distressed structures. In addition, Mr. Alworth has previously been retained as an expert witness for litigation involving commercial, single family, and multi-family structures.
Prior to working for Vector Structural Engineers, Mr. Alworth was employed as a Principal/Managing Engineer for L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers, LLC in Sandy, Utah. He has also worked as a Structural Engineering Associate with the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, California. The experience gained from his prior employment includes extensive involvement with seismically retrofitting large structures.
Mr. Alworth earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1989, and he is currently licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Roger Alworth
Principal Emeritus
David H. Fotheringham, S.E.
Mr. Fotheringham has been with Vector Engineers since 2003 and has been principal of the Layton office since it opened in 2006. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was a project engineer and managing engineer of L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers in Sandy, UT. He also gained experience during a short stay at BHB Consulting Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT. As principal of the Layton branch, Mr. Fotheringham is involved with the projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is licensed as a Professional Civil and/or Structural Engineer in Utah, California, and Nevada.
Mr. Fotheringham’s experience includes a diverse range of projects including concrete tilt-up warehouses, office and retail buildings, large custom residences, additions and remodels, military facilities, free-standing signs, as well as other types of projects. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and fiberglass design. Mr. Fotheringham earned a BA degree in Civil Engineering from Utah State University, and an MS degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California at Davis.
David Fotheringham
Principal
Scott E. Christensen, P.E., S.E.
Mr. Christensen has been the principal of Vector Engineers’ St. George office since 2004. Prior to working for Vector Engineers, he was an engineer for the City of Los Angeles, California for five years, the city engineer for the City of Santa Clara, Utah for one year, and a project engineer with Alpha Engineering for ten years. As a principal, Mr. Christensen is involved with all projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is a Professional Structural Engineer licensed in Utah.
Mr. Christensen’s experience includes a diverse range of projects including large custom residences, multi-family residences, industrial structures, commercial and retail buildings. Mr. Christensen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Utah State University.
Scott Christensen
Principal
Kalen A. Wilson, P.E.
Mr. Wilson is the principal of Vector Engineers’ Orange County office. He has been with Vector since 2012. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in Gaithersburg, MD. He is involved with projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the state of California.
Mr. Wilson’s experience includes a diverse range of projects: large custom and multi-family residences, commercial and retail buildings, telecommunication structures, and large free-standing signs. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, and FRP design. Mr. Wilson earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah.
Kalen Wilson
Principal
Michael E. Gibbons, P.E.
Mr. Gibbons is a project engineer who has been with Vector Engineers since 2009. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was a graduate research assistant with the University of Utah Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. As a project engineer, Mr. Gibbons is involved with projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is a Professional Civil Engineer licensed in California.
Mr. Gibbons’ experience includes a diverse range of projects including custom residences, commercial and retail buildings, telecommunication structures, pedestrian and traffic bridges, and large free-standing signs. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and FRP design. Mr. Gibbons earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah.
Michael Gibbons
Principal
Senior Staff & Engineers
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Wells L. Holmes, S.E.
Mr. Holmes is a senior project engineer who has been with Vector Engineers since the company’s founding. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was an engineer-in-training (EIT) with L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers. As a project engineer, Mr. Holmes is involved with the projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is a Professional Civil and/or Structural Engineer licensed in Utah, California, Nevada, Idaho, and New Jersey.
Mr. Holmes’ experience includes a diverse range of projects including large custom residences, multi-family residences, commercial and retail buildings, industrial structures, military facilities, telecommunication structures, pedestrian and traffic bridges, and large free-standing signs. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and FRP design. Mr. Holmes earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Wells Holmes
Senior Engineer
Joseph C. Sharp
Mr. Sharp has been with Vector Engineers since the founding of the company in 2002, and is involved with most aspects of the running of Vector Structural Engineers, including engineering design and assisting in major business decisions. As a project engineer he is involved with the projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction.
Mr. Sharp brings extensive business, practical engineering, and management experience to Vector Structural Engineers. He recently retired as a Captain from the US Navy with 26 years of active and reserve service. While in the Navy, Mr. Sharp was trained in the Nuclear Power program and has had experience in the submarine force, additionally, he had five Command tours while in the naval reserves. Following his active duty, Mr. Sharp worked in various businesses including customhouse brokerage, trucking & warehouse, real estate development, business consulting, and various investment markets. Mr. Sharp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from the California Maritime Academy in 1984, an MBA degree from the University of Hawaii in 1993, and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the Army War College in 2007.
Joseph Sharp
Senior Project Manager
Brett Veazie, S.E., P.E.
Mr. Veazie is a senior project engineer who has been with Vector Engineers since 2003. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was an engineer-in-training (EIT) with ARW Engineers in Ogden, UT. As a project engineer, he is involved with the projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in Utah and as a Professional Engineer in Arizona, Iowa, Main, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and West Virginia.
Mr. Veazie’s experience includes a diverse range of projects including large custom and multi-family residences, commercial and retail buildings, telecommunication structures, and civil structures including retaining walls, bridges, and culverts. He has served as the project engineer, which included providing field support and inspections, for numerous projects, including several custom residences with super-foundations constructed on or near fault lines in Draper, Utah. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and FRP design. Mr. Veazie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University in 2000 and a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah in 2002.
Brett Veazie
Senior Engineer
Kelly G. Springer, S.E.
Since joining Vector Engineers in 2003, Mr. Springer has been involved with a diverse range of projects including large custom residential, tract homes, multi-family structures, telecommunication towers, and commercial buildings. Kelly has design experience with all standard construction materials including concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and FRP. Prior to joining Vector, he worked in an architectural firm that specialized in commercial and industrial buildings. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.
Kelly Springer
Senior Engineer
Russell N. Emery, S.E.
Mr. Emery returned to Vector Engineers in January 2015 after spending three and a half years as a structural engineer at Kellogg, Brown and Root (formerly Roberts & Schaefer). As a KBR employee, Mr. Emery gained experience with the intricacies of industrial systems, specifically in the bulk material handling and minerals processing industry. During his last two years at KBR, Mr. Emery was the lead structural engineer on five major projects. This allowed him to interact closely with the project manager and the other engineering disciplines to understand their requirements for the project in addition to the structural engineering requirements.
In bulk material handling, Mr. Emery has experience with design and analysis of conveyor components such as pulley frames, stringers, deck and gallery trusses, truss bents, take-up towers and drive stations. Other types of industrial structures he has experience engineering include stilling sheds, truck dumps, silo and stacking tube head houses, truck and rail load-outs, and transfer stations. These various types of industrial structures support loads that are quite distinct as compared to those required in other areas of structural engineering.
Prior to working at KBR, Mr. Emery worked for six years at Vector Engineers. As a Vector employee, Mr. Emery gained experience engineering high-end custom residential, tract home, multi-family, small/medium commercial, retaining wall, sign and telecommunication structures in the high seismic, hurricane wind and high snow regions of the United States.
Mr. Emery received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University. He is currently licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in Utah and as a Professional Engineer in California, Florida and Arizona.
Russell Emery
Senior Engineer
Trevor P. Hawkes, P.E.
Mr. Hawkes is a project manager who has been with Vector Engineers since 2009. Prior to working at Vector Engineers, he was an engineer-in-training (EIT) with Acute Engineering, PC in Orem, UT. As a project manager, he is involved with projects from start to finish, including preparation of proposals, preliminary/concept designs, project coordination, preparation of calculations and drawings, and project support throughout construction. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the States of Utah, Texas, North Carolina, and Connecticut.
Mr. Hawkes’ experience includes a diverse range of projects including large custom residences, telecommunication structures, pedestrian bridges, and large free-standing signs. He is knowledgeable in the areas of timber, steel, concrete, masonry, aluminum, and FRP design. Mr. Hawkes earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Trevor Hawkes
Senior Engineer
Eric S. Sumsion, P.E.
Mr. Sumsion started work at Vector in July of 2013. He previously had an internship with AECOM. Mr. Sumsion received a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from BYU. He is licensed professionally in both Utah and Colorado. He is the head of the Steel Team at Vector. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, fly fishing and cooking.
Eric Sumsion
Senior Engineer
Russell Irion, S.E.
Mr. Irion began work at Vector Engineers in November 2017. Prior to arriving at Vector, he worked for Wright Engineers in Las Vegas Nevada for a number of years. He received his BS & MS degrees in Civil Engineering from BYU. He is currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in Nevada, with additional licenses pending in other states. As an engineer at Vector, Mr. Irion has been involved in a variety of projects including: high-end custom residential, tract homes, multi-family homes, assisted living, hospitality, masonry and light-framed commercial pads and offices, retaining walls and other miscellaneous structures. He has worked as the Residential Team Lead, and is now helping out the Commercial Team. Outside of work he enjoys mountain biking, board & card games, sports, and is an avid Utah Jazz fan.
Russell Irion
Senior Engineer
Jonathon B. Archer, S.E.
Mr. Archer began work at Vector Engineers in February 2015 after student internships at Acute Engineering, Price Consulting Engineers, and Epic Engineering. Before graduation, Mr. Archer gained extensive experience with the design of residential structures, timber frames, and light commercial buildings. Mr. Archer received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from BYU. He is currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in Utah and California, with additional licenses pending in more jurisdictions. As an engineer at Vector, Mr. Archer has been involved in a variety of projects including: tilt up warehouses and offices, masonry and light-framed commercial, timber frames, pergolas and pavilions, log homes, high-end custom residential, tract homes, multi-family homes, retaining walls and other miscellaneous structures. Outside of work Mr. Archer enjoys camping, taking his children on hikes and tabletop hobbies.
Jonathon Archer
Senior Engineer
Kyle Atwood, P.E.
Mr. Atwood opened the Vector Boise office in September of 2021. He is the Boise Team Lead. He attended BYU from 2009-2014 and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees there. While in school, he worked for the City of Provo in their engineering department for two years. He also worked for Acute Engineering during his Master’s program and for one year post graduation. He previously worked at Vector for 8 months before taking a job with Keller Associates. He has since come back to work for Vector from an office in Boise with his team. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, camping and woodworking.
Kyle Atwood
Senior Engineer
Justin Baumann, P.E.
Mr. Baumann has been working at Vector since January of 2018. Before that, he worked for another engineering firm for about five years. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He has his Professional Engineering license in Utah. At Vector, he works on the Residential Team. His interests outside of work include fitness and his family.
Justin Baumann
Senior Engineer
Andrew J. Marker, P.E.
Mr. Marker has worked with Vector since January of 2014. He works on the Residential Team at Vector and also helps out with residential solar work as needed. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from BYU. Mr. Marker is professionally licensed as an Engineer in the State of Utah. Outside of work, his interest include his family, ping pong, tennis and the Green Bay Packers.
Andrew Marker
Senior Engineer
S. Scott Van Hoose, PE
Mr. Van Hoose began working at Vector in 2016. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Pre-Law and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Van Hoose works on the Steel Team at Vector. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Scott Van Hoose
Senior Engineer
Joel Hartman, S.E.
Joel is a licensed P.E. and S.E. in numerous states throughout the U.S., and has been working with design teams in support of telecommunications infrastructure projects since 2011. He began his career in structural engineering with ISE Incorporated in Phoenix, AZ, where he gained design experience on a wide range of industrial and telecom structures. He worked as the Director of Engineering for Technology Associates EC Inc after relocating to Utah in 2016, specializing in tower and rooftop site development for Verizon and T-Mobile.
Joel joined Vector in 2022, where he currently leads the Telecom Team, and contributes expertise to Telecom, Steel, Commercial, and Solar projects. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in 2010, and Master’s degree with structural emphasis in 2016, from the Fulton School of Civil, Environmental, & Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He currently lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and 3 kids, where they enjoy camping, trail running, and learning how to ski.
Joel Hartman
Senior Engineer
Project Engineers & Managers
Anderson St. Hilaire
Mr. St Hilaire has worked at Vector since November 2016. He started out as an engineering intern while getting his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on structure. He graduated from the University of Utah in May of 2017. He works on the Residential Team at Vector, managing single and multi-family projects. Outside of work he enjoys building computers, playing soccer and going off-roading.
Anderson St. Hilaire
Project Manager
Andrew Hart
Mr. Hart has worked at Vector since August of 2020. He worked on the Solar team as an intern, and has since joined the Residential team. He has worked as a teacher’s assistant and research assistant at BYU. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from BYU. He enjoys spending time with his family, camping, ballroom dancing and playing video games.
Andrew Hart
Project Manager
Annie M. Weidner, P.E.
Ms. Weidner has been working at Vector for 8 years on the residential and commercial teams. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. Ms. Weidner is professionally licensed in Utah and Nevada. When she isn’t at work, she likes to enjoy the outdoors.
Annie Weidner
Project Engineer
Brett Thomas, P.E.
Mr. Thomas is a Project Engineer that was worked with Vector since 2013. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering from BYU. At Vector, he works on the Steel Team. He is professionally licensed to engineer in the state of Utah. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, such as tennis and ping pong, as well as spending time with his kids.
Brett Thomas
Project Engineer
Brendan Sines
Mr. Sines has worked at Vector since September of 2021. He is a project engineer at Vector’s Boise office, mainly working on commercial and residential projects. Previous to working at Vector, he worked at Dean L Webb & Associates for 3.5 years. During his time there, he worked on custom residential projects and small commercial builds. Additionally, he worked for Keller Associates for just under 3 years, working on heavy industrial, municipal, educational and commercial design projects. Mr. Sines received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from BYU. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, exercise, and memes.
Brendan Sines
Project Engineer
Bryce Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson started at Vector in October of 2017 as an engineering intern. He was later hired full time in July of 2018. Before working at Vector, he was an engineering technician for Western Technologies for 5 months. Mr. Ferguson has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah and is continuing his education there to get his M.S. He will graduate in December of 2020. He works on the Telecommunications Team at Vector. Outside of work, he likes to make pizza, snowboard, and spend time with his cats.
Bryce Ferguson
Project Manager
Bryson Thacker
Mr. Thacker was hired in June of 2021. He works on the Telecom 2 team at Vector. Prior to working at Vector, he worked at a company called Nucor in Indiana for 3.5 years. He graduated from Utah State University in 2017. Outside of work he enjoys camping, playing with his kids, and woodworking.
Bryson Thacker
Project Manager
Casey N. Millard, P.E.
Mr. Millard started working at Vector in 2014, first as a part time employee and now as a full time licensed engineer. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering from BYU. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Utah and California. At Vector, he works on the Telecommunications team. His interests include family, guns and fitness.
Casey Millard
Project Engineer
David Daves
Mr. Davies previously worked as an engineering intern at Vector from 2016-2018 while he worked towards his bachelors degree at BYU. He took a temporary leave from Vector, to work for Dean L. Webb & Associates for a year designing homes in Utah. After that, he worked at Structural Design Studios for a few months before hearing about the full time position at Vector which he currently holds. He works on the Residential Team. Mr. Davies loves the outdoors, sports and his dog. When he’s not outside he enjoys movies, drawing and playing the piano.
David Davies
Project Engineer
Dean Levorsen
Mr. Levorsen is Vector’s sole in-house Electrical Engineer. He was hired in-house in April of 2019, but had been working in partnership with Vector for a few years previously. Mr. Levorsen began his career in August of 1972 with Wilson Electrical Engineering Company. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He is professionally licensed in 39 of the United States, and it waiting to hear back from several more. Outside of work he enjoys supporting his grandchildren’s interests by going to their events. He also enjoys hiking and gardening.
Dean Levorsen
Electrical Engineer
Dillon J. Foulger, E.I.T.
Mr. Foulger has worked at Vector since April of 2016. He is working on the Telecommunications team. Before Vector, he worked at a solar company for about a year. He has an Associates of Science from Dixie State College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. His interests include biking, fishing, hiking and traveling.
Dillon Foulger
Project Manager
Emily Gambrell, E.I.T.
Ms. Gambrell joined the Vector Team in June of 2017. Her first two years were spent building her knowledge in the telecom industry and dabbling in solar. For the past year, Ms. Gambrell has been the director of solar relations and enjoys working on structural engineering and building relationships with her clients. Prior to working for Vector, she worked at a firm in Georgia doing telecom work. She has an A.A.S. in Drafting Technology and a B.S. in Civil Engineering. She is working towards getting professionally licensed. When she is not at work, she spends time with her husband and dog. She loves cooking, photography, camping and backpacking.
Emily Gambrell
Project Manager
Eric Soto
Mr. Soto has been working at Vector since October of 2020. He works on Vector’s Residential Team. Before working here, he was a structural engineer at a steel detailing and civil engineering firm. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah in 2015. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and making music.
Eric Soto
Project Manager
Fernando Castillo, E.I.T.
Mr. Castillo began working with Vector in June of 2015. Before that, he worked with LEARCE Construcciones S.A. de C.V. at San Luis Potosi, Mexico in 2011. There he worked on the structural design of metal buildings and masonry structures. In 2012 he was a Construction Supervisor at Outokumpu Mexinox S.A. de C.V. at San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Mr. Castillo worked on the supervision, project management and project scheduling of new building facilities and roads. In 2012 and 2013, he worked as a Structural Engineer at Proyecto e Ingenieria S.C. at San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He worked on the the design of multiple steel, aluminum and concrete structures. At Vector, he works on the Steel Team. He studied a semester abroad at University of Manitoba, as well as receiving his B.S. in Civil Engineering from la Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi and his M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Utah. He is licensed as a Civil Engineer in Mexico. Outside of work he enjoys playing soccer, running and traveling.
Fernando Castillo
Project Engineer
Isaac Merrill
Mr. Merrill worked for Vector from June 2016 – June 2018. He also spent a year at a geotechnical engineering lab, and then two years at Tower Engineering Professionals during his time away from Vector. He received a Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies from Westminster College in 2012, and then a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Utah in 2018. He has since rejoined the Vector team, and works on telecommunications projects. Outside of work, Mr. Merrill enjoys concerts, playing guitar and getting outside to ski, camp and hike.
Isaac Merrill
Project Manager
Kevin Gibelyou, E.I.T.
Previous to working at Vector, Mr. Gibelyou worked at LEI Structural Engineering for a year and AGEC in the summer of 2018. He joined the Vector team in 2019, and more specifically has been working on Telecommunications projects since then. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at BYU. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, skiing, hiking, team sports, and spending time with friends.
Kevin Gibelyou
Project Manager
Kolt Carson
Mr. Carson started working at Vector in 2017. He started out as an engineering intern, and is now a solar client/project manager. He has a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Spanish and minoring in Localization. At Vector, he communicates with many solar clients, supervises and trains engineering interns. He loves to spend time outdoors with his wife and daughter.
Kolt Carson
Project Manager
Lee Kortas
Mr. Kortas joined the solar team at Vector in July of 2019. He previously worked at a solar company as a solar plan set designer. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management from BYU. At Vector, Lee is a solar client manager. He supervises all solar projects for the clients he works with. He enjoys following automotive news and spending time with his family.
Lee Kortas
Project Manager
Lisa Gurney Peterson, P.E.
Ms. Peterson began working at Vector in March of 2015. She previously worked at Lochsa Engineering in Las Vegas. She has her B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis from BYU. She works on the Telecommunications team at Vector. She is licensed professionally in the state of California. Outside of work she enjoys music, gardening, boating and playing volleyball.
Lisa Gurney Peterson
Project Engineer
Lucas I. Cowlishaw, E.I.T.
Mr. Cowlishaw has worked at Vector since October of 2016. He has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. At Vector, he works on the Telecommunications Team managing clients and projects. He has also worked on Vector’s Solar Team previously. When he isn’t at work he enjoys what nature has to provide with his friends and family such as hiking in the summer and hitting the slopes in the winter.
Lucas Cowlishaw
Project Manager
Mary Ririe
Ms. Ririe was hired in November of 2020. She works on the Telecom 1 Team at Vector. Previous to working at Vector, she worked at a residential structural firm for 2 years. She has received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from BYU. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to audiobooks and podcasts and discussing them with friends!
Mary Ririe
Project Manager
Michael Helkenn
Mr. Helkenn joined the Vector team in January of 2021. He has been working on the Steel team during his time here. Previous to working at Vector, he worked part time for about 3 years with a focus on inspections, code enforcement, and residential design in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Helkenn has received a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Outside of work he enjoys mountain biking, downhill skiing and other outdoors activities.
Michael Helkenn
Project Manager
River Sanderson
Mr. Sanderson started as an engineering intern at Vector in February of 2019. He has since moved on to become a full time project manager on the Telecommunications Team. Mr. Sanderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from BYU. He enjoys the outdoors and sports.
River Sanderson
Project Manager
Rob Martin
Mr. Martin has been with Vector since September of 2021. He is a project manager at Vector’s Boise office. Previous to working at Vector, he worked as a carpenter for 8 years in various states. He completed a one year structural engineering internship at Tamarack Grove Engineering working in the residential industry. He also worked for Keller Associates working on traffic bridges and vertical structures for 2 years. He received a BA degree in Business Economics and Investments in 2010 from the University of North Dakota. Then in 2019, he received his BS in Civil Engineering from Boise State University. In 2021, he completed his MEng degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis from Boise State University. Outside of work, he enjoys hanging out with family and friends while spending time outdoors in the Boise area.
Rob Martin
Project Manager
Sabrina McCuen
Ms. McCuen began working as a full time project manager in July of 2020. She is working on the steel team at Vector. Ms. McCuen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from BYU. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, hiking and painting.
Sabrina McCuen
Project Manager
Seth Richardson
Mr. Richardson has worked at Vector since May of 2019. He started out as an engineering intern and quickly became a full time project manager on the Residential Team. He graduated from BYU in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, board games, basketball and piano.
Seth Richardson
Project Manager
Steve Bean
Mr. Bean began working at Vector as an engineering intern in 2017. Since then, he has joined the full time staff as a project and client manager on the Solar Team. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from BYU in 2016. Outside of work, he is interested in cycling, skateboarding, basketball, soccer, painting, and spending time with his family.
Steve Bean
Project Manager
Tim Barton
Mr. Barton joined the Vector team in May of 2020. He works on the steel team. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. He passed his FE exam in August of 2017. His interests include snowboarding, playing guitar, archery, rock climbing, cooking and playing board games with his wife and kids.
Tim Barton
Project Manager
Wilmer Castillo
Mr. Castillo has been working with Vector since March of 2017. He has his Bachelor’s Degree and is working towards a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering. Mr. Castillo is on the Solar Team at Vector and manages client accounts and communications. He enjoys studying and going to the gym in his free time.
Wilmer Castillo
Project Manager
Yuvica Camposano
Ms. Camposano joined the Vector team in September of 2018. Before working here, she worked at Western Technologies in the Geotech & Lab departments. She works with the Telecommunications Team at Vector. She has received a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. Outside of work she likes to spend time with her family and play sports on the weekends.
Yuvica Camposano
Project Manager
CAD Technicians
Michael G. Porter
Mr. Porter is the company’s senior draftsman / CAD operator and has been with Vector Engineers since its founding. Beginning his career over twenty years ago as a “Pen and Ink” draftsman, Mr. Porter has worked, both, as a staff draftsman, and as a residential designer, and over the years has had to learn, adapt, and implement many of the technological advances that have come to the drafting industry throughout his career.
His wide and varying experience makes him uniquely qualified to, not only, know what elements go together to make a great home design, but also how that design can help facilitate a strong, cost effective structure.
Michael Porter
Senior CAD Technician
Brandon Dillon
Mr. Dillon is a CAD Operator who has been with Vector Engineers since September 2010 and has over 15 years of experience in CAD and structural design. Mr. Dillon’s experience includes the design and drafting of numerous projects using wood, steel, concrete and masonry, ranging from single family residences to large commercial projects. Mr. Dillon earned an A.A.S Degree in Design Graphics from Weber State University and a B.S. Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Utah.
Brandon Dillon
Senior CAD Technician
David Furr
Mr. Furr started working with Vector in March of 2015. Before working with Vector, he worked with AutoCAD and various 3D software companies since 2005. Mr. Furr received a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Management from Utah Valley University and an AS and AAS degree in Drafting Technology, also from Utah Valley University. Throughout his career he has been a CAD Supervisor, Steel Detailer and CAD Technician. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids as well as hiking, cycling, roller blading and swimming.
David Furr
CAD Technician
Scott Brenchley
Mr. Brenchley has worked at Vector since 2014. Before working at Vector he had approximately 9 years of experience in CAD. He has an Associates Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in CAD. Outside of work he enjoys gardening, family and leather crafting.
Scott Brenchley
CAD Technician
Ward McCombie
Mr. McCombie has been with Vector since 2015. He had 7 years of work experience previous to joining Vector’s CAD team. He has an Associates Degree in Pre-Architecture from Ricks College and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho. He loves being outdoors, RV-ing, building, woodworking, and watching his kids play water polo.
Ward McCombie
CAD Technician
Daniel Goudy
Mr. Goudy joined the Vector CAD team in April of 2021. Previous to working at Vector, he most recently worked in project management and CAD design for mining facilities and equipment for several years. He has a background in design drafting and project management. Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors and having fun with his family.
Daniel Goudy
CAD Technician
Business Administration
Annie Oaks
Ms. Oaks has worked at Vector since February of 2008. She has received her Associates Degree and is currently working on earning a Bachelor’s Degree. On the Admin Team, she takes care of licensing, Accounts Payable, among other various tasks. Ms. Oaks also works with the St. George Vector branch to do their Accounts Payable and billing. Outside of work she enjoys baking, hiking, being outside and spending time with family.
Annie Oaks
Admin Assistant
Hannah Snelson
Ms. Snelson has worked at Vector since 2013. She works in the administrative department as a billing and shipping specialist. She enjoys family, nature and music.
Hannah Snelson
Admin Assistant
Kris Bennett
Ms. Bennett has been working with Vector since June of 2019. Before working with Vector she worked as an office manager for a Home Builder for about 7 years. Since starting at Vector, she has become the Head of the Admin Team and works alongside the Solar Team. She is a solar billing and shipping specialist. When she isn’t working, she loves to be outdoors and being with her grandchildren.
Kris Bennett
Admin Assistant
Leesa Aston
Ms. Aston joined the Administrative Team at Vector in 2017. She has 41 years of experience in finance and accounting work. She is the Vector Controller. Outside of work she likes to read, cook, tend to her flower garden and spend time with family.
Leesa Aston
Controller
Megan Dickey
Ms. Dickey has been with Vector since July of 2018. She started out as a floater for coverage, and has since become a part time billing, shipping and payment specialist. She also assists with answering phone calls. She is working towards receiving an Associates Degree in Anthropology. Outside of school and work she enjoys painting, cooking and roller skating.
Megan Dickey
Admin Assistant
Robbin Logan
Ms. Logan began working with Vector in April of 2014. Before joining the admin team at Vector, she worked with her husband in the Assisted Living Business. At Vector, Ms. Logan is the head of Accounts Receivable. She enjoys spending time with her family doing all sorts of outdoors activities when she isn’t working.
Robin Logan
Admin Assistant