Our People

LEADERSHIP

John Gore, P.E., LEED AP

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Principal

John Gore, P.E., LEED AP
Principal

Since joining BCA in 2001, John has been involved in some of Nashville’s most notable projects, including: Peabody Union, First Horizon Park, and all of the region’s Hill Centers. John also has experience with both K-12 and higher education clients, including Austin Peay State University, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Harding Academy, and Montgomery Bell Academy. As an avid biker, he is passionate about creating pedestrian- and bike-friendly communities and infrastructure. John previously served as the Chair of Nashville’s Metro Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and co-chairs ULI Nashville's Civil Leadership Forum Committee. In 2020, John was named the "Engineer of the Year" by the Nashville Business Journal’s Commercial Real Estate Leadership Awards committee for his outstanding contributions to development in the city.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tennessee Tech

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Peabody Plaza

Asurion Headquarters
Jeff Hooper, P.E.

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Principal

Jeff Hooper, P.E.
Principal

Jeff joined BCA in 2000 and is known for his ability to collaborate with design and construction teams on large campus projects. He has experience with public entities, including the Tennessee Library and Archives Building, numerous projects at Middle Tennessee State University, and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Hilton Hotel, Terminal Garage 1 and Administration Building. Jeff’s private work includes multiple projects with Cheekwood Estate and Botanical Gardens, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Jim Ayers Tower, religious projects, and projects with Golf Club of Tennessee and Hillwood Country Club.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tennessee Tech

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Tennessee State Library & Archives

Middle Tennessee State University College of Behavioral & Health Sciences
Anna Maddox, P.E.

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Associate

Anna Maddox, P.E.
Associate

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Anna has been involved on a variety of housing, academic, and commercial projects. She has played a key role in the Cayce Transformation, Nashville's largest subsidized housing property, with the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency. The Cayce Transformation involved replacing aging housing with new affordable and market-rate housing and adding in greenspace throughout the development. Anna has also led projects with Sewanee, Metro Nashville Public Schools, the State of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

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Kirkpatrick Park

The University of the South Wellness Commons
Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM

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Associate

Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM
Associate

Ryan has more than a decade of experience leading the civil design of high-profile projects in Middle Tennessee. He excels at urban infill projects, including the Asurion Gulch Hub Headquarters, Peabody Union and multiple projects in AJ Capital's Wedgewood Village. In addition to his local experience, Ryan lived and worked overseas with Engineering Ministries International with projects in Cairo, Egypt and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Auburn University

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Nashville Warehouse Co.

Asurion Gulch Hub Headquarters
Dan Barge III, P.E.

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Founder (retired)

Dan Barge III, P.E.
Founder (retired)

Dan’s civil engineering career began at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon in 1976, where he steadily progressed from surveyor to technician, client manager, and was named a vice president in 1992. Throughout his career, his assignments varied from being a field engineer at the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, a design engineer contracted to Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation during their plant construction and startup, to a client/project manager on civil engineering efforts of the $36 million Nashville Thermal Transfer Corporation expansion in 1984.

After founding Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc., Dan led BCA for 30 years with a focus on building long-term relationships, consistently executing high-quality work, and growing leaders from within. He pioneered relationships with some of BCA’s longest tenured clients, including Vanderbilt University and H.G. Hill. In 2016 and 2017, Dan was named as a “Power Leader of Commercial Development” by the Nashville Business Journal. Dan retired from Barge Civil Associates in 2024.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

THE TEAM

Matt Ellenberger, P.E.

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Client Manager

Matt Ellenberger, P.E.
Client Manager

Matt has a diverse background that includes sportsfield design, academic, and large mixed-use developments. His work in sports field design and turf products can be found at the University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, and Duke University. Additionally, Matt served as the project civil engineer for GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. and Canada, and multiple mixed-use developments surrounding the stadium.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University

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GEODIS Park

Nashville Fairgrounds Expo Center
Sara Hooper, P.E.

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Project Manager

Sara Hooper, P.E.
Project Manager

Sara has more than 20 years of experience as a civil engineer with a variety of municipal, institutional, and commercial projects. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing quality standards across all BCA projects. Sara also lends her breadth of experience to our project teams by providing quality assurance reviews.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Auburn University
Shelley Lowe

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Client Manager

Shelley Lowe
Client Manager

Shelley is dedicated to working with design and construction teams to deliver the client's vision for a completed project. She has worked closely with Vanderbilt University since joining BCA in 1997. Her work at Vanderbilt includes all of their residential colleges, the Central Utilities Initiative, academic and lab buildings, and numerous athletics facilities. Shelley's academic experience also includes private K-12 schools, such as Harpeth Hall, Harding Academy, and Oak Hill School.

Beyond her extensive academic experience, Shelley played a key role in the redevelopment of the historic Donelson Plaza and the adjacent Nashville Public Library Donelson Branch.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Murray State University

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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Vanderbilt University Warren & Moore Residential Colleges

Vanderbilt University E. Bronson Ingram Residential College

Vanderbilt University Hawkins Baseball Field Improvements
Suzanne Jackson, P.E.

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Project Manager

Suzanne Jackson, P.E.
Project Manager

Suzanne is a natural problem solver who enjoys working with project teams to address and overcome unique civil site design challenges. Her diverse background includes academic facilities, industrial developments, and commercial projects. Suzanne's recent projects include new and expanded schools for Rutherford County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and multiple charter schools.

Education

M.S., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

B.S., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

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Spring Hill Industrial Park

Rutherford County Board of Education
Barry Quinn, P.E., CFM

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Client Manager

Barry Quinn, P.E. CFM
Client Manager

Throughout his more than 40-year civil engineering career, Barry has gained experience in land surveying, construction inspection and design, to project management. He has extensive knowledge of hydrology/hydraulics, flood studies, dams, grading, and water and sanitary sewer design. Barry uses that knowledge, coupled with his background in transportation design, to help municipal and private organizations develop comprehensive and sustainable civil design for their campuses and developments. His past clients include Metro Nashville, Vanderbilt University, and the State of Tennessee.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tennessee Tech

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Roy Acuff Place & 18th Avenue

Cumberland Park

Jefferson Street
Seth Sparkman, RLS

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Client Manager

Seth Sparkman, RLS
Client Manager

Seth joined BCA in 2008 and has nearly 30 years of industry experience. He excels at leading the civil design of both compact urban sites, like the under-construction Motto by Hilton Downtown Nashville and Albion Music Row, and large-scale developments, including the Mars Petcare North America Headquarters. In addition to Seth's commercial work, he has completed extensive work with the State of Tennessee, namely the R.S. Gass State Lab Replacement Facility, Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park, and the Carter House New Visitors Center.

Education

M.A., Literature, Middle Tennessee State University

B.A., Literature, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Albion in the Gulch

Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

Mars Petcare North America Headquarters
Shannon Emrich, P.E.

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Project Engineer

Shannon Emrich, P.E.
Project Engineer

Shannon has nearly a decade of experience in stormwater management, stream restoration, and hydraulics and hydrology. With a lifelong passion for sustainability, she strives to ensure that the built environment is responsibly designed to mitigate the impact of stormwater and flooding.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Delaware
Alyson Hutterer, P.E.

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Project Engineer

Alyson Hutterer, P.E.
Project Engineer

Alyson has experience with multi-family housing, academic, and municipal projects. She has been involved in the Metro Nashville Public Schools Paragon Mills Elementary School Expansion and Renovation, Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building, and Vanderbilt University Central Neighborhood Residential Colleges.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Alabama

Minor, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

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Novel Harpeth Heights
Alex Brockob, P.E.

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Project Engineer

Alex Brockob, P.E.
Project Engineer

Alex has experience on various public and private projects, including many mixed-use and multi-family developments. He enjoys being a part of Nashville's evolving landscape and built environment. His notable projects include 12th South Ashwood, Peabody Union, June Lake Flats, and Albion in the Gulch.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Albion in the Gulch
George Campbell, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

George Campbell, E.I.
Engineer Intern

George views every project like a puzzle just waiting to be solved. He works with clients, design teams, and contractors to solve civil challenges and bring projects to life. Before joining BCA in 2022, George worked for a residential land development firm focused on large-scale, multi-phase developments in Middle Tennessee.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Alabama

Minor, Environmental Engineering & General Business
Matthew Galvin, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Matthew Galvin, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Matthew joined BCA in 2021 after previously working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Since joining BCA's site development team, he enjoys using math to solve real-world challenges through civil design. Matthew has experience with Tennessee State University, the Tennessee Board of Regents, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Caleb Kleindienst, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Caleb Kleindienst, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Caleb loves working with design and construction teams to solve each project's unique challenges and then seeing those solutions brought to life. His experience includes multiple hotels in downtown Nashville, the State of Tennessee's R.S. Gass State Laboratory, and the Albion Music Row apartment complex.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tennessee Tech
Kathleen McLeod, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Kathleen McLeod, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Kathleen first joined BCA as an intern and was then hired as a full-time employee upon graduation. As a Nashville native, she enjoys seeing the impact firsthand that her work has on her hometown. She has experience on academic and industrial projects, including the Rutherford County Schools Poplar Hill Elementary, TCAT Lincoln County, and the Tennessee Nature Academy New Campus.

Education

B.S., Mathematics, Saint Mary's College

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame
Kathryn Nix, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Kathryn Nix, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Kathryn joined BCA in 2022, working on both stormwater and site design projects, gaining experience with private and public clients. Her experience with public clients includes Metro Nashville Stormwater projects and the Metro Nashville Youth Center for Empowerment. Her private projects include hospitality, multi-family housing, and multiple projects for Vanderbilt University athletics.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Alabama
Minor, Construction Engineering
Jonathan Payne, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Jonathan Payne, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Before joining Barge Civil Associates, Jonathan worked with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, gaining valuable insight into the construction and maintenance within the transportation industry. He has since gained experience with private, academic, and municipal clients. His projects include the Vanderbilt University Central Utilities Initiative and Oak Hill School Track & Field Facility.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tracey Reagan, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Tracey Reagan, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Tracey's civil engineering background includes a variety of project types, such as industrial and recreational site design, bridge replacements, floodplain management, and traffic assessments. She is now primarily focused on stormwater design for Metro Nashville.

Education

B.S., Agricultural Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

B.S., Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Emma Russell, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Emma Russell, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Emma was drawn to civil engineering so that she could use math and science to provide creative solutions for communities. She has worked on commercial, multi-family housing, and higher education projects.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
Alejandro Segoviano-Carrillo, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Alejandro Segoviano-Carrillo, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Alejandro first joined BCA as an intern and then returned as a full-time employee after earning his bachelor's degree. He focuses on the civil site design of large-scale developments for private clients. His experience includes the Belle Meade Village and Wedgewood Village mixed-use developments.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Tennessee Tech
Emmy Tudor, E.I.

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Engineer Intern

Emmy Tudor, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Emmy has experience in civil site design for a variety of project types, including academic and mixed-use developments. Before joining BCA, Emmy worked at a national general contractor. Her field experience gives her a more holistic view of the design and construction process, helping to ensure that her designs are buildable in the field. Emmy's recent projects include the Belle Meade Village mixed-use development, the Harding Academy New Kindergarten Building Addition, and the Park24 multi-family housing development. Emmy is also passionate about community involvement and spearheads monthly donations from BCA team members to the Bellevue Community Food Bank.

Education

B.S., Construction Engineering and Management, Virginia Tech
Minor, Spanish
Jeremy Bronner

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Engineering Graduate

Jeremy Bronner
Engineering Graduate

Jeremy brings experience at the Tennessee Department of Transportation as well as public utilities and site design. Since joining BCA in 2023, Jeremy has been involved in the civil design for the Vanderbilt University Central Utilities Initiative, the new Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Jim Ayers Tower, and various projects for the State of Tennessee.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Emma Pittman

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Engineering Graduate

Emma Pittman
Engineering Graduate

Emma is a recent graduate from Auburn University with a degree in Civil Engineering. During her time at Auburn, Emma was involved with the Society of Women Engineers and ASCE, as well as volunteering at E-Day, which introduced local high school students to engineering.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Auburn University
Barry Moran

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Senior Design Technician

Barry Moran
Senior Design Technician

Barry has extensive knowledge in the civil engineering industry gained through decades of experience in surveying and CADD. He brings valuable insight into land descriptions, plats, deeds, ALTA, boundary and topo surveys, construction plans, and as-built documents.
Rachel Moseley

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Senior Design Technician

Rachel Moseley
Senior Design Technician

Rachel has assisted in the design and development of numerous residential, commercial, and government projects. She is highly proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, and her attention to detail produces useful, legible construction documents for our clients. Rachel also leads the development and implementation of BCA's CADD standards and continuing education.

Education

A.S., Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Miller Motte Technical College
Preston Smith

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Senior Design Technician

Preston Smith
Senior Design Technician

Preston brings a diverse background in civil, utility, and environmental engineering design. Before joining BCA in 2000, Preston was a member of the adjunct teaching staff at Nashville State Community College in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). He was also a part of the teaching faculty for Metro Nashville Public Schools' Adult Continuing Education program.

Education

A.S., Civil Engineering Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute

A.S., Business, Ferrum College
Marcie Allen

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Accounting Manager

Marcie Allen
Accounting Manager

Marcie joined BCA in 1998 and manages the accounting responsibilities for the firm, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, payroll and payroll taxes, project reporting, and accounts reporting. She works closely with our clients to ensure accurate project accounting.
Heather Breeden

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Office Administrator

Heather Breeden
Office Administrator

Heather joined BCA in 2012. With more than 35 years of experience in office administration in corporate, advertising and education environments, she provides day-to-day support for our entire team.
Jodi Gibbs

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Director of Marketing and Business Development

Jodi Gibbs
Director of Marketing and Business Development

Jodi has 15 years of experience in marketing for engineering firms and general contractors. She leads marketing, business development, and external communications for the firm. With a background in video production, Jodi enjoys using the technical details of a project to tell the story of how our teams deliver creative solutions.

Education

B.A., Broadcast Communications, Western Kentucky University

B.A., Marketing, Western Kentucky University
Matt Holifield

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I.T. Systems/Services

Matt Holifield
IT Systems/Services

Matt joined BCA as a civil designer. With an aptitude and passion for computer science and technology, he eventually transitioned into the IT Systems Manager position. Matt maintains the equipment, systems, servers, communication, and software for all BCA team members.

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Mizzou

Our People

John Gore, P.E., LEED AP Principal

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Jeff Hooper, P.E. Principal

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Anna Maddox, P.E. Associate

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Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM Associate

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Dan Barge III, P.E. Founder (retired)

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Matt Ellenberger, P.E. Client Manager

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Sara Hooper, P.E. Project Manager

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Shelley Lowe Client Manager

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Suzanne Jackson, P.E. Project Manager

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Barry Quinn, P.E. CFM Client Manager

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Seth Sparkman, RLS Client Manager

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Shannon Emrich, P.E. Project Engineer

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Alyson Hutterer, P.E. Project Engineer

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Alex Brockob, P.E. Project Engineer

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George Campbell, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Matthew Galvin, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Caleb Kleindienst, E.I. Engineer Intern

Kathleen McLeod, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Kathryn Nix, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Jonathan Payne, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Tracey Reagan, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Emma Russell, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Alejandro Segoviano-Carrillo, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Emmy Tudor, E.I. Engineer Intern

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Jeremy Bronner Engineering Graduate

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Emma Pittman Engineering Graduate

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Barry Moran Senior Design Technician

Rachel Moseley Senior Design Technician

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Preston Smith Senior Design Technician

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Marcie Allen Accounting Manager

Heather Breeden Office Administrator

Jodi Gibbs Director of Marketing and Business Development

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Matt Holifield IT Systems/Services

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John Gore, P.E., LEED AP
Principal

Jeff Hooper, P.E.
Principal

Anna Maddox, P.E.
Associate

Ryan Woodson, P.E., CFM
Associate

Dan Barge III, P.E.
Founder (retired)

Matt Ellenberger, P.E.
Client Manager

Sara Hooper, P.E.
Project Manager

Shelley Lowe
Client Manager

Suzanne Jackson, P.E.
Project Manager

Barry Quinn, P.E. CFM
Client Manager

Seth Sparkman, RLS
Client Manager

Shannon Emrich, P.E.
Project Engineer

Alyson Hutterer, P.E.
Project Engineer

Alex Brockob, P.E.
Project Engineer

George Campbell, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Matthew Galvin, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Caleb Kleindienst, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Kathleen McLeod, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Kathryn Nix, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Jonathan Payne, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Tracey Reagan, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Emma Russell, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Alejandro Segoviano-Carrillo, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Emmy Tudor, E.I.
Engineer Intern

Jeremy Bronner
Engineering Graduate

Emma Pittman
Engineering Graduate

Barry Moran
Senior Design Technician

Rachel Moseley
Senior Design Technician

Preston Smith
Senior Design Technician

Marcie Allen
Accounting Manager

Heather Breeden
Office Administrator

Jodi Gibbs
Director of Marketing and Business Development

Matt Holifield
IT Systems/Services