Department of Civil Engineering Technology

Being born and raised in Kelowna and as a graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology program at Okanagan College, I relate to the students. I keep current in the industry by working part time as a Professional Engineer so I can bring my current, real life experiences to the classroom. My main areas of expertise are geotechnical (soils), water and trees.

Credentials:
MEng, UBC
Bachelor, Civil Engineering, Lakehead University
Diploma, Forester Engineering, UBC
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, OC
Certificate, Heavy Duty Mechanic, OC
P.Eng., Engineers and Geoscientists of BC

Credentials:
MEng, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary
MEngSc, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland
BE, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland

I am a Professional Engineer in B.C. and have a background in forest engineering, forest hydrology, research extension and watershed management. Courses taught include Application of Engineering Principles, Statics, Watershed Management, Soil Engineering, Construction Law, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Capstone Project course.

Credentials:
PhD, Forestry, UBC
MSc, Forest Engineering (Hydrology Major), OSU
BSF, Forestry, UBC

I enjoy helping guide our students through the course materials and helping to prepare them for their careers. Most of my work experience is in structural engineering consulting; however, I also have experience with other areas of civil engineering, and in a research environment, as part of a team. I take professional responsibility for full building structural designs and construction, as well as for components and reports, completed by myself, or under my direct supervision. Being a graduate of OC's Civil Engineering Technology program, I look forward to seeing what our grads will do in their careers.

Credentials:
MASc, Civil Engineering (Structural / Seismic), UBC Okanagan
BASc, Civil Engineering (Structural), UBC Okanagan
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Okanagan College
PEng, Engineers and Geoscientists BC

As someone who grew up in the Okanagan and graduated from both the Civil Engineering Technology and Residential Construction (carpentry) programs at Okanagan College, I am very gracious to have the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience to help students starting their careers.  

The majority of my related work experience is locally (Okanagan and Shuswap) as a Technologist in Structural Engineering and as a carpenter. I have worked for several different Structural Engineering Consulting private firms where I expanded my drafting and structural career. But my journey began with some experience as a carpenter apprentice where I built several houses and completed residential renovations.

I have a passion for applied science and take pride in hard work, empathy and respect. My opportunity to teach has added to my passion with the goal of inspiring students to gain and spread these values.

For research, my current main emphasis is in Civil3D and estimating. My main focus is on the private industry and learning new/current applications that I can teach my students.

Credentials:
Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology, Okanagan College
Certificate, Residential Construction
AScT, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)